GE SILICONES -- SS4044 SILICONE PRIMER  -- 8030-00-142-9128
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SS4044 SILICONE PRIMER
MSDS Date:09/09/1997
FSC:8030
NIIN:00-142-9128
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:GE SILICONES
Address:260 HUDSON RIVER ROAD
City:WATERFORD
State:NY
ZIP:12188
Country:US
Emergency Phone Num:518-237-3330
Preparer's Name:CE HANNIGAN
CAGE:01139
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:GENERAL ELECTRIC CO, SILICONE PRODUCTS BUSINESS DEPT
Address:260 HUDSON RIVER RD
Box:City:WATERFORD
State:NY
ZIP:12188
Country:US
Phone:518-237-3330/800-332-3390
CAGE:01139

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:BENZENE (HAZARDOUS) BOIL PT=176F; VP=75MM/HG@20C VAPOR
    DENSITY VD) 2.8 (AIR=1).
CAS:71-43-2
RTECS #:CY1400000
&lt; Wt:2.02
OSHA PEL:1PPM TWA
OSHA STEL:5PPM
ACGIH TLV:10PPM TWA
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

Ingred Name:TOLUENE (HAZARDOUS)SKN = SKIN BOIL PT. 231F VP=22MM/HG@20C
    VD=3.2(AIR=1)
CAS:108-88-3
RTECS #:XS5250000
Minumum % Wt:10.
Maxumum % Wt:30.
OSHA PEL:100PPM TWA
OSHA STEL:150PPM TWA
ACGIH TLV:50PPM (SKN) TWA
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:N-BUTYL ALCOHOL (HAZARDOUS) C=CEILING BOIL PT. 241.9F
    VP=4.4MM/HG@20C VD=2.55(AIR=1)
CAS:71-36-3
RTECS #:EO1400000
Minumum % Wt:1.
Maxumum % Wt:5.
OSHA PEL:50 (C) PPM TWA
ACGIH TLV:50 PPM TWA
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:ACETONE (HAZARDOUS) BOILING PT=133F VP=186MM/HG@20C
    VD=2.0(AIR=1)
CAS:67-64-1
RTECS #:AL3150000
Minumum % Wt:10.
Maxumum % Wt:30.
OSHA PEL:750PPM TWA
OSHA STEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:750 PPM TWA
ACGIH STEL:1000 PPM
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:ISO-PROPYL ALCOHOL (HAZARDOUS) BOIL PT=180F VP=30MM/HG@20C
    VD=2.1 (AIR=1)
CAS:67-63-0
RTECS #:NT8050000
Minumum % Wt:10.
Maxumum % Wt:30.
OSHA PEL:400 PPM TWA
OSHA STEL:500 PPM
ACGIH TLV:400 PPM TEA
ACGIH STEL:500 PPM

Ingred Name:ETHYL SILICATE (HAZARDOUS)
CAS:78-10-4
RTECS #:VV9450000
Minumum % Wt:1.
Maxumum % Wt:5.
OSHA PEL:100 PPM TWA
ACGIH TLV:10 PPM TWA

Ingred Name:SILANOL/STPD SILOXANE W/ME SILSQXNS (NONHAZARDOUS) BOIL
    PT.=>275F VP NEGL. VD=NEGL.
CAS:68554-67-6
Minumum % Wt:10.
Maxumum % Wt:30.

