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SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. Identification
Product identifier: HarmonicGrease 4B No.2
Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use:
Lubricating grease
Manufacturer/Supplier
Name: Harmonic Drive Systems Inc.
Address: 6-25-3 Minami-Oi, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-0013, Japan
TEL: +81-3-5471-7823

Importer/Supplier
Name: Harmonic Drive LLC
Address: 247 Lynnfield Street, Peabody, MA 01960

TEL: 978-532-1800
Emergency phone number: 978-532-1800

2. Hazards identification
Classification of this product in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200
(OSHA HazCom 2012).
GHS Classification
Physical Hazards : Classification not
possible
Health Hazards
Eye damage/irritation : Not classified
Environment Hazards
Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Acute hazard)
: Category Acute 3
OSHA Defined Hazards: (Pyrophoric gas, Simple asphyxiant,
Combustible dust)
: Classification not
possible
GHS Labeling Elements
Symbol: Not applicable.
Signal Word: Not applicable.
Hazard Statements:
(H402) Harmful to aquatic life
Precautionary Statements
Prevention:
(P273) Avoid release to the environment.
Response:
Not applicable.
Storage:
Not applicable.
Disposal:
(P501) Disposal should be in accordance with applicable
regional, national and local laws and regulations.
Hazards Not Otherwise Classified(HNOC)
・ Not applicable.
Other Information
・ 5-15% of the mixture consists of ingredients of unknown acute
toxicity.

3. Composition/ information on ingredients

Formula: Not applicable.
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Components:
Component CAS No. Contents(%)
Base oil(Synthetic hydrocarbon oil) Trade secret 65-75
Thickener(Urea derivative) Trade secret 5-15
EP additive(Containing molybdenum Trade secret 5-15
compound(s),zinc compound(s))
Additive(s) Trade secret 10-20

The specific chemical identity of composition has been withheld as a

trade secret.

See Section 8 for exposure limits (if applicable).

See Section 15 for legal controlled substance (if applicable).

4. First-aid measures
Eye Contact:
・ Immediately flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Get
medical attention.
Skin Contact:
・ Thoroughly remove with cloth or paper and wash carefully with
soap and water.
Inhalation:
・ Remove the victim from the contamination to fresh air. Cover the
victim in a blanket to keep warm and quiet. Consult a physician.
Ingestion:
・ Do not induce vomiting. Immediate consult a physician.
Symptoms/effects, acute and delayed:
・ No data available.
Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment
needed:
・ Supportive care. Treatment based on judgment of the physician in
response to reactions of the patient.

5. Fire-fighting measures
Extinguishing Media:
・ Foam, dry chemical, CO2, dry sand.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media:
・ Do not use water. Water can be dangerous possibly leading to
fire spread.
Specific Hazards with Regard to Fire-fighting:
・ Thermal decomposition and combustion may produce carbon monoxide
and/or carbon dioxide.
Specific Methods of Fire-fighting:
・ In the early stages of fire, use dry chemical, CO2, dry sand,
etc. fire-extinguisher.
・ In case of massive fire, use foam fire-extinguisher to shut off
the air supply.
・ Get all persons to safety. Authorized personnel only at the fire
site.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire-fighters:
・ Fire-fighters should wear protective equipment.
・ Start fire fighting from the windward side.

6. Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment, and emergency procedures:
・ Wear protective equipment during cleanup work.
Environmental Precautions:
・ Prevent spills from entering sewers or waterway.
Methods for Clean-Up:
・ Collect spillage into a chemical waste container with a cover
for disposal. For small spills, wipe off with a solvent (e.g.,
kerosene).
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Prevention of Secondary Hazards:

・ Immediately shut off all sources of ignition.

7. Handling and storage

Handling
Technical Measures:
・ Handle the product in a well-ventilated place. Do not leak,
flood or scatter the product to prevent unwanted evaporation.
Precautions:
・ Contact with eye may cause irritation. Use protective glasses
to avoid contact with eyes.
・ Contact with skin may cause irritation. Use protective gloves
to avoid skin contact.
・ Do not swallow. (Drinking the product may cause diarrhea and
vomiting.)
・ Close container after each use.
Precautions for Safe Handling:
・ Wear gloves to avoid injury on hands at opening the container.
Storage
Appropriate Storage Conditions:
・ Keep container closed to protect from dust/water ingress after
use.
・ Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight, heat
source and fire.
・ Keep out of reach of children.
Safe Packaging Materials:
・ Do not expose empty container to pressure.
・ Do not weld, heat, drill or cut container. Residue ignition
and explosion hazards.

8. Exposure controls/personal protection

Exposure Guidelines
OSHA:
・ Oil mist, mineral: TWA 5mg/m3
ACGIH:
・ Mineral oil: TWA 5mg/m3
NIOSH:
・ Oil mist (mineral): TWA 5mg/m3
Engineering Controls:
・ When vapor or mist exhales, install an apparatus to close the
vapor/mist source or ventilation equipment.
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective
equipment:
・ Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection /face
protection.
Protective Equipment
Respiratory Protection:
・ Wear a gas mask for organic gas when needed (not necessary
under normal conditions).
Hand Protection:
・ Wear oil-resistant protective gloves in case of prolonged
and/or repeated skin contact.
Eye Protection:
・ Wear chemical safety goggles whenever the product splashes.
Skin and Body Protection:
・ Wear long-sleeved oil-resistant working clothes whenever
handling for many hours and/or getting wet. Immediately take
off the wet clothes and thoroughly wash them before reusing.

