WACKER CATALYST OL



PRODUCT DISTRIBUTED BY / PRODUIT DISTRIBUÉ PAR


Brenntag Canada Inc. WHMIS Number: 00066283
43 Jutland Road. Index: HCI5423/06B
Toronto, Ontario Effective Date: 2006 April 17
M8Z 2G6 Date of Revision: 2006 April 17
(416) 259-8231 Website: http://www.brenntag.ca
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EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS / EN CAS D'URGENCE

Toronto, ON (416) 226-6117 Montréal, QC (514) 861-1211 Winnipeg, MB (204) 943-8827
Edmonton, AB (780) 424-1754 Calgary, AB (403) 263-8660 Vancouver, BC (604) 685-5036
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This document consists of an English MSDS.

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READ THE ENTIRE MSDS FOR THE COMPLETE HAZARD EVALUATION OF THIS PRODUCT.

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Material Safety Data Sheet

Material: 60002640
WACKER® CATALYST OL

Version: 2.16 (US) Date of print: 10/02/2006 Date of last alteration: 04/17/2006


Page: 1/8

1 Product and company identification

1.1 Identification of the substance or preparation:


Commercial product name:
WACKER® CATALYST OL

Use of substance / preparation:
Industrial.
Catalysts


1.2 Company/undertaking identification:


Manufacturer/distributor:
Wacker Chemical Corporation


3301 Sutton Road


Adrian, MI 49221-9397
USA


Customer information:
Customer Care Center:
Tel (517) 264-8240, Fax (517) 264-8740
Hours of operation:
Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5 pm (eastern standard time)
Corporate website www.wackersilicones.com


Emergency telephone no. (24h):
(517) 264-8500

Transportation emergency:
(800) 424-9300 (CHEMTREC, USA)
(703) 527-3887 (CHEMTREC, international)
(613) 996-6666 (CANUTEC, Canada)


This MSDS was prepared by the Regulatory Affairs and Product Safety Department (RAPS) of Wacker
Chemical Corporation.

2 Composition/information on ingredients

2.1 Chemical characterization (preparation):


Chemical characteristics

Organoplatinum complex in polydimethylsiloxane

2.2 Information on ingredients:


Type CAS No.
Substance
Content [wt. %]
Note




Lower
Upper


INHA 2627-95-4 Disiloxane, 1,3-diethenyl-1,1,3,3-
tetramethyl-
1.0
5.0


INHA 68478-92-2 Divinyl tetramethyl disiloxane platinum
complex
1.0
5.0


Type: HYD - by-product upon hydrolysis, INHA - ingredient, NEBE - by-product, MONO - residual
monomer, VERU - impurity, VUL - by-product upon vulcanization. *** Note: C1 - IARC carcinogen,
C2 - NTP carcinogen, C3 - OSHA carcinogen, NH - non-hazardous, R - reproductive toxin.


Substances listed in the Subsections "HAPS" and "California Proposition 65 Carcinogens /
Reproductive Toxins" that are not listed in Section 2 are only present at quantities below 0.1%
for California Proposition 65 listed toxins or below 1% for non-carcinogenic HAPS or they are
inextricably bound in the product.

3 Hazards identification

3.1 Hazards classifications
HMIS® rating (product as packaged):
Health: 1*
Fire: 2
Reactivity: 0
PPE: C

Hazardous Materials Identification System and HMIS are registered trademarks of the National
Paint and Coatings Association. (HMIS codes are based on contact with the product as packaged
and any hydrolysis by-products, if present.)


Canadian WHMIS Classification: D2B, B3





Material Safety Data Sheet

Material: 60002640
WACKER® CATALYST OL

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3.2 Emergency overview and potential hazards

Signal Word:

WARNING

Physical Hazards:

This material will flash but does not sustain combustion. Combustible liquid and vapor.


Acute health effects

Route of entry or possible contact:

eyes , skin .

Eye contact:

May cause slight eye irritation.

Skin contact:

No acute toxic skin effects are expected. Causes skin sensitization, a chronic health effect.

Inhalation:

No known respiratory hazards.

