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Use of Oil and Grease in Performix 160 HV

Receptacles
Service Manual

OPERATING DOCUMENTATION

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Important Information
LANGUAGE

• THIS SERVICE MANUAL IS AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH ONLY.

• IF A CUSTOMER'S SERVICE PROVIDER REQUIRES A LANGUAGE
OTHER THAN ENGLISH, IT IS THE CUSTOMER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO
PROVIDE TRANSLATION SERVICES.
• DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE EQUIPMENT UNLESS THIS
SERVICE MANUAL HAS BEEN CONSULTED AND IS UNDERSTOOD.
• FAILURE TO HEED THIS WARNING MAY RESULT IN INJURY TO THE
SERVICE PROVIDER, OPERATOR OR PATIENT FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK,
MECHANICAL OR OTHER HAZARDS.

• CE MANUEL DE MAINTENANCE N'EST DISPONIBLE QU'EN ANGLAIS.

• SI LE TECHNICIEN DU CLIENT A BESOIN DE CE MANUEL DANS UNE
AUTRE LANGUE QUE L'ANGLAIS, C'EST AU CLIENT QU'IL INCOMBE
DE LE FAIRE TRADUIRE.
• NE PAS TENTER D'INTERVENTION SUR LES ÉQUIPEMENTS TANT QUE
LE MANUEL SERVICE N'A PAS ÉTÉ CONSULTÉ ET COMPRIS.
• LE NON-RESPECT DE CET AVERTISSEMENT PEUT ENTRAÎNER CHEZ
LE TECHNICIEN, L'OPÉRATEUR OU LE PATIENT DES BLESSURES
DUES À DES DANGERS ÉLECTRIQUES, MÉCANIQUES OU AUTRES.

• DIESES KUNDENDIENST-HANDBUCH EXISTIERT NUR IN ENGLISCHER

SPRACHE.
• FALLS EIN FREMDER KUNDENDIENST EINE ANDERE SPRACHE
BENÖTIGT, IST ES AUFGABE DES KUNDEN FÜR EINE ENTSPRECHENDE
ÜBERSETZUNG ZU SORGEN.
• VERSUCHEN SIE NICHT, DAS GERÄT ZU REPARIEREN, BEVOR DIESES
KUNDENDIENST-HANDBUCH ZU RATE GEZOGEN UND VERSTANDEN
WURDE.
• WIRD DIESE WARNUNG NICHT BEACHTET, SO KANN ES ZU
VERLETZUNGEN DES KUNDENDIENSTTECHNIKERS, DES
BEDIENERS ODER DES PATIENTEN DURCH ELEKTRISCHE SCHLÄGE,
MECHANISCHE ODER SONSTIGE GEFAHREN KOMMEN.

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• ESTE MANUAL DE SERVICIO SÓLO EXISTE EN INGLÉS.

• SI ALGÚN PROVEEDOR DE SERVICIOS AJENO A GEMS SOLICITA UN
IDIOMA QUE NO SEA EL INGLÉS, ES RESPONSABILIDAD DEL CLIENTE
OFRECER UN SERVICIO DE TRADUCCIÓN.
• NO SE DEBERÁ DAR SERVICIO TÉCNICO AL EQUIPO, SIN HABER
CONSULTADO Y COMPRENDIDO ESTE MANUAL DE SERVICIO.
• LA NO OBSERVANCIA DEL PRESENTE AVISO PUEDE DAR LUGAR A
QUE EL PROVEEDOR DE SERVICIOS, EL OPERADOR O EL PACIENTE
SUFRAN LESIONES PROVOCADAS POR CAUSAS ELÉCTRICAS,
MECÁNICAS O DE OTRA NATURALEZA.