9. Physical and chemical properties

Appearance
Form : Semi-solid
Color : Yellow
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Odor : Slight
Odor threshold : No data available.
pH : Not applicable.
Melting point : No data available.
Initial boiling point and boiling
range : No data available.
Flash point : 175ﾟC(Seta)
Evaporation rate : No data available.
Flammability : No data available.
Upper/lower flammability or explosive
limits : No data available.
Vapor pressure : No data available.
Solubility in water : Insoluble in water
Vapor density : No data available.
Density : 0.87(25ﾟC)g/cm3
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water : No data available.
Auto-ignition temperature : No data available.
Decomposition temperature : No data available.
Viscosity : Not applicable.
Dropping point : 242ﾟC

10. Stability and reactivity

Reactivity, Conditions to avoid:
・ Avoid contact with strong oxidant.
Chemical Stability:
・ Product is stable under normal conditions.
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions:
・ Not available.
Materials to avoid:
・ Strong oxidizers.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
・ This material is expected to be stable under normal conditions
of use.

11. Toxicological information

Information on the likely routes of exposure
Skin Contact: May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Delayed and immediate effects and also chronic effects from short-
and long-term exposure
Acute toxicity - Oral: No data available.
・ Refined mineral oil LD50 Acute oral >5 g/kg (rat)
Acute toxicity - Dermal: No data available.
Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Gases): No data available.
Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapors): No data available.
Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts and mists): No data available.
Chronic toxicity: No data available.
Skin corrosion/irritation: No data available.
Eye damage/irritation:
・ Not classified based on the category of each ingredient or the
product properties.
Sensitization - Respiratory: No data available.
Sensitization - Skin: No data available.
Germ cell mutagenicity: No data available.
Carcinogenicity: No data available.
Toxic to reproduction: No data available.
Effects on or via lactation: No data available.
Specific target organ toxicity (Single exposure):
No data available.
Specific target organ toxicity (Repeated exposure):
No data available.
Aspiration hazard: No data available.
Other Toxicity Information
NTP Report on Carcinogens: Not listed.
IARC Monographs: Not listed.
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12. Ecological information

Ecotoxicity
Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Acute hazard):
・ Classified under Category Acute 3 based on the category of
each ingredient or the product properties.
Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Long-term hazard):
No data available.
Persistence and Degradability: No data available.
Bioaccumulative potential: No data available.
Mobility in soil: No data available.
Hazardous to the ozone layer: No data available.

13. Disposal considerations

Waste Residues:
・ Properly dispose of in accordance with any relevant regulations.
・ Properly dispose of by a licensed waste disposer.
・ For in-house incineration disposal, ensure exhaust gas treatment
(washing treatment, etc.) to prevent air pollution from sulfur
oxides.
・ No dumping.
・ When burning, be sure to do so on someone’s watch in a safe
place and in the way that burning and/or explosion will never
pose a potential hazard.
Contaminated Packaging:
・ Dispose of container after completely removing the contents.

14. Transport information

DOT Hazardous Materials: Not applicable.
UN Transport of Dangerous Goods
UN Number: Not applicable.
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not applicable.
Transport Hazard Class: Not applicable.
Packing Group: Not applicable.
Land(RID/ADR): Not applicable.
Sea(IMO/IMDG): Not applicable.
Air(ICAO/IATA): Not applicable.
Specific Precautionary Transport Measures and Conditions:
・ Contains combustible liquid. Keep fire away.
・ Handle with care to prevent container damage.
・ Ensure proper packaging before shipping to avoid load shifting
and falling accident.

15. Regulatory information

Regulatory information with regard to this product in your country
or your region should be examined by your own responsibility.

US TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act)

All components of this product are listed on the TSCA inventory of
Chemical Substances.

US OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act):

This product does not contain substances listed in OSHA 29 CFR
1910. subpart Z.
Name Threshold(%) CAS No. Contents(%)
Molybdenum compound(s) >0.1 Trade secret 1-3

US CERCLA
(Comprehensive Environmental Release, Compensation & Liability Act):
CERCLA Hazardous Substances:
Name Threshold(%) CAS No. Contents(%)
Zinc compound(s) >0.1 Trade secret 1-3

US SARA (Superfund Amendment & Reauthorization Act ) Title III:

SARA Extremely Hazardous Substances (302): None
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SARA Hazard Categories (311/312): None

SARA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) (313):

Name Threshold(%) CAS No. Contents(%)
Zinc compound(s) >0.1 Trade secret 1-3

PROPOSITION 65 List: None

16. Other Information

NFPA
Health hazards: 1
Flammability: 1
Instability: 0
Special Hazard: -

Contact Information
Name: Harmonic Drive Systems Inc.
Address: 6-25-3 Minami-Oi, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-0013, Japan
TEL: +81-3-5471-7823

Original date: Jul/26/2019

Revision date: / /

References
1.OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200
2.Thresholds limit values for chemical substances and physical
agents and biological exposure indices, ACGIH(2012)
3.US NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards, 2010
4.IARC MONOGRAPHS ON THE EVALUATION OF THE CARCINOGENIC RISK OF
CHEMICALS TO HUMANS VOLUME 33
5.Report on Carcinogens Twelfth Edition 2011, NTP
6.EU CLP Regulation (EC No 1272/2008 ANNEX VI Harmonised
classification and labelling for certain hazardous substances)
7.Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of
Chemicals (GHS) Third revised edition.

Disclaimer
This SDS is an addition and complementary document beside the
technical data sheet.The information is based upon our knowledge
about the product at the date of edition.
Since we cannot anticipate or control the different conditions
under which these information or our product may be used, we make
no guarantee that recommendations will be adequate for all
individuals and situations.