BPXWP - BRAKE FLUID DOT 3

  • MSDS: BPXWP
  • Manufacturer: ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO
  • Product Name: BRAKE FLUID DOT 3
  • National Stock Number: 9150-00-231-9071
Product Identification

Product ID:BRAKE FLUID DOT 3
MSDS Date:02/10/1995
FSC:9150
NIIN:00-231-9071
MSDS Number: BPXWP

Responsible Party
ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
US

Emergency Phone: 614-790-3333

Info Phone: 614-790-3333

Cage: 34897

Contractor
CHEMICAL SPECIALISTS AND DEVELOPMENT INC
687 CONROE, TX 77305 US

Telephone: 409-756-1065

Cage: 4N760

Ingredients

TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER

CAS: 143-22-6

Fraction By Weight: 44-54%


DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER

CAS: 112-34-5

RTECS: KJ9100000

Fraction By Weight: 16-26%


DIETHYLENE GLYCOL

CAS: 111-46-6

RTECS: ID5950000

Fraction By Weight: 5-15%


DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOPROPYL ETHER

CAS: 6881-94-3

Fraction By Weight: 0-10%


DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOETHYL ETHER

CAS: 111-90-0

RTECS: KK8750000

Fraction By Weight: 0-7%


TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOETHYL ETHER

CAS: 112-50-5

Fraction By Weight: 0-7%

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN:
PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT CAN CAUSE MODERATE IRRITATION,
DEFATTING, DERMATITIS. INHALATION: NONE CURRENTLY KNOWN. INGESTION:
MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION . ORAL TOXICITY IS LOW.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: IRRITATION. SKIN: IRRITATION, DEFATTING,
DERMATITIS. INHALATION: NONE CURRENTLY KNOWN. INGESTION:
GASTROINTESTIONAL IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. IF IRRITATION
PERSISTS GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: WASH AREA WITH SOAP AND
WATER. INHALATION: MOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: DRINK 2 GLASSES OF
WATER. INDUCE V OMITING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point Method:COC
Flash Point:250F,121C
Extinguishing Media:ALCOHOL FOAM, WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY
CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WATER OR FOAM MAY CAUSE FROTHING WHICH CAN BE
VIOLENT AND ENDANGER THE LIFE OF THE FIREFIGHTER, ESPECIALLY IF
SPRAYED INTO CONTAINERS OF HOT, BURNING LIQUID.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WATER OR FOAM MAY CAUSE FROTHING WHICH
CAN BE VIOLENT AND ENDANGER THE LIFE OF THE FIREFIGHTER, ESPECIALLY
IF SPRAYED INTO CONTAINERS OF HOT, BURNING LIQUID.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB SMALL SPILLS WITH ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
DIKE LARGE SPILLS TO PREVENT RUN-OFF TO SEWERS, STREAMS OR OTHER
BODIES OF WATER. PUMP LIQUID TO SALVAGE TANK. ABSORB RESIDUE WITH
ABSORBENT. DEPOSITE WAST E IN PROPER CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN WELL VENTILATED AREA AWAY
FROM IGNITION SOURCE AND STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS. PROTECT FROM
PHYSICAL DAMAGE. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED.
Other Precautions:CONTAINERS OF THIS MATERIAL MAY BE HAZARDOUS WHEN
EMPTIED. EMPTIED CONTAINERS RETAIN PRODUCT RESIDUES (VAPOR, LIQUID,
SOLID). NEVER USE WELDING OR CUTTING TORCH ON OR NEAR THESE
CONTAINERS BECAUSE PRO DUCT OR RESIDUE CAN IGNITE EXPLOSIVELY.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE.
Ventilation:NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE.
Protective Gloves:NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL USE.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES RECOMMENDED.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR NORMAL WORK CLOTHING COVERING ARMS AND
LEGS.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

HCC:V6
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:401F,205C
Spec Gravity:1.036
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1 (ETHER=1)
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR AN COLORLESS LIQUID.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NEVER USE WELDING OR CUTTING TORCH ON OR
NEAR DRUM (EVEN EMPTY) BECAUSE PRODUCT (EVEN RESIDUE) CAN IGNITE
EXPLOSIVELY.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY FORM TOXIC MATERIALS, CARBON
DIOXIDE, CARBON MONOXIDE, VARIOUS HYDROCARBONS, ETC.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:CANNOT OCCUR.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE
AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. IF A RUN-OFF TO SEWERS, STREAMS OR OTHER
BODIES OF WATER, NOTIFY PROPER AUTHORITIES AS REQUIRED.

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