Product ID:HITEC 4103 DIESEL IGNITION IMPROVER
MSDS Date:09/22/1989
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N028608
MSDS Number: BNBGW

Emergency Phone: 504-344-7147

Info Phone: 504-388-7717; 504-388-8011

Preparer: HEALTH & ENVIRON DEPT

Cage: IO248

Telephone: 504-388-7717; 504-388-8011

Cage: IO248

2-ETHYLHEXYL NITRATE

CAS: 27247-96-7

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50: (ORAL, RAT) >9640 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL: EXPECTED TO BE ABSORBED THRU
LUNGS. SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE TO VAPORS INCL DROWSINESS,
WEAKNESS, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS & NAUSEA. EYE: NOT EXPECTED TO BE AN
IRRITANT. SKIN: NOT EXPECTED TO BE AN IRRITANT. EXPECTED TO BE
ABSORBED THRU SKIN. INGEST: NOT EXPECTED TO BE ACUTELY TOXIC. (EFTS
OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: OVEREXPOSURE TO ORGANIC NITRATES BY
INHALATION OF VAPOR OR SKIN CONTACT MAY CAUSE HEADACHE, DIZZINESS,
NAUSEA, AND DECREASED BLOOD PRESSURE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION, PREFERABLY MOUTH-TO-MOUTH. IF BRTHG IS DIFFICULT, GIVE
OXYGEN. GET MED ATTN. EYES: BEGIN IMMED IRRIGATION W/ COOL WATER
FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 MIN. SKIN: WASH CONTAMD AREAS W/SOAP & WATER.
WASH CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. INGEST: IF SWALLOWED, GIVE TWO GLASSES
OF WATER.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:162F,72C
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, WATER SPRAY (FOG), FOAM OR CARBON
DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROT
EQUIP . AVOID BRTHG SMOKE/VAPOR. SPRAY STORAGE VESSELS W/WATER TO
MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE BELOW 100C/212F.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WHEN HEATED >100C/212F MAY UNDERGO SELF-
ACCELERATING, EXOTHERMIC RXN WHICH CAUSES RAPID RISE IN TEMP/PRESS.
RUPTURE OF STORAGE VESSELS & FIRE SHLD (SUPP DATA)

Spill Release Procedures:VENT AREA. REMOVE SOURCES OF IGNIT. CNTN ANY
SPILLS W/DIKES OR ABSORBENTS TO PVNT MIGRATION/ ENTRY INTO
SEWERS/STREAMS. TAKE UP SML SPILLS W/DRY CHEM ABSORBENT. LGE SPILLS
MAY BE TAKEN UP W/PUMP/ VACU UM & FINISHED OFF W/DRY CHEM
ABSORBENT.(SUPP DATA)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED
AREA AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED WHEN NOT
IN USE.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED ORGANIC VAPOR OR
SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL VENTILATION RECOMMENDED. LOCAL EXHAUST
VENTILATION AT SOURCE OF VAPOR.
Protective Gloves:RESISTANT TO CHEMICAL PENETRATION.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:IF SKIN CONTACT OR CONTAMINATION OF CLOTHING
IS LIKELY, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING SHOULD BE WORN.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXPLO HAZ: BE ANTICIPATED IN CASE OF SUCH TEMPERATURE. SPILL PROC: MAY
REQUIRE EXCAVATION OF CONTAMINATED SOIL.

HCC:V4
Vapor Pres:0.2 @ 28C
Spec Gravity:0.96
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR TO LIGHT STRAW LIQUID/FRUITY ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
STRONG OXIDIZING AND REDUCING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:UNSTABLE AT TEMPERATURES GREATER THAN
100C/ 212F.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:INCLUDE OXIDES OF CARBON AND NITROGEN.

Waste Disposal Methods:UNDER CERCLA/RCRA REGS CURRENTLY IN EFT, PROD IS
NOT REGULATED AS HAZ WASTE/MATL. THEREFORE, IT MAY BE DISPOSED OF
AS INDUS WASTE IN MANNER ACCEPTABLE TO GOOD WASTE MANAGEMENT
PRACTICE & I/A/W APPLICA BLE LOCAL/STATE/FED REG. (RQ=100# FOR
REACTIVITY.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.