Ingestion:

No known ingestion hazards.

Additional information on acute health effects:

Ingestion is not expected during industrial use.

3.3 Further information:

Chronic health effects:

Causes an allergic skin reaction.

Medical conditions which may be aggravated by exposure:

none known

Target organs affected:

No known internal organ effects.

Signs and Symptoms of Exposure:

Refer to Acute Health Effects, listed above. Skin redness or discoloration, rashes, acne,
swelling.

Carcinogens/Reproductive toxins:

There are no carcinogenic ingredients present at or over 0.1% in this material. This material
does not contain any reproductive toxins at or above OSHA or WHMIS reportable levels.


See Section 11 for Toxicological Information, if any.

4 First-aid measures

4.1 General information:

Get medical attention if irritation occurs or if breathing becomes difficult. Remove
contaminated clothing and shoes.
4.2 After inhalation:

If inhaled, remove to fresh air.
4.3 After contact with the skin:

Remove material with a waterless skin cleaner from skin and clothing immediately. Wash then
immediately with plenty of water and soap.
4.4 After contact with the eyes:

If contact with eyes, immediately hold eyelids apart and flush with plenty of water for at
least 15 min.
4.5 After swallowing:

For ingestion, if conscious, give several glasses of water but do not induce vomiting. If
vomiting does occur, give additional fluids.





Material Safety Data Sheet

Material: 60002640
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5 Fire-fighting measures

5.1 Flammable properties:
Method

Flash point..........................: > 62 °C (> 143 °F)
(DIN 51758)

Sustained combustibility.............: 90 °C (194 °F)
(ASTM D4206)

Boiling point / boiling range........: not applicable


Lower explosion limit (LEL)..........: not determined


Upper explosion limit (UEL)..........: not determined


Ignition temperature ................: > 400 °C (> 752 °F)
(DIN 51794)

NFPA Hazard Class (comb./flam.liquid): IIIA

5.2 Fire and explosion hazards:

This material does not present any unusual fire or explosion hazards. This material will flash
but does not sustain combustion.
5.3 Recommended extinguishing media:

water-mist , carbon dioxide , sand , dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam .
5.4 Unsuitable extinguishing media:

sharp water jet .
5.5 Special exposure hazards arising from the substance or preparation itself, combustion products,
resulting gases:

Hazardous decomposition products: carbon dioxide , carbon monoxide , formaldehyde , silicon
dioxide and incompletely burnt hydrocarbons .
5.6 Fire fighting procedures:

Fire fighters should wear full protective clothing including a self-contained breathing
apparatus. Cool endangered containers with water.

6 Accidental release measures

6.1 Precautions:

Wear personal protection equipment (see section 8). Avoid contact with eyes and skin.

HAZWOPER PPE Level: D
6.2 Containment:

Prevent material from entering sewers or surface waters.

Spills of material which could reach surface waters must be reported to the United States Coast
Guard National Response Center's toll free phone number (800) 424-8802.
6.3 Methods for cleaning up:

Take up mechanically and dispose of according to local/state/federal regulations. Absorb with a
liquid binding material such as diatomaceous earth and dispose of according to
local/state/federal regulations.

7 Handling and storage

7.1 Handling

Precautions for safe handling:

Spilled substance increases risk of slipping. Keep container closed when not in use.

Precautions against fire and explosion:

No special precautions against fire and explosion required.

7.2 Storage

Conditions for storage rooms and vessels:

none known

Advice for storage of incompatible materials:

not applicable

Further information for storage:

Keep container tightly closed.

Maximum temperature allowed during storage and transportation: 30 °C (86 °F)





Material Safety Data Sheet

Material: 60002640
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8 Exposure controls and personal protection

8.1 Engineering controls

Ventilation:

Use only with adequate ventilation.

Local exhaust:

No special ventilation required.

8.2 Associate substances with specific control parameters such as limit values

Maximum airborne concentrations at the workplace:

CAS No.
Material
Type
mg/m3
ppm
Dust fract.

none known

8.3 Personal protection equipment (PPE)

Respiratory protection:

Respiratory protection is not normally required.

