Fil-Tech, Inc.
Boston, MA
Boston, MA  02114
617-227-1133 Tel
617-742-0686 Fax
www.filtech.com

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

FT705

Manufacturer:  Fil-Tech, Inc.
Address:  6 Pinckney St.
              Boston, MA  02114

Telephone:  617-227-1133
Fax:  617-742-0686
Emergency Phone Number: 617-227-1133

Data Prepared:  3/31/95

Last Revision:  3/31/95

Date Issued:  4/27/00

Product Name:  FT705

Product Classification:  Silicone Fluid

Composition

Chemical Name:  1,3,5-Tetramethyl –1,1,3,5,5-pentpenyltrisiloxane

Hazardous Components/CAS Number:  No hazardous materials present

Hazardous Identification

Hazards Classification:  None (based on IMO)

Fire and Explosion:  Not considered flammable nor combustible, but will burn if involved in a fire.

Potential Health Effect:  

 Skin Contact:  May cause slight skin irritation, but no significant effect.

 Eyes Contact:  May cause slight eye irritation.

 Ingestion:  Estimated to be low harmful.

First Aid Measures

Skin Contact:  Remove product from skin with dry cloth or towel, and wash exposed are with detergent.

Eyes Contact:  Immediately flush with water for at least 15 minutes.

Ingestion:  Wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious.  Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.  Call a physician immediately.

Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point C/Method:  210 degrees C Min. (open cup)

Flammable Limits:  Lower not measured, Upper not measured.

Extinguishing Media:  Foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide

Special Fire Fighting Procedures:  Not required.

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:  None.

Accidental Release Measures

Step to Be Taken In Case Material Is Released or Spilled:  Contain the spill or leak.  Scrape up with cardboard or rag and place in container.

Handling and Storage

Precaution to Be Taken In Handling and Storage:  Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a cool place.  Keep away from heat and flame.  Do not lay the container on its side. Avoid contact with eyes and prolonged or repeated skin contact.  Keep out of reach of children.  Do not re-use the empty container.  Keep away from heat, sparks and flame.  Do not puncture or cut this container, and do not weld on or near this container.

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Exposure Guidelines:  

 ACGIH TLV-TWA:  Not established

 OSHA PEL:  Not established

Respiratory Protection: See Section 11 of this MSDS for other information

Ventilation:

 Local Exhaust:  See Section 11 of this MSDS for other information

 Mechanical:  See Section 11 of this MSDS for other information

 Special:  Unknown

 Other:  Unknown

Protective Gloves:  Plastic film or rubber gloves

Eye Protection:  Safety glasses

Other Protective Clothing or Equipment:  Eyewash equipment

Work/Hygienic Practices:  Wash hands after handling

Physical and Chemical Properties

Boiling Point:  243 C (at0.5 mmHg)

Vapor Pressure:  Negligible (25 C)

Vapor Density (air = 1):  Not applicable

Solubility in Water:  Not soluble

Pour Point:  ca. –15 C

Evaporation Rate (butyl acetate = 1):  Negligible

Appearance/Odor:  Colorless, transparent

Odor:  Odorless

Stability and Reactivity

Stability:  Stable

 Conditions to avoid:  None

Incompatibility (materials to avoid):  None

Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts:  None

Hazardous Polymerization:  Will not occur

 Conditions to avoid:  Not applicable

Toxicological Information

Skin Irritation:  Essentially nonirritating to skin

Eye Irritation:  May cause transitional slight eyes irritation

Acute Toxicity (LC50):  

 LD50 (Oral/Rat):  >5g/kg (estimated by similar methylphenylpolysiloxane)

Acute Toxicity (LC50):  Not applicable

Chronic Toxicity:  No information is available

Carcinogenicity:  

 NTP:  Not listed

  IARC:  Not listed

 OSHA Regulated:  Not listed

Other Information:  This product can generate formaldehyde at approximately 150 degrees c (300 F) and above in the presence of air.  Formaldehyde is a skin and respiratory sensitizer, eye and throat irritant, acute toxicant and potential cancer hazard.  So, use adequate ventilation or wear protective equipment such as gloves, goggles or protective clothing when this product is heated at approximately 150 C (300 F) and above in the presence of air.

Ecological Information

Biodegradation:  No evidence of biodegradation

Bioaccumulation:  No evidence of bioaccumulation

Aquatic Toxicity:  No information is available

Other Information:  None

Disposal Considerations

Can be burned in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.  Do not dispose the emptied container unlawfully.  Observe all federal, state, and local laws.

Transport Information

UN No.:  None

IMO Classification and Class:  None

Packaging Group:  None

Proper Shipping Name:  None

Technical Shipping Name:  None

Marine Pollutant:  None

DOT Reportable Quantity (RQ):  

Hazard Substance Name / CAS No., Contents and RQ:  Not applicable

Regulatory Information

Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Status:  Listed on the TSCA Inventory

European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS) Status:  Listed on the EINECS

Labeling According to EC-Regulations Required:  

 Symbol:  Not required

 R-Phase:  Not required

 S-Phase:  Not required

 Contains:  None

Superfund Amendments and Reauthorizations Act of 1986 (SARA) Title III Section 313 Supplier Information:  This regulation requires submission of annual reports of toxic chemicals that appear in section 313 of the emergency planning and community Right-To-Know Act of 1986 and 40 CFR 372.  This information must be included in all MSDS’s that are copied and distributed for the material.  The toxic chemicals contained in this product are:  None

California Proposition 65:  This regulation requires a warning for California Proposition 65 Chemicals under the statute.  The California Proposition 65 Chemicals contained in this product are:  None

Other Information

For Industrial Use Only

This materials safety data sheet is offered solely for your information, consideration and investigation.  The data described in this MSDS consist of data on literature, our acquisitional data and analogical inferences by data of similar chemical substance or product.  Fil-Tech, Inc., Boston, MA provides no warranties, either express or implied, and assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the data contained herein.