• ESTE MANUAL DE ASSISTÊNCIA TÉCNICA SÓ SE ENCONTRA

DISPONÍVEL EM INGLÊS.
• SE QUALQUER OUTRO SERVIÇO DE ASSISTÊNCIA TÉCNICA, QUE
NÃO A GEMS, SOLICITAR ESTES MANUAIS NOUTRO IDIOMA, É DA
RESPONSABILIDADE DO CLIENTE FORNECER OS SERVIÇOS DE
TRADUÇÃO.
• NÃO TENTE REPARAR O EQUIPAMENTO SEM TER CONSULTADO E
COMPREENDIDO ESTE MANUAL DE ASSISTÊNCIA TÉCNICA.
• O NÃO CUMPRIMENTO DESTE AVISO PODE POR EM PERIGO A
SEGURANÇA DO TÉCNICO, OPERADOR OU PACIENTE DEVIDO A'
CHOQUES ELÉTRICOS, MECÂNICOS OU OUTROS.

• IL PRESENTE MANUALE DI MANUTENZIONE È DISPONIBILE SOLTANTO

IN INGLESE.
• SE UN ADDETTO ALLA MANUTENZIONE ESTERNO ALLA GEMS
RICHIEDE IL MANUALE IN UNA LINGUA DIVERSA, IL CLIENTE È
TENUTO A PROVVEDERE DIRETTAMENTE ALLA TRADUZIONE.
• SI PROCEDA ALLA MANUTENZIONE DELL'APPARECCHIATURA SOLO
DOPO AVER CONSULTATO IL PRESENTE MANUALE ED AVERNE
COMPRESO IL CONTENUTO.
• NON TENERE CONTO DELLA PRESENTE AVVERTENZA POTREBBE
FAR COMPIERE OPERAZIONI DA CUI DERIVINO LESIONI ALL'ADDETTO
ALLA MANUTENZIONE, ALL'UTILIZZATORE ED AL PAZIENTE PER
FOLGORAZIONE ELETTRICA, PER URTI MECCANICI OD ALTRI RISCHI.

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Revision History
Part / Rev Date Reason for change Pages
2364761-10000 November 28, 2002 Initial release. 24

Rev 0

2364761-10000 December 12, 2006 Migration to sigmalink platform. 26

Rev 1 Initial release of 2364761-1-100 rev 1.

The previous release of this manual was 2364761-100 rev 0.

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 SAFETY AND REGULATORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1.1 X-Ray Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1.2 Certified Electrical Contractor Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
1.3 Damage in Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

CHAPTER 2 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1 Specification of the volume of oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1.1 Identification of the substance/preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1.2 Composition/information on ingredients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2 Specification of the use of grease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.1 Identification of the substance/preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.2 Composition/information on ingredients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

CHAPTER 3 OIL SAFETY DATA AND CHARACTERISTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

1 Oil Safety Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
1.1 Emergency Contact Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
1.2 Hazard identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
1.3 First aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
1.3.1 Inhalation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
1.3.2 Skin contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
1.3.3 Eye contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
1.3.4 Ingestion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
1.4 Fire–fighting measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
1.4.1 Extinguishing media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
1.4.2 Fire and explosion hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
1.4.3 Special fire–fighting procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
1.4.4 Hazardous combustion products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
1.5 Accidental release measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
1.5.1 Personal precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
1.5.2 Land spill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
1.5.3 Water spill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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1.6 Toxicological information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

1.6.1 Effects of over exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
1.6.1.1 Inhalation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
1.6.1.2 Skin contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
1.6.1.3 Eye contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
1.6.1.4 Ingestion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
1.6.1.5 Chronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
1.6.2 Toxicity data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
1.6.2.1 Acute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
1.6.2.2 Chronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
1.7 Ecological information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
1.8 Disposal considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2 Oil Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.1 Handling and storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.2 Exposure controls and personal protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.2.1 Occupational exposure limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.2.2 Personal protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.3 Physical and chemical properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.4 Stability and reactivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2.4.1 Conditions to avoid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2.4.2 Incompatible materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2.4.3 Hazardous decomposition products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2.5 Transport information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

CHAPTER 4 GREASE SAFETY DATA AND CHARACTERISTICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

1 Grease Material Safety Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
1.1 First aid and effects of overexposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
1.1.1 Eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
1.1.2 Skin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
1.1.3 Ingestion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
1.2 Protective equipment for handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
1.3 Handling and storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
1.4 Spill and disposal procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
1.4.1 Cleaning up spills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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1.4.2 Recommendation of disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

