Cooper Industries/Cooper Power Systems: Electrical Contact Lubricant (Cat. No. 132488)
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
COMMON NAME:
Electrical Contact Lubricant, Catalogue Number: 132488
CHEMICAL NAME:
Mineral oil and silver
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Electrical Contact Grease
FORMULA:
Not Available
PRODUCT CAS NO.:
Mixture
SUPPLIER:
Cooper Industries/Cooper Power Systems
ADDRESS:
3660 South School Avenue
CITY, STATE, ZIP:
Fayetteville, AR 72701
PHONE:
(479) 521-3700
EMERGENCY PHONE: CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300
2. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION
%
WEIGHT
65-75
INGREDIENT
Silver
CAS No.: 7440-22-4
FORMULA: Ag
Mineral Oil
CAS No.: 8012-95-1
FORMULA: No Data
25-35
PEL-OSHA
3
0.01 mg/m
3
5 mg/m
(as oil mist, mineral)
TLV-ACGIH
3
0.1 mg/m (metal)
3
5 mg/m * - PEL
3
10 mg/m * - STEL
LD50/LC50
ROUTE/SPECIES
No Data
No Data
* As sampled by a method that does not collect vapors.
OSHA Regulatory Status: This product is considered hazardous under criteria of this rule.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Light gray grease with slight petroleum oil odor. May cause minor eye and
skin irritation. Repeated inhalation or contact with silver over time may
cause silver deposits in internal tissues and permanent blue-gray
discoloration of the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes (argyria).
Inhalation is not expected under normal working conditions. Inhalation of
mists and fumes produced at elevated temperatures may cause irritation
and lung effects.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
EYE: May cause minor irritation or blue-gray discoloration.
SKIN: May cause minor irritation. Prolonged or repeated contact may cause dermatitis, oil acne, or permanent blue-gray
skin discoloration. Injection of grease under the skin by any means (high pressure usage, etc.) can cause permanent tissue
damage.
INGESTION: May cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and collapse.
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POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS (continued)
INHALATION: Not expected due to low vapor pressure. Mists and fumes from heating may cause respiratory irritation and
lung effects. Repeated inhalation may cause argyria.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS: Repeated inhalation, ingestion, or contact with silver may cause blue-gray discoloration of the
skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. Onset of pain and tissue damage is generally noted several hours following injection of
oil under the skin.
CHRONIC: Repeated overexposure to silver over time may localized argyria from direct deposition into the skin and eyes or
generalized argyria from inhalation or ingestion. Silver will deposit in internal organs, blood vessels, connective tissues, skin,
eyes, and mucous membranes.
CARCINOGENICITY:
IARC: No
NTP: No
OSHA: No
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: May aggravate pre-existing eye, skin, and respiratory disorders.
TARGET ORGANS: Deposition of silver may affect a variety of organs and discolor the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes.
Overexposure to mineral oil may affect the lungs.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYE: Flush eyes with large amounts of lukewarm water for 15 minutes. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
SKIN: Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Discard or clean contaminated clothing. If irritation persists, seek medical
attention. Get immediate medical attention if material is injected under the skin to prevent serious injury.
INGESTION: Give 4-8 ounces of water or milk to dilute and seek immediate medical attention. Never give anything by
mouth to anyone that is or could rapidly become unconscious.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If breathing has stopped, give artificial
respiration. Seek immediate medical attention.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES
FLASH POINT:
FLAMMABLE LIMITS:
NFPA HAZARD CLASSIFICATION:
HEALTH: 1
> 204 C (> 400 F) C.O.C.
LEL: Not Applicable
UEL: Not Applicable
FLAMMABILITY: 1
INSTABILITY: 0
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam or water spray or fog. Use of water stream directly on
burning material may spatter and spread the fire.
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Lubricant will burn but must be pre-heated for ignition to occur.
FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: Firefighters should wear a NIOSH-approved, full-facepiece self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA) operated in positive pressure mode and full turnout or bunker gear. Use water to cool fire exposed
containers. Continue to cool until after flames are extinguished.
