GREASE Ultra-Heavy Formula ( #1801)

 

Material Safety Data Sheet    (These pages might not print well; contact us for a free file copy).

 MusiChem 
7535 Convoy Court, 
 San Diego, CA  92111, 
United States of America  
 

Emergency Phone:

In United States: 1-800-776-6457 or 619-569-8220

 

 Section I- Identification

Product  Name:

GREASE Ultra Heavy  Slide Grease

Synonyms:

GREASE

Chemical:

Thickened mineral oil

  

Section II- Ingredients and Hazard Classification  

Component:

%    Range                        PEL/TLV mg/cu Meter

Oils Petroleum type gelled

    > 90 %                               Not applicable

Lithium or Aluminum Soap plus polymer additive

0.5 - 10%                                 Not established

  

Section III- Health Information  

Inhalation:

Not established, but this product is not volatile. 

Ingestion:

Non-toxic

Eye Contact:

Not established but irritation possible; see first aid below

Skin Contact:

Difficult to remove from the skin.  Prolong contact might cause redness and chapping.  See first aid below.

  

Section IV- Occupational Limits  

PEL:

Not established but 5mg/cubic meter is typical for oil mist

TLV:

Not established.

  

Section V- Emergency First Aid Procedure  

For Overexposure By Swallowing:

Do not cause vomiting; treat for swallowing of  a mineral oil;  may cause diarrhea or gastrointestinal irritation;  if discomfort persists, obtain medical help.

For Overexposure By Skin Contact:

Remove with mineral spirits, valve oil or mineral oil. Wash the area with soapy water; dry and apply hand lotion or petroleum jelly to avoid chapping caused by the cleansing process.

For Overexposure By Eye Contact:

DO NOT RUB THE EYES. Remove the grease by blotting with paper toweling.  Rinse with cool water until the grease has washed away.  If irritation  persists,  get medical attention.

For Overexposure By Inhalation:

Impossible due to the small tube size and the nature of petroleum greases.

Section VI - Physical Data  

Boiling Point:

> 550 º F     ( 288º C)

 

Vapor Density :

Not applicable

Melting Point:

Above 212 º F (100 ºC)

 

Water Solubility :

Not soluble

Vapor Pressure:
Specific gravity:

Nil: Less than 2 mm Hg @ 25º C
 0.89

 

Appearance :

Opaque white odorless tacky grease

Section VII - Fire and Explosion Hazards  

Flash Point  [Method Used]

375º F  (191º C)   (Cleveland Open Cup  Base Oil)

Flammable Limits in Air :       

Lower limit, Not established;  Upper Limit, Not established

NFPA Rating:

Not established

HMIS Rating:

Not established

Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Precautions:

Although the product is not flammable, it is combustible and burns with a sooty flame.  

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:

None   (OSHA/NFPA Class IIIB)

 

Section VIII - Reactivity  

Stability:

Stable

Hazardous Polymerization:

Not possible

Conditions & Materials To Avoid:

Not applicable

Hazardous Decomposition Products:

Unknown, carbon monoxide when burned.

  

Section IX - Employee Protection

Control Measures:

Avoid skin contact because it is very tacky;  see first aid for cleanup

Respiratory Protection:

Not needed

Protective Clothing:

Not needed

Eye Protection:

Not needed, but keep grease away from the face and eyes.

 

Section X - Environmental Protection  

Environmental Precautions:

Not applicable

Spill or Leak Precautions:

The small tub size precludes an environmental hazard

Waste Disposal:

Collect with adsorbent followed by incineration

 

Section XII - Precautions, Handling, Storage and Usage   

The product is available in  tubs containing ~0.4 fluid ounce (13 grams). This grease is very sticky and stringy to touch.  It can be removed with mineral spirits, waterless hand cleaner, or valve oil, and followed by a warm soapy water wash.  The product is a lubricant; spilled grease will be extremely slippery, and would cause a fall if stepped on.

Ultra-Heavy Tuning Slide Grease   rev Oct 2001

 

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