Material Safety Data Sheet
Section 1: Product & Company Identification
Product Name: Lithium General Purpose Grease
Product Number (s): SL3310
Product Use:
Manufacturer / Supplier Contact Information:
In United States: In Canada: In Mexico:
CRC Industries, Inc. CRC Canada Co. CRC Industries Mexico
885 Louis Drive 2-1246 Lorimar Drive Av. Benito Juárez 4055 G
Warminster, PA 18974 Mississauga, Ontario L5S 1R2 Colonia Orquídea
www.crcindustries.com www.crc-canada.ca San Luís Potosí, SLP CP 78394
1-215-674-4300 (General) 1-905-670-2291 www.crc-mexico.com
(800) 521-3168 (Technical) 52-444-824-1666
(800) 272-4620 (Customer Service)
24-Hr Emergency – CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300 or (703) 527-3887
Lubricating grease
Section 2: Hazards Identification
WARNING:
Emergency Overview
High pressure injection under the skin may cause serious damage including local necrosis.
Appearance & Odor: Amber solid to semi-solid grease; slight hydrocarbon odor
Potential Health Effects:
ACUTE EFFECTS:
EYE: May cause slight irritation to eyes.
SKIN: Prolonged or repeated skin contact without proper cleaning can clog the pores of the skin resulting in
disorders such as oil acne/folliculitis. Symptoms include formulation of black pustules and sp ots on the
skin of exposed areas.
INHALATION: Under normal conditions of use, this is not expected to be a primary route of exposure.
INGESTION: Low toxicity if swallowed. May result in nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea.
CHRONIC EFFECTS: Unknown
TARGET ORGANS: Unknown
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: pre-existing skin conditions
See Section 11 for toxicology and carcinogenicity information on product ingredients.
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Product Name: Lithium General Purpose Grease Product Number (s): SL3310
Section 3: Composition/Information on Ingredients
COMPONENT CAS NUMBER % by Wt.
Heavy naphthenic distillates 64742-52-5 > 50
Proprietary additive blend proprietary < 45
Zinc alkyl dithiophosphate 68649-42-3 < 5
Section 4: First Aid Measures
Eye Contact: Immediately flush with plenty of water for 15 minutes. Call a physician if irritation persists.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected area with soap and water. Call a physician if
irritation persists. When using high pressure equipment, injection of the product under the skin can
occur. If high pressure injuries occur, the casualty should be sent immediately to a hospital. Do
not wait for symptoms to develop. Obtain medical attention even in the absence of apparent
Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air. Keep person calm. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
Ingestion: In general no treatment is necessary unless large quantities are swallowed. If symptoms are
Note to Physicians: Treat symptomatically. High pres sure injection injuries require prompt surgical intervention and
wounds.
breathing is difficult give oxygen. Call a physician.
experienced, seek medical advice.
possibly steroid therapy, to minimize tissue damage and loss of function. Because entry wounds
are small and do not reflect the seriousness of the underlying damage, surgical exploration to
determine the extent of involvement may be necessary. Local anesthetics of hot soaks should be
avoided because they can contribute to swelling, vasospasm and ischemia. Prompt surgical
decompression, debridement and evacuation of foreign material should be performed under
general anesthetics and wide exploration is essential.
Section 5: Fire-Fighting Measures
Flammable Properties:
Flash Point: > 302°F / 150°C (COC) Upper Explosive Limit: 10.0
Autoignition Temperature: > 608°F / 320°C Lower Explosive Limit: 1.0
As defined by OSHA, this product is nonflammable.
Fire and Explosion Data:
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Foam, water spray or fog. Dry chemical powder, carbon dioxide, sand or earth may be
Products of Combustion: Smoke, carbon monoxide, unidentified organic and inorganic compounds
Explosion Hazards: Containers, when exposed to heat from fire, may build pressure and rupture.
Protection of Fire-Fighters:
used for small fires only. Do not use water in a jet.
Firefighters should wear self-contained, NIOSH-approved breathing apparatus for
protection against suffocation and possible toxic decomposition products. Proper eye and
skin protection should be provided. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool
and to knock down vapors which may result from product decomposition.
