Safety Data Sheet
Sullair Sullube Compressor Fluid (SDS)
Polyglycol-based rotary screw compressor lubricant · Manufactured by The Dow Chemical Company · Issue Date 07/25/2025 · Version 14.0
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Product Identification
| Product Name | SULLUBE |
| Manufacturer | The Dow Chemical Company — 2211 H.H. Dow Way, Midland, MI 48674, United States |
| Identification Number | 64710 / A001 |
| Issue / Print Date | 07/25/2025 / 07/26/2025 |
| Version | 14.0 |
| Identified Uses | Hydraulic fluids, quenchants, compressor and refrigeration lubricants, heat transfer fluids, machinery lubricants, solder assist fluids, metalworking lubricants, textile finishing. |
| Customer Information | 800-258-2436 · SDSQuestion@dow.com |
| 24-Hour Emergency (CHEMTREC) | +1 800-424-9300 |
Hazards Identification
Signal Word: WARNING
H361 — Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. GHS classification: Reproductive toxicity, Category 2 (per OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200).
Precautionary Statements
| Category | Code | Statement |
|---|---|---|
| Prevention | P201 | Obtain special instructions before use. |
| P202 | Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. | |
| P280 | Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection. | |
| Response | P308 + P313 | IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice / attention. |
| Storage | P405 | Store locked up. |
| Disposal | P501 | Dispose of contents / container to an approved waste disposal plant. |
Composition / Ingredients
This product is a mixture.
| Component | CAS Number | Concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Polypropylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether | 9003-13-8 | > 65.0 – < 75.0 % |
| Synthetic polyol ester | Not available | > 22.0 – < 27.0 % |
| Benzenamine, N-phenyl-, reaction products with 2,4,4-trimethylpentene | 68411-46-1 | > 3.0 – < 7.0 % |
| Barium dinonyl-naphthalene sulfonate | 25619-56-1 | < 0.5 % |
First Aid Measures
| Inhalation | Move person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing; consult a physician. |
| Skin Contact | Wash off with plenty of water. A suitable emergency safety shower facility should be available in the work area. |
| Eye Contact | Flush eyes thoroughly with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses after the initial 1–2 minutes and continue flushing for several additional minutes. If effects occur, consult a physician, preferably an ophthalmologist. |
| Ingestion | If swallowed, seek medical attention. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. |
| Notes to Physician | No specific antidote. Treatment of exposure should be directed at the control of symptoms and the clinical condition of the patient. |
Firefighting Measures
| Suitable Extinguishing Media | Water fog or fine spray. Dry chemical fire extinguishers. Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers. Foam — alcohol-resistant foams (ATC type) are preferred. General-purpose synthetic foams (including AFFF) or protein foams may function but will be less effective. |
| Unsuitable Media | Do not use direct water stream — may spread fire. |
| Hazardous Combustion Products | Smoke may contain the original material plus combustion products of varying composition which may be toxic and/or irritating. Combustion products may include (but are not limited to): nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide. |
| Unusual Fire / Explosion Hazards | Container may rupture from gas generation in a fire situation. Violent steam generation or eruption may occur upon application of direct water stream to hot liquids. |
| Firefighter PPE | Positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full protective fire-fighting clothing (helmet, coat, trousers, boots, gloves). If protective equipment is not available, fight fire from a protected location or safe distance. |
Accidental Release Measures
| Personal Precautions | Use appropriate safety equipment. Refer to the Exposure Controls / Personal Protection section below for additional information. |
| Environmental Precautions | Material will float on water. Prevent from entering soil, ditches, sewers, waterways and/or groundwater. |
| Containment & Cleanup | Contain spilled material if possible. Collect in suitable and properly labeled containers. See the Disposal Considerations section below. |
Handling and Storage
| Safe Handling | No special precautions required. Do not use sodium nitrite or other nitrosating agents in formulations containing this product — suspected cancer-causing nitrosamines could be formed. Spills on hot fibrous insulations may lower autoignition temperatures and could result in spontaneous combustion. |
| Compatible Storage Materials | 316 stainless steel, carbon steel, glass-lined container, polypropylene, polyethylene-lined container, stainless steel, Teflon. |
| Storage Conditions | This material may soften and lift certain paint and surface coatings. Use product promptly after opening. Store in original unopened container. Unopened containers stored beyond the recommended shelf life should be retested against the sales specifications before use. |
| Shelf Life | Use within 36 months. |
Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Control Parameters
| Component | Regulation | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium dinonyl-naphthalene sulfonate | OSHA Z-1 | TWA | 0.5 mg/m³ (Barium) |
| ACGIH | TWA | 0.5 mg/m³ (Barium) |
Individual Protection Measures
