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Safety Data Sheet for Danfoss 185SL Lubricant
Essential safety information and handling guidelines for the Danfoss 185SL lubricant. Includes first aid measures, fire-fighting instructions, spill management, and storage requirements.
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Quick guide from the manual
This document is the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for the Danfoss 185SL lubricant. It provides critical information regarding health, safety, and environmental protection. The product is classified as non-hazardous under normal conditions of use. Users should follow standard industrial hygiene practices when handling this substance.
First aid measures
- General: If feeling unwell, consult a physician and provide this safety sheet. Do not induce vomiting.
- Inhalation: Move the person to fresh air and ensure comfortable breathing.
- Skin contact: Remove contaminated clothing immediately and wash thoroughly with soap and water.
- Eye contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do.
- Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting.
Fire-fighting measures
Use appropriate extinguishing media such as carbon dioxide, dry powder, or water spray. For large fires, use alcohol-resistant foam. Do not use a strong water stream. Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing.
Accidental release measures
Ensure adequate ventilation and avoid breathing vapors. Prevent the product from entering sewers or drinking water sources. Absorb spills with inert materials like clay or diatomaceous earth and store in a closed container for disposal according to local regulations.
Handling and storage
Ensure good ventilation at the workplace. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wash hands thoroughly before eating, drinking, or smoking. Store in the original container, tightly closed, in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from heat, direct sunlight, and incompatible materials like strong oxidants, acids, or bases.
Physical and chemical properties
- State: Liquid
- Color: Natural
- Flash point: 200 °C (Cleveland Open Cup)
- Kinematic viscosity: 36 mm²/s (40 °C); 6 mm²/s (100 °C)
- Solubility: Practically insoluble in water
- Density: 1.020 (15.6 °C)
Manufacturer information
Danfoss A/S
Practical help
Common problems
Spillage
Absorb with inert material (clay/diatomaceous earth), place in a closed container, and dispose of according to local regulations.
Fire
Use CO2, powder, or water spray. Do not use a strong water stream. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
Before use
- Ensure the workplace is well-ventilated.
- Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (gloves, safety glasses).
- Check that the container is intact and properly sealed.
- Keep away from heat sources and open flames.
Specs in practice
- Flash point (200 °C)
- The temperature at which the liquid can vaporize to form an ignitable mixture in air.
- Kinematic viscosity
- Indicates the flow resistance of the lubricant at specific temperatures (40 °C and 100 °C).
- Density (1.020)
- The mass per unit volume at 15.6 °C.
Model compatibility
- Incompatible with strong oxidants, strong acids, and strong bases.
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