AIROSOL COMPANY, INC.

MCKAY CHEMICALS             MECHANICS BRAND

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

 

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

PRODUCT NAME:

McKay Power Steering Fluid with Stop Leak

Hmis Codes:

H

F

R

P

PRODUCT CODE:

50507

 

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1

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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:

02/20/2002

 

SECTION I I- HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS/SARA III INFORMATION

 

                                                                                                OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS

CAS NUMBER

OSHA

ACGIH

 

%

Severely Hydrotreated Heavy Naphthenic Petroleum Oil

64742-52-5

5 mg/m3

5 mg/m3

 

92-98

 

If used in applications where a mist may be generated, observe a TWA/PEL of 5 mg/m3  for mineral oil mist.

 

*All chemical compounds marked with an Asterisk (*) are toxic chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) of 1985 and 40 CFR Part 372.  You must notify each person to whom this mixture or trade name product is sold.  This statement must remain a part of this Material Safety Data Sheet.

 

SECTION III- PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS

 

BOILING POINT:

IBT > 550°F

SPECIFIC GRAVITY:

0.903 @ 77°F

VAPOR DENSITY:

 > 5 (Air = 1)

EVAPORATION RATE:

1000 x slower than ethyl ether

APPEARANCE AND ODOR:

Red, mineral oil odor

SOLUBILITY IN WATER:

Insoluble

 

SECTION IV- FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

 

FLASH POINT:

320°F

METHOD USED:

COC

FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR BY VOLUME:

LOWER:

NE

UPPER:

NE

 

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:

Dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide, and water foam. Water can be used to cool and protect exposed material.

SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES:  Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:

heat, dense smoke.

Toxic fumes, gases or vapors may evolve on burning or exposure to

 

SECTION V- REACTIVITY DATA

          

STABILITY:  Material is normally stable at moderately elevated temperature and pressure.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Sources of ignition.

 

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PRODUCT NAME:

McKay Power Steering Fluid with Stop Leak

PRODUCT CODE:

50507

 

SECTION V- REACTIVITY DATA (continued)

 

INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID):  Strong oxidizing agents.

 

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BYPRODUCTS:  Smoke, carbon monoxide, aldehydes and other products of incomplete combustion.  Under combustion conditions, sulfur oxide will be formed.

 

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:  Will not occur.

 

SECTION VI- HEALTH HAZARD DATA

 

INHALATION HEALTH RISKS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE:  Negligible hazard at ambient temperature (0 to 100°F, -18 to 38°C).  Avoid breathing vapors or mists.

 

NATURE OF HAZARD:

EYES:

Minimal irritation upon contact.

SKIN:

May cause mild skin irritation with prolonged and repeated contact.

INGESTION:

Low order of acute oral toxicity.

 

CARCINOGENICITY:

NTP?

IARC?

OSHA REGULATED?

None listed

MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:  NA

 

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:

INHALATION:  Using proper respiratory protection, immediately remove the affected victim from exposure.  Administer artificial respiration if breathing is stopped.  Keep at rest.  Call for prompt medical attention. 

INGESTION:

Do not induce vomiting.  If conscious, give two (2) glasses of water.  Get immediate medical attention.

 

SKIN AND EYE CONTACT:

EYES:  Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes.  If irritation persists, get medical attention immediately.

SKIN:   Wash with soap and water.  Remove contaminated clothing.  If irritation develops, get medical attention.  Launder contaminated clothing before reuse.

 

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:  Eliminate sources of ignition.  Prevent additional discharge of material, if possible to do so without hazard.  For small spill, implement cleanup procedures and, if in public area, keep public away and advise authorities.  Prevent liquid from entering sewers, watercourses, or low areas.  Contain spilled liquid with sand or earth.

 

SECTION VII- PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE

 

WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:  Dispose 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.

 

OTHER PRECAUTIONS:  NA.

 

SECTION VIII- CONTROL MEASURES

 

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:  Usually not required but use with adequate ventilation if used as 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  nitrile, neoprene, poly vinly alcohol, poly vinyl chloride, or viton..

 

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PRODUCT NAME:

McKay Power Steering Fluid with Stop Leak

PRODUCT CODE:

50507

 

SECTION VIII- CONTROL MEASURES (continued)

 

EYE PROTECTION:  Recommend safety glasses with unperforated sideshields.

 

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

 

WORK/HYGIENIC PRACTICES:  Wash hands after use.

 

SECTION IX- DISCLAIMER

 

DISCLAIMER: 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 that they assume the risk of their use thereof.   

 

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