Material Safety Data Sheet


SECTION I - Material Identity
SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
SECTION V - Reactivity Data
SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
SECTION VIII - Control Measures
SECTION IX - Label Data
SECTION X - Transportation Data
SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information



SECTION I - Material Identity
Item Name                               
Part Number/Trade Name                   COMPASS FLUID
National Stock Number                    6810002900051
CAGE Code                                70214
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              180581
HAZ Code                                 B


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        AIRPATH INSTRUMENT CO
P.O. Box                                 N/K
Street                                   13150 TAUSSIG AVE
City                                     BRIDGETON
State                                    MO
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 63044-1207
Emergency Phone                          314-739-8117/8118
Information Phone                        314-739-8117/8118

MSDS Preparer's Information
Street                                   13150 TAUSSIG AVE
City                                     BRIDGETON
State                                    MO
Zip Code                                 63044-1207
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               01JAN93
Date of Technical Review                 02NOV94
Active Indicator                         N

Alternate Vendors
Vendor #5 CAGE                           BVTKV


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Appearance/Odor                          COLORLESS LIQUID W/MILD ODOR
Boiling Point                            349-406F
Melting Point                            N/K
Vapor Pressure                           2 PSIA
Vapor Density                            >1
Specific Gravity                         0.75
Decomposition Temperature                N/K
Evaporation Rate                         N/K
Solubility in Water                      NEGLIGIBLE
Percent Volatiles by Volume              N/K
Chemical pH                              N/K
Corrosion Rate                           N/K
Container Pressure Code                  4
Temperature Code                         8
Product State Code                       L


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point Method                       TCC
Lower Explosion Limit                    NE
Upper Explosion Limit                    NE
Extinguishing Media                      DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM, CO2
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         SHUT OFF SOURCE. USE WATER FOG/SPRAY TO COOL EXPOSED EQUIPMENT & CONTAINERS. WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS 
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID. PROTECT FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION 


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            IGNITION SOURCES 
Materials to Avoid                       OXYGEN/STRONG OXIDIZING MATERIALS
Hazardous Decomposition Products         CARBON OXIDES
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       WILL NOT OCCUR


SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
Route of Entry: Skin                     NO
Route of Entry: Ingestion                YES
Route of Entry: Inhalation               YES
Health Hazards - Acute and Chronic       MAY BE IRRITATING TO EYES. STRONG SKIN IRRITANT. MAY CAUSE HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, UNCONSCIOUSNESS. MAY BE ASPIRATION HAZARD IF SWALLOWED, MAY IRRITATE STOMACH & INTESTINES 
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NO
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NO
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NO
Explanation of Carcinogenity             NONE
Symptoms of Overexposure                 MAY BE IRRITATING TO EYES. STRONG SKIN IRRITANT. MAY CAUSE HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, UNCONSCIOUSNESS. MAY BE ASPIRATION HAZARD IF SWALLOWED. MAY IRRITATE STOMACH & INTESTINES 
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     N/K
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           INHALATION: REMOVE FROM CONTAMINATED AIR. EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: IMMEDIATELY WASH W/SOAP & WATER. INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES 


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       PROTECT FROM IGNITION. CONTAIN MATERIAL. KEEP OUT OF WATER SOURCES & SEWERS. ABSORB IN DRY INERT MATERIAL; SAND, CLAY, SAW DUST. CONTACT APPROPRIATE SAFETY PERSONNEL FOR RESPIRATOR REQUIREMENTS 
Neutralizing Agent                       N/K
Waste Disposal Method                    INCINERATE UNDER CONTROLLED CONDITION/PLACE IN RCRA PERMITTED WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS 
Handling and Storage Precautions         RE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED AREA. PROTECT FROM IGNITION SOURCES. PROVIDE MEANS OF CONTROLLING LEAKS & SPILLS. BOND & GROUND DURING TRANSFER. AV
Other Precautions                        AVOID INHALATION & SKIN & EYE CONTACT. WEAT PROTECTIVE/GARMENTS AS REQUIRED 


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   NOT GENERALLY REQUIRED 
Ventilation                              USE ADEQUATE/LOCAL EXHAUST IF REQUIRED 
Protective Gloves                        RUBBER, NEOPRENE/VINYL ALCOHOL
Eye Protection                           CHEMICAL GOGGLES & FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment               PROTECTIVE GARMENTS
Work Hygenic Practices                   REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. WASH HANDS BEFORE EATING, DRINKING/SMOKING 
Disposal Code                            O


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              YES
Protect Skin                             YES
Protect Respiratory                      NO
Chronic Indicator                        UNKNOWN
Contact Code                             SLIGHT
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN
Specific Hazard and Precaution           MAY BE IRRITATING TO EYES. STRONG SKIN IRRITANT. MAY CAUSE HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, UNCONSCIOUSNESS. MAY BE ASPIRATION HAZARD IF SWALLOWED, MAY IRRITATE STOMACH & INTESTINES. MAY BE IRRITATING TO EYES. STRONG SKIN IRRITANT. MAY CAUSE HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, UNCONSCIOUSNESS. MAY BE ASPIRATION HAZARD IF SWALLOWED. MAY IRRITATE STOMACH & INTESTINES 


SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       32
Unit of Measure                          OZF


SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
Volatile Organic Compounds (P/G)         6.2584
Volatile Organic Compounds (G/L)         750


SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
Ingredient #                             01
Ingredient Name                          C10-C13-ISOALKANES, ODORLESS MINERAL SPIRITS *94-3*
CAS Number                               68551177
NIOSH Number                             1006441IS
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  N/K
OSHA PEL                                 N/K
ACGIH TLV                                N/K
Recommended Limit                        400 PPM