Hand protection:

rubber gloves or PVC gloves

Eye protection:

Safety glasses with side shields or chemical safety goggles.

Other protective clothing or equipment:

protective clothing to cover exposed areas of arms, legs and torso . Provide eye bath and
safety shower.

8.4 General hygiene and protection measures:

Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. When handling do not eat, drink, smoke or apply
cosmetics. Wash thoroughly after handling.

9 Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Appearance

Physical state / form................: liquid

Colour...............................: yellowish

Odour................................: slight

9.2 Safety parameters
Method

Melting point / melting range........: not applicable


Boiling point / boiling range........: not applicable


Flash point..........................: > 62 °C (> 143 °F)
(DIN 51758)

Sustained combustibility.............: 90 °C (194 °F)
(ASTM D4206)

Ignition temperature ................: > 400 °C (> 752 °F)
(DIN 51794)

Lower explosion limit (LEL)..........: not determined


Upper explosion limit (UEL)..........: not determined


Vapour pressure......................: not determined


Density..............................: 0.98 g/cm³ at 20 °C (68 °F)
(DIN 51757)

Water solubility / miscibility.......: virtually insoluble


pH-Value.............................: not applicable


Viscosity (dynamic)..................: approx. 800 mPa.s


9.3 Further information

VOC .................................: 42.53 g/l
(calculated
value)

VOC .................................: 44.9 g/l
(EPA Method
24A)





Material Safety Data Sheet

Material: 60002640
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10 Stability and reactivity

10.0 General information:

If stored and handled in accordance with standard industrial practices no hazardous reactions
are known.
10.1 Conditions to avoid:

none known
10.2 Materials to avoid:

none known
10.3 Hazardous decomposition products:

If stored and handled in accordance with standard industrial practices and local regulations
where applicable: none known . Measurements have shown the formation of small amounts of
formaldehyde at temperatures above about 150 °C (302 °F) through oxidation.
10.4 Further information:

Hazardous polymerization cannot occur.

11 Toxicological information

11.1 General information:

Toxicological testing has been conducted with this material.
11.2 Toxicological data:

Acute toxicity (LD50/LC50-values relevant to classification):

Exposition
Value/value range
Species
Source

oral
> 5000 mg/kg
rat
test report

Primary irritation:

Exposition
Effect
Species/Testsystem
Source

to skin
not irritating
rabbit
test report

to eyes
mildly irritating
rabbit
test report


Sensitization:

Exposition
Effect
Test method
Species
Source

to skin
sensitizing
Magnusson-
Kligmann
guinea-pig
test report


Experience with man:

-

12 Ecological information

12.1 Information on elimination (persistence and degradability)


Biodegradation / further information:

Biologically not degradable.


Further information:

Silicone content: Elimination by adsorption to activated sludge.

12.2 Behaviour in environmental compartments


Mobility

-


Further information:

Bioaccumulation is not expected to occur.

12.3 Ecotoxicological effects:


No expected damaging effects to aquatic organisms.


Effects in sewage treatment plants (bacteria toxicity: respiration-/reproduction inhibition):


Do not introduce large amounts into purification plants.





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Material: 60002640
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12.4 Additional information


Other harmful effects

-


General information:

Prevent material from entering surface waters and soil.

13 Disposal considerations

13.1 Product disposal

Recommendation:

Dispose of according to regulations by incineration in a special waste incinerator. Small
quantities may be disposed of by incineration in an approved facility. Observe
local/state/federal regulations. After solidification, material can be stored together with
domestic waste. Observe local/state/federal regulations.

13.2 Packaging diposal

Recommendation:

Completely discharge containers (no tear drops, no powder rest, scraped carefully). Containers
may be recycled or re-used. Observe local/state/federal regulations.

14 Transport information

14.1 US DOT & CANADA TDG SURFACE

Valuation....................: Not regulated for transport

Other Information............: This material has been tested and does not sustain combustion.

