SAFETY DATA SHEET
Apiezon® H Grease
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Apiezon® H Grease
Other Names:
Not available
Product Number(s):
M013, M1-H-00025
CAS Number:
Not available
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory use. High temperature vacuum grease
Company Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
Emergency Contact Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
Not classified
Label Elements
Signal Words
None
Hazard Statement(s)
None.
Precautionary Statement(s)
Not available.
Primary route(s) of entry
Not available.
Human Health
Inhalation:
Not available
Ingestion:
Not available
Eyes:
Not available
Skin:
Not available
Environment
No further relevant information available
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
Paraffin Oils
8012-95-1
77-87%
-
Bentonite
68953-58-2
12-22%
-
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
Do not induce vomiting, obtain medical attention
Inhalation
None envisaged due to the low vapour pressure of the substance
Skin Contact
Wash with soap and water
Eye Contact
Irrigate with copious amounts of water
Other Information
No further relevant information available
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
Carbon dioxide, dry powder, foam or water fog. Do not use water jets
HAZCHEM
Not available
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Spilt product constitutes a slip hazard. Avoid contact with eyes.
Environmental precautions
No special precautions required
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
Can be wiped from surfaces and residues cleaned with water and detergent
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
No special precautions required
Conditions for safe storage
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Engineering controls
The level of controls depends on the use. In most cases very small quantities of material are used. Eye washes should be available for emergency use.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
None required
Skin protection
Wash hands after use. For prolonged or repeated skin contact gloves are recommended
Body protection
None required
Respiratory protection
None required
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
Semi-solid brown grease.
Odour
Odourless
pH
Not applicable
Vapour Pressure
1.7 x 10-9 Torr at 20°C
Density
Not applicable
Boiling Point
>450°C
Melting Point
Does not melt
Solubility
Insoluble in water. Soluble in aromatic hydrocarbon solvents
Specific Gravity of Density
0.918 at 20°C
Flash Point
>260°C
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Not available
Ignition Temperature
>320°C
Formula
Not available
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
Stable under normal conditions of use
Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions of use
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No further relevant information available
Conditions to avoid
Temperatures >250°C
Incompatible materials
Strong oxidising agents
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects
Acute oral toxicity: Low toxicity: LD50 >2000mg/kg
Acute dermal toxicity: Expected to be of low toxicity: LD50 >2000mg/kg
Acute inhalation toxicity: Low volatility makes inhalation unlikely
Acute dermal toxicity: Expected to be of low toxicity: LD50 >2000mg/kg
Acute inhalation toxicity: Low volatility makes inhalation unlikely
Eye contact
May cause transient irritation
Skin contact
Repeated and prolonged skin contact may cause dry skin or irritation
Ingestion
No further relevant information available
Inhalation
Not expected to be a skin sensitiser. Not considered an aspiration hazard
Toxicity and irritation
Skin and eyes are the most likely routes for exposure. Accidental ingestion may occur. Inhalation is not expected to be a relevant route of exposure
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Expected to be practically non-toxic
Persistence and degradability
Inherently biodegradable
Bioaccumulative potential
Has the potential to bioaccumulate. Product has low mobility in soil.
Other adverse effects
When used and/or disposed of as indicated no adverse environmental effects are foreseen. Ecotoxicological effects based on knowledge of similar substances.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General information
Product and packaging must be disposed of in accordance with local and national regulations. May be incinerated. Unused product may be returned for reclamation.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
Not available
UN Number
None
Proper shipping name
Not regulated
Transport hazard class
Not regulated
Packing group
None
Environmental hazard
No information available
Special precautions for users
Not regulated
Additional information
Not regulated
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
No information available
Other Information
No further relevant information available
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
15 October 2021
Comments
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) has been prepared in compliance with the Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals Code of Practice February 2016. It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for adoption of necessary safety precautions. The information published in this SDS has been compiled from the publications listed in Section 16: to the best of our ability and knowledge these publications are considered accurate. We reserve the right to revise Safety Data Sheets as new information becomes available. Copies may be made for non-profit use.