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:

Mechanics Brand  Fuel Injector & Carburetor Treatment

Hmis Codes:

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PRODUCT CODE:

51310MB

 

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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

DATE REVISED:

02-28-95, 5/19/98, 10/14/99, 2/12/2002

 

SECTION I I- HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS/SARA III INFORMATION

 

                                                                        OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS

CAS NUMBER

TWA/PEL

ACGIH

%

Petroleum Distillate

8008-20-6

N/A

N/A

94-98

2-ethyl-1-hexanol

104-76-7

NE

NE

<1

1,2,4 Trimethylbenzene

95-63-6

NE

NE

<0.5

Cumene

98-82-8

50 ppm

50 ppm

< 0.1

Xylene

1330-20-7

100 ppm

100 ppm

< 0.1

 

SECTION III- PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS

 

BOILING POINT:

350-500°F

SPECIFIC GRAVITY:

0.785 @ 25° C

VAPOR DENSITY:

Heavier than air

EVAPORATION RATE:

Slower than ether

APPEARANCE AND ODOR:

Straw liquid, petroleum odor

SOLUBILITY IN WATER:

Insoluble

 

SECTION IV- FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

 

FLASH POINT:

120-150 °F

METHOD USED:

PMCC

 

FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR BY VOLUME:

LOWER:

0.7 %

UPPER:

5.4 %

 

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:  Carbon dioxide, dry chemical or alcohol foam.

SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES:

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:  Toxic fumes, gases or vapors may evolve on burning.  Vapors may be heavier than air and may travel along the ground to a distant ignition source and flash back.  Container may rupture on heating.

 

SECTION V- REACTIVITY DATA

          

STABILITY:  Stable

CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Isolate from strong oxidizers, extreme heat and open flames

INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID):  Strong oxidizing agents, such as permanganates, chromates, and peroxides.

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PRODUCT NAME:

Mechanics Brand Fuel Injector & Carburetor Treatment

PRODUCT CODE:

51310MB

 

SECTION V- REACTIVITY DATA (continued)

 

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BYPRODUCTS:  CO, CO2, sulfur dioxide, various hydrocarbons, and nitrogen.

 

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:  Will not occur.

 

SECTION VI- HEALTH HAZARD DATA

 

NATURE OF HAZARD:

 

INHALATION HEALTH RISKS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Irritating to mucous membranes and respiratory tract.  Symptoms of overexposure to vapors include drowsiness, weakness, headache, dizziness, and nausea.

EYES:

Irritation, burning, redness and tears.

INGESTION:

Can cause irritation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, and gastrointestinal irritation.

 

CARCINOGENICITY:

NTP?

IARC?

OSHA REGULATED?

Presently not on any list

 

MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:  Pre-existing dermatitis.

 

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:

DIGESTION:  If swallowed, do not induce vomiting.  Give water or milk to drink.   If spontaneous vomiting occurs, hold victim’s head lower than hips to prevent aspiration.    Get medical attention immediately.

INHALATION:  Remove patient to fresh air. 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 or redness develops and persists.

 

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.

 

OTHER PRECAUTIONS:  NA.

 

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.

EYE PROTECTION:  Recommend safety glasses with unperforated sideshields.

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

WORK/HYGIENIC PRACTICES:  Wash hands thoroughly after use.

 

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PRODUCT NAME:

Mechanics Brand Fuel Injector and Carburetor Treatment

PRODUCT CODE:

51310MB

 

SECTION IX - REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1986 (SARA) TITLE III:
             Chemical                 CAS NUMBER                CONCENTRATION %

1,2,4 Trimethylbenzene

95-63-6

<1

Cumene

98-82-8

< 0.1

Xylene

1330-20-7

< 0.1

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 %    RQs IN #'S

UPPER BOUND  

Cumene

98-82-8

< 0.1

5000

Xylene

1330-20-7

< 0.1

100


CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65:   None listed

 

MASSACHUSETTS RIGHT TO KNOW:   YES

2-ethyl-1-hexanol

104-76-7

<1

1,2,4 Trimethylbenzene

95-63-6

< 0.5

Cumene

98-82-8

< 0.1

Xylene

1330-20-7

< 0.1

 

PENNSYLVANIA RIGHT TO KNOW:  YES

 

2-ethyl-1-hexanol

104-76-7

<1

Cumene

98-82-8

< 0.1

Xylene

1330-20-7

< 0.1

 
NEW JERSEY RIGHT TO KNOW:  YES

 

1,2,4 Trimethylbenzene

95-63-6

<1

Cumene

98-82-8

< 0.1

Xylene

1330-20-7

< 0.1

 

TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA) STATUS: Listed

CARCINOGENITY          CHEMICAL               IARC              NTP              OSHA
None Listed

SECTION X- DISCLAIMER

 

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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