AIROSOL COMPANY, INC.

MCKAY CHEMICALS               MECHANICS BRAND

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

 

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

 EMERGENCY INFORMATION

 

MEDICAL:  1-800-633-9576                                                                                 TRANSPORTATION:  1-800-535-5053

 

SECTION ONE

 

PRODUCT  NAME:  Mechanics Brand REGULAR STARTING FLUID                                                          
PRODUCT  CODE:  50274MB-7.2 oz  &  50275MB-11 oz                                                                                
ISSUE DATE:    
09/27/91   REVISED:  2/06/2002

                                                                                     

SECTION TWO - HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS

 

HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS                                                                 EXPOSURE LIMITS

                                                                        OSHA               ACGIH              OTHER             %         CAS NO   

Heptane                                                            400 ppm            400 ppm            85 ppm(1)          75-80    142-82-5  
Diethyl Ether                                                                 400 ppm            400 ppm            500 ppm(2)        15-20      60-29-7 
Carbon Dioxide                                                  5000 ppm          5000 ppm          15000 ppm(2)       3-4     124-38-9 
ABBREVIATIONS                                                                                                
NE:  None Established  NA:  Not Applicable  (1):  NIOSH Guidelines  (2):  OSHA "STEL" Guidelines  "STEL":  Short Term Exposure LIMIT  N/D:  Not Determined     

                                               

SECTION THREE - PHYSICAL DATA


BOILING POINT: (148-225°F)                                          VAPOR PRESSURE (mmHg or psig @ 70°F): 110 PSIG 

VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1): Greater Than                         SOLUBILITY IN WATER % BY WT.:  Not Soluble                          

VOC CONTENT % BY WT.:  96.5                                   SPECIFIC GRAVITY  ( H2O=1): 0.69-0.71                  

EVAPORATION RATE ( BUTYL ACETATE=1): faster than                                                

APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Colorless Liquid With Ether-Like Odor

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

SECTION FOUR - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA


FLASH POINT: <O°F        FLAMMABLE LIMITS:   UEL  36.5 %     LEL  1.2 %                                                                                                       
EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM:  Dry chemical, alcohol foam or CO2                                                       
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:  Wear self-contained breathing apparatus when fighting fires containing or  around this product.  Shut off all sources of ignition, if possible.  Keep exposed containers cool with water spray to prevent rupture.  Evacuate all non-trained personnel.  Wear full protective clothing including helmet.  Ventilate area.  Contain spill and dike, if possible.  For leaks or spills that have not ignited, water spray can be used to disperse the flammable vapor and protect personnel attempting to stop the leak.  Do not use direct stream of water because product will float and can be relighted on surface of water.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:  Firefighters should wear SCBA's in a positive pressure mode with full face shield.  Vapors are heavier than air and may travel long distances and accumulate in low areas or spread along the ground away from the handling site.  Eliminate all sources of ignition as vapor may ignite.  Carbon oxides may be formed.                             

 

SECTION FIVE - REACTIVITY DATA


STABILITY:   Stable, avoid open flames and high temperature (above 120°F) and direct sunlight. 
INCOMPATIBILITY:   Strong oxidizers, selected amines, strong acids or bases.              
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS:  Carbon oxides can form on incomplete combustion.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:  Will not occur.                                            

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PRODUCT  NAME:  Mechanics Brand REGULAR STARTING FLUID                                                          
PRODUCT  CODE:  50274MB-7.2 oz  &  50275MB-11 oz                                                                               

 

SECTION SIX - HEALTH HAZARD DATA

 
EFFECTS OF OVER EXPOSURE
EYE CONTACT:  Moderate eye irritation: symptoms can include redness, swelling, pain, tearing, and hazy vision.

SKIN CONTACT:  After prolonged or repeated contact, symptoms can include redness, swelling, blistering, itching, and dryness..
SKIN ABSORPTION:  May be absorbed if prolonged and repeated contact occur.

INGESTION:  Not likely as an aerosol but, if swallowed, it can be harmful or fatal.  If more than several mouthfuls are swallowed, abdominal discomfort, nausea, and diarrhea may occur.  Aspiration may occur during swallowing or vomiting resulting in lung damage.

INHALATION:  May be harmful or fatal if inhaled.  Severely irritating and damaging to the central nervous system and to the lungs.  Considered a narcotic at high concentrations.  Can cause vertigo, and uncoordinaiton.  Respiratory irritation may occur in high concentrations, and is capable of causing intoxication, drowsiness, stupor, and unconsciousness.  Vapors or mist may cause irritation to nose, throat, headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, euphoria, loss of coordination and disorientation.  In poorly ventilated areas or confined spaces, unconsciousness and asphyxiation may result. 

