Fluke 550R Data sheet

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1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Dow Corning Corporation
South Saginaw Road
Midland, Michigan 48686

MSDS No.: 01003704

Generic Description: Silicone

Physical Form: Liquid

Color: Colorless

Odor: Odorless

NFPA Profile: Health 0 Flammability 1 Instability/Reactivity 0

Note: NFPA = National Fire Protection Association

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

Acute Effects

Eye:
Skin:
Inhalation:
Oral:

Prolonged/Repeated Exposure Effects

Skin:
Inhalation:
Oral:

Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure

No known applicable information.

Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure

No known applicable information.

The above listed potential effects of overexposure are based on actual data, results of studies performed upon similar compositions,

Direct contact may cause temporary redness and discomfort.
No significant irritation expected from a single short-term exposure.
No significant effects expected from a single short-term exposure.
Low ingestion hazard in normal use.

No known applicable information.
No known applicable information.
No known applicable information.

24 Hour Emergency Telephone:

Customer Service:

Product Disposal Information:

CHEMTREC:

[phone]
[phone]
[phone]
[phone]

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component data and/or expert review of the product. Please refer to Section 11 for the detailed toxicology information.

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

None present. This is not a hazardous material as defined in the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Eye:
Skin: No first aid should be needed.
Inhalation: No first aid should be needed.
Oral: No first aid should be needed.
Notes to Physician: Treat according to person's condition and specifics of exposure.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Flash Point:

Autoignition Temperature: Not determined.
Flammability Limits in Air: Not determined.

Immediately flush with water.

631.4 °F / 333 °C (Cleveland Open Cup)
> 213.8 °F / > 101 °C (Closed Cup)

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Extinguishing Media:

Fire Fighting Measures: Self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing should be worn in fighting large

Unusual Fire Hazards:

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Containment/Clean up:

Note: See section 8 for Personal Protective Equipment for Spills. Call [phone], if additional information is
required.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

On large fires use dry chemical, foam or water spray. On small fires use carbon dioxide
(CO2), dry chemical or water spray. Water can be used to cool fire exposed containers.

fires involving chemicals. Determine the need to evacuate or isolate the area according to
your local emergency plan. Use water spray to keep fire exposed containers cool.

None.

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Use with adequate ventilation. Traces of benzene (carcinogen) may form if heated in air above 300 F (149 C). Provide
ventilation to control vapor exposure within inhalation guidelines when handling at elevated temperatures. Review the
OSHA benzene regulation for detailed information on safe handling requirements. Avoid eye contact.

Use reasonable care and store away from oxidizing materials.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Component Exposure Limits

There are no components with workplace exposure limits.

Engineering Controls

Local Ventilation: None should be needed.
General Ventilation: Recommended.

Personal Protective Equipment for Routine Handling

Eyes:
Skin:
Suitable Gloves:
Inhalation:
Suitable Respirator:

Personal Protective Equipment for Spills

Eyes:
Skin:
Inhalation/Suitable

Respirator:
Precautionary Measures: Avoid eye contact. Use reasonable care.
Comments: Traces of benzene (carcinogen) may form if heated in air above 300 F (149 C). Provide

Use proper protection - safety glasses as a minimum.
Washing at mealtime and end of shift is adequate.
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practices.
No respiratory protection should be needed.
None should be needed.

Use proper protection - safety glasses as a minimum.
Washing at mealtime and end of shift is adequate.
No respiratory protection should be needed.

ventilation to control vapor ex pos ure with in inhalation guidelin es when hand lin g at elevated
temperatures. Review the OSHA benzene regulation for detailed information on safe
handling requirements.

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Note: These precautions are for room temperature handling. Use at elevated temperature or aerosol/spray applications may require
added precautions. For further information regarding aerosol inhalation toxicity, please refer to the guidance document regarding the
use of silicone-based materi als in aer os ol appli cation s that h as been dev elope d by the sili cone in dustry (www .SEHSC.com) or co ntact
the Dow Corning customer service group.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical Form: Liquid

Color: Colorless

Odor: Odorless

Specific Gravity @ 25°C: 1.065

Viscosity: 125 cSt

Freezing/Melting Point: Not determined.

