MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

RESPONSIVE SILICONE GEL SYSTEM

EFFECTIVE DATE: 04/22/1992

I. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

A. Manufactured by:

APPLIED SILICONE CORPORATION

270 Quail Court

Santa Paula, CA 93060

(805) 525-5657

(805) 933-1675 FAX

For chemical emergencies please call: CHEMTREC -- United States: (800) 424-9300. 

International collect calls: 703-527-3887

B. Trade Name: Medical Grade Responsive Silicone Gel System, Base and Crosslinker parts

C. Chemical Name and Synonyms: Dimethyl methylhydrogen methylvinyl silicone fluid

D. Chemical Formula: N/A (polymeric)

E. Chemical Family: Organopolysiloxane

F. DOT (CFR 49) Hazard Classification: Non-hazardous per CFR 49

II. PRODUCT COMPOSITION

Silicone Fluid 100%

III. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

A. Boiling Point: >300^oF

B. Specific Gravity: (water = 1): 1

C. Vapor Pressure: at 20°C > 1 mm Hg - essentially nonvolatile

D. Vapor Density: (Air = 1): N/A - essentially non-volatile

E.  Water Solubility: nil

F. Evaporation Rate: (Butyl Acetate = 1): <0.5

G.  Appearance and Odor: Clear, colorless, odorless liquid

IV. FIRE AND EXPLOSION INFORMATION

A. Flash Point (TCC):  Not determined.  Material is non-flammable, non-combustible .

B. Flammable Limits in Air, % Volume:  Not applicable - non-flammable, non-volatile

C. Extinguishing Media:  Use water fog, dry chemical, foam, or CO₂.  Do not use a direct water stream.

D. Special Fire Fighting Procedures:  Fire fighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.  Use water spray to cool nearby containers.  

V. HEALTH HAZARD AND PROTECTION DATA

A. Personal Protection Recommended:  Wear protective goggles to prevent eye contact. Under recommended conditions of use, no other protection should be required.

B. Signs and Symptoms of Exposure:  The primary route of exposure is eye contact.  Direct eye contact can cause a transitory irritation, but it is not injurious.  This irritation may persist for up to 24 hours.  Experience with this material has not indicated any serious effects related to exposure by any route. 

C. First Aid for Exposure:

1. Eye contact:  Flush with water.  Get medical attention if irritation persists.

2. Skin contact:  Not considered a potential hazard. If irritation occurs, wash thoroughly with soap and water and get medical attention.

3. Ingestion:  Get medical attention

4. Inhalation: Not considered a potential hazard.

D. Occupational Exposure Limits:  Because of the low health hazard, no exposure limits have been established.

E. Toxicity:  Because of the low toxicity, specific toxicity data is unavailable.

F. Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure:  Pre-existing eye disorders.

VI. SPILL AND LEAK PROCEDURES

Evacuate the hazard area of unprotected personnel.  Use personal protection to prevent personal exposure. As required dike with soil or other absorbent materials to prevent spread of spill.  Mop or wipe up and place in appropriate containers and/or place absorbent material on spill and transfer absorbed solvent to appropriate containers. 

Consult and comply with Federal, State, and Local regulations concerning any release of hazardous materials into the water, water piping systems, ground, or air.  Consult and comply with Federal, State, and Local regulations concerning removal of waste.

VII. REACTIVITY DATA

A. Stability: This material is chemically stable.  Hazardous polymerization will not occur.

B. Materials to Avoid: Avoid heat, sparks, open flame and oxidizing agents.

C. Hazardous Decomposition Products: Burning may liberate carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, oxides of silicone and unidentified organic compounds in black smoke.  

VIII. OTHER PRECAUTIONS

Store in a cool, dry, place. 

IX. DISCLAIMER

All information appearing herein is based upon data considered to be accurate.  However, no warranty is expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of these data or the results to be obtained from the use thereof.