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                   GARDFLEET SAE 15W-40
National Stock Number                    9150011784725
CAGE Code                                3K676
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              138832
HAZ Code                                 B


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        GARD CORPORATION
Street                                   2727 ROE LANE
City                                     KANSAS CITY
State                                    KS
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 66103
Emergency Phone                          913-236-5000, CHEMTREC 800-424-9300
Information Phone                        913-236-5000

MSDS Preparer's Information
MSDS Preparer Name                       RAYMOND SWAN
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               07MAY91
Date of Technical Review                 03NOV93
Active Indicator                         N
Item Manager                             CX

Alternate Vendors
Vendor #5 CAGE                           BRTHH


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Specification Number                     NONE
Specification Type/Grade/Class           15W-40 GRADE
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        N1
NRC License Number                       NONE
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             NONE
Appearance/Odor                          AMBER LIQUID WITH OILY ODOR
Boiling Point                            >500F,>260C
Melting Point                            UNKNOWN
Vapor Pressure                           NOT GIVEN
Vapor Density                            >1
Specific Gravity                         0.9
Decomposition Temperature                UNKNOWN
Evaporation Rate                         NIL
Solubility in Water                      NEGLIGIBLE
Percent Volatiles by Volume              NIL
Chemical pH                              N/K
Corrosion Rate                           UNKNOWN
Container Type                           N
Container Pressure Code                  4
Temperature Code                         8
Product State Code                       U


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point                              428
Flash Point Method                       COC
Lower Explosion Limit                    UNKNOWN
Upper Explosion Limit                    UNKNOWN
Extinguishing Media                      CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY CHEMICAL 
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER 
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER 


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            TEMPERATURES OVER 440F/220C
Materials to Avoid                       STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Hazardous Decomposition Products         OXIDES OF CARBON, NITROGEN, AND NOXIOUS SMOKE
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       WILL NOT OCCUR
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      NO INFORMATION GIVEN BY MFR ON THE MSDS 


SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
Route of Entry: Skin                     YES
Route of Entry: Ingestion                YES
Route of Entry: Inhalation               YES
Health Hazards - Acute and Chronic       ACUTE-EYES/SKIN:MILDLY IRRITATING TO EYES. PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT WITH SKIN MAY CAUSE IRRITATION, RASH, DERMATITIS. INHALATION OF HEATED VAPORS MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. INGESTION:MAY CAUSE G/I IRRITATION 
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NO
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NO
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NO
Explanation of Carcinogenity             PRODUCT CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS CURRENTLY CLASSIFIED AS CARCINOGENIC BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA 
Symptoms of Overexposure                 EYE IRRITATION, SKIN IRRITATION, RASH, DERMATITIS, RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION, GASTROINTESTINAL DISTURBANCES 
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     NO INFORMATION GIVEN BY MFR ON THE MSDS 
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GIVE CPR/ OXYGEN IF NEEDED. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN:REMOVE & LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH SKIN THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP & WATER. IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IF VOMITING OCCURS, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION 


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       CONSULT MSDS. NOTIFY APPROPRIATE AUTHORITIES & CONTAIN SPILL. KEEP OUT OF SEWERS, SURFACE WATERS, ETC. ABSORB WITH INERT MATERIAL. LARGE AMOUNTS MAY BE PICKED UP WITH VACUUM PUMPS, SHOVELS, BUCKETS. PLACE IN DRUMS OR OTHER SUITABLE CONTAINERS 
Neutralizing Agent                       NO INFORMATION GIVEN BY MFR ON THE MSDS 
Waste Disposal Method                    ALL DISPOSALS MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS. WASTE MATERIAL MAY BE LANDFILLED OR INCINERATED AT AN APPROVED FACILITY. MATERIALS SHOULD BE RECYCLED IF POSSIBLE. THIS MATERIAL, IF SPILLED OR DISCARDED MAY BE A REGULATED WASTE 
Handling and Storage Precautions         NOT TRANSFER TO UNMARKED CONTAINERS. STORE IN CLOSED CONTAINERS AWAY FROM HEAT, SPAARKS, OPEN FLAME, OR OXIDIZING MATERIALS. KE
Other Precautions                        KEEP FIRE EXTINGUISHERS READILY AVAILABLE. SEE NFPA 30 AND OSHA 1910.106 


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   NOT REAUIRED UNLESS WORKING IN AN AAREA WITH CONCENTRATIONS OF HEATED VAPORS 
Ventilation                              NO SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS, UNLESS WORKING IN AN AREA WHERE MATERIAL IS HEATED OR BURNED 
Protective Gloves                        RUBBER OR PLASTIC
Eye Protection                           SAFETY GLASSES W/ SIDE SHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment               RUBBER APRON IF HANDLING BULK QUANTITIES 
Work Hygenic Practices                   USE GOOD CHEMICAL HYGIENE PRACTICE. AVOID UNNECESSARY CONTACT. WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING OR DRINKING 
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER 
Disposal Code                            O


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              YES
Protect Skin                             YES
Protect Respiratory                      YES
Chronic Indicator                        UNKNOWN
Contact Code                             SLIGHT
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN


SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       1
Unit of Measure                          QT


SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
Volatile Organic Compounds (P/G)         0
Volatile Organic Compounds (G/L)         0


SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
Ingredient #                             01
Ingredient Name                          DISTILLATES,HYDROTREATED,HEAVY PARAFFINIC
CAS Number                               64742547
NIOSH Number                             PY8035500
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  80-90
OSHA PEL                                 5 MG/M3 (OIL MIST)
ACGIH TLV                                5 MG/M3 (OIL MIST)
Recommended Limit                        NONE RECOMMENDED
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          ADDITIVES
CAS Number                               1003
NIOSH Number                             1000144AD
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  8-16
OSHA PEL                                 NOT ESTABLISHED
ACGIH TLV                                NOT ESTABLISHED
Recommended Limit                        NONE RECOMMENDED
Ingredient #                             03
Ingredient Name                          (ZNCPD) ZINC COMPOUND
CAS Number                               1024
NIOSH Number                             1004580ZC
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  0.14
OSHA PEL                                 5 MG ZN/M3
ACGIH TLV                                5 MG ZN/M3
Recommended Limit                        NONE RECOMMENDED