Material Use Major Hazard
Silicone sealant. Gearbox seal retainers Release vapor at room
rearcover, general sealant. temperature.
Sealant. Gearbox seal retainers, rear Release vapor at room
(Red Hermetite) cover, general sealant. temperature. Highly
flammable, treat as fire
hazard.
Anti-Seize Bearings. Applied from aerosol.
Compounds. Release vapor. Dispose of
container as if pressurized.
Adhesives. Bearing nuts, relief valve Release vapor at room
(eg Permabond) adjustment rings. temperature.
Oil and Grease Oil - general lubrication Skin and eye irritant.
Grease - product seals,
timing gears, general
lubrication.
Plastic Compounds PTFE - o-rings, lip seals Releases fumes when heated.
(PTFE, gland packing.
Polypropylene, Polypropylene - gland
PVC) guards.
PVC - gland guards.
Elastomeric O-rings, lip seals. Releases fumes when heated.
Compounds
(eg Viton, Nitrile,
Neoprene, Polyurethane
Kalrez, Chemraz.
Paint External pump surfaces Releases dust and fumes if
machined. Treat waste as
fire hazard.
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