MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY INFORMATION

 

COMPLEX CHEMICAL COMPANY

177 COMPLEX CHEMICAL  ROAD

MADISON PARISH PORT

TALLULAH, LA.  71282

318-574-0382

 

 

 

PRODUCT NAME :   DOT 3 E BRAKE FLUID

**RESTRICTED FOR EXPORT ONLY**

CAS NUMBER :   NONE FOR MIXTURES

GENERIC CHEMICAL NAME:  NONE

PRODUCT TYPE:  MIXTURE

PREPARATION/REVISION DATE:  01/01/2010

TRANSPORTATION EMERGENCY

PHONE NUMBER:  318-574-0382

 

 

COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

 

Diethylene glycol                                       10 – 20                111-46-6

* Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether              5 – 10                112-34-5

* Triethylene glycol monobutyl ether             5 – 10                143-22-6

* Triethylene glycol monoethyl ether             8 -  15                112-50-5

* Diethylene glycol monopropyl ether          40 -  60                6881-94-3

Polypropylene glycol                                    5 – 10                25322-69-4

Triethylene glycol                                        3 –   8                112-27-6

Tetraethylene glycol                                      3 –  8                112-60-7                                                                   

 

* Denotes  Sara 313 chemicals

 

 

 

 

 

HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

 

This material has a low hazard under normal handling conditions.

 

HMIS HAZARD RATING

HEALTH HAZARD  1         FIRE HAZARD   1                REACTIVITY  0

 

Based on the National Paint and Coatings Association HMIS rating system.

 

FIRST AID MEASURES

 

EYES:  Any material that contacts the eyes should be washed out immediately and medical attention obtained if any symptoms are present after washing.

 

ORAL:  Give two glasses of water and consult medical personnel.  Do not induce vomiting.

 

SKIN:  Wash contaminated skin with soap and water.

 

INHALATION:  Remove to fresh air and consult medical personnel.

 

 

 

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

 

FLASH POINT:  203 C

UPPER FLAMMABLE

LIMIT:                Not determined

LOWER FLAMMABLE

LIMIT:                1.5

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:  Dry chemical,  CO2, foam, or water fog

 

FIRE FIGHTING

PROCEDURES:  Wear self contained breathing apparatus with full face piece and protective clothing.

UNUSUAL FIRE &

EXPLOSION HAZARDS:  None known

AUTO IGNITION POINT:  Not determined

EXPLOSION DATA:  None known  

 

 

 

 

 

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURE

 

Small spills should be collected with absorbent material.  Large spills should be contained to keep from entering drains, sewers, or streams.  Flush area with water spray.

 

 

 

 

 

 

HANDLING AND STORAGE

 

MAXIMUM HANDLING

TEMPERATURE:  Not determined

HANDLING PROCEDURES:  Keep containers closed when not in use.  Wash thoroughly after handling.  Empty containers contain product residue which may exhibit hazards of product.

 

MAXIMUM STORAGE

TEMPERATURE:  None established

STORAGE PROCEDURES:  No special storage precautions required.

 

 

 

EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

 

 

VENTILATION PROCEDURES:  Use with adequate ventilation.

GLOVES PROCEDURES:  PVC or nitrile

EYE PROTECTION:  Safety glasses with side shields of goggles.

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:  Under normal circumstances none is needed.

CLOTHING

RECOMMENDATION:  Long sleeve shirt is recommended.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

 

 

VAPOR PRESSURE:  less than 0.1 @ 20 C

pH:  7.0 – 11.5

SPECIFIC GRAVITY:  1.023 – 1.035

WATER SOLUBILITY:  complete

PERCENT VOLATILE:  Unknown

PERCENT VOC:  Not determined

VAPOR DENSITY:  Not determined

EVAPORATION RATE:  less than 60% in 72 hours 

ODOR:  Mild etheric odor

APPEARANCE:  clear to amber

VISCOSITY:  less than 1500 @ -40 F

BOILING POINT:  205 C minimum

 

 

STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

 

STABILITY:  Stable

DECOMPOSITION

TEMPERATURE: Not determined

INCOMPATIBILITY:  None known

POLYMERIZATION:  Will not occur.

THERMAL

DECOMPOSITION:  Carbon dioxide and probably carbon monoxide

 

 

TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

 

ORAL TOXICITY:  Lethal dose for human reported to be 100 ml.

 

EYE IRRITATION:  Low hazard for normal handling.  May cause slight irritation.

 

SKIN IRRITATION:  Prolong contact could result in mild irritation.

 

RESPIRATORY IRRITATION:  Very toxic in particulate form upon inhalation.

 

OTHER EXPOSURE

LIMITS:  None known

 

 

 

DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION

 

WASTE DISPOSAL:  Dispose of observing all local, state, and federal laws.

 

 

 

 

TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

 

 

US DOT (BULK):  Not Regulated

 

US DOT (NON BULK):  Not Regulated

 

 

IMDG:  This material is not classified as dangerous under IMDG regulations.

 

 

 

REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

 

US TSCA INVENTORY:  All components are on TSCA Inventory

 

SARA EXT. HAZ. SUBST.:  None

 

SARA SECTION 313:  See section 2

 

CERCLA HAZARDOUS

SUBSTANCES:   None Known