MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

IDENTITY:  LOX-8 GREASE

Chlorotrifluoroethylene Telomer/Polytetrafluoroethylene
Chlorofluorocarbon/Fluoropolymers - CF₂CFCL n-plus SiO₂ (CF₂-CF₂)n

MANUFACTURER:  Fluoramics Inc.
ADDRESS:   18 Industrial Avenue
                              Mahwah, N.J. 07430
PHONE:    201-825-8110

DATE PREPARED:     January, 2000
PREPARED BY:         F.G. Reick, 
                                                  President

CAS NUMBERS:

Polychlorotrifluoroethylene:  9002 83 9
Polytetrafluoroethylene:  9002 84 0
Silicondioxide aerogel:  686  11 44 9
Pigment Cobalt Titanate Green Spinel:  68186 85 6

SECTION 3 - FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

Flash Point & Method Used:  N/A (non-burning)
Flammability Limits in Air % by Volume:   N/A
Extinguisher Media:  Its presence in a fire does not hinder the use of any standard medium
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:  Wear self-contained breathing apparatus approved by IOASH
Toxic fumes given off above 932º F (500º C)
Unusual fire and Explosion Hazards:  None

SECTION 4 - REACTIVITY HAZARD DATA

Stability:  Stable
Conditions to Avoid:  Temperature above 250º without adequate ventilation
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid):  Molten alkali metals, interhalogen compounds
Hazardous Decomposition Products:   Sodium-potassium alloy, HF, Cl₂, hydrogen fluoride gas, perfluorocarabon olefins are evolved above 250º C.  At 650ºC (1202º), COF₂ is the principal toxic product.  At above 650ºC, major products are CF₄ and CO₂.
Hazardous Polymerization:   Will not occur

SECTION 5 - HEALTH HAZARD DATA

Primary Routes of Entry:   Inhalation - Skin - Ingestion
Health Hazards:  Treat symptomatically
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure:  For material at ambient, we know of no hazards.  For material in high temperature process, polymer fume fever may result from inhaling fumes.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure:   See below
Emergency First Aid Procedures:
Eye Contact:   Wash with copious amounts of water.
Skin Contact:   Remove by wiping and wash with soap and water
Inhalation:  (Of fumes)  Remove to fresh air, keep warm.  If breathing is labored, use artificial respiration or oxygen and call a physician.
Ingestion:   Call a physician. 

SECTION 6 - CONTROL AND PROTECTIVE MEASURES

Respiratory Protection (Specify Type):  If exposed to high temperature processing fumes, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Protective Gloves:  Yes
Eye Protection:  Goggles if contact is probable
Ventilation to be Used:  Local exhaust preferred; mechanical (general) usually none
Other Protective Clothing and Equipment:  As indicated
Hygienic Work Practices:   Strictly enforce NO SMOKING ruls for workers handling material.  Use normal personal hygiene and good housekeeping.

SECTION 7 
PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
LEAK PROCEDURES

Steps to be Taken if Material is Spilled or Released:  Use safe industrial solvents.
Waste Disposal Methods:  Burning not recommended.  Comply with local state and regional regulations.
Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storage:  Apply same practices as described above for work/hygienic practices.
Other Precautions and/or Special Hazards:  Avoid frequent or prolonged skin contact or inhalation of fumes.  Storage:  Below 90º F.