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                   LUBRICATING OIL,GENERAL PURPOSE PRESERVATIV
National Stock Number                    9150002732389
CAGE Code                                82925
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              179821
HAZ Code                                 B


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        OCTAGON PROCESS (AMERICAN WRITING INK CO)
P.O. Box                                 N/R
Street                                   596 RIVER ROAD
City                                     EDGEWATER
State                                    NJ
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 07020
Emergency Phone                          201-945-9400
Information Phone                        201-945-9400

MSDS Preparer's Information
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               7SEP93
Date of Technical Review                 06JAN87
Active Indicator                         Y

Alternate Vendors
Vendor #1 Name                           AMEREX CORP. 205-655-3271
Vendor #1 CAGE                           54905
Vendor #2 Name                           DRESSER ARGUS INC. 718-643-1540
Vendor #2 CAGE                           84583
Vendor #3 Name                           AMERICAN WRITING INK CO INC
Vendor #3 CAGE                           82956
Vendor #5 CAGE                           BDRZW


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Specification Number                     VV-L-800C
Specification Type/Grade/Class           N/R
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        F6-N1
Appearance/Odor                          LIGHT, STRAW-COLORED LIQUID, SLIGHT PETROLEUM ODOR
Boiling Point                            550F-750F
Melting Point                            NEGLIGIBLE
Vapor Pressure                           >1
Vapor Density                            N/A
Specific Gravity                         0.89
Decomposition Temperature                N/R
Evaporation Rate                         N/A
Solubility in Water                      NEGLIGIBLE
Percent Volatiles by Volume              N/R
Chemical pH                              N/R
Corrosion Rate                           N/R
Container Type                           F
Container Pressure Code                  4
Temperature Code                         8
Product State Code                       L


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point Method                       COC
Lower Explosion Limit                    1.0
Upper Explosion Limit                    7.0
Extinguishing Media                      FOAM,DRY CHEM,CARBON DIOXIDE,WATER SPRAY OR FOG
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         USE AIR-SUPPLIED RESCUE EQUIP FOR ENCLOSED AREAS
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS W/WATER SPRAY. DO NOT STORE OR MIX W/STRONG OXIDANTS


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            EXCESS HEAT AND FLAME
Materials to Avoid                       STRONG OXIDANTS LIKE LIQ CHLORINE & CONC OXYGEN
Hazardous Decomposition Products         UPON INCOMPLETE COMBUSTION-CARBON MONOXIDE
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO


SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
Route of Entry: Skin                     NO
Route of Entry: Ingestion                NO
Route of Entry: Inhalation               NO
Health Hazards - Acute and Chronic       MAY CAUSE MILD EYE IRRITATION AND REDNESS. PROLONGED OR REPEATED SKIN CONTACT MAY CAUSE MILD IRRITATION. NO ADVERSE EFFECTS EXPECTED FROM INHALATION. PRACTICALLY NON-TOXIC BY INGESTION. MAY CAUSE SLIGHT IRRITATION TO GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT 
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NO
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NO
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NO
Symptoms of Overexposure                 EYE, SKIN AND GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT IRRITATION 
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           CALL A DOCTOR IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. EYE: IMMED. FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MIN, HOLD


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       DIKE AND CONTAIN SPILL. RECOVER FREE LIQUID. ABSORB REMAINING PRODUCT WITH INERT MATERIAL AND PLACE INTO PROPER CONTAINERS. VENT ENCLOSED SPACES. KEEP PETROLEUM PRODUCTS OUT OF STREAMS & WATERWAYS
Waste Disposal Method                    IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND FED. REGS 
Handling and Storage Precautions         STORE IN COOL, DRY PLACE AWAY FROM HEAT, FLAME, AND STRONG OXIDANTS. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE 
Other Precautions                        WASH HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATER BEFORE EATING, DRINKING, OR USING TOILET FACILITIES. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. DO NOT GERERATE MISTS OR VAPORS. CLEAN CONTAMINATED EQUIPMENT BEFORE STARTING ANY REPAIR WORK 


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   NORM NOT NEEDED. IF WORKING IN A CONFINED AREA OR MISTING IS OCCURING, USE A NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR. USE EITHER ANATMOSPHERE-SUPPLYING RESPIRATOR OR AN AIR-PURIFYING RESP. FOR ORGANIC VAPOR 
Ventilation                              USE ADEQUATE VENT. TO KEEP OIL MISTS OF THIS MATERIAL BELOW APPLICABLE STANDARDS 
Protective Gloves                        NEOPRENE OR RUBBER
Eye Protection                           CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES/FACE SHEILD
Other Protective Equipment               INDUSTRIAL TYPE WORK CLOTHING AND APRON AS REQUIRED. EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER 
Work Hygenic Practices                   OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR FOOTWEAR 
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          USE FORCED VENTILATION TO MINIMIZE VAPOR CONCENTRATION. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS OR MISTS. DISPOSE OF OIL SOAKED FOOTWARE 
Disposal Code                            O


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              YES
Protect Skin                             YES
Protect Respiratory                      YES
Chronic Indicator                        NO
Contact Code                             SLIGHT
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN


SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       4
Unit of Measure                          OZF


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                          NON-HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
CAS Number                               1001
NIOSH Number                             1000314NH
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  100