SAFETY DATA SHEET
Apiezon® M Vacuum Grease
Version 1 Last reviewed 17 February 2026 Catalogue: M014, M014-1, M1-M-00025, M1-M-00100, M1-M-04000
1. Identification
Product Identifiers
Product Name Apiezon M Vacuum Grease
Other Names N/A
Product Number(s) M014, M014-1, M1-M-00025, M1-M-00100, M1-M-04000
CAS Number 8009-03-8
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Sealing and lubricating grease for high vacuum applications.
Company Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
Emergency Contact Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
2. Hazards Identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
Not a hazardous substance or mixture.
Label Elements
Signal Words None
Hazard Statement(s) Not available.
Precautionary Statement(s) Not available.
Primary route(s) of entry
Skin and eyes are the most likely routes for exposure. Accidental ingestion may occur. Inhalation is not expected to be a relevant route of exposure
Human Health
Inhalation No adverse effects expected.
Ingestion No adverse effects expected.
Eyes No adverse effects expected.
Skin No adverse effects expected.
Environment
No further relevant information available.
3. Composition / Information on Ingredients
No information provided.
4. First Aid Measures
Ingestion Do not induce vomiting, obtain medical attention.
Inhalation None envisaged due to the low vapour pressure of the substance.
Skin Contact Wash with soap and water.
Eye Contact Irrigate with copious amounts of water.
Other Information No further relevant information available.
5. Firefighting Measures
Suitable extinguishing equipment
Fire Carbon dioxide,dry powder, foam or water fog. Do not use water jets.
HAZCHEM None.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
No special precautions are required.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Spilt product constitutes a slip hazard. Avoid contact with eyes.
Environmental precautions No special precautions required.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up Can be wiped from surfaces and residues cleaned with water and detergent.
7. Handling and Storage
Precautions for safe handling No special precautions required.
Conditions for safe storage No special precautions required.
8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Exposure Standards
Engineering controls The level of controls depends on the use. In most cases very small quantities of material are used. Eye washes should be available for emergency use.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection None required.
Skin protection Wash hands after use. For prolonged or repeated skin contact gloves are recommended.
Body protection None required.
Respiratory protection None required.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
General information
Appearance Semi-solid yellow grease
Odour None
pH Not applicable.
Vapour Pressure 1.7x 10-9Torr at 20°C
Density 0.894 at 20°C
Boiling Point >450°C
Melting Point 40 to 60°C
Solubility Insoluble in water. Soluble in aromatic hydrocarbon solvents.
Specific Gravity of Density Not available.
Flash Point >200°C
Flammable (Explosive) Limits Not available.
Ignition Temperature >250°C
Formula Not available.
10. Stability and Reactivity
Reactivity Stable under normal conditions of use.
Chemical stability Stable under normal conditions of use.
Possibility of hazardous reactions No further relevant information available.
Conditions to avoid Temperatures >120°C.
Incompatible materials Strong oxidising agents
11. Toxicological Information
Acute effects No further relevant information available.
Eye contact May cause transient irritation.
Skin contact Repeated and prolonged skin contact may cause dry skin or irritation. Not expected to be a skin sensitiser.
Ingestion No further relevant information available.
Inhalation Not considered an aspiration hazard.
Toxicity and irritation Acute oral toxicity: Low toxicity: LD50 >2000mg/kg. Acute dermal toxicity: Expected to be of low toxicity: LD50 >2000mg/kg. Acute inhalation toxicity: Low volatility makes inhalation unlikely.
12. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity Expected to be practically non-toxic.
Persistence and degradability Inherently biodegradable.
Bioaccumulative potential Has the potential to bioaccumulate. Product has low mobility in soil.
Other adverse effects No further relevant information available.
13. Disposal Considerations
General information
Product and packaging must be disposed of in accordance with local and national regulations. May be incinerated. Unused product may be returned for reclamation.
14. Transport Information
ADG label required
HAZCHEM None.
UN Number None.
Proper shipping name Not regulated.
Transport hazard class 0
Packing group None.
Environmental hazard No information available.
Special precautions for users No information available.
Additional information No information available.
15. Regulatory Information
Poisons Schedule Number Product is not subject to Authorisation under
Other Information Compiled according to regulation 1907/EC/2006
16. Other Information
SDS preparation date 17 February 2026
Comments This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) has been prepared in compliance with the Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals Code of Practice February 2016. It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for adoption of necessary safety precautions. The information published in this SDS has been compiled from the publications listed in Section 16: to the best of our ability and knowledge these publications are considered accurate. We reserve the right to revise Safety Data Sheets as new information becomes available. Copies may be made for non-profit use.
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