Fluke 550R Data sheet

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Material Safety Data Sheet

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DOW CORNING 550(R) FLUID

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.