AIROSOL COMPANY, INC.

MCKAY CHEMICALS                     MECHANICS BRAND

1101 Illinois Street, PO Box 120, Neodesha KS 66757 - Phone 620-325-2666

 

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

PRODUCT NAME:

Turbo Octane Booster

Hmis Codes:

H

F

R

P

PRODUCT CODE:

50117

 

2

3

0

B

 

SECTION I - MANUFACTURER IDENTIFICATION

 

MANUFACTURER’S NAME:

Airosol Company, Inc.

ADDRESS:

PO Box 120, Neodesha KS 66757

EMERGENCY PHONE:

1-800-535-5053

INFORMATION PHONE:

1-800-633-9576

DATE REVISED:

01/07/2002

 

SECTION I I- HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS/SARA III INFORMATION

 

                                                                                                OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS

CAS NUMBER

TWA/PEL

ACGIH/TLV

%

Methyl Alcohol

67-56-1

200 ppm

200 ppm

85-90

Isopropyl Alcohol

67-63-0

400 ppm

400 ppm

5-10

Xylene

1330-20-7

100 ppm

100 ppm

>1

 

SECTION III- PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS

 

BOILING POINT:

N/D

SPECIFIC GRAVITY:

0.788 @ 77°F 

VAPOR DENSITY:

1.105 (Air = 1)

EVAPORATION RATE:

(n-Butyl Acetate=1) Faster Than

APPEARANCE AND ODOR:

Yellow liquid, alcohol odor

SOLUBILITY IN WATER:

Soluble

 

SECTION IV- FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

 

FLASH POINT:

N/D

METHOD USED:

PMCC

 

FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR BY VOLUME:

LOWER:

6.0 %

UPPER:

36.0 %

 

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:  Water spray, dry chemical or alcohol foam.

 

SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES:

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.

 

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:  Methanol burns with a clean clear flame which is almost invisible in daylight.  Stay upwind.

 

SECTION V- REACTIVITY DATA

          

STABILITY:  Stable.  Avoid heat, sparks, flames.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID:  Presence of incompatible materials and ignition sources.

INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID):  Strong oxidizers, strong bases, strong dehydrating agents.  May be corrosive to lead and aluminum.

 

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PRODUCT NAME:

Turbo Octane Booster

PRODUCT CODE:

50117

 

SECTION V- REACTIVITY DATA (continued)

 

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BYPRODUCTS:  Formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, smoke, and oxides of nitrogen.

 

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:  Not expected to occur.

 

SECTION VI- HEALTH HAZARD DATA

 

INHALATION HEALTH RISKS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE:  Prolonged overexposure may cause coughing, shortness of breath, dizziness and intoxication.

 

NATURE OF HAZARD:

EYES:

High vapor concentration or liquid contact causes irritation, tearing and burning.

INGESTION:  Swallowing even small amounts of methanol can cause blindness and death, other effects may be nausea, headache, abdominal pain, vomiting and visual disturbances ranging from blurred vision to light sensitivity.

 

 

CARCINOGENICITY:

NTP?

IARC?

OSHA REGULATED?

Presently not on any list

 

MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:  NA

 

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:

 

INHALATION:  Remove patient to fresh air.  Get medical attention immediately.

INGESTION:  Do not induce vomiting.  Get medical attention immediately.

 

SKIN AND EYE CONTACT:

EYES:  Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes.  Hold eyelids apart to ensure complete flushing.  Do not attempt to neutralize with chemical agents.  Get medical help immediately.

SKIN:  Remove contaminated clothing and wash under shower for 15 minutes using soap.  Seek medical attention if irritation occurs.

 

SECTION VII- PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE

 

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE LARGE AMOUNT OF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:  Remove all sources of ignition, avoid breathing vapors and remove with inert absorbent.  Dispose of as hazardous waste. 

 

WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:  Dispose of in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations regarding pollution.

 

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING:  Keep away from heat, sparks, or open flame.

 

SECTION VIII- CONTROL MEASURES

 

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:  Usually not required if it is used as it is described on the label.

VENTILATION:  Provide adequate ventilation to keep mist or vapors below allowable exposure levels.

 

PROTECTIVE GLOVES:   For prolonged or repeated contact, wear gloves made of butyl or nitrile.

 

EYE PROTECTION:  Recommend safety glasses with unperforated sideshields.

OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT:  Long sleeves and long pants.

 

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PRODUCT NAME:

Turbo Octane Booster

PRODUCT CODE:

50117

 

SECTION VIII- CONTROL MEASURES (continued)

 

WORK/HYGIENIC PRACTICES:  Wash hands thoroughly after use.

 

SECTION IX- REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1986 (SARA) TITLE III:

            CHEMICAL                   CAS NUMBER               CONCENTRATION %

            Methanol                       67-56-1                                     85-90

            Xylene                          1130-20-7                                 <1

FEDERAL EPA:  Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability act of 1980 (CERCLA) requires the notification of the National Response Center of release of quantities of hazardous substances equal to or greater than the reportable quantities (RQs) in 40 CFR 302.4.

 

            CHEMICAL                   CAS NUMBER               CONCENTRATION % UPPER BOUND                RQs IN #S

            Xylene                          1330-20-7                     <1                                                                    100

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65:  No

MASSACHUSETTS RIGHT TO KNOW:   Yes

            Methanol                       67-56-1                                     85-90

            IPA                               67-63-0                                     5-10

            Xylene                          1330-20-7                                 <1

PENNSYLVANIA RIGHT TO KNOW:  Yes

            Methanol                       67-56-1                                     85-90

            IPA                               67-63-0                                     5-10

Xylene                          1330-20-7                                 <1

NEW JERSEY RIGHT TO KNOW:  Yes

            Methanol                       67-56-1                                     85-90

            IPA                               67-63-0                                     5-10

            Xylene                          1330-20-7                                 <1

RHODE ISLAND RIGHT TO KNOW:  Yes 

            Methanol                       67-56-1                                     85-90

            IPA                               67-63-0                                     5-10

            Xylene                          1330-20-7                                 <1

TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA) STATUS:

CALIFORNIA VOCS:  N/A

NFPA RATING AS AN AEROSOL:  N/A

HMIS:   HEALTH 2   REACTIVITY 0    FLAMMABILITY 3

CARCINOGENICITY:                 CHEMICAL                   IARC                NTP                  OSHA

None listed

 

NOTE:  THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT AS OF THE DATE ISSUED.  HOWEVER, NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED OR TO BE IMPLIED REGARDING THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THIS INFORMATION OR THE PRODUCT,THE SAFETY OF THIS PRODUCT, OR THE HAZARDS RELATED TO ITS USE.  THIS INFORMATION AND PRODUCT ARE FURNISHED "AS IS" AND ON THE CONDITION THAT THE PERSON RECEIVING THEM SHALL MAKE THEIR OWN DETERMINATION AS TO THE SUITABILITY OF THE PRODUCT FOR THEIR PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ON THE CONDITION THEY ASSUME THE RISK OF THEIR USE THEREOF.   

 

 

 

 

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