Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

ZX-43 (S-1716)

NFPA

PRODUCT USE

Damping fluid, transducer fluid, heat transfer fluid, dielectric fluid, mould release
agent, water repellant, hydraulic fluid and general lubricant.

SYNONYMS

"silicone damping fluid", "Specification:VV-D-1078A, Am 2DEF STAN 91-46/1 ( Gr-ad)e
ZX43", "Specification:VV-D-1078A, Am 2DEF STAN 91-46/1 ( Gr-ad)e ZX43", "Standardised
Products: See ""Index to Specifications"" for details of latestissueUnited States:", VV-D-
1078Canada:, VV-D-1078Canada:, "-United Kingdom: DEF STAN 91-46 (Grade ZX-43)", "-United
Kingdom: DEF STAN 91-46 (Grade ZX-43)", "Acceptable Products:", -, "Emergency Substitutes:
"

Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS

None

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

RISK

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS

SWALLOWED

  Although ingestion is not thought to produce harmful effects, the material may still be damaging to the health of the individual following ingestion, especially where pre-  existing organ (e.g. liver, kidney) damage is evident. Present definitions of harmful or toxic substances are generally based on doses producing mortality (death) rather than those producing morbidity (disease, ill-health). Gastrointestinal tract discomfort may produce nausea and vomiting. In an occupational setting however, ingestion of insignificant quantities is not thought to be cause for concern.  Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments.  

EYE

  There is some evidence to suggest that this material can causeeye irritation and damage in some persons.  

SKIN

  The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or skin irritation following contact (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable gloves be used in an occupational setting.  

INHALED

  The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or irritation of the respiratory tract (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable control measures be used in an occupational setting.  Not normally a hazard due to non-volatile nature of product.  Inhalation hazard is increased at higher temperatures.  

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

  Principal route of exposure is usually by skin contact.  As with any chemical, ingestion, inhalation and prolonged or repeated skin  contact should be avoided by good occupational work practice.