DOW CORNING CORP -- DOW CORNING 550 FLUID  -- 9150-01-141-7699
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:DOW CORNING 550 FLUID
MSDS Date:01/20/1986
FSC:9150
NIIN:01-141-7699
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:DOW CORNING CORP
Address:SOUTH SAGINAW ROAD
City:MIDLAND
State:MI
ZIP:48686
Country:US
Emergency Phone Num:517-496-5900
CAGE:5D028
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:DOW CORNING CORP
Address:3901 S SAGINAW RD
Box:997
City:MIDLAND
State:MI
ZIP:48686-0997
Country:US
Phone:517-496-6000/517-496-6315
CAGE:5D028
Company Name:DOW CORNING CORP
Address:2200 W SALZBURG RD
Box:City:AUBURN
State:MI
ZIP:48611
Country:US
Phone:517-496-4388
CAGE:71984
Company Name:TELEX COMMUNICATION PRODUCTS
CAGE:28856

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

Ingred Name:SILICONE(POLYDIMETHYL SILOXANE)CAS#63148-52-7
CAS:9016-00-6
RTECS #:TQ2690000
Fraction by Wt: <100%

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

Effects of Overexposure:EYES:TEMPORARY DISCOMFORT OR
    IRRITATION;SKIN:IRRITATION ON REPEATED CONTACT;INHAL:V.SLIGHT
    IRRITANT.

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

First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHNG GIVE CPR; IF BRTHNG
    DIFF GIVE OXYGEN. EYE:IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER. SKIN:WASH
    W/SOAP & WATER. RMV CONTAM CLTHG & SHOES. INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE
    VOMIT. NOTHG BY  MOUTH IF UNCONSC. GET MEDICAL ATTN.

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

Flash Point:>400F,204C (OC)
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE OR FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:SCBA & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE ABSORBENT MATL TO COLLECT & CONTAIN FOR
    SALVAGE OR DISPOSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE REASONABLE CARE.
Other Precautions:TRACES OF BENZENE ARE GENERATED AT HIGH TEMP. USE
    WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

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

Respiratory Protection:NO SPECIAL REQMNTS UNDER ORDINARY
    CONDITIONS/ADEQUATE VENT.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GEN) RECOMMENDED
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:NORMAL WORK CLOTHING COVERING ARMS & LEGS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATED:JAN 20,1986

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

HCC:V6
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>300F,>149C
Vapor Pres:<5
Spec Gravity:1.1
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:<1 (ETHER=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR STRAW COLORED LIQUID,VERY LITTLE COLOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:<5

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING MATERIAL.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:SILICON DIOXIDE,CARBON DIOXIDE &
    COMBUSTION BY-PRODUCTS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W ALL LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS.

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