=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:GEAR LUBE VAL X18 MD MP SAE 80W90
NIIN:00-905-9100
MSDS Number: BFVYK
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:ASHLAND OIL CO.
Emergency Phone Num:606-324-1133
CAGE:81355
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:ASHLAND INC
Address:1409 WINCHESTER AVE
Box:391
City:ASHLAND
State:KY
ZIP:41114
Country:US
Phone:800-622-6846
CAGE:81355

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:PETROLEUM LUBE OIL, CAS# 64742-65-0
Fraction by Wt: >60%
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/CUM

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of
    Overexposure:EYE:IRRIT,REDNESS,TEARING.SKIN:IRRIT.INGEST:GASTROINTE
    STINAL IRRIT,NAUSEA,VOMIT AND DIARRHEA.SUPP

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH W/ WATER.GET MED ATTEN.SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED
    CLOTH,WASH AREA W/ SOAP & WATER.WASH CLOTH BEFORE
    RE-USE.INGES:IMMED DRINK 2 GLASS WATER & INDUCE VOMITING.GET MD
    ATTEN IMMED.INHAL:REMOVE TO  FRESH AIR.IF BREATH STOP GIVE ARTIF
    RESP.SEE SUPP

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:>200F,>94C COC
Extinguishing Media:FOAM OR CARBON DIOXIDE OR DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA WI FULL FACEPIECE.WATER OR FOAM MAY
    CAUSE FROTHING
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEVER USE WELDING OR CUTTING TORCH ON OR
    NEAR DRUM(EVEN EMPTY)BECAUSE PROD(RESIDUE)CAN IGNITE EXPLO

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL SPILL:ABSORB LIQUID ON
    PAPER,VERMICULITE,FLOOR ABSORBENT OR OTHER ABSORB MATRL & TRAN TO
    HOOD.LRG SPILL:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES.EXCLUDE PERSON NOT WEAR
    PROT EQUIP.DIKE SPILL,STOP SPILL AT SOU RCE,PUMP LIQ TO SALVAGE
    TANK.SEE OTHER PRECAUTION.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:CONTAINERS RETAIN PRODUCT RESIDUES AND
    MAY BE HAZARDOUS WHEN EMPTIED.ALL HAZARDOUS PRECAUTIONS GIVEN IN
    THIS DATA SHEET MUST BE OBSERVED.
Other Precautions:RELEASE OR SPILL:REMAINING LIQ MAY BE TAKEN UP ON
    SAND,CLAY,EARTH,FLOOR OR OTHER ABSORBENT MATERIAL & PLACE INTO
    CONTAINERS.PREVENT RUN-OFF TO SEWERS OR OTHER BODIES OF WATER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Ventilation:LOCAL/MECH EXHST TO KEEP 425F,>218C
Spec Gravity:0.9020
Evaporation Rate & Reference:SLOWER THAN ETHER
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:PETROLEUM ODOR,BROWN,VISCOUS LIQUID

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO,CO*2

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:SMALL SPILL:ALLOW VOLATILE PORTION TO EVAPORATE
    IN HOOD.ALLOW SUFFICIENT TIME FOR VAPORS TO COMPLETELY CLEAR HOOD
    DUCT WORK.LARGE SPILL:DESTROY BY LIQUID INCINERATION.LANDFILL
    CONTAMINATED ABSORBENT I N ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL
    REGS.

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