SAFETY DATA SHEET
Apiezon® N Grease
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Apiezon® N Grease
Other Names:
N/A
Product Number(s):
M015, M1-N-00025
CAS Number:
8009-03-8
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Grease for high vacuum and cryogenic applications.
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 a hazardous substance or mixture.
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
Not available.
Precautionary Statement(s)
Not available.
Primary route(s) of entry
Skin and eyes are the most likely routes for exposure.
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
No information available.
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
No information available.
Respiratory protection
None required.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
Semi-solid yellow/brown grease
Odour
None
pH
Not applicable.
Vapour Pressure
42 to 52°C.
Density
0.911 at 20°C
Boiling Point
>450°C
Melting Point
Not available.
Solubility
Insoluble in water. Soluble in aromatic hydrocarbon solvents
Specific Gravity of Density
Not available.
Flash Point
>200°C
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Not available.
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.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No further relevant information available.
Conditions to avoid
Temperatures >120°C.
Incompatible materials
Strong oxidising agents
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects
Accidental ingestion may occur. Inhalation is not expected to be a relevant route of exposure
Eye contact
May cause transient irritation.
Skin contact
Repeated and prolonged skin contact may cause dry skin or irritation. Not expected to be a skin sensitiser.
Ingestion
No further relevant information available.
Inhalation
No further relevant information available.
Toxicity and irritation
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.
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. 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
No further relevant information available.
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
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
Product is not subject to Authorisation under
Other Information
Compiled according to regulation 1907/EC/2006
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
5 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.