SAFETY DATA SHEET
Apiezon® AP100 Ultra High Vacuum Lubricating Grease
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Apiezon® AP100 Grease
Other Names:
N/A
Product Number(s):
M017, M1-AP100-00050-X
CAS Number:
-
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory use.
Lubricant in high vacuum systems.
Company Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia

(07) 4773 9444
www.proscitech.com
Emergency Contact Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia

(07) 4773 9444
www.proscitech.com
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
This product is not classified as hazardous.
Label Elements
Signal Words
None
Hazard Statement(s)
Not available.
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
Not available.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
Purified Hydrocarbon
8009-03-8
80%
Not Available
PTFE
9002-84-0
20%
Not Available
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
Do not induce vomiting. Obtain medical attention.
Inhalation
None envisaged.
Skin Contact
Wash with soap and water.
Eye Contact
Irrigate with copious quantities 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
Combustion products include fluorine compounds, such as hydrogen fluoride.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
No special precautions required.
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. Place in containers. See para.13 re disposal.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
No special precautions required.
Conditions for safe storage
No special precautions required.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Engineering controls
Not available.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Eye washes should be available for emergency use. No eye protection required.
Skin protection
Wash hands after use. For prolonged or repeated skin contact gloves are recommended.
Body protection
Wash hands after use. For prolonged or repeated skin contact gloves are recommended.
Respiratory protection
None required.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
Yellow semi solid.
Odour
None
pH
Not available.
Vapour Pressure
7 x 10-11 Torr at 20°C
Density
@ 20°C: 1.042
Boiling Point
>450°C
Melting Point
42°C to 52°C
Solubility
Insoluble in water.
Specific Gravity of Density
Not available.
Flash Point
>200°C
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Not determined.
Ignition Temperature
>250°C
Formula
Not available.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
Stable under normal conditions of use.
Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions of use. Will not polymerise.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
May liberate toxic gases at >300°C.
Conditions to avoid
Temperatures >120°C
Incompatible materials
Strong oxidising agents.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects
Oral LD50 >2000mg/kg
Dermal LD50 (Rabbit) >2000mg/kg
Eye contact
May cause transient irritation.
Skin contact
Repeated and prolonged skin contact may cause dry skin or irritation.
Ingestion
May cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea
Inhalation
Low volatility makes inhalation unlikely.
Toxicity and irritation
No further relevant information available.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
When used and/or disposed of as indicated no adverse environmental effects are foreseen. Ecotoxicological effects based on knowledge of similar substances.
Persistence and degradability
Inherently biodegradable.
Bioaccumulative potential
Has the potential to bioaccumulate.
Other adverse effects
No other adverse effects envisaged, PTFE biologically inert.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General information
Product and packaging must be disposed of in accordance with local and national regulations. Must not be incinerated due to liberation of toxic gases at >300°C. Unused product may be returned for reclamation.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
Combustion products include fluorine compounds, such as hydrogen fluoride.

UN Number
None
Proper shipping name
Not regulated.
Transport hazard class
Void
Packing group
None.
Environmental hazard
No information available.
Special precautions for users
No information available.
Additional information
No information available.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
Not listed.
Other Information
No further relevant information available.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
15 August 2023
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.

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