BRAKE FLUID

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`	`BRAKE FLUID, AUTOMOTIVE`
`National Stock Number`	`9150001900932`
`CAGE Code`	`82956`
`Part Number Indicator`	`A`
`MSDS Number`	`189030`
`HAZ Code`	`B`

SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information

`Manufacturer Name`	`OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL (AMERICAN WRITING INK)`
`Street`	`33 ENDICOTT STREET`
`City`	`NORWOOD`
`State`	`MA`
`Country`	`US`
`Zip Code`	`02062`
`Emergency Phone`	`800 424-9300 CHEMTREC`
`Information Phone`	`781 762-0026`

MSDS Preparer's Information

`Date MSDS Prepared/Revised`	`01OCT96`
`Active Indicator`	`Y`

Alternate Vendors

SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics

`Hazard Storage Compatibility Code`	`NR`
`NRC License Number`	`NR`
`Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)`	`NR`
`Appearance/Odor`	`AMBER COLOR, CLEAR LIQUID - MILD ODOR`
`Boiling Point`	`> 450 F`
`Melting Point`	`< -58F`
`Vapor Pressure`	`UNKNOWN`
`Vapor Density`	`UNKNOWN`
`Specific Gravity`	`1.05`
`Decomposition Temperature`	`NR`
`Evaporation Rate`	`UNKNOWN`
`Solubility in Water`	`SOLUBLE`
`Percent Volatiles by Volume`	`NK`
`Chemical pH`	`8.5-10`
`Corrosion Rate`	`NR`
`Container Type`	`F`
`Container Pressure Code`	`1`
`Temperature Code`	`4`
`Product State Code`	`L`

SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data

`Flash Point`	`250`
`Flash Point Method`	`PMCC`
`Lower Explosion Limit`	`UK`
`Upper Explosion Limit`	`UK`
`Extinguishing Media`	`USE WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2), ALCOHOL, FOAM OR DRY CHEM. USE WATER SPRYA TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS`
`Special Fire Fighting Procedures`	`DO NOT ENTER ANY ENCLOSED OR CONFINED AREA WITHOUT PROPTER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND NIOSH-APPROVED SCBA`
`Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards`	`UNKNOWN`

SECTION V - Reactivity Data

`Stability`	`YES`
`Stability Conditions to Avoid`	`EXCESSIVE HEAT`
`Materials to Avoid`	`STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, HIGH OXYGEN CONCENTRATIONS`
`Hazardous Decomposition Products`	`CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE, OXYGENATED HYDROCARBONS`
`Hazardous Polymerization`	`NO`
`Polymerization Conditions to Avoid`	`NOT RELEVANT`
`LD50 - LD50 Mixture`	`NR`

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`	`[EYES] IRRITATION [SKIN] IRRITATION, CAN BE ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN IF NOT REMOVED PROMPTLY. [INHAL] MIST MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. [INGEST] MAY CAUSE GI TRACT AND CNS DISTURBANCES . [CHRONIC] MAY CAUSE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, GI DISTURBANCES AND REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS`
`Carcinogenity: NTP`	`NO`
`Carcinogenity: IARC`	`NO`
`Carcinogenity: OSHA`	`NO`
`Explanation of Carcinogenity`	`NONE`
`Symptoms of Overexposure`	`IRRITATION, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIZZINESS`
`Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure`	`PREEXISTING SKIN DISORDERS, EYE PROBLEMS OR IMPAIRED CNS OR RESPIRATORY FUNCTION MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF THIS PRODUCT`
`Emergency/First Aid Procedures`	`[EYES] FLUSH W/ WATER FOR 15 MINUTES [SKIN] WASH W/ SOAP AND WATER, REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING, LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE [INHAL] REMOVE TO FRESH AIR [INGEST] INDUCE VOMITING, NEVER GIVE ANYTHING TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON`

SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use

`Steps if Material Released/Spilled`	`WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. PICK UP SPILL WITH INERT MATERIAL SUCH AS SAND, CLAY, EARTH. SHOVEL INTO CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL. PREVENT RUN-OFF TO ENTER WATERWAYS, SEWERS`
`Neutralizing Agent`	`NR`
`Waste Disposal Method`	`DISPOSE OF IN AN APPROPRIATE DISPOSAL FACILITY IN COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. INCINERATION IS RECOMMENDED. DISCARDED MATERIAL IS NOT A RCRA HAZARDOUS WASTE`
`Handling and Storage Precautions`	`STORE IN COOL, DRY, VENTILATED PLACE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN`
`Other Precautions`	`AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. LAUNDER CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. AVOID INHALING MISTS. EMPTY CONTAINERS OF THIS PRODUCT WILL RETAIN PRODUCT RESIDUE. DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. DO NOT CONSUME FOOD NEAR PRODUCT`

