Product Name: General Purpose Viscosity
Standard 鈥? Synthetic Base Oil
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1 PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT
Product name: General Purpose Viscosity Standard 鈥? Synthetic Base Oil
Alternate description/ brand: N4*, N7.5, N14
Product description: Synthetic base oil
*N4 contains a small amount of a hydrocarbon liquid having no significant effect
on the associated hazard assessments or regulatory classification
Product code: 9727-C27, 9727-C31, 9727-C34
Intended use: Viscometer calibration standard
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Supplier: Cannon Instrument Company
2139 High Tech Road
State College, Pennsylvania 16803
Product Technical Information: (814) 353-8000
Product MSDS Information: (814) 353-8000
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER:
24-Hour Transportation Emergency: (800) 255-3924 Domestic CHEM-TEL Inc.
24-Hour Health Emergency: +1 (813) 248-0585 Overseas CHEM-TEL Inc. (please call collect)
SECTION 2 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
鈥? OSHA Hazardous Substance(s) or Complex Substance(s)
None present. This is not a hazardous substance as defined in the OSHA Hazard Communication
Standard
SECTION 3 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
This product is not classified as hazardous
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:
Acute effects
Eye: Non-toxic, not classified as irritating. Direct contact may cause temporary redness and
discomfort.
Skin: No significant irritation expected from a single short-term exposure
Inhalation: No significant effects expected from a single short-term exposure. Inhalation
exposures are not expected under recommended uses/ conditions
This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process. The information
and recommendations contained herein is compiled from suppliers鈥? MSDS and are accurate and reliable to the best of Cannon Instrument Company鈥檚 knowledge and belief as of the
indicated revision date. No representation, warranty or guarantee, however, is made with regards to accuracy, reliability or completeness. Conditions of use of the material are under
the control of the user; therefore, it is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability and completeness of such information for any specific conditions/ use.
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Oral: Low toxicity. Small amounts of this product aspirated into the respiratory system
during ingestion or vomiting may cause severe pulmonary injury, possibly progressing
to death.
Prolonged/ repeated exposure effects
Skin: Not classified as hazardous
Inhalation: Not classified as hazardous
Oral: Not classified as hazardous
Repeated and/or prolonged exposure may cause irritation to the skin, eyes or respiratory tract.
Signs and symptoms of overexposure:
Irritation and/ or redness of eyes and skin
Medical conditions aggravated by exposure
None identified
NFPA HAZARD ID: Health: 0 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0
(National Fire Protection Association)
NOTE: This material should not be used for any other purpose than the intended use in Section 1
SECTION 4 FIRST AID MEASURES
INHALATION If respiratory irritation, dizziness, nausea, or unconsciousness occurs due to excessive
vapor or mist exposure, seek medical assistance.
SKIN CONTACT Wash contact areas with soap and water. Remove and clean oil soaked clothing daily
and wash affected area.
EYE CONTACT Flush thoroughly with water. If irritation persists, call a physician.
INGESTION If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting. Keep at rest. Get prompt medical
attention.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: Ingested material, if aspirated into the lungs, may cause chemical pneumonitis.
SECTION 5 FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Appropriate extinguishing media: Carbon dioxide, foam, dry chemical and water fog. Water can be
used to cool fire exposed containers. For large fires, use alcohol- or universal-type foams. Water
This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process. The information
and recommendations contained herein is compiled from suppliers鈥? MSDS and are accurate and reliable to the best of Cannon Instrument Company鈥檚 knowledge and belief as of the
indicated revision date. No representation, warranty or guarantee, however, is made with regards to accuracy, reliability or completeness. Conditions of use of the material are under
the control of the user; therefore, it is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability and completeness of such information for any specific conditions/ use.
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jets should not be used
FIRE FIGHTING
Fire fighting instructions: Self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing should be
worn in fighting large fires involving chemicals. Determine the need to evacuate or isolate the area
according to your local emergency plan. Use water spray to keep the exposed containers cool.
Prevent runoff from fire control or dilution from entering streams, sewers, or drinking water supply.
Unusual fire hazards: None identified
Hazardous combustion products: Thermal breakdown of this product during fire or very high heat
conditions may evolve the following hazardous decomposition products: Fumes, smoke, carbon
monoxide, aldehydes and other decomposition products
FLAMMABILITY PROPERTIES
Flash point 掳C (掳F) [method]: >210oF/ >99oC
Flammable limits (approx. Volume % in air) 鈥? not available
Autoignition temperature 掳C (掳F): not available
SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES: Report spills/releases to appropriate authorities as required.
CONTAINMENT/ CLEANUP
PROCEDURES IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:
LAND SPILL: Shut off source taking normal safety precautions. Take measures to minimize
the effects on ground water. Recover by pumping or contain spilled material with sand or other
suitable absorbent and remove mechanically into containers. If necessary, dispose of
adsorbed residues as required by regulations (see Section 13.)