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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Isolate area of spill and extinguish ignition sources. Do not walk through spilled material. Use appropriate protective
equipment (See Section 8). Scoop grease into clean, dry container for later recycle or disposal. Discard grease that
becomes contaminated. Thoroughly clean area of spill to prevent slipping.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Store in cool area away from heat sources. Do not smoke in work or storage areas. Keep container tightly closed when not
in use. Avoid skin and eye contact. Wash thoroughly after handling, before meals and breaks and before leaving the work
area. Protect containers from physical damage. Store upright and prevent containers being knocked over. Change
contaminated clothing promptly. Launder contaminated clothing before re-use and discard clothing that cannot be properly
cleaned.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Under normal working conditions below acceptable exposure guidelines, none required.
Respiratory protection depends upon the magnitude of exposure and should be selected in accordance with 29 CFR Part
1910.134.
SKIN PROTECTION: Protective gloves should be worn to prevent prolonged contact and discoloration.
EYE PROTECTION: Safety goggles or glasses as necessary to prevent contact.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: General ventilation. Local exhaust for use at elevated temperatures.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE:
Gray grease
ODOR:
Slight petroleum oil
BOILING POINT:
No Data
VAPOR PRESSURE:
< 0.1 mm Hg
VAPOR DENSITY (Air = 1):
>1
SOLUBILITY IN WATER:
Insoluble
SPECIFIC GRAVITY:
7.5
MELTING POINT:
No Data
pH:
Not Applicable
% VOLATILE:
Negligible
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Stable
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS/CONDITIONS: Incompatible with strong oxidizers. Avoid heat, sparks, and flame.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Thermal decomposition will produce carbon oxides, silver oxides, and other
oxidation products.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
INHALATION: Adverse lung effects including cough, phlegm and pulmonary function declines have been noted following
overexposure to oil mists. Lung effects and metal fume fever have been reported following inhalation of silver; however, a
causal relationship has not been established. Repeated inhalation may result in argyria (See Other).
SKIN AND EYE: Repeated handling of silver metal may cause localized argyria from silver particles imbedding in the skin
and eyes.
OTHER: Severely hydrotreated mineral oils are not classified as carcinogens by NTP, IARC, or OSHA. Information
concerning systemic and organ specific toxicity associated with argyria is inconclusive. The concentration of silver in air that
will cause generalized argyria is not clearly defined. The ACGIH TLV-TWA for silver is based on a 25% retention and is
expected to minimize the potential for argyria in workers exposed to airborne silver.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Does not contain Class I or II ozone depleting substances. Specific ecotoxicity values were unavailable. Toxic effects are
expected to resemble those seen in humans and test animals.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Recycle, reclaim and dispose of in accordance with applicable state, local and federal regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
Not Applicable
HAZARD CLASS:
Not Applicable
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
Not Applicable
SHIPPING LABEL:
Not Applicable
PACKING GROUP:
Not Applicable
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: D2B
SARA TITLE III – SECTION 313 SUPPLIER NOTIFICATION: This product contains the following ingredients subject to the
reporting requirements of section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) of 1986 and
40 CFR 372:
CAS Number
Chemical Name
% Weight
7440-22-4
Silver
65-75
This information must be included on all MSDSs that are copied and distributed for this material.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: This product does not contain ingredients known to the State of California to cause cancer
or reproductive toxicity.
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
KEY:
ACGIH:
CAS:
DOT:
IARC:
MSHA:
NFPA:
NIOSH:
NTP:
OSHA:
PEL:
SARA:
TDG:
TLV:
WHMIS:
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
Chemical Abstracts Service
Department of Transportation
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Mine Safety and Health Administration
National Fire Protection Association
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
National Toxicology Program
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Permissible Exposure Limit
Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act
Transportation of Dangerous Goods
Threshold Limit Value
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
DISCLAIMER
The information in this MATERIAL SAFETY DATA
SHEET should be provided to all who will use, handle,
store, transport, or otherwise be exposed to this
material. This information has been prepared for the
guidance of plant engineering, operations and
management, and for persons working with or
handling this material. Cooper Industries/Cooper
Power Systems believes this information to be
reliable and up-top-date as of the date of publication,
but makes no warranty that it is.
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