SAFETY DATA SHEET Lithium Grease EP2

15067640

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE

COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product name : Lithium Grease EP2 Supplier Volvo Construction Equipment AB
Customer Support Division
SE-631 85 Eskilstuna
Product no. : 15067640 Sweden

Product use : Lubricating grease and oil.

Telephone no. : +46-31-66 67 50
Date of issue : 2009-06-04.
Emergency phone : +46-31-66 67 50 (during office
hours)
2
E-mail address : sds@volvo.com

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
The product is classified as dangerous according to Directive 1999/45/EC and its amendments.
Classification : R52/53
Environmental hazards : Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
See section 11 for toxicological information and section 12 for ecotoxicological information.

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient name CAS % EC number Classification
number
Mineral Oil, Solvent refined 60 - 100 Not classified. [3]
Zinc Dialkyldithiophosphate 68649-42-3 1 - 2.5 272-028-3 Xi; R41, R38 [1]
N; R51/53
(Z)-N-9-octadecenylpropane-1,3-diamine 7173-62-8 0-1 230-528-9 Xn; R22 [1]
C; R35
N; R50
Oleylamine 112-90-3 0 - 0.25 204-015-5 Xn; R22 [1]
C; R35
R43
N; R50/53
See section 16 for the full text of the R-phrases
declared above

[1] Substance classified with a health or environmental hazard

[2] Substance with a workplace exposure limit
[3] Additional information
Occupational exposure limits, if available, are listed in section 8.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation : If inhaled, remove to fresh air.
Skin contact : Wash with soap and water. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.
Eye contact : In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water. Get medical attention if
symptoms occur.
Ingestion : If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Get medical attention.
See section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media
Suitable
Not suitable
Special exposure hazards
Hazardous combustion
products
: Recommended:, alcohol-resistant foam, CO2, powders
: Do not use water jet.
: No specific fire or explosion hazard.
: Decomposition products may include the following materials:
carbon oxides
phosphorus oxides

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions : Refer to protective measures listed in sections 7 and 8.
Spill : Contain and collect spillage with non-combustible, absorbent material e.g. sand, earth, vermiculite
or diatomaceous earth and place in container for disposal according to local regulations (see
section 13). Do not allow to enter drains or watercourses. If the product contaminates lakes,
rivers, or sewers, inform the appropriate authorities in accordance with local regulations.

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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Storage
Packaging materials
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Occupational exposure
controls
Hygiene measures
Exposure limit values
Ingredient name
No exposure limit value known.
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection
Hand protection
Eye protection
Environmental exposure
controls
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical state
Colour
Density
Flash point
Solubility
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability
Conditions to avoid
Materials to avoid
Hazardous decomposition
products
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Potential acute health effects
Inhalation
Skin contact
Eye contact
Ingestion
Potential chronic health effects
Chronic effects
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Environmental effects
Mobility
Aquatic ecotoxicity
Product/ingredient name
Oleylamine
Zinc Dialkyldithiophosphate
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: Wash thoroughly after handling.
: Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Do not store in
unlabelled containers.
: Use original container.
: Provide adequate ventilation. Where reasonably practicable, this should be achieved by the use of
local exhaust ventilation and good general extraction.
: Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before eating,
smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period.
Occupational exposure limits
: In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.
: For prolonged or repeated handling, use gloves : nitrile rubber
: Use safety eyewear designed to protect against splash of liquids.
: Do not allow to enter drains or watercourses.
: Liquid.
: Brown.
: >0,923 g/cm3
: Open cup: >150°C (>302°F) [Cleveland.]
: Insoluble in the following materials: cold water and hot water.
: Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions (see section 7).
: No specific data.
: Reactive or incompatible with the following materials:
acids
oxidizing materials
: Decomposition products may include the following materials:
carbon oxides
phosphorus oxides
: Inhalation of oil mist or vapours at elevated temperatures may cause respiratory irritation. Long-
term exposure may cause headache, nausea or weakness.
: Defatting to the skin.
: Slightly irritating to the eyes.
: Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation and diarrhoea.
: Repeated or prolonged contact with the preparation may cause removal of natural fat from the skin,
resulting in non-allergic contact dermatitis and absorption through the skin.
: Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Oils are in general persistent in the environment. Upon release the oil spreads on the soil or water
surface and can affect the area for a long time.
: Non water-soluble liquid
Species Exposure Result
Algae 72 hours Acute EC50 0,03 mg/l
Crustaceans 48 hours Acute EC50 0,011 mg/l
Fish 96 hours Acute LC50 0,11 mg/l
Daphnia - 48 hours Acute EC50 1 to 1,5 mg/l
Daphnia -
Daphnia magna
Fish - 96 hours Acute LC50 1 to 5 mg/l Fresh
Pimephales water
promelas
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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Other ecological information

Biodegradability
Product/ingredient name Aquatic half-life Photolysis Biodegradability
Mineral Oil, Solvent refined - - Not readily
Zinc Dialkyldithiophosphate - - Not readily
Oleylamine - - Not readily
Bioaccumulative potential
Product/ingredient name LogPow BCF Potential
(Z)-N-9-octadecenylpropane-1,3- 7,47 - high
diamine

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Methods of disposal : Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control
regulations.
European waste catalogue : 12 01 12* spent waxes and fats
(EWC)
Hazardous waste : This product is listed as Hazardous by the EU Directive on hazardous waste. Dispose of according
to all national and local applicable regulations.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

International transport regulations
Regulatory UN number Proper shipping name Classes PG* Label Additional
information information
ADR/RID Class Not - - - -
regulated.

IMDG Class Not - - - -

regulated.
IATA Class Not - - - -
regulated.
PG* : Packing group

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

EU regulations
Classification and labeling have been determined according to EU Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC (including
amendments) and take into account the intended product use.
Risk phrases : R52/53- Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment.
Safety phrases : Not applicable.
Product use : Industrial applications.
Other EU regulations
Additional warning phrases : Do not use the product for any purpose other than that specified. Avoid skin contact. Keep out of
reach of children.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Full text of R-phrases
referred to in sections 2 and
3 - Europe
Full text of classifications
referred to in sections 2 and
3 - Europe
History
Date of issue / Date of
revision
Conforms to 1907/2006/EC, Article 31
: R22- Harmful if swallowed.
R35- Causes severe burns.
R41- Risk of serious damage to eyes.
R38- Irritating to skin.
R50- Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
R51/53- Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment.
R52/53- Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment.
: C - Corrosive
Xn - Harmful
Xi - Irritant
N - Dangerous for the environment
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Indicates information that has changed from previously issued version.

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16. OTHER INFORMATION

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