Welch Vacuum 8925 Direct Drive Rotary Vane Pump - Manual (Page 42)

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THE INFORMATION HEREIN IS GIVEN IN GOOD FAITH, BUT NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIES, IS MADE.
Revision Date: 02/10/04 Rev. 4 P/N: 67-0278A 2 of 4
SECTION 4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS DATA
Flash Point: 475°F 245°C
Method Used: COC
Flammable Limits: Upper: N/D Lower: N/D
Extinguishing Media: CO2, Dry Chemical, Foam and Water Fog.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: For fires involving this material, do not enter any enclosed or
confined fire space without proper protective equipment, This may
include self-contained breathing apparatus to protect against the
hazardous effects of normal products of combusting and Oxygen
deficiency.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Normal combustion forms Carbon Dioxide and water vapor.
Incomplete Combustion can produce Carbon Monoxide.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE PRESSURE TO EMPTY DRUM,
OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT.
SECTION 5 - PHYSICAL HAZARDS (REACTIVITY DATA)
Stability: Product is stable under normal conditions.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Conditions to Avoid: None known at this time.
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): May react with strong oxidizing agents such as Chlorates, Nitrates,
Peroxides, etc…
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon Monoxide and other unidentified organic compounds
may be formed upon combustion.
SECTION 6 - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Eyes: This substance is not expected to cause prolonged or significant eye irritation.
This hazard evaluation is based on data from similar materials
Skin: This substance is not expected to cause prolonged or significant skin irritation.
This hazard evaluation is based on data from similar materials
Inhalation: If inhalation, this substance is considered practically non-toxic to internal organs.
This hazard evaluation is based on data from similar materials
Ingestion: If swallowed, this substance is considered practically non-toxic to internal organs.
This hazard evaluation is based on data from similar materials
Chemical Listed as Carcinogen or Potential Carcinogen:
IARC Monographs: No OSHA: No National Toxicology Program: No