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Product Name: Lithium General Purpose Grease Product Number (s): SL3310
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Personal Precautions: Use personal protection recommended in Section 8. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Environmental Precautions: Take precautions to prevent contamination of ground and surface waters. Do not flush into
Methods for Containment & Clean-up: Avoid contact with spilled or released material. Dike area to contain spill.
sewers or storm drains.
Ventilate the area with fresh air. If in confined space or limited air circulation
area, clean-up workers should wear appropriate respiratory protection. Shovel
into suitable container for disposal or reclamation.
Section 7: Handling and Storage
Handling Procedures: Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Avoid inhaling vapor or mist. Use local exhaust
ventilation if there is risk of inhalation of vapors. For product use instructions, please see the
Storage Procedures: Store in a cool dry area out of direct sunlight. Store between 32 - 122°F (0 - 50°C). Keep
Aerosol Storage Level: NA
product label.
containers closed when not in use.
Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Exposure Guidelines:
OSHA ACGIH
COMPONENT TWA STEL TWA STEL TWA SOURCE UNIT
Oil mist 5 NE 5 10 NE mg/m
Zinc alkyl dithiophosphate NE NE NE NE NE
N.E. – Not Established (c) – ceiling (s) – skin (v) – vacated
OTHER
Controls and Protection:
Engineering Controls: Area should have ventilation to provide fresh air. Local exhaust ventilation is generally
preferred because it can control the emissions of the contaminant at the source, preventing
dispersion into the general work area. Use mechanical means if necessary to maintain vapor
levels below the exposure guidelines. If working in a confined space, follow applicable OSHA
regulations.
Respiratory Protection: None required for normal work where adequate ventilation is provided. If engineering controls
are not feasible or if exposure exceeds the applicable exposure limits, use a NIOSH-approved
cartridge respirator with organic vapor and particulate cartridges. Air monitoring is needed to
determine actual employee exposure levels. Use a self-contained breathing apparatus in
confined spaces and for emergencies.
Eye/face Protection: For normal conditions, wear safety glasses. Where there is reasonable probability of splash or
spatter, wear splash-proof goggles.
Skin Protection: Use protective gloves such as PVC, neoprene or nitrile rubber. Contaminated gloves should be
replaced. Also, use protective work clothing if there is prolonged or repeated contact of
material with skin.
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Product Name: Lithium General Purpose Grease Product Number (s): SL3310
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State: semi-solid grease
Color: amber
Odor: slight hydrocarbon
Odor Threshold: ND
Specific Gravity: 0.9
Initial Boiling Point: ND
Freezing Point: ND
Vapor Pressure: < 0.5 Pa at 68°F / 20°C
Vapor Density: > 1 (air = 1)
Evaporation Rate: slo w
Solubility: Negligible in water
Coefficient of water/oil distribution: > 6
pH: NA
Volatile Organic Compounds: wt %:
ND g/L: ND lbs./gal: ND
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: Extremes of temperature and direct sunlight
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Not expected during normal storage.
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: No
Section 11: Toxicological Information
Long-term toxicological studies have not been conducted for this product. The following information is available for
components of this product.
Acute Toxicity:
Component Oral LD50 (rat) Dermal LD50 (rabbit) Inhalation LC50 (rat)
grease blend > 5000 mg/kg > 5000 mg/kg No data
Chronic Toxicity:
Component
grease blend No No No No No
OSHA
Carcinogen
IARC
Carcinogen
NTP
Carcinogen
Irritant Sensitizer
Reproductive Toxicity: Not expected to be a hazard.
Teratogenicity: No information available.
Mutagenicity:
Synergistic Effects: No information available.
Additional Information:
Not considered a mutagenic hazard.
Used grease may contain harmful impurities that have accumulated during use.
The concentration of such harmful impurities will depend on use and they may
present risks to health and the environment on disposal. All used grease should
be handled with caution.
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Product Name: Lithium General Purpose Grease Product Number (s): SL3310
Section 12: Ecological Information
Ecological studies have not been conducted for this product. The following information is available for components of this
product.
Ecotoxicity: Poorly soluble mixture. May cause physical fouling of aquatic organisms.
Persistence / Degradability: Expected to be not readily biodegradable. Major constituents are expected to be
inherently biodegradable, but the product contains components that may persist in the
environment.