WATER SPILL: Confine the spill immediately with booms. Notify relevant authorities. Remove
from the surface by skimming or with suitable absorbents
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS: Prevent material from entering sewers, water sources or low lying
areas; advise the relevant authorities if it has, or if it contaminates soil/vegetation.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR SPILLS
Eyes: Use proper protection 鈥? safety glasses as a minimum
Skin: Washing at mealtime and end-of-shift is adequate
Inhalation: No respiratory protection should be needed
Precautionary measures: Avoid eye contact. Use reasonable care
SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING
Avoid prolonged/ repeated skin contact. Use with adequate ventilation
STORAGE:
This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process. The information
and recommendations contained herein is compiled from suppliers鈥? MSDS and are accurate and reliable to the best of Cannon Instrument Company鈥檚 knowledge and belief as of the
indicated revision date. No representation, warranty or guarantee, however, is made with regards to accuracy, reliability or completeness. Conditions of use of the material are under
the control of the user; therefore, it is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability and completeness of such information for any specific conditions/ use.
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Keep containers closed when not in use. Do not store in open or unlabeled containers. Store in
a cool, dry place; do not store near heat, sparks, flame or strong oxidants.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Prevent small spills and leakages to optimize housekeeping and avoid slip hazards.
EMPTY CONTAINER WARNING
Empty containers retain residue (liquid and/or vapor) and can be dangerous. DO NOT
PRESSURIZE, CUT, WELD, BRAZE, SOLDER, DRILL, GRIND OR EXPOSE SUCH
CONTAINERS TO HEAT, FLAME, SPARKS, STATIC ELECTRICITY, OR OTHER SOURCES
OF IGNITION; THEY MAY EXPLODE AND CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. Do not attempt to
refill or clean container since residue is difficult to remove. Empty drums should be completely
drained, properly bunged and promptly returned to a drum reconditioner. All containers should
be disposed of in an environmentally safe manner and in accordance with governmental
regulations.
STORAGE
Use reasonable care and store away from oxidizing materials
SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE LIMIT VALUES
No workplace exposure limits have been established for this product
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
General ventilation is recommended. No local exhaust ventilation should be needed
PERSONAL PROTECTION
Personal protective equipment selections vary based on potential exposure conditions such as
applications, handling practices, concentration and ventilation. Information on the selection of
protective equipment for use with this material, as provided below, is based upon intended,
normal usage.
Respiratory Protection:
No respiratory protection should be needed under recommended conditions of use
Hand Protection:
No special protection is needed
Eye Protection:
Use proper protection 鈥? safety glasses as a minimum
Specific Hygiene Measures:
Washing at mealtime and end-of-shift is adequate. Provide eyewash fountains in the event of
accidental splash to the eyes
SECTION 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Typical physical and chemical properties are given below. Consult the Cannon Instrument Company as indicated
This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process. The information
and recommendations contained herein is compiled from suppliers鈥? MSDS and are accurate and reliable to the best of Cannon Instrument Company鈥檚 knowledge and belief as of the
indicated revision date. No representation, warranty or guarantee, however, is made with regards to accuracy, reliability or completeness. Conditions of use of the material are under
the control of the user; therefore, it is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability and completeness of such information for any specific conditions/ use.
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in Section 1 for additional data.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Physical state: Clear liquid
Form: Liquid
Color: clear colorless
Odor: Characteristic odor
Odor threshold: not available
IMPORTANT HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
Specific Gravity @ 25oC: <0.9
Bulk density g/cc: not available
Density, kg/m3 (lbs./gal.): not available
Flash point 掳C (掳F) [method]: >210oF/ >99oC
Flammable limits (approx. Volume % in air) - not available
Ignition temperature (polymers) 掳C (掳F): not available
Autoignition temperature 掳C (掳F): not available
Boiling point/range 掳C (掳F): not available
Vapor density @ 101 kPa (air =1): not available
Vapor pressure @ 20掳C, kPa (mm Hg): not available
Evaporation rate (n-butyl acetate =1): not available
pH: not applicable
Log Pow (n-Octanol/water partition coefficient): not available
Solubility in water (20 掳C): negligible
4-14cSt @ 104oF (40oC)
Viscosity:
OTHER INFORMATION
Freezing point 掳C (掳F): not available
Melting Point 掳C (掳F): not available
Pour point 掳C (掳F): not available
Molecular weight: not available
Hygroscopic: no
Coefficient of thermal expansion: not determined
SECTION 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Stable
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Extreme heat and high energy sources of ignition.
MATERIALS TO AVOID: Strong oxidizing agents/ materials can cause a reaction
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Product does not decompose at ambient temperatures.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Hazardous polymerization will not occur
SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process. The information
and recommendations contained herein is compiled from suppliers鈥? MSDS and are accurate and reliable to the best of Cannon Instrument Company鈥檚 knowledge and belief as of the
indicated revision date. No representation, warranty or guarantee, however, is made with regards to accuracy, reliability or completeness. Conditions of use of the material are under
the control of the user; therefore, it is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability and completeness of such information for any specific conditions/ use.
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Information from suppliers indicates that the product is not classifiable as hazardous
SECTION 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Environmental fate and distribution
No specific environmental data are available for this product; this assessment is based on
information for similar components/ products.