14.2 Transport by sea IMDG-Code

Valuation....................: Not regulated for transport

14.3 Air transport ICAO-TI/IATA-DGR

Valuation....................: Not regulated for transport

15 Regulatory information

15.1 U.S. Federal regulations


TSCA inventory status and TSCA information:

This material or its components are listed on or are in compliance with the requirements of the
TSCA Chemical Substance Inventory.


TSCA 12(b) Export Notification:

This material does not contain any TSCA 12(b) regulated chemicals.


CERCLA Regulated Chemicals:

This material does not contain any CERCLA regulated chemicals.


SARA 302 EHS Chemicals:

This material does not contain any SARA extremely hazardous substances.


SARA 311/312 Hazard Class:

Delayed (chronic) health hazard. Fire hazard.


SARA 313 Chemicals:

This material does not contain any SARA 313 chemicals above de minimus levels.


HAPS (Hazardous Air Pollutants):

This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.

15.2 U.S. State regulations


California Proposition 65 Carcinogens:

This material does not contain any chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer.


California Proposition 65 Reproductive Toxins:

This material does not contain any chemicals known to the state of California to cause
reproductive effects.





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Material: 60002640
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Massachusetts Substance List:

This material contains no listed components.


New Jersey Right-to-Know Hazardous Substance List:

This material contains no listed components.


Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Hazardous Substance List:

This material contains no listed components.

15.3 Canadian regulations


This product has been classified in accordance with the Hazard criteria of the CPR and the MSDS
contains all the information required by the CPR.


WHMIS Hazard Classes:

D2B, B3


DSL Status:

This material or its components are listed on the Canadian Domestic Substances List.


Non-DSL Chemicals:

This material does not contain any non-DSL chemicals.


Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List:

This material contains no listed components.

15.4 Other international regulations


EU Hazard Symbols:




Xi

Irritant


EU Risk Phrases:


R-Phrase
Description

R43
May cause sensitization by skin contact.


EU Safety Phrases:


S-Phrase
Description

S36/37
Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.


Details of international registration status
Listed on the following inventories:

IECSC - China

PICCS - Philippines

ECL - Korea

TSCA - USA

ENCS - Japan

EINECS - Europe

AICS - Australia

DSL - Canada

HSNO - New Zealand

16 Other information

16.1 Additional information:


This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) meets the requirements of the Federal OSHA Hazard
Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). This product has been classified according to the
hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the
information required by the CPR. This information relates to the specific material designated
and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any
process. Such information is to the best of our knowledge and belief accurate and reliable as
of the date compiled. However, no representation, warranty or guarantee expressed or implied,
is made as to its accuracy, reliability or completeness. It is the user's responsibility to
satisfy himself as to the suitability and completeness of such information for his own




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particular use. We do not accept liability for any loss or damage that may occur from the use
of this information. Nothing herein shall be construed as a recommendation for uses which
infringe valid patents or as extending a license under valid patents. This MSDS provides
selected regulatory information on this product, including its components. This is not intended
to include all regulations. It is the responsibility of the user to know and comply with all
applicable rules, regulations and laws relating to the product being used.

16.2 Glossary of Terms:

ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental
Industrial Hygienists
DOT - Department of Transportation
hPa - Hectopascals
mPa*s - Milli Pascal-Seconds
OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PEL - Permissible Exposure Limit
ppm - Parts per Million
SARA - Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
STEL - Short Term Exposure Limit
TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act
TWA - Time Weighted Average
WHMIS - Canadian Workplace Hazardous Materials
Identification System


Flash point determination methods
Common name

ASTM D56
Tagliabue (Tag) closed cup

ASTM D92, DIN 51376, ISO 2592
Cleveland open cup

ASTM D93, DIN 51758, ISO 2719
Pensky-Martens closed cup

ASTM D3278, DIN 55680, ISO 3679
Setaflash or Rapid closed cup

DIN 51755
Abel-Pensky closed cup

16.3 Conversion table:

Pressure:
Viscosity:
1 hPa * 0.75 = 1 mm Hg = 1 Torr; 1 bar = 1000 hPa
1 mPa*s = 1 Centipoise (Cp)