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                   RIFLE BORE CLEANER
National Stock Number                    6850002246657
CAGE Code                                82925
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              2450
HAZ Code                                 B


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        OCTAGON PROCESS (R.M HOLLINGSHEAD CORP)
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               08JUN87
Date of Technical Review                 11AUG89
Active Indicator                         N

Alternate Vendors
Vendor #1 Name                           AMERICAN WRITING INK
Vendor #1 CAGE                           82956
Vendor #5 CAGE                           BDKKW


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Specification Number                     MIL-C-372B
Specification Type/Grade/Class           REV C
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        F5-F8
NRC License Number                       N/R
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             N/R
Appearance/Odor                          CLEAR LIQUID W/ SLIGHT OILY ODOR 
Boiling Point                            338F/170C
Melting Point                            N/R
Vapor Pressure                           N/K
Vapor Density                            4.5
Specific Gravity                         0.9
Decomposition Temperature                N/K
Evaporation Rate                         N/K
Solubility in Water                      INCOMPLETE
Percent Volatiles by Volume              N/K
Chemical pH                              N/R
Container Type                           F
Container Pressure Code                  4
Temperature Code                         8
Product State Code                       U


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point                              152
Flash Point Method                       PMCC
Lower Explosion Limit                    0.7
Upper Explosion Limit                    5.0
Extinguishing Media                      FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, & WATER FOG 
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL WITH WATER SPRAY. WATER SPRAY CAN BE USED TO DISPERSE ANY VAPORS 
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           NONE EXPECTED 


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAME, ARE WELDING
Materials to Avoid                       MFR'S MSDS STATES: N/A
Hazardous Decomposition Products         MFR'S MSDS STATES: N/A
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       N/R
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      N/K


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: IRRITATING TO SKIN, EYES, & MUCOUS MEMBRANCES. OVEREXPOSURE CAN CAUSE 'CNS' DEPRESSION 
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NO
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NO
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NO
Symptoms of Overexposure                 EYES: STINGING SENSATION TO EYES; SKIN: REDNESS OF SKIN; INHAL: 'CNS' DEPRESSION EVIDENCED BY HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, LOSS OF APPETITE, LOSS OCOORDINATION 
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     NO DATA AVAILABLE
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           EYES/SKIN: FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. GET MEDICAL ATTN. IF IRRITATION P


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       LARGE SPILLSS: DIKE AREA. SHUT OFF IGNITION SOURCES. RECOVER FREE LIQUID IF POSSIBLE. LARGE SPILLS CAN BE VACUUMED UP & RECOVERED IF POSSIBLE. PLACE IN SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR SUBSEQUENT DISPOSAL; SMALL SPILL: ABSORB W/INERT MATERIAL]
Neutralizing Agent                       N/R
Waste Disposal Method                    MATERIAL CAN BE INCINERATED. CONSULT W/ LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS REGARDING INCERATION & DISPOSAL OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS 
Other Precautions                        STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. KEEP AWAY FROM OPEN FLAMES, HIGH HEAT, SPARKS OR OTHER IGNITION SOURCES 


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   IN ENCLOSED AREAS, OR WHERE USE CAUSES THE 'PEL'/TEL TO BE EXCEED, A NIOSH APPROVED ORGANIC VAPOR/MIST RESPIRATOR SHOULD BE USED, CHECK W/LOCAL INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE OFFICE 
Ventilation                              PROVIDE SUFFICENT GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION IN PATTERN/VOLUME TO CONTROL INHALATION EXPOSURE BELOW PEL/TLV 
Protective Gloves                        IMPERVIOUS TYPE: RUBBER OR NEOPRENE
Eye Protection                           CHEM. SAFETY GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment               RUBBER APRON. EYE WASH FOUNTAIN. SAFETY SHOWER. (AS REQUIRED FOR ATASK AT HAND) 
Work Hygenic Practices                   WASH HANDS & FACE AFTER USING PRODUCT. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE RE-USE 
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          N/R
Disposal Code                            O


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


SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       8
Unit of Measure                          OZF


SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
Volatile Organic Compounds (P/G)         6
Volatile Organic Compounds (G/L)         719.033


SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
Ingredient #                             01
Ingredient Name                          PETROLEUM HYDROCARBON(SPECIFIC TYPE NOT STATED)
CAS Number                               N/K
NIOSH Number                             1000099PH
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  100
OSHA PEL                                 5 MG/M3 (OIL MIST)
ACGIH TLV                                5 MG/M3 (OIL MIST)