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:SEE TOXICOLOGICAL
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SLIGHT YELOW LIQUID AROMATIC SOLVENT
    ODOR, DANGER, EXTREMELY FLAMABLE, HARMFUL IF INHALED, HARMFUL IR
    SWOLLOWED, HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN. AVOID BREATHING
    VAPORS. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN A ND EYES. CAUSES MODERATE SKIN
    IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE WEVERE EYE IFRITATION. EXESSIVE INHALAITON
    CAUSES DIZZINESS NAUSEA HAADACHE AND INCOORDINATION. REFER TO OTHER
    MSDS SCCTIONS FOR DETAILED INFORMATIO N.
Effects of Overexposure:INGESTION: HARMFUL IF SWOLOWED CAUSES NAUSEA,
    VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. IRRITATION OF THE MOUTH THROAT AND STOMACH.
    SKIN CONTACT: CAUSES MODERATE SKIN IRRITATION, CAUSES DRYIG OF THE
    SKIN, HARMFUL IF ABS ORBED THROUGH THE SKIN. INHALATION: EXCESSIVE
    INHALATION CUASES HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA AND INCOORDINATION.
    CAUSES MODERATE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. CAUSES IRRIATION OF MOUTH,
    NOSE, AND THROAT. HAR MFUL IF INHAILED. CAN CAUSE UNCONSCIOUSNESS
    IF INHALED. EYE CONTACT: CAUSES SEVERE EYE IRRITATION. HIGH VAPOR
    CONSENTRATION WILL CAUSE IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY. PULMONARY DISORDERS.
    LIVER, KIDNEY DERMALAILMENTS. SUBCHRONIC (TARGET ORGAN) EFFECTS:
    DERMATITIS. RESPIRATORY AILMENTS. CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DAMAGE.
    LIVER AND KIDNEY DAMAGE. *

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:*CORNEAL DAMAGE. PULMONARY EDEMA. FIRST AID: INGESTION: DO
    NOT INDUCE VOMITING. SLOWLY DILUTE WITH 1-2 GLASSES OF WATER OR
    MILK AND SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN
    UNCONSCIO US PERSON. SKIN: REMOVE CLOTHING AND WASH BEFORE REUSE.
    WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION
    PERSISTS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE
    ARTIFICIAL RESPI RATION. IF BREATHING IF DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
    GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH PLENTY OF
    WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES AND GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY
    AFTER FLUSHING.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:PMCC
Flash Point:=-12.2C, 10.F
10F
Autoignition Temp:>537.8C, 1000.F
Autoignition Temp Text:>1000F
Lower Limits:2.1
Upper Limits:12
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM WATER MIST.
Fire Fighting Procedures:EXTREMELY FLAMABLE, WEAR FULL PUOTECTIVE
    CLOTHING. ENSITIVITY OT STATIC DISCHARGES IS EXPECTED; MATERIAL HAS
    A FLASH POINT BELOR 200 F.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WIPE, SCRAPE OR SOAK UP IN AN INERT MATERIAL
    AND PUT IN A CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. WEAR PROPPER PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT AS SPECIFIED IN THE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SECTION. REMOVE
    SOURCES OF IGNITION. WARN O THER WORKERS OF SPILL. INCREASE AREA
    VENTELATION.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE GROUND STRAP. RECCOMENDED STORAGE
    IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER BELOW 30 DEGREE CELCEUS (85 DEGREES
    FAHRENHEIT). KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. **
Other Precautions:**AVOID BREATHING VAPORS, IF EXPOSED TO HIGH VAPOR
    CONCENTRATION, LEAVE AREA AT ONCE. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND
    EYES. USE ONLY IN A WELL VENTELATED AREA. DO NOT INHALE VAPORS.
    DANGER, EXTREMELY FLAM ABLE. EMPTIED CONTAINERS MAY RETAIN
    HAZARDOUS PROPERTIES. DO NOT CUT, PUNCTURE OR WELD ON OR NEAR TH E
    CONTAINER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE APPROVED NIOSH RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IF TLV
    EXCEEDED OR OVEREXPOSURE IS LIKELY.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN WELL VENTELATED AREA. MECHANICAL VENTELATION.
    EXHAUST VENTELATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES MONOGOGLES FACE SHIILD.
Other Protective Equipment:SHOWERS EYE WASH STATIONS RUBBR APRON, WEAR
    EYE PROTECTION AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Melt/Freeze Pt:<-34.4C, -30.F
M.P/F.P Text:<-30
Spec Gravity:0.8 9WATER =1)
VOC Pounds/Gallon:696
pH:NA
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:>1 (BUTYL ACETATE-1)
Solubility in Water:SLOWLY HYDROLYZ (20C)
Appearance and Odor:LIGHT YELLOW LIQUID WITH PUNGENT/SOLVENT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:83%