1.5 Reactivity data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
1.5.1 Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
1.5.2 Hazardous Polymerization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
1.5.3 Incompatibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
1.6 Flammability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
1.7 Chemical and physical properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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Chapter 1 Safety and Regulatory

1 Safety
1.1 X-Ray Protection

X-RAY EQUIPMENT IF NOT PROPERLY USED MAY CAUSE INJURY. ACCORDINGLY,

THE INSTRUCTIONS HEREIN CONTAINED SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY READ
AND UNDERSTOOD BY EVERYONE WHO WILL USE THE EQUIPMENT BEFORE
YOU ATTEMPT TO PLACE THIS EQUIPMENT IN OPERATION. THE GENERAL
ELECTRIC COMPANY, MEDICAL SYSTEMS GROUP, WILL BE GLAD TO ASSIST
AND COOPERATE IN PLACING THIS EQUIPMENT IN USE.
ALTHOUGH THIS APPARATUS INCORPORATES A HIGH DEGREE OF PROTECTION
AGAINST X-RADIATION OTHER THAN THE USEFUL BEAM, NO PRACTICAL
DESIGN OF EQUIPMENT CAN PROVIDE COMPLETE PROTECTION. NOR CAN
ANY PRACTICAL DESIGN COMPEL THE OPERATOR TO TAKE ADEQUATE
PRECAUTIONS TO PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF ANY PERSONS CARELESSLY
EXPOSING THEMSELVES OR OTHERS TO RADIATION.

IT IS IMPORTANT THAT EVERYONE HAVING ANYTHING TO DO WITH

X-RADIATION BE PROPERLY TRAINED AND FULLY ACQUAINTED WITH THE
RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON RADIATION PROTECTION
AND MEASUREMENTS AS PUBLISHED IN NCRP REPORTS AVAILABLE FROM
NCRP PUBLICATIONS, 7910 WOODMONT AVENUE, ROOM 1016, BETHESDA,
MARYLAND 20814, AND OF THE INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION ON RADIATION
PROTECTION, AND TAKE ADEQUATE STEPS TO PROTECT AGAINST INJURY.
THE EQUIPMENT IS SOLD WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THE GENERAL
ELECTRIC COMPANY, MEDICAL SYSTEMS GROUP, ITS AGENTS, AND
REPRESENTATIVES HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR INJURY OR DAMAGE WHICH
MAY RESULT FROM IMPROPER USE OF THE EQUIPMENT. VARIOUS PROTECTIVE
MATERIAL AND DEVICES ARE AVAILABLE. IT IS URGED THAT SUCH MATERIALS
OR DEVICES BE USED.

United States Federal law restricts this device to use by or on the order of
a physician.

If you have any comments, suggestions or corrections to the information in this document,
please write them down, include the document title and document number, and send them to:

GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY MEDICAL SYSTEMS

MANAGER – INFORMATION INTEGRATION,

AMERICAS W–622

P.O. BOX 414

MILWAUKEE, WI 53201–0414

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1.2 Certified Electrical Contractor Statement

All electrical installations that are preliminary to positioning of the equipment at the site
prepared for the equipment shall be performed by licensed electrical contractors. In addition,
electrical feeds into the Power Distribution Unit shall be performed by licensed electrical
contractors. Other connections between pieces of electrical equipment, calibrations, and
testing shall be performed by qualified GE Medical personnel. The products involved (and
the accompanying electrical installations) are highly sophisticated, and special engineering
competence is required. In performing all electrical work on these products, GE will use its
own specially trained field engineers. All of GE’s electrical work on these products will
comply with the requirements of the applicable electrical codes.

The purchaser of GE equipment shall only utilize qualified personnel (i.e., GE’s field
engineers, personnel of third-party service companies with equivalent training, or licensed
electricians) to perform electrical servicing on the equipment.

