WILLIAM F. NYE, INC. -- NYE RHEOLUBE 723F6 -- 9150-01-116-8168 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NYE RHEOLUBE 723F6
MSDS Date:11/04/1994
FSC:9150
NIIN:01-116-8168
MSDS Number: BWCGJ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:WILLIAM F. NYE, INC.
Address:12 HOWLAND ROAD
City:FAIRHAVEN
State:MA
ZIP:02719
Country:US
Info Phone Num:508-996-6721
Preparer's Name:GBM
CAGE:DO759
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:NYE LUBRICANTS INC
Address:12 HOWLAND RD
Box:City:FAIR HAVEN
State:MA
ZIP:02719
Country:US
Phone:508-996-6721
CAGE:98354
Company Name:WILLIAM F. NYE, INC.
Address:12 HOWLAND ROAD
City:FAIRHAVEN
State:MA
ZIP:02719
Phone:704-628-1711
CAGE:DO759

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:TEFLON (TETRAFLUORO ETHYLENE POLYMER)
CAS:116-14-3
RTECS #:KX4025000
Fraction by Wt: 6.0%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 TDUST
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 TDUST

Ingred Name:BARIUM DINONYLNAPHTALNE SULFONATE
CAS:25619-56-1
RTECS #:QM4450000
Fraction by Wt: 1.1%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:0.5 MG/M3 (AS BA)
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/M3 (AS BA)

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-POSSIBLE SKIN AND EYE
    IRRITATION. POLYMER FUME EFEVR AND FLU-LIKE SYMPTOMS AT
    TEMPERATURES ABOVE 250C DUE TO PTFE DECOMPOSITION. CHRONIC-NONE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT IS NOT CONSIDERED A HUMAN
    CARCINOGEN BY ANY RECOGNIZED SOURCE.
Effects of Overexposure:THERE IS NO EXPERIENCE WITH OVEREXPOSURE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYE: WASH THROUGHLY, CONTACT PHYSICIAN IF IRRITATION
    PERSISTS. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. INHALE: MOVE TO FRESH AIR
    AND REFER TO A PHYSICIAN FOR TREATMENT.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:COC
Flash Point:435F,224C
Extinguishing Media:CO2, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:AVOID SMOKE INHALATION. WATER OR FOAM MAY
    CAUSE FROTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WIPE OR SCRAPE UP SPILLAGE AND PLACE IT IN A
    CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. WASH WALKING SURFACES THROUGHLY WITH
    DETERGENT AND WATER TO REDUCE SLIPPING HAZARD.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:NOT NEEDED.
Other Precautions:WASH HANDS THROUGHLY BEFORE SMOKING. USERS SHOULD BE
    ALERT TO THE POSSIBILITY THAT VERY SMALL PERCENTAGES OF THE
    POPULATION MAY DISPLAY UNEXPECTED ALLERGIC SKIN REACTIONS TO
    OTHERWISE INNOCUOUS INDUST RIAL CHEMICALS AND RAW MATERIAL.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NOT REQUIRED UNLESS MISTS, SMOKE, OR VAPORS ARE
    PRODUCED AT HIGH TEMPERATURES.
Ventilation:NONE REQUIRED UNLESS MISTS, SMOKE OR VAPORS ARE PRODUCED AT
    HIGH TEMPERATURES.
Protective Gloves:GLOVES RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES RECOMMENDED.
Other Protective Equipment:NOT NEEDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:EXERCISE ORDINARY MEASURES OF PERSONAL HYGIENE.
    AVOID CONTAMINATION OF CIGARETTES OR OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:V6
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NOT VOLAT
Vapor Pres:NEGLIGIBLE
Vapor Density:> AIR
Spec Gravity:.84
pH:7
Evaporation Rate & Reference:SLOWER THAN DIETHYL ETHER
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:SMOOTH, OFF-WHITE ODORLESS GREASE.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:PYROLYSIS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBONYL FLUORIDE, HYDROFLUORIC ACID
    GAS, PERFLUOROCARBON OLEFINS, CARBON MONOXIDE, & SMALL AMOUNTS OF
    OTHER TOXIC FUMES
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:AVOID CONTAMINATION OF CIGARETTES OR
    OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:MANY STATES CLASSIFY WASTE LUBRICANTS AS
    HAZARDOUS, WHICH MEANS DISPOSAL ONLY BY A LICENSED FIRM. CONSULT
    LOCAL, STATE, AND FED REGULATIONS APPLICABLE IN YOUR AREA.

 Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
 This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
 of Defense.  The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
 expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
 disclaims all liability for its use.  Any person utilizing this
 document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
 assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
 particular situation.