Molykote 55
Molykote 55
Molykote 55
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product name: MOLYKOTE® 55 O-Ring Grease
Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use
Identified uses: Lubricants and lubricant additives
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
DDP SPECIALTY ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
US 9, LLC
974 Centre Road
Wilmington DE 19805
UNITED STATES
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazard classification
GHS classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200
Skin sensitisation - Category 1
Label elements
Hazard pictograms
Hazards
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Precautionary statements
Prevention
Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace.
Wear protective gloves.
Response
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards
No data available
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Skin contact: Remove material from skin immediately by washing with soap and plenty of water.
Remove contaminated clothing and shoes while washing. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
Wash clothing before reuse. Discard items which cannot be decontaminated, including leather articles
such as shoes, belts and watchbands. Suitable emergency safety shower facility should be available
in work area.
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Eye contact: Flush eyes thoroughly with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses after the
initial 1-2 minutes and continue flushing for several additional minutes. If effects occur, consult a
physician, preferably an ophthalmologist.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media: Water spray Alcohol-resistant foam Carbon dioxide (CO2) Dry
chemical
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Exposure to combustion products may be a hazard to health.
Special protective equipment for firefighters: In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing
apparatus. Use personal protective equipment.
Environmental precautions: Discharge into the environment must be avoided. Prevent further
leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Retain and dispose of contaminated wash water. Local
authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up: Wipe up or scrape up and contain for
salvage or disposal. Local or national regulations may apply to releases and disposal of this material,
as well as those materials and items employed in the cleanup of releases. You will need to determine
which regulations are applicable. For large spills, provide dyking or other appropriate containment to
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keep material from spreading. If dyked material can be pumped, Sections 13 and 15 of this SDS
provide information regarding certain local or national requirements.
See sections: 7, 8, 11, 12 and 13.
Conditions for safe storage: Keep in properly labelled containers. Store in accordance with the
particular national regulations.
Do not store with the following product types: Strong oxidizing agents.
Unsuitable materials for containers: None known.
Exposure controls
Engineering controls: Use engineering controls to maintain airborne level below exposure limit
requirements or guidelines. If there are no applicable exposure limit requirements or guidelines, use
only with adequate ventilation. Local exhaust ventilation may be necessary for some operations.
Hygiene measures: Use good personal hygiene. Do not consume or store food in the work area.
Wash hands before smoking or eating. Ensure that eye flushing systems and safety showers are
located close to the working place.
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Other protection: Use protective clothing chemically resistant to this material. Selection of specific
items such as face shield, boots, apron, or full body suit will depend on the task.
Respiratory protection: Respiratory protection should be worn when there is a potential to exceed
the exposure limit requirements or guidelines. If there are no applicable exposure limit requirements or
guidelines, wear respiratory protection when adverse effects, such as respiratory irritation or
discomfort have been experienced, or where indicated by your risk assessment process. For
emergency conditions, use an approved positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus.
NOTE: The physical data presented above are typical values and should not be construed as a
specification.
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Acute toxicity
Acute oral toxicity
Product test data not available. Refer to component data.
Skin corrosion/irritation
Product test data not available. Refer to component data.
Sensitization
Product test data not available. Refer to component data.
Carcinogenicity
Product test data not available. Refer to component data.
Teratogenicity
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Reproductive toxicity
Product test data not available. Refer to component data.
Mutagenicity
Product test data not available. Refer to component data.
Aspiration Hazard
Product test data not available. Refer to component data.
Lithium stearate
Acute oral toxicity
For similar material(s): LD50, Rat, > 5,000 mg/kg
Skin corrosion/irritation
Brief contact is essentially nonirritating to skin.
Sensitization
For skin sensitization:
For similar material(s):
Did not demonstrate the potential for contact allergy in mice.
Carcinogenicity
No relevant data found.
Teratogenicity
No relevant data found.
Reproductive toxicity
No relevant data found.
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Mutagenicity
For similar material(s): In vitro genetic toxicity studies were negative.
Aspiration Hazard
Based on physical properties, not likely to be an aspiration hazard.
2,5-Furandione, dihydro-3-(tetrapropenyl)-
Acute oral toxicity
LD50, Rat, 1,875 mg/kg
Skin corrosion/irritation
Prolonged contact may cause slight skin irritation with local redness.
Repeated contact may cause slight skin irritation with local redness.
Sensitization
For similar material(s):
Has caused allergic skin reactions when tested in guinea pigs.
Carcinogenicity
No relevant data found.
Teratogenicity
For similar material(s): Did not cause birth defects or any other fetal effects in laboratory
animals.
Reproductive toxicity
For similar material(s): In animal studies, did not interfere with reproduction.
Mutagenicity
For similar material(s): In vitro genetic toxicity studies were negative.
Aspiration Hazard
Based on physical properties, not likely to be an aspiration hazard.
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Toxicity
Lithium stearate
Acute toxicity to fish
Material is practically non-toxic to aquatic organisms on an acute basis
(LC50/EC50/EL50/LL50 >100 mg/L in the most sensitive species tested).
Based on data from similar materials
LL50, Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout), 96 Hour, > 100 mg/l, OECD Test Guideline 203
Toxicity to bacteria
Based on data from similar materials
NOEC, activated sludge, static test, 28 d, 13 mg/l
2,5-Furandione, dihydro-3-(tetrapropenyl)-
Acute toxicity to fish
Material is practically non-toxic to aquatic organisms on an acute basis
(LC50/EC50/EL50/LL50 >100 mg/L in the most sensitive species tested).