1.3 Damage in Transportation

All packages should be closely examined at time of delivery. If damage is apparent,
have notation “damage in shipment” written on all copies of the freight or express bill before
delivery is accepted or “signed for” by a General Electric representative or a hospital receiving
agent. Whether noted or concealed, damage MUST be reported to the carrier immediately
upon discovery, or in any event, within 14 days after receipt, and the contents and containers
held for inspection by the carrier. A transportation company will not pay a claim for damage
if an inspection is not requested within this 14 day period.

Call Traffic and Transportation, Milwaukee, WI (414) 827–3449 / 8*285–3449 immediately

after damage is found. At this time be ready to supply name of carrier, delivery date,
consignee name, freight or express bill number, item damaged and extent of damage.

Complete instructions regarding claim procedure are found in Section “S” of the Policy
& Procedure Bulletins (6/17/94).

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Chapter 2 General
1 Specification of the volume of oil
Specification of the volume of oil that must be used to fill the Performix 160 cathode HV
receptacle.

The volume of oil used to fill the cathode HV receptacle of the Performix 160 X–Ray tube is
10 cm3.

To facilitate measuring this volume, the FE can use the plastic cap that covers the cathode
HV receptacle of the X–ray tube assembly during shipment. This cap will either be red
or yellow. If the cap is yellow, fill it completely with oil before pouring into the receptacle.
If the cap is red, the volume required corresponds to a level of oil up to the first ridge
from the bottom of the cap.

NOTE: Use oil only for the cathode receptacle.

Do not use oil in the anode receptacle.

Damage will occur if oil comes in contact with the mini connector on the anode cable.

Illustration 2-1: Red Cap Sketch

1.1 Identification of the substance/preparation

A number of oils can be used for this application:

• UNIVOLT 54
• UNIVOLT N60
• UNIVOLT N61
• SHELL DIALA BX
• CROSSTRANS INSULATING OIL, GRADE 206

1.2 Composition/information on ingredients

Ingredients present at or above 0.1 wt% (classified as toxic or very toxic) or 1 wt% (classified
as harmful, irritant or corrosive).

Hazardous ingredient: None.

Approximate concentration: None.

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2 Specification of the use of grease

Specification of the use of grease for the Performix 160 anode HV receptacle:

The grease required for anode HV receptacle is pre–packaged in a plastic packet (P/N
2344420). No volume measuring is necessary.

The grease should be applied to the anode mini–receptacle before insertion into the anode
HV receptacle on the X–Ray tube assembly. A thin film of grease is to be spread evenly over
the outer surface of the mini–receptacle.

NOTE: Do not put oil in the anode receptacle.

2.1 Identification of the substance/preparation

Product: PST-535

2.2 Composition/information on ingredients

The product is a silicone compound. OSHA components are as follows:

Table 2-1:

CAS# WT% range Component

63148-62-9 35-75 Dimethyl Polysiloxane
112945-52-5 5-15 Silicon Dioxide
63083-14-7 35-75 Methylphenyl Polysiloxane

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Chapter 3 Oil Safety Data and Characteristics

1 Oil Safety Data
1.1 Emergency Contact Info
In case of chemical emergency, call (870) 725–3611 ext (163).

1.2 Hazard identification

This product contains a highly refined base oil.

It is of low oral and dermal toxicity and under normal conditions of use should present no
significant health hazards. However, in common with most mineral oils, prolonged and
repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis.

Handling precautions should be strictly observed.

1.3 First aid

1.3.1 Inhalation
At ambient/normal handling temperatures, inhalation of vapors is normally not a problem.
If overexposed to oil mist, remove from further exposure. Administer artificial respiration if
breathing is irregular or has stopped. Get prompt medical attention.

1.3.2 Skin contact

No adverse effects due to skin contact are expected.

1.3.3 Eye contact

Rinse immediately with plenty of water until irritation subsides. If irritation persists, obtain
medical advice.

1.3.4 Ingestion
DO NOT induce vomiting since it is important that no amount of the material should enter the
lungs (aspiration). Keep at rest. Get prompt medical attention.

