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                   QUICK START STARTING FLUID CYLINDER
National Stock Number                    2910006469727
CAGE Code                                78280
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              186987
HAZ Code                                 B


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        QUICK START PRODUCTS LTD (DIST. TURNER)
Street                                   HWY 251 S
City                                     ROCHELLE
State                                    IL
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 61068
Emergency Phone                          815-895-4545
Information Phone                        815-895-4545

MSDS Preparer's Information
MSDS Preparer Name                       MANAGER, R & D
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               20JUL99
Date of Technical Review                 27NOV91
Active Indicator                         Y

Alternate Vendors
Vendor #1 Name                           QUICK START PRODUCTS LTD
Vendor #1 CAGE                           78280
Vendor #5 CAGE                           BFJWR


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Specification Number                     O-F-1044B
Specification Type/Grade/Class           TY III
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        G2
NRC License Number                       N/R
Net Propellant Weight (Ammo)             N/R
Appearance/Odor                          PALE YELLOW TO CLEAR LIQUID, STRONG ETHEREAL ODOR
Boiling Point                            94F
Melting Point                            N/R
Vapor Pressure                           150
Vapor Density                            2.5
Specific Gravity                         0.70
Decomposition Temperature                N/K
Evaporation Rate                         APPROX. 6
Solubility in Water                      6%
Chemical pH                              N/K
Corrosion Rate                           N/K
Container Type                           F
Container Pressure Code                  2
Temperature Code                         4
Product State Code                       L


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point                              -56
Flash Point Method                       TCC
Lower Explosion Limit                    1.8
Upper Explosion Limit                    48
Extinguishing Media                      CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         COOL EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY. CYLINDERS WILL PRESSURE RELIEVE @ 200F/93C RELEASING FLAMMABLE ETHER VAPORS AND ETHYLENE GAS 
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           RELEASED VAPORS/GASES ARE HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND EASILY IGNITED 


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAMES. TENDS TO FORM EXPLOSIVE PEROXIDES UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF AIR AND LIGHT 
Materials to Avoid                       STRONG OXIDIZERS 
Hazardous Decomposition Products         CARBON OXIDES, ALDEHYDES 
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
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       IRRITANT, ANESTHETIC, EMETIC, ASPHYXIANT CHRONIC EFFECTS INCLUDE ANOREXIA, EXHAUSTION, HEADACHE, DROWSINESS, DIZZINESS, EXCITATION, PSYCHIC DISTURBANCES 
Carcinogenity: NTP                       NO
Carcinogenity: IARC                      NO
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      NO
Explanation of Carcinogenity             NONE
Symptoms of Overexposure                 EYE MILD IRRITATION, POSS CONJUNCTIVITIS. SKIN: MILD IRRITANT, DRYING, CRACKING. INHALATION: UPPER RESP TRACT IRRITATION, NAUSEA, VOMITING, PALLOR, IRREGULAR RESPIRATION, HEADACHE, DEPRESSION, EXCITATION, PALLOR. INGESTION: SAME AS INHALATION 
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     ANY LATENT ALLERGY, SENSITIVITY, OR RESPIRATORY DYSFUNCTION 
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           EYE:FLUSH 15 MINUTES W/AMPLE WATER. SKIN: WASH SOAP & WATER. INHALE: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ART RESPIRATION OR OXYGEN AS REQUIRED. INGESTION:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY AS PROMPT TREATMENT FOR CNS EFFECTS IS REQUIRED 


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       VENTILATE AREA. REMOVE ALL IGNITION SOURCES. WEAR SCBA. ALLOW SPILLAGE TO EVAPORATE. FLUSH LARGE SPILLS W/WATER TO REMOVE RESIDUAL FILM (0.5% OF CYLINDER CONTENTS) 
Neutralizing Agent                       NONE
Waste Disposal Method                    DISPOSE OF CYLINDER AMOUNTS BY SLOW RELEASE TO ATMOSPHERE. DO NOT INCINERATE. FOLLOW ALL APPLICABLE LAWS & REGULATIONS 
Handling and Storage Precautions         DO NOT STORE @ TEMPERATURES EXCEEDING 175F. DISCONNECT GLOW PLUGS DURING STORAGE 
Other Precautions                        PROTECTIVE CLOTHING SHOULD BE MADE EITHER FROM A SPECIAL RUBBER COMPOUND RESISTANT TO SWELLING BY ETHER OR PLASTICS 


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   USE SCBA PP MODE AS NECESSARY 
Ventilation                              LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves                        NONE
Eye Protection                           CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment               DISCONNECT GLOW PULGS]
Work Hygenic Practices                   FOLLOW THOSE ESTABLISHED BY INDUSTRIAL HYGIENST & SAFETY FOR USE OF THIS MATERIAL AS WELL AS TECHNICAL MANUAL 
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          REPLACEMENT ETHER CYLINDER FOR 2910-01-244- 2524 DIESEL ENGINE STARTING KIT 
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
Specific Hazard and Precaution           NO TARGET ORGANS LISTED FOR CHRONIC EXPOSURES


SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       18
Unit of Measure                          OZN


SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
Volatile Organic Compounds (P/G)         5.25
Volatile Organic Compounds (G/L)         629.1539


SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
Ingredient #                             01
Ingredient Name                          DIETHYL ETHER (75-85%)
CAS Number                               60297
NIOSH Number                             KI5775000
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  85
OSHA PEL                                 400 PPM
ACGIH TLV                                400 PPM
Recommended Limit                        N/K
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          CARBON DIOXIDE (10-15%)
CAS Number                               124389
Percent                                  15
Ingredient #                             03
Ingredient Name                          HEPTANE (<10%)
CAS Number                               142825
Percent                                  10
Ingredient #                             04
Ingredient Name                          MINERAL OIL (<1%)
CAS Number                               64742536
Percent                                  1