SYSTEMIC AND OTHER EFFECTS: Prolonged or repeated overexposure may result in the absorption of potentially harmful amounts of material.

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
EYE CONTACT:  In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water lifting upper and lower lids to insure complete rinsing.  If irritation or other symptoms  persist, call a physician.
SKIN CONTACT:  In case of contact, immediately flush skin with large amounts of water.  Remove contaminated clothing.  If irritation is severe, call a physician immediately.  Wash clothing before reuse.  Destroy or properly dispose of contaminated shoes.

INHALATION:  If inhaled, move person to non-contaminated air.  If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration.  If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.  Call a physician immediately if symptoms persist.  
INGESTION:  Ingestion is not likely as an aerosol, but, if ingested, do not induce vomiting.  Give one to two glasses of water.  Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.  Call physician immediately.  Gastric lavage should be only considered by medical personnel following intubation with a cuffed endotracheal tube.         

 

SECTION SEVEN -  ENVIRONMENTAL AND DISPOSAL INFORMATION


ACTION TO TAKE FOR SPILLS/LEAKS:  Ventilate area-especially low places where heavy vapors might collect.  Extinguish all ignition sources.  Contain spill.  Cover with inorganic absorbent material.  Collect spilled material.  Clean up residue.  Place in an approved  DOT container for disposal.  Refer other sections of this MSDS for information regarding physical and health hazards, respiratory protection, ventilation, and personnel protective equipment.

WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Reclaim by distillation, if possible, or remove to a permitted waste disposal facility in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
REGULATORY INFORMATION:  Since regulations vary, consult applicable regulations or authorities before disposal.  In the event of an uncontrolled release of this material, from the container, the user should determine if release is reportable.

SARA HAZARD CLASS: 
FIRE HAZARD:  Yes  PRESSURE:  Yes  REACTIVITY:  No  ACUTE:  Yes  CHRONIC:  Yes

 

SECTION EIGHT - HANDLING AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS

 

Store in tightly sealed containers.  Keep away from heat, sparks & open  flame.  Do not get in eyes, on skin or clothing.  Do not breathe vapor, mist or gas.  Do not store or transfer to an unmarked container.  Do not throw empty containers in trash compactor.  Do not store in direct sunlight.  Store containers below 120°F.  Read label before using.  Do not smoke when handling or using this product.  Do not throw empty container into fires.

 

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PRODUCT  NAME:  Mechanics Brand REGULAR STARTING FLUID                                                          
PRODUCT  CODE:  50274MB-7.2 oz  &  50275MB-11 oz

 

SECTION NINE - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION


RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (SPECIFY TYPE):  Select one of the following NIOSH approved respirators based on airborne concentration of contaminants and in accordance with OSHA regulations:  Full-face organic vapor and acid gas respirator, full-face supplied air respirator, full-face pressure demand self-contained breathing apparatus.     
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Any lined non-permeable rubber gloves like buna or nitrile
EYE PROTECTION:  Wear unvented goggles during operations in which exposure is likely.  Wear full face shield.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:  Non-permeable clothing to protect all skin from liquid contact.
RECOMMENDED VENTILATION:  Use with appropriate local exhaust ventilation.  Provide appropriate local exhaust
at transfer points.  Provide appropriate local exhaust ventilation on open containers.  If exhaust ventilation is not adequate, use appropriate respiratory protection.
PREVENTION OF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION:  Do not eat or drink or wear facial cream when using this product.  Do not swallow. 
Wash exposed areas thoroughly with soap and water.

 

SECTION TEN - REGULATORY INFORMATION


SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1986 (SARA) TITLE III:
            CHEMICAL                 CAS NUMBER                CONCENTRATION %
            None listed
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
 Diethyl Ether                            60-29-7                             15-20                                                100
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65   None Listed
MASSACHUSETTS RIGHT TO KNOW:   Yes
Heptane                                  142-82-5                               75-80         
Diethyl Ether                             60-29-7                               15-20        
Carbon Dioxide                       124-38-9                                 3-4

PENNSYLVANIA RIGHT TO KNOW:  Yes
Heptane                                  142-82-5                              75-80
Diethyl Ether                             60-29-7                              15-20
Carbon Dioxide                       124-38-9                                3-4
NEW
JERSEY RIGHT TO KNOW:  YES
Heptane                                  142-82-5                              75-80

Diethyl Ether                             60-29-7                              15-20
Carbon Dioxide                       124-38-9                                3-4
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA) STATUS: Listed
CALIFORNIA VOC'S:  96.5%
NFPA RATING AS AN AEROSOL:  LEVEL 3
HMIS:  Health  2     Reactivity   0    Flammability  4


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 THAT THEY ASSUME THE RISK OF THEIR USE THEREOF.   
                                                           

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