Boiling Point: > 65 °C

Vapor Pressure @ 25°C: Not determined.

Vapor Density: Not determined.

Solubility in Water: Not determined.

pH: Not determined.

Volatile Content: Not determined.

Flash Point: 631.4 °F / 333 °C (Cleveland Open Cup)> 213.8 °F / > 101 °C (Closed Cup)

Autoignition Temperature: Not determined.

Flammability Limits in Air: Not determined.

Note: The above information is not intended for use in preparing product specifications. Contact Dow Corning before writing
specifications.

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical Stability:
Hazardous

Polymerization:
Conditions to Avoid:

Materials to Avoid:

Hazardous Decomposition Products
Thermal breakdown of this product during fire or very high heat conditions may evolve the following decomposition

products: Carbon oxides and traces of incompletely burned carbon compounds. Silicon dioxide. Formaldehyde.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Special Hazard Information on Components

Stable.
Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
None.
Oxidizing material can cause a reaction.

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No known applicable information.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Environmental Fate and Distribution

Complete information is not yet available.

Environmental Effect s

Complete information is not yet available.

Fate and Effects in Waste Water Treatment Plants

Complete information is not yet available.

Hazard Parameters (LC50 or EC50) High Medium Low
Acute Aquatic Toxicit y (m g/L) <=1 >1 and <=100 >100
Acute Terrestrial Toxicity <=100 >100 and <= 2000 >2000

This table is adapted from "Environmental Toxicology and Risk Assessment", ASTM STP 1179, p.34, 1993.

This table can be used to classify the ecotoxicity of this product when ecotoxicity data is listed above. Please read the other information presented in the
section concerning the overall ecological safety of this material.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

RCRA Hazard Class (40 CFR 261)

When a decision is made to discard this material, as received, is it classified as a hazardous waste? No
State or local laws may impose additional regulatory requirements regarding disposal.Call [phone], if additional

information is required.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT Road Shipment Information (49 CFR 172.101)

Not subject to DOT.

Ocean Shipment (IMDG)

Not subject to IMDG code.

Air Shi pment (IATA)

Not subject to IATA regulations.

Ecotoxicity Classificat ion Cr iteri a

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Call Dow Corning Transportation, [phone], if additional information is required.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Contents of this MSDS comply with the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200.

TSCA Status: All chemical substances in this material are included on or exempted from listing on the TSCA

Inventory of Chemical Substances.

EPA SARA Title III Chemical Listings
Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances (40 CFR 355):

None.

Section 304 CERCLA Hazardous Substances (40 CFR 302):

None.

Section 311/312 Hazard Class (40 CFR 370):

Acute: No

Chronic: No

Fire: No

Pressure: No

Reactive: No

Section 313 Toxic Chemicals (40 CFR 372):

None present or none present in regulated quant iti es .

Note: Chemicals are listed under the 313 Toxic Chemicals section only if they meet or exceed a reporting threshold.

Supplemental State Compliance Information
California

Warning: This product contains the following chemical(s) listed by the State of California under the Safe Drinking Water
and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) as being known to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.

None known.

Massachusetts

No ingredient regulated by MA Right-to-Know Law present.

New Jersey

CAS Number

Wt %

Component Name

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63148-52-7 > 60.0 Dimethyl, phenylmethyl siloxane, trimethyl-terminated

Pennsylvania

CAS Number

63148-52-7 > 60.0 Dimethyl, phenylmethyl siloxane, trimethyl-terminated

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Prepared by: Dow Corning Corporation
These data are offered in good faith as typical values and not as product specifications. No warranty, either expressed or

implied, is hereby made. The recommended industrial hygiene and safe handling procedures are believed to be generally
applicable. However, each user should review these recommendations in the specific context of the intended use and
determine whether they are appropriate.

Wt %

Component Name

(R) indicates Registered Trademark