General Information
Revision date
2000-09-21
Product name
RTV426
Product Synonyms
GE SILICONES
Chemical name
SILICONE RUBBER
supplier name
dg
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
dg
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
canonfaxi@dtrtn.com
Section 2
Potential health effects
INGESTION: None known SKIN CONTACT: None known. INHALATION: None Known. EYE CONTACT: May cause mild eye irritation.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
None known. SUBCHRONIC (TARGET ORGAN) BFFECTS: None known CHRONIC EFFECTS/CARCINOGENICITY: This product or one of its ingredients present 0.1% or more is NOT listed as a carcinogen or suspected carcinogen by NTP, IARC, or
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eyes. OTHER: Attention: Not for injection into humans. This product contains methylpolysiloxanes which can generate formaldehyde at approximately 300 degrees Fahrenheit (150'C) and above, in atmospheres which contain oxygen. Formaldehyde is a skin and respiratory sensitizer, eye and throat irritant, acute toxicant, and potential for cancer hazard. An MSDS formaldehyde is available from GE Silicones. 4 FIRST AID MEASURES INGESTION: give 1-3 Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious, glasses to of water to drink. Never give anything by mouth an unconscious person. Get medical attention if irritation persists. SKIN: Wash with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation or symptoms from Section 3 develop. INHALATION: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration using is a barrier device. If breathing difficult give oxygen. Get medical attention. 1” EYES: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention if irritation persists. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: None known. COPYRIGHT GENERAL ELECTRIC CO. page: 3 >» Jeff Bolduc lgj004/010 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES FLASH POINT: >148 ({C) >300 (PF) METHOD PMCC. IGNITION TEMP UNKN (C) UNKN (F) FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR - LOWER (%): NA FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR - UPPER (%): NA SENSITIVITY TO MECHANICAL IMPACT (Y/N): NO SENSITIVITY TO STATIC DISCHARGE: Sensitivity to static discherge is not expected. EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: All standard firefighting media SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES: Firefighters must wear NIOSH/MSHA approved positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus with full face mask and full protective clothing. ACTION TO BE TAKEN =F MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Wipe, scrape or soak up in an inert material and put ina container for disposal. Wash walking surfaces with detergent and water to reduce slip- ping hazard. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE COPYRIGHT GENERAL ELECTRIC Co. Page: 4 >» Jeff Bolduc Igj005/010
Precautionary statements
TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND
Storage
Keep container closed when not in use. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. and incompatibles. Store away from heat, sources of ignition, Keep away from children. 1” ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Showers and eyewash stations. See "Ventilation" below. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: is If exposure limits are exceeded or respiratory irritation experienced, NIOSH/MSHA approved respiratory protection should for be worn. Supplied air respirators may be required non-routine or emergency situations. Respiratory protection (see must 29 be provided