K-LUBE® ASSEMBLY LUBRICANT
Material Safety Data Sheet [PDF download]
May be used to comply with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200. Standard must be consulted for specific requirements.
U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Non-Mandatory Form)
Form Approved
OMB No. 1218-0072
Identity (as used on label and list): K-Lube
Note: Blank spaces are not permitted. If any item is not applicable, the space must be marked to indicate that.
SECTION I - MANUFACTURER INFORMATION
Manufacturer’s Name: Kastalon Inc.
Address: 4100 W. 124th Place, Alsip, IL 60803-1876
Emergency Telephone No.: 708-389-2210
Telephone for Information: 708-389-2210
Date Prepared: September 5, 1997
SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS / IDENTIFY INFORMATION
Hazardous Components (Specify Chemical Identity):
NOT APPLICABLE - Contains no hazardous ingredients in concentrations greater than 1%. Chemical substance identities withheld as trade secrets.
SECTION III - PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Boiling Point: ca. 212°F (100°C) for water fraction
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1): 0.998 (typical)
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): Not determined
Melting Point: Not determined
Vapor Density (Air = 1): Not determined
Evaporation Rate: Not determined
Solubility in Water: Dispersible
Appearance and Odor: Milky liquid
SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flash Point (Method Used): Not determined
LEL: Not determined
Flammable Limits: Not determined
UEL: Not determined
Extinguishing Media: Water fog, dry chemical, foam or carbon dioxide. NFPA Rating 0-0-0
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: None
Special Firefighting Procedures:
Do not use heavy stream of water. Firefighters subject to combustion products should use self-contained breathing apparatus. Containers exposed to flames should be cooled with water. Fire water runoff should be diverted from adjacent waterways.
SECTION V - REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable Conditions to Avoid: None
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): Oxidizing agents
Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts:
Decomposition through burning produces carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide
Conditions to Avoid: None
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
SECTION VI - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Routes of Entry: Inhalation, skin contact/absorption, eye contact, ingestion
Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic) LD50 is greater than 5 g/kg (rats, oral)
Acute: Prolonged contact may cause skin irritation.
K-Lube is slightly alkaline, eye contact should be avoided.
Chronic: Not determined
Carcinogenicity: Not listed as a carcinogen IARC
Monographs: No
NTP: No
OSHA Regulated: No
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: Not determined
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Not determined
Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
For eyes: Flush with clean lukewarm water (low pressure) for at least 15 minutes holding eyelids open. Contact a physician.
For skin: Wash affected areas with soap and water. Wash affected clothing before reuse.
For inhalation: If discomfort develops, remove to fresh air.
For ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician if abdominal distress develops.
SECTION VII - PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled:
Contain spilled material with sand, earth or other spill containment. Clean up spill immediately, observing precautions in the Control Measures Section of this Material Safety Data Sheet.
Waste Disposal Method: Not considered a hazardous material. Dispose of material according to any local, state and federal regulations.
Ecological Information: Material is biodegradable. K-Lube contains no CFC’s or silicones.
Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storage:
Do not store containers in direct sunlight. Store in cool (32°F to 85°F), dry, wellventilated area. Containers should be shaken or stirred prior to dispensing product. When not in use, keep containers closed.
Other Precautions: Not determined
SECTION VIII - CONTROL MEASURES
Respiratory Protection: General purpose commercial or industrial ventilation is adequate.
Ventilation, Local Exhaust: Industrial ventilation
Ventilation, Special: None
Ventilation, Mechanical: Not determined
Ventilation, Other: None
Protective Gloves: Chemical resistant gloves
Eye Protection: Safety glasses or splash goggles. Contact lenses should not be worn.
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment: None required
Work/Hygienic Practices: None required
SECTION IX - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
D.O.T. Shipping Name: Not regulated
Technical Shipping Name: Rubber lubricant
D.O.T. Hazard Class: None
U.N. / N.A. Number: None
Product Label: Rubber lubricant emulsion
D.O.T. Label: None
Product RQ (lb): None
D.O.T. Placard: None
Freight Class Bulk: Not applicable
Freight Class Package: Class 65 - Rubber lubricant
SECTION X - REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA Status: All ingredients are listed on the TSCA inventory
CERCLA Reportable Quantity: None
SARA Title III, Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances: None
SARA Title III, Section 311/312 Hazard Categories: Nonhazardous under Sections 311/312
SARA Title III, Section 313 Toxic Chemical:
No K-Lube ingredient present at 1% or more is contained in the SARA Title III, Section 313 list
RCRA Status: If discarded in its purchased form, this product would not be a hazardous waste, either by listing or buildup characteristic. However, under the RCRA, it is the responsibility of the product user to determine at the time of disposal whether a material containing the product or derived from the product should be classified as a hazardous waste (40 CFR 261.20-24)