SAFETY SHEET

1. Identity of the substance/preparation and of the company

Trade name:
BIOSTAR G
Product type: biodegradable lubricating grease

Supplier: Nils S.p.A.

Via Stazione, 30
39014 Postal (BZ)

Tel +39 0473 29 24 00 e-mail: nils@nils.it

Fax: +39 0473 29 12 44 www.nils.eu
Telephone in case of emergency: +39 0473 29 24 00 (office hours only)

2. Hazards identification
Indication of hazards: Not required.
Critical hazards to man and the
environment: The product does not present risks under normal conditions
of use.

Types of classification: Classification on the basis of the EC Directives and

Adaptations, supplemented by specific literature and
corporate information.
3. Composition/Information on ingredients
Chemical description: Soap-based thickeners, biodegradable base oil, additives.

Hazardous components:
EINECS No. CAS No. Description % Class. 67/548 Class. 1272/08

/ / / / / /

Additional indications: Does not contain PCBs/PCTs.

The CAS numbers of the main components are supplied at the
Health Authorities' request.

4. First aid measures

General indications: No particular precautions are required.
- after inhalation: Ventilate the room. Consult a doctor if required.
- after skin contact: Remove any contaminated clothing and wash
thoroughly with soap and water.
- after eye contact: With the eyes well open, rinse for several minutes. If
necessary consult a doctor.
- after ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting so as to avoid the risk of aspiration into
the lungs. Consult a doctor.

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5. Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media:
Unsuitable media:
Exposure hazards arising from
the preparation itself,
combustion products, resulting
gases:
Protective equipment for
fire-fighters:
Supplementary information:
6. Accidental release measures
Personal precautions:
Environmental precautions:
Methods for cleaning up:
7. Handling and storage
Handling
precautions for safe
use:
Precautions for avoiding fire
and explosions:
Storage
characteristics of the storage
rooms and containers:
info on mixed storing:
further information on
storage conditions:
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CO2, powder, foam, sand extinguishers.
Water jets (only use water jets to cool the surfaces of
containers exposed to the fire).
Carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides,
aromatics and aliphatics deriving from pyrolysis.
Protective equipment for the body and respiratory tract.
The water contaminated with the fire extinguishing media
must be collected and prevented, at all costs, from flowing
into the drains.
Avoid skin contact. Do not inhale the vapours.
Do not allow the product to flow into drains, surface- or ground waters
Use absorbent material, e.g. sand or infusorial earth.
Remove mechanically.
Keep the workplace well ventilated. Do not inhale the vapours.
Avoid contact with the eyes and the skin.
Do not smoke. Avoid contact with heat sources.
Comply with the provisions on water pollution.
Use original containers only.
Do not store with oxidising agents.
Protect from frost and from direct sunlight.
Guarantee sufficient ventilation.
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8. Exposure controls and personal protection

Further indications on the
installation of technical systems: None, See point 7.
Limit value of the substances to
be monitored in the workplace: l
Personal protection
General protection and hygiene
Do not inhale gas, vapours, aerosol. Avoid prolonged and
measures: intensive contact with the skin.
- respiratory protection: Not required in a well-ventilated environment.
- hand protection: Oil-resistant nitrile or rubber gloves; thickness 0.4 mm, break through
time > 240 min.
- eye production: Safety goggles.
- skin protection: Overalls.

9. Physical and chemical properties

Appearance: Pasty.
Colour: Black.
Odour: Typical.

Value Unit of measure Method

Boiling point/boiling range: >250 °C

Drop point: >130 °C ISO 2176
Flash point: >200 °C
3
Density at 20°C: approx. 0.95 glcm DIN 51757
Solubility/water solubility:
NLGI consistency grade: Immiscible.
Autoignition: 2
Risk of explosion: The product is not self-ignitable.
The product is not explosive.

10. Stability and reactivity

Thermal decomposition/
conditions to avoid:
Materials to avoid:
Dangerous reactions:
Hazardous decomposition
products:
No decomposition when used correctly.
Strong oxidising agents.
No known dangerous reaction.
carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, sulphur oxides (SO2),
fumes, aldehydes, ketons, carboxylic acids.

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11. Toxicological information
- Inhalation:
- Ingestion:
- Skin contact:
- Eye contact:
- Sensitization:
On the basis of our experience and information, correct use and handling of the product does not
cause damage to health.
12. Ecological information
General information:
Do not allow the product to flow into drains, surface- or groundwaters.
13. Disposal considerations
Disposal of the product:
- indications:
- disposal code:
Disposal of containers:
14. Transport information
Overland transport ADR/RID and GGVS/GGVE (cross-border/domestic)
Class ADR/RID - GGVS/GGVE:
Number/letter:
UN Number:
Description of the material:
Transport/further information:
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Prolonged exposure to product vapours or mist can
cause irritation to the respiratory tract.
Can cause irritation of the digestive tract, with vomiting,
nausea and diarrhoea.
Frequent and prolonged contact can remove the natural
grease from the skin, causing irritation and even dermatitis.
May cause a slight irritation.
No sensitizing effects.
WGK l (self-classification according to the German regulation
VwVwS of 17.05.1999): slightly hazardous to water.
Easily biodegradable product.
Cannot be disposed of with the municipal waste.
Do not dispose of it in the drains
Disposal in compliance with Decree Law 152/2006
120112
Disposal in accordance with the legislation in force
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/
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not applicable
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15. Regulatory information

Labelling according to EU
directives: The product is not subject to labelling according to EU
directives. Follow the regulations for the handling of
chemical substances.
Identification of risks: /
R phrases: /
S phrases: /
German legislation
- Hazard class for water: WGK 1

Other normative references: Italian Pres. Decree 303/56 Hygiene in the workplace, where
still valid. Decree Law no.81 of 9/4/2008 Consolidated Safety
Law and subsequent amendments and implementations of EU
Directive. Italian Pres. Decree 336/94 Table of occupational
diseases in industry.
16. Other information
Form updated on the basis of Directive 1907/2006/EC (Reach). The classification of the "mixtures"
according to Directive 1272/2008 (GHS/CLP) will be mandatory as of 01.06.2015.

This information is based on the current state of our knowledge. It does not supply any guarantee
regarding the properties of the product, nor does it determine legal liability.

Safety information sheets: schedasicurezza@nils.it

Date of last revision: 29 August 2011

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