SECTION VIII - Control Measures

`Respiratory Protection`	`NR`
`Ventilation`	`NR`
`Protective Gloves`	`NITRILES`
`Eye Protection`	`SAFETY GOGGLES`
`Other Protective Equipment`	`EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER, INDUSTRIAL TYPE CLOTHING AND APRON AS REQUIRED`
`Work Hygenic Practices`	`OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES`
`Supplemental Health/Safety Data`	`NR`

SECTION IX - Label Data

`Protect Eye`	`YES`
`Protect Skin`	`YES`
`Protect Respiratory`	`YES`
`Chronic Indicator`	`YES`
`Contact Code`	`SLIGHT`
`Fire Code`	`UNKNOWN`
`Health Code`	`UNKNOWN`
`React Code`	`UNKNOWN`
`Specific Hazard and Precaution`	`TARGET ORGANS: EYE, SKIN, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, GI TRACT`

SECTION X - Transportation Data

`Container Quantity`	`1`
`Unit of Measure`	`PT`

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`	`ETHANOL, 2-[2-(2-BUTOXYETHOXY)ETHOXY]- (15-40%)`
`CAS Number`	`143226`
`Proprietary`	`NO`
`Percent`	`40`
`OSHA PEL`	`NE`
`ACGIH TLV`	`NE`
`Ingredient #`	`02`
`Ingredient Name`	`ETHANOL, 2-[2-(2-METHOXYETHOXY)ETHOXY]- (5-30%)`
`CAS Number`	`112356`
`Proprietary`	`NO`
`Percent`	`30`
`OSHA PEL`	`NE`
`ACGIH TLV`	`NE`
`Ingredient #`	`03`
`Ingredient Name`	`ETHANOL, 2-[2-(2-ETHOXYETHOXY)ETHOXY]- (1-25%)`
`CAS Number`	`112505`
`Proprietary`	`NO`
`Percent`	`25`
`OSHA PEL`	`NE`
`ACGIH TLV`	`NE`
`Ingredient #`	`04`
`Ingredient Name`	`TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER`
`CAS Number`	`1559348`
`Proprietary`	`NO`
`Percent`	`0`
`OSHA PEL`	`NE`
`ACGIH TLV`	`NE`
`Ingredient #`	`05`
`Ingredient Name`	`POLY(OXY-1,2-ETHANEDIYL), .ALPHA.-HYDRO-.OMEGA.-HYDROXY-`
`CAS Number`	`25322683`
`Proprietary`	`NO`
`Percent`	`0`
`Ingredient #`	`06`
`Ingredient Name`	`POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER (1.3-9.6%)`
`CAS Number`	`9004774`
`Proprietary`	`NO`
`Percent`	`9.6`
`OSHA PEL`	`NE`
`ACGIH TLV`	`NE`
`Ingredient #`	`07`
`Ingredient Name`	`PENTAETHYLENE GLYCOL`
`CAS Number`	`4792158`
`Proprietary`	`NO`
`Percent`	`0`
`OSHA PEL`	`NE`
`ACGIH TLV`	`NE`
`Ingredient #`	`08`
`Ingredient Name`	`ETHANOL, 2-(2-BUTOXYETHOXY)- (0-7%)`
`CAS Number`	`112345`
`Proprietary`	`NO`
`Percent`	`7`
`OSHA PEL`	`NE`
`ACGIH TLV`	`NE`
`Ingredient #`	`09`
`Ingredient Name`	`ETHANOL, 2,2'-OXYBIS-`
`CAS Number`	`111466`
`Proprietary`	`NO`
`Percent`	`0`
`OSHA PEL`	`NE`
`ACGIH TLV`	`NE`
`Ingredient #`	`10`
`Ingredient Name`	`ETHANOL, 2-(2-METHOXYETHOXY)- (0-5%)`
`CAS Number`	`111773`
`Proprietary`	`NO`
`Percent`	`5`
`OSHA PEL`	`NE`
`ACGIH TLV`	`NE`
`Ingredient #`	`11`
`Ingredient Name`	`ETHANOL, 2-(2-ETHOXYETHOXY)- (0-5%)`
`CAS Number`	`111900`
`Proprietary`	`NO`
`Percent`	`5`
`OSHA PEL`	`NONE`
`ACGIH TLV`	`NE`
`Ingredient #`	`12`
`Ingredient Name`	`*POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOETHYL ETHER`
`CAS Number`	`27879078`
`Proprietary`	`NO`
`Percent`	`0`
`Ingredient #`	`13`
`Ingredient Name`	`* TETRAETHYLENE GLYCOL`
`CAS Number`	`112607`
`Proprietary`	`NO`
`Percent`	`0`