Product ID:ATF DEXRON III/MERCON
MSDS Date:08/22/1994
FSC:9150
NIIN:00F037405
MSDS Number: BWHZC

VALVOLINE OIL CO

3499 DABNEY DR
LEXINGTON, KY 40512-5000
US

Emergency Phone: 606-264-7000/800-274-5263

Info Phone: 606-264-7000/800-274-5263

Cage: 72527

VALVOLINE OIL CO

14000 LEXINGTON, KY 40512 US

Telephone: 606-357-7206 / 800-274-5263

Cage: 72527

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID PACKAGE

Fraction By Weight: 10-25% %

OIL PETROLEUM DISTILLATES, SOLVENT-DEWAXED HEAVY PARAFFINIC

CAS: 64742-65-0

RTECS: PY8038500

Fraction By Weight: 70-85%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/CUM

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: IF EXPOSURES EXCEED THE
PEL/TLV OF 5 MG/CUM FOR OIL MIST, THEN MIST MAY RESULT IN
RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. SKIN: MILD IRRITATION/BURNS. INGESTION:
PRODUCT HAS LAXATIVE PROPERTIES. EYES: SLI GHT IRRITATION.
PROLONGED/REPEATED CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN DISORDERS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:NAUSEA, ABDOMINAL CRAMPS, DIARRHEA, IRRITATION,
DISCOMFORT, DRYNESS, REDNESS, BURNING, CRACKING
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING SKIN DISORDERS.

First Aid:SKIN: WASH AREA W/SOAP & WATER. EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF
WATER. INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING, KEEP WARM & QUIET.
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL
CASES.

Flash Point Method:COC
Flash Point:365F
Extinguishing Media:REGULAR FOAM/CO2/DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS W/A
FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE DEMAND MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WATER/FOAM MAY CAUSE FROTHING, WHICH CAN
BE VIOLENT & ENDANGER THE FIREFIGHTER IF SPRAYED INTO CONTAINERS OF
HOT, BURNING LIQUID. (SEE SUPP)

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL: ABSORB LIQUID ON VERMICULITE/FLOOR
ABSORBENT. LARGE: PREVENT RUNOFF TO SEWERS/STREAMS/OTHER BODIES OF
WATER. EXCLUDE UNPROTECTED PERSONNEL FROM AREA. STOP LEAK AT
SOURCE, DIKE AREA, PUMP LIQUID TO SALVAGE TANK. (SEE SUPP)

Handling and Storage Precautions:EMPTY CONTAINERS RETAIN PRODUCT
RESIDUES, PRECAUTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED. WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
FOR OPERATION. DON'T TRANSFER TO UNLABELED CONTAINER
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES & SKIN. DON'T USE
CUTTING/WELDING TORCH ON THIS CONTAINER, EVEN EMPTY.

Respiratory Protection:NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL USE. IF OIL MISTS ARE
GENERATED >PEL/TLV OF 5 MG/CUM, THEN A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
RESPIRATOR IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. IF OPERATING
CONDITIONS EXIST, SUFFICIENT MECHANICAL (GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST)
Protective Gloves:NITRILE RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NORMAL WORK CLOTHING COVERING ARMS & LEGS.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRE EXPLOSION HAZARDS CONT'D: NEVER USE WELDING/CUTTING TORCH ON/NEAR
DRUM (EVEN EMPTY) PRODUCT RESIDUE CAN IGNITE EXPLOSIVELY. SPILL
PROC CONT'D: REMAINING LIQUID MAY BE TAKEN UP ON SAND, CLAY, EART
H/FLOOR ABSORBENT & SHOVELED INTO CONTAINERS.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>520F
Vapor Pres:<0.10
Vapor Density:>1
Spec Gravity:0.871
Evaporation Rate & Reference:SLOWER THAN ETHER
Appearance and Odor:RED HEMOGENEOUS SOLUTION.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO2, CO, VARIOUS HYDROCARBONS

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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