GENERAL ELECTRIC CO., SILICONE PRODUCT DIV. -- RTV108  -- 8040-00-843-0802
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:RTV108
MSDS Date:02/12/1993
FSC:8040
NIIN:00-843-0802
Kit Part:Y
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:GENERAL ELECTRIC CO., SILICONE PRODUCT DIV.
Address:HUDSON RIVER ROAD
City:WATERFORD
State:NY
ZIP:12188
Country:US
Info Phone Num:518-237-3330
Emergency Phone Num:518-237-3330
Preparer's Name:DA POLSINELLI
CAGE:01139
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:GENERAL ELECTRIC CO, SILICONE PRODUCTS BUSINESS DEPT
Address:260 HUDSON RIVER RD
Box:City:WATERFORD
State:NY
ZIP:12188
Country:US
Phone:518-237-3330/800-332-3390
CAGE:01139

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

Ingred Name:METHYLTRIACETOXY SILANE (HAZARDOUS) (PEL/TLV ARE
    RECOMMENDED LIMITS)
CAS:4253-34-3
RTECS #:VV4500000
Fraction by Wt: 1-5%
Other REC Limits:ODOR THRESHOLD: 1PPM
OSHA PEL:10 PPM
ACGIH TLV:10 PPM

Ingred Name:POLYDIMETHYLSILOXANE
CAS:9016-00-6
RTECS #:TQ2690000
Fraction by Wt: 60-80%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

Ingred Name:TRADE SECRET COMPONENT
Fraction by Wt: 10-30%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

Ingred Name:TRADE SECRET COMPONENT
Fraction by Wt: 10-30%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) 2060 MG/KG-INGRED 1
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:UNCURED PRODUCT MAY IRRITATE EYES,SKIN
    AND RESPIRATORY TRACT;HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.WHEN THIS ITEM IS HEATED
    ABOVE 300F,FORMALDEHYDE GAS IS RELEASED,WHICH IS A SKIN AND
    RESPIRATORY SENSITIZER,IS TOXIC A ND CARCINOGENIC.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THERE ARE NO INGREDIENTS ABOVE 0.1%
    WHICH ARE IDENTIFIED AS CARCINOGENS BY NTP,IARC OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:UNCURED PRODUCT:EYE/SKIN/INHAL:IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
    AILMENTS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

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

First Aid:SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING;REMOVE WITH A DRY
    TOWEL;WASH WITH DETERGENT AND WATER.SEEK MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IF
    IRRITATION PERSISTS.EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15
    MINUTES.INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GI VE OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL
    RESPIRATION IF NEEDED.INGEST:GET PROMPT QUALIFIED MEDICAL
    ATTENTION.IF CONSCIOUS,RINSE MOUTH SEVERAL TIMES.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE CONDITIONS MAY EVOLVE TOXIC FUMES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA.USE PROPER PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT.WIPE,SCRAPE OR SOAK UP WITH NON-COMBUSTIBLE INERT
    ADSORBANT(EG.CLAY);PLACE COLLECTED MATERIAL IN AN APPROPRIATE
    CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL;CLEAN SPILL AREA W ITH DETERGENT AND WATER
    TO REMOVE SLIPPERINESS.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT REPORTED.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES. USE
    IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA TO PREVENT IRRITATION BY VAPORS.
Other Precautions:CAUTION! PRODUCT RELEASES ACETIC ACID DURING
    APPLICATION & CURING. USE MECHANICAL VENTILATION TO STAY BELOW TLV
    OF 10 PPM ACETIC ACID. UNCURED PRODUCT CONTACT IRRITATES EYES.
    UNCURED PRODUCT CONTACT M AY IRRITATE SKIN.

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

Respiratory Protection:WHERE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS ARE LACKING OR IN
    ENCLOSED SPACES USE A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ACETIC
    ACID, OR FORMALDEHYDE MATERIAL IS HEATED ABOVE 300F OR INVOLVED IN
    A FIRE.
Ventilation:LOCAL VENTILATION AT THE WORKSITE;MECHANICAL(GENERAL)
    VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN TLV/PEL.
Protective Gloves:CLOTH GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,AS NEEDED.PROVIDE A
    LOCAL EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE CONTACT LENSES BEFORE USING SEALANT.USE
    REASONABLE CARE IN HANDLING THIS PRODUCT.WASH HANDS BEFORE
    EATING,SMOKING
Supplemental Safety and Health
KEY1;N1(THERE IS NO MSDS FOR THE PRIMER).DO NOT HANDLE CONTACT LENSES
    UNTIL ALL SEALANT HAS BEEN CLEANED FROM THE FINGERTIPS, NAILS AND
    CUTICLES. RESIDUAL SEALANT MAY REMAIN ON FINGERS FOR SEVERAL DAY S
    AND TRANSFER TO LENSES AND CAUSE SEVERE EYE IRRITATION. PRODUCT
    RELEASES ACETIC ACID DURING APPLICATION AND CURING.

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

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:1.06
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:< 1 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:TRANSLUCENT SOLID, ACETIC ACID ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:<8

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE,
    SILICON DIOXIDE, ACETIC ACID,FORMALDEHYDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE AND
    LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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