Bioaccumulation / Accumulation: Contains components with the potential to bioaccumulate.
Mobility in Environment: Semi-solid under most environmental conditions. Floats on water. If it enters soil, it
will adsorb to soil particles and will not be mobile.
Section 13: Disposal Considerations
Waste Classification:
All disposal activities must comply with federal, state, provincial and local regulations. Local regulations may be more
stringent than state, provincial or national requirements.
This product is not a RCRA hazardous waste as packaged. Used grease should be evaluate d
to determine if it contains hazardous contaminants. (See 40 CFR Part 261.20 – 261.33)
Empty containers may be recycled.
Section 14: Transport Information
US DOT (ground):
ICAO/IATA (air):
IMO/IMDG (water):
Special Provisions:
Not Regulated
Not Regulated
Not Regulated
None
Section 15: Regulatory Information
U.S. Federal Regulations:
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA):
All ingredients are either listed on the TSCA inventory or are exempt.
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA):
Reportable Quantities (RQ’s) exist for the following ingredients: zinc compounds
Spills or releases resulting in the loss of any ingredient at or above its RQ require immediate notification to
the National Response Center (800-424-8802) and to your Local Emergency Planning Committee.
Superfund Amendments Reauthorization Act (SARA) Title III:
Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances (EHS): None
Section 311/312 Hazard Categories: Fire Hazard No
Reactive Hazard No
Release of Pressure No
Acute Health Hazard No
Chronic Health Hazard No
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Product Name: Lithium General Purpose Grease Product Number (s): SL3310
Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: This product contains the following substances subject to the reporting requirements
of Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of
1986 and 40 CFR Part 372:
zinc compounds (1.75%)
Clean Air Act:
Section 112 Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs): none
Occupational Safety and Health Administration:
This product is regulated by the Hazard Communications Standard.
U.S. State Regulations:
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act (Prop 65):
This product may contain the following chemicals known to the state of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm:
Consumer Products VOC Regulations:
State Right to Know:
New Jersey: 68649-42-3
Pennsylvania: NA
Massachusetts: NA
Rhode Island : NA
This product is not regulated.
None
Canadian Regulations:
Controlled Products Regulations:
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Product Regulation and the
MSDS contains all the information required by the Controlled Products Regulations.
WHMIS Hazard Class: Not regulated
Canadian DSL Inventory: All ingredients are either listed on the DSL Inventory or are exempt.
European Union Regulations:
RoHS Compliance: This product i s co mpliant with Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the
Council of 27 January 2003. This product does not contain any of the restricted substances as
listed in Article 4(1) of the RoHS Directive.
Additional Regulatory Information:
None
Section 16: Other Information
HMIS® (II)
Health: 0
Flammability: 1
Reactivity: 0
PPE: B
Ratings range from 0 (no hazard) to 4 (severe hazard)
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Product Name: Lithium General Purpose Grease Product Number (s): SL3310
Prepared By: Michelle Rudnick
CRC #: SL3310
Revision Date: 9/19/2014
Changes since last revision: Formula change
The information contained in this document applies to this specific material as supplied. It may not be valid for this
material if it is used in combination with any other materials. This information is accurate to the best of CRC Industries'
knowledge or obtained from sources believed by CRC to be accurate. Before using any product, read all warnings and
directions on the label. For further clarification of any information contained on this MSDS consult your supervisor, a
health & safety professional, or CRC Industries.
ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
CAS: Chemical Abstract Service
CFR: Code of Federal Regulations
DOT: Department of Transportation
DSL: Domestic Substance List
g/L: grams per Liter
HMIS: Hazardous Materials Identification System
IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer
IATA: International Air Transport Association
ICAO: International Civil Aviation Organization
IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods
IMO: International Maritime Organization
lbs./gal: pounds per gallon
LC: Lethal Concentration
LD: Lethal Dose
NA: Not Applicable
ND: Not Determined
NIOSH: National Institute of Occupational Safety & Health
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association
NTP: National Toxicology Program
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PMCC: Pensky-Martens Closed Cup
PPE: Personal Protection Equipment
ppm: Parts per Million
RoHS: Restriction of Hazardous Substances
STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit
TCC: Tag Closed Cu p
TWA: Time Weighted Average
WHMIS: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information
System
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