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1 Dow Corning White EP Bearing Grease The Number-One Choice When Clean Really Counts in Grease. AV01722 AV01269 Dow Corning White EP Bearing Grease 1 is a high-performance grease with a mineral oil base. It is thickened with an aluminum complex and contains white solid lubricants. Designed as a clean, food-grade alternative to common black greases, Dow Corning White EP Bearing Grease offers high performance and high-load capability. Features Clean, white appearance High-performance capability Excellent lubricating properties Good resistance to water washout High load-carrying capacity Meets FDA Regulation 21 CFR and USDA H1 classifications for incidental food contact To Learn More... For more information about Dow Corning White EP Bearing Grease, contact your Dow Corning representative. Or call (517) Formerly Dow Corning Food Grade Grease. Applications Dow Corning White EP Bearing Grease can be used to lubricate bearings, gears, chains and sliding mechanisms in process machinery, in canneries, dairies, beverage plants, meat processing plants and pharmaceutical plants. It is an excellent choice for operations where products must be manufactured, packaged or transported without black material contamination. Dow Corning White EP Bearing Grease is appropriate for low-to-high loads, moderate-to-high temperatures and moderate-to-high speed applications.

2 How To Use Dow Corning White EP Bearing Grease can be applied by hand packing, handoperated grease guns, automatic greasing equipment and central lubricating systems. When lubricating antifriction bearings, follow the bearing manufacturer s instructions. When lubricating plain bearings, the new grease should be pumped in until all of the old grease has been expelled. Use Limitations Dow Corning White EP Bearing Grease may not be appropriate for lubrication under exceptionally severe operating conditions, or where chemical influences or temperature extremes are likely. This product is neither tested nor represented as suitable for medical or pharmaceutical uses. Storage/Useable Life When stored at or below 90 F (32 C), Dow Corning White EP Bearing Grease has a useable life of 60 months from date of manufacture by Dow Corning. Available Packaging Dow Corning White EP Bearing Grease is available in oz (15-g) pillow packs, 14.1-oz (400-g) cartridges, 35-lb (15.9-kg) pails, and 120- and 400-lb (54.4- and kg) drums. Typical Properties These values are not intended for use in preparing specifications. Color... White Base Oil... Mineral oil Base Oil Viscosity/SUS at 100 F (38 C) Solid Lubricant Content, percent... 5 Thickener... Aluminum complex ASTM D 217 Penetration, worked Consistency, NLGI... #2 Operating Temperature Range 1, F ( C)... 0 to 300 (-17 to 149) Fed Std 791 Bleed at 212 F (100 C), percent Fed Std 791 Evaporation at 212 F (100 C), percent ASTM D Ball Wear Scar, 1200 rpm, 1 hour at 167 F (75 C), mm ASTM D Ball Weld Load, N Estimated Maximum Dn Value ,000 ASTM D 2265 Dropping Point, F ( C) (270) 1 Estimated service temperature range based on product formulation and laboratory testing. Actual service temperature range is dependent on other factors including the specific application environment. Specification Writers: Please obtain a copy of the Dow Corning Sales Specification for this product and use it as a basis for your specifications. It may be obtained from any Dow Corning Sales Office, or from Dow Corning Customer Service in Midland, MI. Call (517) SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR SAFE USE IS NOT INCLUDED. BEFORE HANDLING, READ PRODUCT AND MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS AND CONTAINER LABELS FOR SAFE USE, PHYSICAL AND HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION. THE MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR DOW CORNING REPRESENTATIVE, OR DISTRIBUTOR, OR BY WRITING TO DOW CORNING CUSTOMER SERVICE, OR BY CALLING (517) LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Dow Corning believes that the information in this publication is an accurate description of the typical characteristics and/or uses of the product or products, but it is your responsibility to thoroughly test the product in your specific application to determine its performance, efficacy and safety. Suggestions of uses should not be taken as inducements to infringe any particular patent. Unless Dow Corning provides you with a specific written warranty of fitness for a particular use, Dow Corning s sole warranty is that the product or products will meet Dow Corning s then current sales specifications. DOW CORNING SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR USE. Your exclusive remedy and Dow Corning s sole liability for breach of warranty is limited to refund of the purchase price or replacement of any product shown to be other than as warranted, and Dow Corning expressly disclaims any liability for incidental or consequential damages. Dow Corning White EP Bearing Grease is available from: Dow Corning is a registered trademark of Dow Corning Corporation. 1994, 1998 Dow Corning Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in USA AGP3858 Form No Dow Corning Corporation Midland, Michigan

3 Page: 1 of 7 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE AND OF THE COMPANY Dow Corning Corporation South Saginaw Road Midland, Michigan Hour Emergency Telephone: Customer Service: Product Disposal Information: CHEMTREC: (989) (989) (989) (800) MSDS No.: Revision Date: 2004/08/12 Generic Description: Organic grease Physical Form: Grease Color: White Odor: Slight odor Note: NFPA = National Fire Protection Association 2. OSHA HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS NFPA Profile: Health 1 Flammability 1 Instability/Reactivity Aluminum benzoate stearate The above components are hazardous as defined in 29 CFR EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE Acute Effects Eye: Inhalation: Oral: Direct contact may cause mild irritation. May cause mild irritation. No significant effects expected from a single short-term exposure. Low ingestion hazard in normal use. Prolonged/Repeated Exposure Effects Inhalation: Oral: Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure

