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DOW CORNING CORPORATION
Material Safety Data Sheet
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DOW CORNING(R) 4 ELECTRICAL INSULATING COMPOUND
The above listed potential effects of overexposure are based on actual data, results of studies performed upon similar
compositions, component data and/or expert review of the product. Please refer to Section 11 for the detailed toxicology
information.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye: Immediately flush with water.
Skin: No first aid should be needed.
Inhalation: No first aid should be needed.
Oral: No first aid should be needed.
Comments: Treat symptomatically.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point: 212 °F / 100 °C Closed Cup
Autoignition
Temperature:
Not determined.
Flammability Limits in Air: Not determined.
Extinguishing Media: On large fires use dry chemical, foam or water spray. On small fires use carbon dioxide
(CO2), dry chemical or water spray. Water can be used to cool fire exposed containers.
Fire Fighting Measures: Self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing should be worn in fighting
large fires involving chemicals. Determine the need to evacuate or isolate the area
according to your local emergency plan. Use water spray to keep fire exposed
containers cool.
Unusual Fire Hazards: None.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Thermal breakdown of this product during fire or very high heat conditions may evolve the following hazardous
decomposition products: Carbon oxides and traces of incompletely burned carbon compounds. Silicon dioxide.
Formaldehyde.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES