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Material Safety Data Sheet |
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| Mirachem® Silicone Antifoam |
(Formulation No. 2300) |
Section I - Chemical Product and Company Identification
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Manufacturer Name: Mirachem Corporation P.O. Box 14059 Phoenix, Arizona 85063-4059
Emergency
Phone: 1-(800) 847-3527 |
Date
Prepared: 2/26/96 |
Section II - Composition/Information on Ingredients
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Hazardous Component (CAS #) |
OSHA PEL |
ACGIH TLV |
Other Limits |
% (Optional) |
| None |
Section III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
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Boiling Point: |
212ºF |
.9933 |
NA |
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% Volatiles: |
90% |
pH: |
8.0 - 8.5 |
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Vapor Density (AIR =1): |
>1 |
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1): |
NA |
| Solubility in Water: |
Dispersible |
Melting Point: |
N/A |
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Appearance and Odor: |
Opaque thick white liquid with very light odor | ||
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N/A = Not Applicable N.E. = Not Established |
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Flash Point (Method Used): |
>212ºF |
Explosive Limits: |
N/A |
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Extinguishing Media: |
Carbon dioxide, Dry chemical, Water spray (fog) |
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Special Fire Fighting Procedures: |
none |
Unusual Fire Fighting and Explosion Hazards: |
none |
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Section V - Reactivity
| Stability: | Unstable X Stable |
| Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): | None |
| Hazardous Decomposition or By-products: | Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide, and oxides of silicone, upon thermal decomposition |
| Hazardous Polymerization: | May Occur X Will Not Occur |
Section VI - Health Hazard Data
| Eye Contact: | May cause mild temporary irritation. |
| Skin Contact: | Not expected to cause irritation. |
| Inhalation: | No adverse effects expected. |
| Ingestion: | No adverse health effects are anticipated to occur as a result of acute ingestion. Chronic effects are not known. |
| Carcinogenicity: | None of the components in this material are listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA, or ACGIH as a carcinogen. |
| Signs/Symptoms of Overexposure: | Prolonged contact may cause skin and eye irritation. |
| Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: | None known. |
Section VII - Emergency and First Aid Procedures
| Eyes: | Immediately flush with large amounts of clean water for 15 minutes. Consult physician if necessary. |
| Skin: | Wash with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and launder before use. |
| Ingestion: | Dilute by drinking at least 2 glasses of water. |
| Inhalation: | No adverse effects anticipated. |
Section VIII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
| In Case of Spill: | Soak up with absorbent material and shovel into waste containers. Wash area with soap and water to eliminate slip hazard. |
| Waste Disposal: | Deposit contaiminated absorbent in landfill in accordance with Federal, State and local regulations. |
| Handling & Storage Precautions: | Protect from freezing. |
| Other Precautions: | Keep container tightly closed. Keep out of reach of children. |
Section X - Control Measures
| Respiratory Protection: | No respiratory protection is necessary. |
| Ventilation: | Good ventilation is sufficient. |
| Protective Clothing: | When prolonged skin contact is expected, wear protective gloves. Chemical goggles are recommended. |
| Eye Protection: | Wear safety glasses. |
| Work/Hygienic Practices: | Use good personal hygiene practices, wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking, or using toilet facilities. |