Air: This product has a low vapor pressure. As a result, it is unlikely to become an
atmospheric contaminant under recommended conditions of use
Water: This product has low water solubility. Since it has a specific gravity of <1, if discharged
to water, it will form a surface film. No specific ecological data are available from the
supplier for this product
Soil: No specific ecological data are available from the suppliers of components of this
product
Degradation: No specific ecological data are available from the suppliers of components of this
product
Environmental effects
Toxicity to water organisms: No specific ecological data are available from the suppliers
of components of this product
Toxicity to soil organisms: No specific ecological data are available from the suppliers of
components of this product
Bioaccumulation: No specific ecological data are available from the suppliers of components
of this product
Fate and effects in water treatment plants
No specific data are available from the suppliers of components of this product
SECTION 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
When a decision is made to discard this material, it is not considered a hazardous waste under
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
State or local laws may impose additional regulatory requirements regarding disposal
WASTE DISPOSAL: Product is suitable for burning in an enclosed, controlled burner for fuel value.
Such burning may be limited pursuant to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. In
addition, the product is suitable for processing by an approved recycling facility or can be
disposed of at an appropriate government waste disposal facility. Use of these methods is
subject to user compliance with applicable laws and regulations and consideration of product
characteristics at time of disposal.
This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process. The information
and recommendations contained herein is compiled from suppliers鈥? MSDS and are accurate and reliable to the best of Cannon Instrument Company鈥檚 knowledge and belief as of the
indicated revision date. No representation, warranty or guarantee, however, is made with regards to accuracy, reliability or completeness. Conditions of use of the material are under
the control of the user; therefore, it is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability and completeness of such information for any specific conditions/ use.
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SECTION 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Note: The information provided below may not apply to all shipping situations. Consult appropriate
Dangerous Goods Regulations for additional requirements and mode-specific, material-specific, or
quantity-specific shipping requirements.
United States Department of Transportation (US DOT):
UN/ID# Proper Shipping Name Class/Division Hazard Label(s) Packing Group
Not Regulated As A Hazardous Material Or Dangerous Good For This Mode of Transportation.
International Air Transport Association (IATA):
UN/ID# Proper Shipping Name Class/Division Hazard Label(s) Packing Group
Not Regulated As A Hazardous Material Or Dangerous Good For This Mode of Transportation.
SECTION 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD: When used for its intended purposes, this material is not
classified as hazardous in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR
1910.1200.
NATIONAL CHEMICAL INVENTORY LISTING:
This product, and/ or its constituents, is listed on the US
EPA/ TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act) Inventory
COMMUNITY RTK:
Chemical Name CAS Number Typical Value Component TPQ Product TPQ
Synthetic base oil 68037-01-4 0-100% Not applicable Not applicable
151006-63-2
68649-12-7
*
鈥? N4 contains a hydrocarbon liquid, Tetradecane (CAS#629-59-4), 28%
Section 304 CERCLA HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES:
This product contains no chemicals that are classified as hazardous under CERCLA
SARA (311/312) REPORTABLE HAZARD CATEGORIES:
This product contains no chemicals that are classified as hazardous under SARA 312
SARA (313) TOXIC RELEASE INVENTORY:
This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process. The information
and recommendations contained herein is compiled from suppliers鈥? MSDS and are accurate and reliable to the best of Cannon Instrument Company鈥檚 knowledge and belief as of the
indicated revision date. No representation, warranty or guarantee, however, is made with regards to accuracy, reliability or completeness. Conditions of use of the material are under
the control of the user; therefore, it is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability and completeness of such information for any specific conditions/ use.
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This product contains no chemicals that are regulated under SARA 313
International chemical inventories and hazard classifications
This product and/ or its components are on the Canadian Domestic Substance List/ NDSL, or are
otherwise in compliance with related regulations.
WHMIS Classifications (Canada):
This series of fluids is not controlled under provisions of WHMIS
This product and/ or its components are on EINECS (European Inventory of Existing Chemical
Substances) and/ or ELINCS (European Library of Notified Chemical Substances), or is otherwise
in conformance with related EU directives/ regulations.
EU Hazard Classification, risk and safety phrases (Europe):
This series of fluids is not classified as dangerous according to EU directives and regulations, ex颅
cept for General Purpose Viscosity Standard N4, which is classified as follows because of it鈥檚 rel颅
atively low viscosity:
Xn Harmful
R65: Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed
S62: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show this
container or label
SECTION 16 OTHER INFORMATION
THIS SAFETY DATA SHEET CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING REVISIONS:
Revision Summary:
鈥? October 15, 2005 -- This MSDS has been fully reviewed and reformatted to conform to changes
in standard format
鈥? March 7, 2007: Added Canadian and European classification and labeling information, based
on current regulations and/or recommendations from suppliers (see Section 15)
鈥? May 4, 2007: Updated and standardized format of Transport Information (see Section 14)
NOTES:
This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process. The information
and recommendations contained herein is compiled from suppliers鈥? MSDS and are accurate and reliable to the best of Cannon Instrument Company鈥檚 knowledge and belief as of the
indicated revision date. No representation, warranty or guarantee, however, is made with regards to accuracy, reliability or completeness. Conditions of use of the material are under
the control of the user; therefore, it is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability and completeness of such information for any specific conditions/ use.
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