Material Safety Data Sheet

1 . Identification of the material and supplier

Product name LMX Grease
SDS no. 450414
Product use Multi-purpose product. Grease.
For specific application advice see appropriate Technical Data Sheet or consult our company
representative.
Supplier BP Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 53 004 085 616)
Melbourne Central,
360 Elizabeth Street,
Melbourne,
Victoria 3000,
Australia
Tel: +61 (03) 9268 4111
Fax: +61 (03) 9268 3321
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE +61 29032 0460 (or 1800 14 14 74 within Australia)
NUMBER
Product code 450414-AU13

2 . Hazards identification
Statement of NON-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. NON-DANGEROUS GOODS.
hazardous/dangerous nature

3 . Composition/information on ingredients
Highly refined base oil (IP 346 DMSO extract < 3%). Proprietary performance additives.
This product does not contain any hazardous ingredients at or above regulated thresholds.

4 . First-aid measures
Eye contact In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical
attention if irritation occurs.
Skin contact Immediately wash exposed skin with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes.
Wash clothing before reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse. Get medical attention if irritation
develops.
Inhalation If inhaled, remove to fresh air. Get medical attention if symptoms appear.
Ingestion Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth
to an unconscious person. If potentially dangerous quantities of this material have been swallowed,
call a physician immediately.
Advice to doctor Treatment should in general be symptomatic and directed to relieving any effects.

Note: High Pressure Applications

Injections through the skin resulting from contact with the product at high pressure constitute a major
medical emergency. Injuries may not appear serious at first but within a few hours tissue becomes
swollen, discoloured and extremely painful with extensive subcutaneous necrosis.
Surgical exploration should be undertaken without delay. Thorough and extensive debridement of the
wound and underlying tissue is necessary to minimise tissue loss and prevent or limit permanent
damage. Note that high pressure may force the product considerable distances along tissue planes.

5 . Fire-fighting measures
Extinguishing media
Suitable In case of fire, use water spray (fog), foam, dry chemical or CO2.
Not suitable Do not use water jet.
Hazardous decomposition Decomposition products may include the following materials:
products carbon dioxide
carbon monoxide
phosphorus oxides
metal oxide/oxides

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Unusual fire/explosion This material is not explosive as defined by established regulatory criteria.
hazards
Special fire-fighting None identified.
procedures

Protection of fire-fighters Fire-fighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full turnout
gear.

6 . Accidental release measures

Personal precautions No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Evacuate surrounding
areas. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. Do not touch or walk through
spilt material. Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see section 8).
Environmental precautions Avoid dispersal of spilt material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers. Inform
the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or
air).
Large spill Move containers from spill area. Prevent entry into sewers, water courses, basements or confined
areas. Vacuum or sweep up material and place in a designated, labelled waste container. Dispose of
via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Note: see section 1 for emergency contact information and
section 13 for waste disposal.
Small spill Move containers from spill area. Vacuum or sweep up material and place in a designated, labelled
waste container. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor.

7 . Handling and storage

Handling Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Storage Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.

8 . Exposure controls/personal protection

Ingredient name Occupational exposure limits
Base oil - unspecified NOHSC (Australia).
TWA: 5 mg/m3 8 hour(s). Form: Oil mist, mineral
Whilst specific OELs for certain components are included in this SDS, it should be noted that other components of the preparation will be
present in any mist, vapour or dust produced. For this reason, the specific OELs may not be applicable to the product and are provided
for guidance purposes.
Biological Limit Values No biological limit allocated.
Exposure controls
Occupational exposure Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of
controls vapours below their respective occupational exposure limits.
Hygiene measures 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.
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection Avoid breathing of vapours, mists or spray. Select and use respirators in accordance with AS/NZS
1715/1716. When mists or vapours exceed the exposure standards then the use of the following is
recommended: Approved respirator with organic vapour and dust/mist (Type P1) filters. Filter
capacity and respirator type depends on exposure level.
Skin and body Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Wear protective clothing if prolonged or repeated
contact is likely.
Hand protection Wear protective gloves if prolonged or repeated contact is likely.
Chemical-resistant gloves. Recommended: Nitrile gloves.
The correct choice of protective gloves depends upon the chemicals being handled, the conditions of
work and use, and the condition of the gloves (even the best chemically resistant glove will break
down after repeated chemical exposures). Most gloves provide only a short time of protection before
they must be discarded and replaced. Because specific work environments and material handling
practices vary, safety procedures should be developed for each intended application. Gloves should
therefore be chosen in consultation with the supplier/manufacturer and with a full assessment of the
working conditions.
Eye protection Safety glasses with side shields.

9 . Physical and chemical properties

Physical state Grease
Colour Blue.
Odour Mild
Flash point 244 °C (Closed cup) Pensky-Martens.
Vapour pressure Not available.
Vapour density Not available.