4 Page: 2 of 7 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: Inhalation: Oral: Comments: Immediately flush with water for 15 minutes. No first aid should be needed. No first aid should be needed. No first aid should be needed. Treat according to person's condition and specifics of exposure. 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Flash Point: Autoignition Temperature: 419 F / 215 C (Closed Cup) Not determined. Flammability Limits in Air: Not determined. Extinguishing Media: Fire Fighting Measures: Unusual Fire Hazards: 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. 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. 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. Metal oxides. Sulfur oxides. Formaldehyde. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

5 Page: 3 of 7 Containment/Clean up: Observe all personal protection equipment recommendations described in Sections 5 and 8. Wipe up or scrape up and contain for salvage or disposal. Clean area as appropriate since spilled materials, even in small quantities, may present a slip hazard. Final cleaning may require use of steam, solvents or detergents. Dispose of saturated absorbant or cleaning materials appropriately, since spontaneous heating may occur. Local, state and federal laws and regulations may apply to releases and disposal of this material, as well as those materials and items employed in the cleanup of releases. You will need to determine which federal, state and local laws and regulations are applicable. Sections 13 and 15 of this MSDS provide information regarding certain federal and state requirements. Note: See section 8 for Personal Protective Equipment for Spills. Call Dow Corning Corporation, (989) , if additional information is required. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid eye contact. Use reasonable care and store away from oxidizing materials. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION Component Exposure Limits There are no components with workplace exposure limits. Engineering Controls Local Ventilation: General Ventilation: None should be needed. Recommended. Personal Protective Equipment for Routine Handling Eyes: Suitable Gloves: Inhalation: Suitable Respirator: Use proper protection - safety glasses as a minimum. Washing at mealtime and end of shift is adequate. No special protection needed. No respiratory protection should be needed. None should be needed. Personal Protective Equipment for Spills Eyes: Inhalation/Suitable Respirator: Use proper protection - safety glasses as a minimum. Washing at mealtime and end of shift is adequate. No respiratory protection should be needed.

6 Page: 4 of 7 Precautionary Measures: Avoid eye contact. Use reasonable care. Note: These precautions are for room temperature handling. Use at elevated temperature or aerosol/spray applications may require added precautions. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Physical Form: Grease Color: White Odor: Slight odor Specific 25 C: 0.89 Viscosity: Not determined. Freezing/Melting Point: Not determined. Boiling Point: Not determined. Vapor 25 C: Not determined. Vapor Density: Not determined. Solubility in Water: Not determined. ph: Not determined. Volatile Content: Not determined. Note: The above information is not intended for use in preparing product specifications. Contact Dow Corning before writing specifications. 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Chemical Stability: Hazardous Polymerization: Conditions to Avoid: Materials to Avoid: Stable. Hazardous polymerization will not occur. None. Oxidizing material can cause a reaction. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Component Toxicology Information Inhalation of fumes may result in metal fume fever, a flu-like illness with symptoms of metallic taste, fever and chills, aches, chest tightness, and cough. This material contains zinc oxide. Zinc oxide produced adverse developmental effects when fed to rats at 200 mg/kg/day for 21 days prior to mating and throughout pregnancy. However, no adverse effects were observed at a dose of 100 mg/kg/day for the same duration. Special Hazard Information on Components 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

7 Page: 5 of 7 Environmental Fate and Distribution Complete information is not yet available. Environmental Effects Complete information is not yet available. Fate and Effects in Waste Water Treatment Plants Complete information is not yet available. Ecotoxicity Classification Criteria Hazard Parameters (LC50 or EC50) High Medium Low Acute Aquatic Toxicity (mg/l) <=1 >1 and <=100 >100 Acute Terrestrial Toxicity <=100 >100 and <= 2000 >2000 This table is adapted from "Environmental Toxicology and Risk Assessment", ASTM STP 1179, p.34, This table can be used to classify the ecotoxicity of this product when ecotoxicity data is listed above. Please read the other information presented in the section concerning the overall ecological safety of this material. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS RCRA Hazard Class (40 CFR 261) When a decision is made to discard this material, as received, is it classified as a hazardous waste? No State or local laws may impose additional regulatory requirements regarding disposal. Call Dow Corning Corporate Environmental Management, (989) , if additional information is required. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION DOT Road Shipment Information (49 CFR ) Not subject to DOT. Ocean Shipment (IMDG) Not subject to IMDG code. Air Shipment (IATA) Not subject to IATA regulations. Call Dow Corning Transportation, (989) , if additional information is required. 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Contents of this MSDS comply with the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR TSCA Status: All chemical substances in this material are included on or exempted from listing on the TSCA

8 Page: 6 of 7 EPA SARA Title III Chemical Listings Inventory of Chemical Substances. Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances: None. Section 304 CERCLA Hazardous Substances: None. Section 312 Hazard Class: Acute: No Chronic: No Fire: No Pressure: No Reactive: No Section 313 Toxic Chemicals: Zinc oxide Supplemental State Compliance Information California Warning: This product contains the following chemical(s) listed by the State of California under the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) as being known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. None known. Massachusetts Zinc oxide New Jersey > 60.0 Mineral oil Calcium carbonate

9 Page: 7 of Aluminum benzoate stearate Zinc oxide Sorbitan monooleate Pennsylvania > 60.0 Mineral oil Calcium carbonate Aluminum benzoate stearate Zinc oxide 16. OTHER INFORMATION Prepared by: Dow Corning Corporation These data are offered in good faith as typical values and not as product specifications. No warranty, either expressed or implied, is hereby made. The recommended industrial hygiene and safe handling procedures are believed to be generally applicable. However, each user should review these recommendations in the specific context of the intended use and determine whether they are appropriate. (R) indicates Registered Trademark