1.4 Fire–fighting measures

1.4.1 Extinguishing media
Foam, dry chemical powder, carbon dioxide, water spray, or fog.

1.4.2 Fire and explosion hazards

Combustible material, low hazard. The product can form flammable mixtures or can burn
only on heating above the flash point. However, minor contamination by hydrocarbons of
higher volatility may increase the hazard.

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1.4.3 Special fire–fighting procedures

Water fog or spray, to cool fire–exposed surfaces (e.g. containers) and to protect personnel,
should only be used by personnel trained in fire fighting.

Cut off “fuel”; depending on circumstances, either allow the fire to burn out under controlled
conditions or use foam or dry chemical powder to extinguish the fire.

Respiratory and eye protection required for fire fighting personnel exposed to fumes or smoke.

1.4.4 Hazardous combustion products

Smoke, and carbon monoxide may be formed in the event of incomplete combustion.

1.5 Accidental release measures

1.5.1 Personal precautions
Refer to Section 2, Exposure controls and personal protection

1.5.2 Land spill

Shut off source taking normal safety precautions. Prevent liquid from entering sewers, water
courses or low lying areas; advise the relevant authorities if it has, or if it contaminates
soil/vegetation. Take measures to minimise the effects on ground water.

Recover by skimming or pumping using explosion–proof equipment, or contain spilled liquid

with booms, sand, or other suitable absorbent and remove mechanically into containers.

If necessary, dispose of adsorbed residues as directed in Section 1.8 .

1.5.3 Water spill

Confine the spill immediately with booms. Warn other shipping. Notify port and other
relevant authorities.

Remove from the surface by skimming or with suitable absorbents. Disperse the residue in
unconfined waters, if permitted by local authorities and environmental agencies.

1.6 Toxicological information

1.6.1 Effects of over exposure
1.6.1.1 Inhalation

Negligible hazard at ambient/normal handling temperatures.

Elevated temperatures or mechanical action may form vapours, mists, or fumes which may
be irritating to the eyes, nose, throat, and lungs.

Avoid breathing vapours, mists, or fumes.

1.6.1.2 Skin contact

Low order of acute toxicity.

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Prolonged or repeated contact may lead to mild skin irritation.

1.6.1.3 Eye contact

Slightly irritating, but does not injure eye tissue.

1.6.1.4 Ingestion

Minute amounts aspirated into the lungs during ingestion or vomiting may cause severe
pulmonary injury and death.

1.6.1.5 Chronic

This product has shown no carcinogenic activity in laboratory animals (long–term repeated
skin painting tests).

1.6.2 Toxicity data

1.6.2.1 Acute

Test data available for this and other similar products indicate that there is a low order of
toxicity and irritation hazard. The general effects of mineral oils of this type are well known
and are described in numerous publications including CONCAWE Report 5/87 “Health
Aspects of Lubricants”.

1.6.2.2 Chronic

This product has been subjected to a skin–painting bioassay using a standard Exxon test
protocol. This product exhibited no evidence of carcinogenicity.

1.7 Ecological information

In the absence of specific environmental data for this product, this assessment is based on
information for general hydrocarbon components found in lubricant mineral oils. Lubricant
mineral oils, immediately following a release into the environment, will remain largely on the
soil surface, and in water, will remain largely on the water surface.

Based on chemical/physical information from the literature for this product category, no
harmful effects to terrestrial or aquatic habitats would be expected. This product is expected
to be resistant to biodegradation and to persist in the environment.

1.8 Disposal considerations

Collect and dispose of waste product at an authorised disposal facility, in conformance with
national and local regulations, and in accordance with EEC Directives on the disposal of
waste oil.

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2 Oil Characteristics
2.1 Handling and storage
Store the product in cool, well ventilated surroundings, well away from sources of ignition.

Provide suitable mechanical equipment for the safe handling of drums and heavy packages.

Electrical equipment and fittings must comply with local regulations regarding fire prevention
with this class of product.

Table 3-1:

LOAD/UNLOAD TEMPERATURE deg. C: Ambient to 40

STORAGE TEMPERATURE deg. C: Ambient to 40

NOTE: Special precautions:

Keep containers closed when not in use.

Prevent small spills and leakages to avoid slip hazard.