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Viscosity Kinematic: 200 mm2/s (200 cSt) at 40°C
pH Not available.
Boiling point / range Not available.
Melting point / range Not available.
Relative density/Specific 0.9
gravity
Solubility insoluble in water.

10 . Stability and reactivity

Stability The product is stable.
Conditions to avoid Avoid extreme temperatures, strong oxidizers, fire.
Incompatibility with various Reactive or incompatible with the following materials: oxidizing materials.
substances/Hazardous
Reactions
Hazardous decomposition Decomposition products may include the following materials:
products carbon dioxide
carbon monoxide
phosphorus oxides
metal oxide/oxides

11 . Toxicological information
Effects and symptoms
Eyes No significant health hazards identified.
Skin Prolonged or repeated contact can defat the skin and lead to irritation and/or dermatitis.
Inhalation No significant health hazards identified.
Ingestion No significant health hazards identified.
Chronic toxicity
Carcinogenic effects No component of this product at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen by
ACGIH, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the European Commission (EC), or
the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (Australia).
Mutagenic effects No known significant effects or critical hazards.

12 . Ecological information
Ecotoxicity Not classified as environmentally hazardous in accordance with the ‘Approved Criteria for Classifying
Hazardous Substances’ [NOHSC (1008)/2004 as amended and adapted].
Biodegradability
Persistence/degradability The biodegradability of this material has not been determined.

13 . Disposal considerations
Disposal considerations / The generation of waste should be avoided or minimised wherever possible. Empty containers or
Waste information liners may retain some product residues. This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe
way. Dispose of surplus and non-recyclable products via a licensed waste disposal contractor.
Disposal of this product, solutions and any by-products should at all times comply with the
requirements of environmental protection and waste disposal legislation and any regional local
authority requirements. Avoid dispersal of spilt material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways,
drains and sewers.
Special Precautions for No additional special precautions identified.
Landfill or Incineration

14 . Transport information
International transport regulations
Not classified as dangerous for transport (ADG, IMDG, ICAO/IATA).

Special precautions for user No known special precautions required. See Section: "Handling and storage" for additional
information.

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15 . Regulatory information
Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons
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Control of Scheduled Carcinogenic Substances
Ingredient name Schedule
No Listed Substance
Other regulations
Europe inventory All components are listed or exempted.
United States inventory All components are listed or exempted.
(TSCA 8b)
Australia inventory (AICS) All components are listed or exempted.
Canada inventory All components are listed or exempted.
China inventory (IECSC) All components are listed or exempted.
Japan inventory (ENCS) At least one component is not listed.
Korea inventory (KECI) Not determined.
Philippines inventory All components are listed or exempted.
(PICCS)

16 . Other information
Key to abbreviations AMP = Acceptable Maximum Peak
ACGIH = American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, an agency that promulgates
exposure standards.
ADG = Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail
ADG Code = Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail
CAS Number = Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number
HAZCHEM Code = Emergency action code of numbers and letters which gives information to
emergency services. Its use is required by the ADG Code for Dangerous Goods in bulk.
ICAO = International Civil Aviation Organization.
IATA = International Air Transport Association, the organization promulgating rules governing
shipment of goods by air.
IMDG = International Maritime Organization Rules, rules governing shipment of goods by water.
IP 346 = A chemical screening assay for dermal toxicity. The European Commission has
recommended that Method IP 346 be used as the basis for labelling certain lubricant oil base stocks
for carcinogenicity. The EU Commission has stipulated that the classification as a carcinogen need
not apply if it can be shown that the substance contains less than 3% DMSO extract as measured by
IP 346. (See Note L, European Commission Directive 67/548/EEC as amended and adapted.) DMSO
is a solvent.
NOHSC = National Occupational Health & Safety Commission, Australia
TWA = Time weighted average
STEL = Short term exposure limit
UN Number = United Nations Number, a four digit number assigned by the United Nations Committee
of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods.

History
Date of issue 03/03/2009.
Date of previous issue 20/02/2009.
Prepared by Product Stewardship
Notice to reader
All reasonably practicable steps have been taken to ensure this data sheet and the health, safety and environmental information
contained in it is accurate as of the date specified below. No warranty or representation, express or implied is made as to the accuracy or
completeness of the data and information in this data sheet.

The data and advice given apply when the product is sold for the stated application or applications. You should not use the product other
than for the stated application or applications without seeking advice from us.

It is the user’s obligation to evaluate and use this product safely and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. The BP Group
shall not be responsible for any damage or injury resulting from use, other than the stated product use of the material, from any failure to
adhere to recommendations, or from any hazards inherent in the nature of the material. Purchasers of the product for supply to a third
party for use at work, have a duty to take all necessary steps to ensure that any person handling or using the product is provided with the
information in this sheet. Employers have a duty to tell employees and others who may be affected of any hazards described in this sheet
and of any precautions that should be taken.

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