| Eye / Face | Safety glasses with side shields. |
| Hand Protection | Chemically resistant gloves. Preferred barriers: butyl rubber, polyethylene, ethyl vinyl alcohol laminate (“EVAL”). Acceptable: neoprene, nitrile/butadiene rubber (“nitrile” or “NBR”), PVC (“vinyl”). |
| Other Skin Protection | Chemically resistant protective clothing. Selection of face shield, boots, apron, or full body suit depends on the task. |
| Respiratory Protection | Not normally required. If the material is heated or sprayed, use an approved air-purifying respirator (organic vapor cartridge with particulate pre-filter). |
| Engineering Controls | Local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below applicable exposure limits. |
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Physical State | Liquid |
| Color | Green |
| Odor | Mild |
| pH | 8–10 (DOWM 101495; 16% in water/methanol, 1:10) |
| Melting Point | Not applicable (liquid) |
| Pour Point | -50 °C (-58 °F) — ASTM D97 |
| Boiling Point (760 mmHg) | Decomposes before boiling |
| Flash Point (closed cup) | 210 °C (410 °F) — ASTM D93 |
| Auto-Ignition Temperature | 385 °C (725 °F) — ASTM E659 |
| Flammability (liquids) | Not expected to be a static-accumulating flammable liquid |
| Vapor Pressure | < 0.01 mmHg at 20 °C (68 °F) — ASTM E1719 |
| Relative Density (water = 1) | 0.9827 at 25 °C (77 °F) / 25 °C — ASTM D941 |
| Liquid Density | 0.9826 g/cm³ at 25 °C (77 °F) — ASTM D941 |
| Kinematic Viscosity | 33.9–42.1 mm²/s at 40 °C (104 °F) — ASTM D445 |
| Water Solubility | < 1 g/L at 20 °C (68 °F), measured |
| Explosive Properties | No |
| Oxidizing Properties | No |
Note: physical data above are typical values and should not be construed as a specification.
Stability and Reactivity
| Chemical Stability | Thermally stable at typical use temperatures. |
| Hazardous Reactions | Polymerization will not occur. |
| Conditions to Avoid | Exposure to elevated temperatures can cause the product to decompose. Generation of gas during decomposition can cause pressure in closed systems. |
| Incompatible Materials | Strong acids. Strong bases. Strong oxidizers. |
| Hazardous Decomposition Products | Depend on temperature, air supply and the presence of other materials. Can include (but not limited to): aldehydes, alcohols, ethers, hydrocarbons, ketones, organic acids, polymer fragments. |
Toxicological Information
Routes of Exposure & Acute Toxicity (Product)
| Likely Routes of Exposure | Ingestion, inhalation, skin contact, eye contact. |
| Acute Oral | Low toxicity if swallowed. LD50, Rat, female, > 2,000 mg/kg (family of materials). |
| Acute Dermal | Prolonged skin contact unlikely to result in absorption of harmful amounts. LD50, Rabbit, male, > 2,000 mg/kg. |
| Acute Inhalation | Single vapor exposure not likely to be hazardous at room temperature (low volatility). Heated material or mist may cause respiratory irritation. |
| Skin Irritation | Brief or prolonged contact may cause slight skin irritation with local redness. |
| Eye Irritation | Essentially nonirritating to eyes. |
| Skin Sensitization | Did not cause allergic skin reactions when tested in guinea pigs. |
| Aspiration Hazard | Not likely, based on physical properties. |
| Reproductive Toxicity | Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Driven primarily by the Benzenamine/2,4,4-trimethylpentene component (animal studies show interference with fertility). |
| Carcinogenicity | Not classified based on available information. |
| Mutagenicity | Not classified based on available information. In-vitro studies were negative. |
| STOT (Single & Repeated) | Not classified based on available information. Repeated exposures not anticipated to cause significant adverse effects. |
LD50 / LC50 by Component
| Component | Oral LD50 | Dermal LD50 | Inhalation LC50 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polypropylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether | Rat, > 4,000 mg/kg | Rabbit, > 2,000 mg/kg | Not determined |
| Synthetic polyol ester (similar materials) | Rat, > 2,000 mg/kg | Rat, > 2,000 mg/kg | Rat, 4-hour mist, 5,100 mg/L |
| Benzenamine, N-phenyl-, with 2,4,4-trimethylpentene | Rat, > 5,000 mg/kg (OECD 401) | Rat, > 2,000 mg/kg (OECD 402) | Not determined |
| Barium dinonyl-naphthalene sulfonate (similar) | Rat, 1,750 mg/kg | Rat, > 10,000 mg/kg | Rat, 1-hour dust/mist, > 21 mg/L |
Ecological Information
| Acute Toxicity to Fish | Practically non-toxic on an acute basis. LL50, Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout), 96-hour static, > 100 mg/L (OECD 203 or equivalent). |
| Aquatic Invertebrates | EL50, Daphnia magna (water flea), 48-hour static, > 100 mg/L (OECD 202 or equivalent). |
| Biodegradation | Inherently, primarily biodegradable. OECD 301F: < 41% (28 days, 10-day window failed). OECD 302B: 86% (28 days). Cannot be considered “readily biodegradable” under stringent OECD criteria. |
| Theoretical Oxygen Demand | 2.37 mg/mg |
Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD)
| Incubation Time | BOD |
|---|---|
| 5 days | 5 % |
| 10 days | 8 % |
| 20 days | 20 % |
| 28 days | 33 % |
Disposal Considerations
DO NOT DUMP INTO ANY SEWERS, ON THE GROUND, OR INTO ANY BODY OF WATER. All disposal practices must comply with federal, state/provincial and local regulations. For unused, uncontaminated product, preferred options include sending to a licensed/permitted recycler, reclaimer, incinerator, or other thermal destruction device. Waste characterization and compliance with applicable laws are the responsibility of the waste generator.