LC50, Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout), semi-static test, 96 Hour, > 100 mg/l, OECD Test
Guideline 203 or Equivalent
Toxicity to bacteria
EC50, activated sludge, static test, 3 Hour, Respiration rates., 800 mg/l, OECD Test Guideline
209
Lithium stearate
Biodegradability: Material is readily biodegradable. Passes OECD test(s) for ready
biodegradability.
Based on data from similar materials 10-day Window: Not applicable
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Biodegradation: 78 %
Exposure time: 28 d
Method: OECD Test Guideline 301C
2,5-Furandione, dihydro-3-(tetrapropenyl)-
Biodegradability: Biodegradation under aerobic static laboratory conditions is low (BOD20 or
BOD28/ThOD between 2.5 and 10%).
10-day Window: Fail
Biodegradation: 9.9 %
Exposure time: 28 d
Method: OECD Test Guideline 301D
Photodegradation
Sensitization: OH radicals
Atmospheric half-life: 1.7 - 1.9 Hour
Method: Estimated.
Photodegradation
Sensitization: Ozone.
Atmospheric half-life: 1.4 - 2.1 Hour
Method: Estimated.
Bioaccumulative potential
Lithium stearate
Bioaccumulation: Based on data from similar materials No relevant data found.
Bioconcentration factor (BCF): 0.12 Fish
2,5-Furandione, dihydro-3-(tetrapropenyl)-
Bioaccumulation: Bioconcentration potential is moderate (BCF between 100 and 3000 or
Log Pow between 3 and 5).
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water(log Pow): > 4.39 OECD Test Guideline 107
Mobility in soil
Lithium stearate
No relevant data found.
2,5-Furandione, dihydro-3-(tetrapropenyl)-
Potential for mobility in soil is low (Koc between 500 and 2000).
Partition coefficient (Koc): 825 Measured
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permitted: Incinerator or other thermal destruction device. For additional information, refer to:
Handling & Storage Information, MSDS Section 7 Stability & Reactivity Information, MSDS Section10
Regulatory Information, MSDS Section 15
Treatment and disposal methods of used packaging: Empty containers should be recycled or
otherwise disposed of by an approved waste management facility. Waste characterizations and
compliance with applicable laws are the responsibility solely of the waste generator. Do not re-use
containers for any purpose.
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 Title III (Emergency Planning and
Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986) Section 313
This material does not contain any chemical components with known CAS numbers that exceed the
threshold (De Minimis) reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313.
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Components CASRN
Poly(dimethylsiloxane)copolymer 63148-52-7
Lithium stearate 4485-12-5
Di-2-ethylhexyl sebacate 122-62-3
California Prop. 65
This product does not contain any chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or any other reproductive harm.
Revision
Identification Number: 4000034 / A776 / Issue Date: 07/22/2021 / Version: 6.0
Most recent revision(s) are noted by the bold, double bars in left-hand margin throughout this
document.
Legend
ACGIH USA. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (TLV)
CAL PEL California permissible exposure limits for chemical contaminants (Title 8, Article
107)
PEL Permissible exposure limit
TWA 8-hour, time-weighted average
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maximal inhibitory concentration; ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organization; IECSC - Inventory of
Existing Chemical Substances in China; IMDG - International Maritime Dangerous Goods; IMO -
International Maritime Organization; ISHL - Industrial Safety and Health Law (Japan); ISO -
International Organisation for Standardization; KECI - Korea Existing Chemicals Inventory; LC50 -
Lethal Concentration to 50 % of a test population; LD50 - Lethal Dose to 50% of a test population
(Median Lethal Dose); MARPOL - International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships;
MSHA - Mine Safety and Health Administration; n.o.s. - Not Otherwise Specified; NFPA - National Fire
Protection Association; NO(A)EC - No Observed (Adverse) Effect Concentration; NO(A)EL - No
Observed (Adverse) Effect Level; NOELR - No Observable Effect Loading Rate; NTP - National
Toxicology Program; NZIoC - New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals; OECD - Organization for
Economic Co-operation and Development; OPPTS - Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution
Prevention; PBT - Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic substance; PICCS - Philippines Inventory of
Chemicals and Chemical Substances; (Q)SAR - (Quantitative) Structure Activity Relationship; RCRA -
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act; REACH - Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European
Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of
Chemicals; RQ - Reportable Quantity; SADT - Self-Accelerating Decomposition Temperature; SARA -
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act; SDS - Safety Data Sheet; TCSI - Taiwan Chemical
Substance Inventory; TECI - Thailand Existing Chemicals Inventory; TSCA - Toxic Substances Control
Act (United States); UN - United Nations; UNRTDG - United Nations Recommendations on the
Transport of Dangerous Goods; vPvB - Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative
DDP SPECIALTY ELECTRONIC MATERIALS US 9, LLC urges each customer or recipient of this
(M)SDS to study it carefully and consult appropriate expertise, as necessary or appropriate, to become
aware of and understand the data contained in this (M)SDS and any hazards associated with the
product. The information herein is provided in good faith and believed to be accurate as of the
effective date shown above. However, no warranty, express or implied, is given. Regulatory
requirements are subject to change and may differ between various locations. It is the buyer's/user's
responsibility to ensure that his activities comply with all federal, state, provincial or local laws. The
information presented here pertains only to the product as shipped. Since conditions for use of the
product are not under the control of the manufacturer, it is the buyer's/user's duty to determine the
conditions necessary for the safe use of this product. Due to the proliferation of sources for
information such as manufacturer-specific (M)SDSs, we are not and cannot be responsible for
(M)SDSs obtained from any source other than ourselves. If you have obtained an (M)SDS from
another source or if you are not sure that the (M)SDS you have is current, please contact us for the
most current version.
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