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CONTAT WITH OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:KEEP AWAY FORM HEAT, SPARKS AND FLAME.
    AVOIS ANY SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE DARBON DIOXIDE SOICON
    DIOXIDE OXIDES OF NITROGEN

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:BENZENE: ACUTE ORAL LD50 (MG/KG); 3800 (RAT)
    ACUTE DERMAL LD50 (MG/KG); NONE FOUND. ACUTE INHALATION LC50
    (MG/L); 10000 PPM/7HR (RAT) OTHER: TESTED FOR ACUTE ORAL LD50 AND
    LC50. AMES TEST: UNKNOWN. TO LUENE: ACUTE ORAL LD50 (MG/KG); 5000
    (RAT) ACUTE DERMAL LD50 (MG/KG) 14000 (RBT) ACUTE INHALATION LC50
    (MG/L); 5320 PPM/8HR (MUS) OTHER: TESTED FOR ACUTE ORAL, DERMAL AND
    INHALATION. AMES TEST, UNKNOW N. N-BUTYL ALCOHOL: ACUTE ORAL LD50
    (MG/KG): 790 (RAT) ACUTE DERMAL LD50 (MG/KG): 4200 (RBT) ACUTE
    INHALATION LC50 (MG/L): 8000 PPM/4HR (RAT) OTHER: TESTED FOR ACUT
    ORALDERMAL AND INHALATION. ***

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:*** ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL ACUTE ORAL LD50 (MG/KG): 5840 (RAT)
    ACUTE DERMAL LD50 (MG/KG): 13000 (RBT) ACUTE INHALATION LC50
    (MG/L): 12000 PPM/8HR (RAT) OTHER: TESTED FOR ACUTE ORAL, DERMAL
    AND INHALATION.  AMES TEST UNKNOWN. SILANOL/STPD SILOXANE W/ME
    SILSQXNS ACUTER OEAL LD50 (MG/KG): >40000 RAT, ESTM. ACUTE DERMAL
    LD50 (MG/KG): NONE FOUND. ACTUR INHALATION LC50 (MG/L): >535 MG/L
    ESTM. OTHER: NONE.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL SHOULD BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:DOT SHIPPING NAME: FLAMABLE LIQUID N.O.S.
    (ACETONE AND TOLUENE) DOT HAZARD CLASS 3. IATA: FLAMMABLE LIQUID
    N.O.S. (ACETONE AND TOLUENE), 3, UN1993, II, RQ=5000 LB (ACETONE),
    RQ=1000 LB (TOLUENE). IMO:	IMDG-CODE, IMDG PG. 3230. EMS NO; EMS.
    NO. 3-07, SUBSECTION 4.2 OF MFAG RID (OCTI): 3. ADR (ECE): 3, 2301,
    1A. RAR (IATA): 3.

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:TOLUENE; N-BUTANOL. SARA 311, 312 HAZARD
    CLASS; ACUTE  HEALTH  HAZARD, CHRONIC HEALTH HAZARD, FIRE HAZARD.
    WHMIS HAZARD CLASS: B2 FLAMABLE LIQUIDS, D28 TOXIC MATERIALS.
    EXPORT: SCHDLE B/HTSUS: 3208.90  POLYMER SOLUTOIN. ECCN: EAR99.
Federal Regulatory Information:THIS PRODUCT OR ITS COMPONENTS ARE O THE
    EUROPEAN INVINTORY OF  EXISTING COMMERCIAL CHEMICALS (EINESS). THIS
    PRODUCT OR ITS COMPONENTS ARE O THE AUSTRAILIAN INVINTORY (ACOIN).
State Regulatory Information:CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: WARNING, THIS
    PRODUCT CONTAINS A PRODUCT KNOIW N TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO
    AUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS/ OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.--TOLUENE. SEE
    HARD COPY MSDS FOR ADDITION AL TECHNICAL GUIDANCE FOR BULK STORAGE.
    (SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF INFORMATION).

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