2.2 Exposure controls and personal protection

2.2.1 Occupational exposure limit
5 mg/m3 for oil mists (TWA, 8 h – workday) recommended based upon the ACGIH TLV
(Analysis according to US NIOSH Method 5026, NIOSH Manual of Analytical Methods,
3rd Ed.).

2.2.2 Personal protection

In open systems where contact is likely, wear safety goggles, chemical resistant overalls,
and chemically impervious gloves.

Where only incidental contact is likely, wear safety glasses with side shields. No other special
precautions are necessary provided skin/eye contact is avoided.

When concentrations in air may exceed the occupational exposure limit, and where
engineering, work practices, or other means of exposure reduction are not adequate,
approved respirators may be required.

2.3 Physical and chemical properties

Table 3-2:

APPEARANCE/ODOUR: Clear straw–coloured liquid, mild petroleum odour.

DENSITY, kg/m3: < 870 at 15 deg. C

BOILING RANGE: Data not available.

VISCOSITY, mm2/S: 7.7 at 40 deg. C

VAPOUR PRESSURE, kPa: at 20 deg. C Very low

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Table 3-2: (cont'd)
VAPOUR DENSITY AT 1 BAR (AIR=1): Heavier than air

EVAPORATION RATE (n–butyl acetate=1): Very low

SOLUBILITY IN WATER: 20 deg. C Negligible

pH: Not applicable

FLASH POINT: >140 deg. C

METHOD: PMCC (ASTM D93)

AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: Data not available.

PARTITION COEFFICIENT n–octanol/water: Data not available.

2.4 Stability and reactivity

Table 3-3:

STABILITY (THERMAL, LIGHT, ETC): Stable

2.4.1 Conditions to avoid

Keep away from heat sources, open flames and other sources of ignition.

2.4.2 Incompatible materials

Avoid contact with strong oxidants such as liquid chlorine and concentrated oxygen.

2.4.3 Hazardous decomposition products

Product does not decompose at ambient temperature.

2.5 Transport information

Usual shipping containers: rail cars, tank trucks, drums.

Table 3-4:

TRANSPORT TEMPERATURE deg. C: Ambient to 40.

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Chapter 4 Grease Safety Data and Characteristics

1 Grease Material Safety Data
1.1 First aid and effects of overexposure
1.1.1 Eyes
Contact with eyes may cause redness. Flush eyes with copious amounts of water for 15
minutes. If irritation persists contact a physician.

1.1.2 Skin
Contact with skin causes no known irritation. Wash contacted areas with soap and water.

1.1.3 Ingestion
If ingested seek prompt medical attention. Do not induce vomiting.

1.2 Protective equipment for handling

For eyes, wear safety goggles or glasses.

For skin, gloves should be worn.

Ventilation is not required when working with this product.

1.3 Handling and storage

There are no special handling requirements.

Store in temperatures below 1005 F.

1.4 Spill and disposal procedures

1.4.1 Cleaning up spills
Use absorbent material to collect and contain material for disposal.

1.4.2 Recommendation of disposal

Dispose in accordance with Federal, State, and Local regulations.

1.5 Reactivity data

1.5.1 Stability
Stable.

1.5.2 Hazardous Polymerization

Will not occur.

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1.5.3 Incompatibilities
Strong acids and oxidizing materials.

1.6 Flammability
Table 4-1:

FLASH POINT: > 200 F

ESTIMATED HMIS CODE: 100B
HEALTH HAZARD: 1
FLAMMABILITY HAZARD: 0
REACTIVITY: 0
EXPLOSIVE LIMITS: Unknown
EXTINGUISHING AGENTS: Carbon Dioxide or dry chemical (small fires), foam or water spray

HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS FORMED BY FIRE: Carbon Dioxide, carbon monoxide, silicon dioxide

1.7 Chemical and physical properties

Table 4-2:

VAPOR PRESSURE: <5 mm Hg @ 25 C

VAPOR DENSITY: >1

SOLUBLE IN WATER: Insoluble
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.03
BOILING POINT: >300 C
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND %: <1.5%
pH LEVEL: Neutral

APPEARANCE: Translucent paste

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