are petroleum distillates harmful
Unlike other silicone lubricants on the market, our belt lubricant is 100% silicone and contains no harmful solvents, petroleum distillates or propellants which can degrade the effectiveness of the lubricant. Proper lubrication between the deck and the running belt is essential for good maintenance and years of use. If Petroleum Distillates are spilled or leaked, take the following steps: f Evacuate personnel and secure and control entrance to the area. f Eliminate all ignition sources. f Absorb liquids in dry sand, earth, or a noncombustible material and place into sealed containers for disposal. f Ventilate area of spill or leak. All LifeSpan treadmills initially use a proprietary long-life wax and silicone blend, then should be maintained using LifeSpan's 100% silicone on a regular basis. For other brands, check your owner's manual to see if your treadmill uses a non-petroleum based lubricant. LifeSpan's 100% silicone lubricant is easy to apply. Simply spray the lubricant on the inside of the treadmill belt as described in detail in the instructions included with the product. Petroleum Distillates are FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS. f Use dry chemical, CO 2, alcohol-resistant foam or other foam extinguishing agents, as water may not be effective in fighting fires. f POISONOUS GASES ARE PRODUCED IN FIRE. f CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE IN FIRE. f Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Petroleum distillates are hydrocarbon solvents produced from crude oil. These solvents include mineral spirits, kerosene, white spirits, naphtha, and Stoddard solvent. Petroleum distillates are good for removal of heavy oil and grease, tar, and waxes. The low surface tension of many of these solvents allows them to penetrate and clean small spaces. They are flammable, so they are usually used at or near room temperature. They are typically used in immersion or hand-wipe processes. They are also found as the solvent portion of some semiaqueous solutions. Costs range from around $3/gallon for mineral spirits to about $32/gallon for purified, electronic grade distillates. Petroleum distillates are volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and may be regulated in your area. Mineral oil and petroleum distillates are related petroleum by-products used in cosmetics. i ATSDR. ToxFAQs for Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs). Sep 1996. http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/tfacts69.html#bookmark06. ii European Commission. f Contact can irritate and burn the skin and eyes. f Inhaling Petroleum Distillates can irritate the nose, throat and lungs. f Petroleum Distillates can affect the nervous system causing headache, dizziness, nausea, and loss of balance and coordination. f Petroleum Distillates may affect the liver and kidneys. PETROLEUM DISTILLATES Page 2 of 6 Determining Your Exposure f Read the product manufacturer’s Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and the label to determine product ingredients and important safety and health information about the product mixture. This 100% silicone lubricant will extend the life of your treadmill, and it's safe for your treadmill and your home. LifeSpan's belt lubricant is 100% silicone and is designed for all treadmills, regardless of brand, that use a non-petroleum based silicone lubricant. They are a complex blend of Hydrocarbons used in making petroleum products. CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE IN FIRE Reasons for Citation f Petroleum Distillates are on the Right to Know Hazardous Substance List because they are cited by OSHA, DOT, NIOSH and IARC. f This chemical is on the Special Health Hazard Substance List.
Yes