Transport Information
| DOT (US Ground) | Not regulated for transport. |
| IMO-IMDG (Sea) | Not regulated for transport. For bulk shipments, consult IMO regulations (Annex I/II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC/IGC Code). |
| IATA/ICAO (Air) | Not regulated for transport. |
Regulatory Information
| SARA 311 / 312 (Right-to-Know) | Reproductive toxicity. |
| SARA 313 | Does not contain chemical components exceeding the de minimis reporting threshold. |
| Pennsylvania Right-to-Know | Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated light — CAS 64742-47-8. |
| California Prop. 65 | Manufacturer’s risk assessment places this product at or below California Proposition 65 “safe harbor level”. PE Energy makes no independent determination — California purchasers should consult OEHHA guidance. (Phase 1 fix #4 applied 2026-05-25.) |
| US TSCA Inventory | All components comply with the inventory listing requirements of the US Toxic Substances Control Act. |
NFPA Hazard Rating
| Health | Flammability | Instability |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 |
Material Compatibility (elastomers, metals, coatings)
Sullube is a polyglycol-base synthetic fluid. Polyglycols can soften or extract plasticizers from some elastomer and polymer materials. Confirm compatibility for any non-standard component (custom seals, hoses, gauges, gaskets, solenoid valves, paint finishes) before in-service use. The table below summarizes the manufacturer’s storage / containment compatibility guidance from SDS Section 7 and common field experience for compressor lubrication service.
| Material | Category | Compatibility | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 316 stainless steel | Metal | Preferred | Storage and process wetted parts (SDS §7). |
| Carbon steel | Metal | Compatible | Acceptable for storage and standard compressor wetted parts. |
| Viton (FKM) | Elastomer | Compatible | First choice for dynamic seals in compressor service. |
| Buna-N (NBR / nitrile) | Elastomer | Compatible | Listed in SDS §7 acceptable barriers (“nitrile/butadiene rubber”). |
| EPDM | Elastomer | Caution | Not listed by Dow as a preferred barrier. Verify with seal supplier before substitution. |
| Butyl rubber | Elastomer | Preferred | Dow-listed preferred barrier for hand protection PPE (SDS §8). |
| Neoprene | Elastomer | Compatible | Acceptable per SDS §8 barrier list. |
| PVC (vinyl) | Plastic | Compatible | Acceptable; common in flexible tubing and gloves. |
| Polypropylene / polyethylene-lined | Plastic | Preferred | Storage container linings (SDS §7). |
| Teflon (PTFE) | Plastic | Preferred | Excellent chemical resistance; thread sealants and static seals. |
| Glass-lined containers | Coating | Preferred | Listed in SDS §7 compatible storage materials. |
| EVAL (ethyl vinyl alcohol laminate) | Polymer barrier | Preferred | Dow-listed preferred hand-protection barrier. |
| Standard paint and surface coatings | Coating | Caution | Per SDS §7: “may soften and lift certain paint and surface coatings.” Wipe spills promptly. |
Compatibility ratings above synthesize the manufacturer’s SDS Sections 7 (storage) and 8 (PPE barriers) with common compressor-lubrication field practice. They are not a substitute for component-level verification. When substituting any non-OEM seal, hose, or coating, validate with the component supplier and the Sullair maintenance manual for your compressor model.
Reseller notice. This HTML page is a reformatted reproduction of the Safety Data Sheet authored by The Dow Chemical Company (Identification 64710 / A001, Version 14.0, Issue Date 2025-07-25) for the product branded as Sullube by Hitachi Global Air Power US, LLC and supplied through Sullair. PE Energy Industrial Supply distributes this product and is not the manufacturer.
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