Datasheet

SAFETY DATA SHEET
According to article 31 and Annex II of the EU REACH Regulation
Version: 2.0
Revision Date: 07.04.2011
Superseded date:
30.01.2008
DOW CORNING(R) 4 ELECTRICAL INSULATING COMPOUND
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Hazardous Combustion
Products
: Thermal breakdown of this product during fire or very high heat conditions may evolve
the following decomposition products: Silica. Carbon oxides and traces of incompletely
burned carbon compounds. Formaldehyde.
5.3 Special protective
equipment/procedures
: A self-contained respirator and protective clothing should be worn. Determine the need to
evacuate or isolate the area according to your local emergency plan. Use water spray to
keep fire exposed containers cool.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
6.1 Personal precautions,
protective equipment and
emergency procedures
: Wear proper protective equipment.
6.2 Environmental
precautions
: Do not allow large quantities to enter drains or surface waters.
6.3 Methods and materials for
containment and cleaning
up
: Scrape up and place in a container fitted with a lid. The spilled product produces an
extremely slippery surface.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
7.1 Advice on safe handling
: Avoid eye contact. General ventilation is recommended. Do not empty into drains.
7.2 Advice on storage
: Do not store with oxidizing agents.
7.3 Specific uses
: Refer to technical data sheet available on request.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
8.1 Control parameters
Name CAS-No. Exposure Limits
None of the components have assigned exposure limits.
8.2 Exposure controls
Engineering Controls
: Ventilation : Refer to Section 7.1