MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
BVA 3,4 & 5
SECTION 1: CHEMICAL PRODUCT & COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Pr od u ct Name BVA 3,4 & 5 Date Prepared May 8, 2001
Chem ical Fam ily Petroleum Hydrocarbons Prepared By Joan Lee Ritter
Man ufacturer: Phone 1-248-348-4920
BVA OILS
Emergency Phone CHEM TRAC
P.O. 930301
Wixom, Mi. 48393
1-800-424-9300
Mat erial Use s : Refrig eration Oil
SECTION II: Composition & Information on Ingredients
CAS # % by V/V
Che m ical Name
Hydrotre ated He avy Nap hthenic D istillate 64742-52-5 100
SECTION III: Hazard Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
This is not a dangerous substance.
Material has a NFPA rating of 1 - 1 - 0.
There are no chemicals in reportable quantities under SARA Section 313.
Use of adequate ventilation will avoid aspiration of oil mists.
Wash skin after contact, prolonged contact with any oils can cause irritation in some individuals.
Skin
Primary Rou tes of Entry:
Tests on similar materials suggest that no eye effect can be expected.
Eyes :
Tests on sim ilar materials indicate that no significant adverse health effects are
Skin :
expected to occur upon short-term exposure.
Tests on similar materials indicate no adverse effects expected. Practically non-toxic.
Ingestion :
Tests on sim ilar mate rial indicate no acute ef fects are expec ted..
Inhalation :
Prolonged and/or repeated contact with this material may produce skin irritation and
Chronic (Cancer
inflamm ation. Car cinogen listed by: Nation al Toxic ology Prog ram (NO); I. A. R . C.
Information)
(NO); OSH A (NO), ACG IH (NO). This product does not require a cancer hazard
warning in accordance with the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE
Perso nnel with pr e-existing skin diso rders sh ould avo id contac t with this prod uct.
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SECTION IV : FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Flush eyes immediately with water for at least 15 minutes or until irritation subsides. If irritation
Eyes :
persists, consult a physician.
Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Skin :
If irritation or rash develops, obtain medical assistance. Immediately remove soaked clothing.
Not likely to oc cur exc ept a m ist. Rem ove patien t to fresh a ir and con sult a physic ian. If
Inhalation :
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing give artificial respiration.
Product is practically non-toxic. Do not induce vomiting. Obtain emergency medical attention.
Ingestion :
SECTION V : FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
>330 F >166 C COC ASTM D92
Flash Point:
>650 F >343 C
Autoignition
IIIB
Flammability Class
(%) : Not determined
Lower Explosive
Limit
(%) : Not determined
Upper Explosive
Limit
Slightly combustible. OSHA/NFPA Class IIIB Combustible Liquid. If heated above its flash
Fire and Explosion
point will release flammable vapors which can burn in the open or be explosive in confined
Hazards
spaces if exposed to ignition source. Mists or sprays may be flammable below oil s normal
flash point. Keep away from extreme heat or open flame.
Dry Chemical, carbon dioxide, water fog and foam. NOTE: W ater, fog and foam may cause
Exting uishin g M edia
frothing and spattering.
Use water to cool containers expo sed to flames. Do no t enter enclosed or a confined work
Fire Fighting
space without proper protective equipm ent. Fire fighting personnel should wear respiratory
Instructions
protection (positive pressure if available). Products of combustion include fumes, smoke and
carbon monoxide.
Products of combustion include fumes, smoke and carbon monoxide.
SECTION VI : ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Shut off ignition source. Contain spill and keep from entering waterways or sewers. Use
Procedures:
person al protective equipm ent. Advis e EPA ; state age ncy if require d. Abso rb on inert m aterial.
Sho vel, sw eep or va cuu m s pill.
SECTION VII : HANDLING AND STORAGE
Keep away from flames, sparks or hot surfaces. Never use a torch to cut or weld on or near
Handling and
containe r. Emp ty oil containers can co ntain exp losive vap ors. NF PA Cla ss IIIB stor age.
Storage Precautions:
Wash thoroughly after handling.
ambient or slightly elevated to facilitate pumping
Storage
Temperature:
atm osp heric
Storage Pressure:
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SECTION VII : HANDLING AND STORAGE (Cont).
W ash hand s with soap and w ater b efor e eat ing, d rinkin g, sm okin g or u se of toilet fa cilities .
Wo rk/Hyg ienic
Do not use gasoline, solvents, kerosene, or harsh abrasive skin cleaners for washing exposed
Practices
skin areas. Take a shower after work if general contact occurs. Remove oil-soaked clothing
and launder before reuse. Launder or discard contaminated shoes and leather gloves.
SECTION VIII : EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE LIMITS
C h em i ca l N a me CAS # TW A Mist ACIGH TVL Mist
5mg /m 3 8 hrs (M ist) 10 mg /m 3 8hrs (M ist)
Oil M ist 64742-52-5
Eye/Face Protection Safety glasses or splash goggles. Have suitable eye wash water available.
Skin Protection Avoid prolonged and/or repeated skin contact. If prolonged contact cannot be avoided, wear
prote ctive im perv ious glove s and cloth ing. A cce ptab le m ateria ls for glove s are polyvin yl
chloride; neoprene; nitrile; polyvinyl alcohol; viton
Respiratory Protection Normally not required if adequate ventilation. If occupational exposure limits are exceeded
wear NIOSH/MSHA approved apparatus.
Eng ineer ing C ontro ls Use adequate ventilation to keep oil mists of this material below applicable standard(s). See
Section on occupational exposure limits.
If ther e is a lik elihoo d of s plas hing, an oil r esis tant c lothin g sho uld be worn . Nev er we ar oil
Other/General
soaked clothing. Lauder or dry clean before wearing. Discard oil soaked shoes. Affix warning
Protection
labels on containers in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200 (Hazard Communication Standard)
SECTION IX : PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance Clear pale straw colored liquid Specific Gravity (Water=1) 0.91
Physical S tate LIQU ID pH essentially neutral
Color pale straw colored % Vo latility nil
Odor light bland petroleum Viscos ity 153 SUS @100 F
Vapor Pressure <0.001mm Hg @ 20 C Evaporation Rate 1000X slower than
ethyl ether
Vapor Density (AIR = 1) > 10 Solubility in Water neg ligible
Boiling Point IBP > 500 (D86) F Melting Point -53 (D97) F
IBP > 260 (D86) C -47 (D97) C
Molecular Weight 326.00 Pack ing Den sity N/A
Odo r Th resh old N.D.
Physical data may vary slightly to meet specifications.
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SECTION X : STABILITY & REACTIVITY
Stab ility: Stab le
Conditions to Avoid: Sources of ignition
Inco mp atible Mate rials Strong oxidizers
Hazardous Com bustion m ay produc e carbo n mo noxide a nd other asphyxia nts
Deco mpo sition:
Hazard ous Po lymerization : W ill not occur.
SECTION X I: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Studies Tests on sim ilar mate rials show a low orde r of acute oral and d erm al toxicity
Eye Effe cts Minim al irritation on co ntact.
Skin Ef fects Practically non-toxic if absorbed. May cause mild irritation with prolonged and
repeate d conta ct.
Acute O ral Effec ts Tes ts on sim ilar m ateria ls indic ate lo w ord er of acut e ora l toxic ity.
Acute In halation E ffects Low acute toxicity expected on inhalation.
Mutagenicity (Genetic Effects) This prod uct h as be en te sted by m odifie d am es to have a MI le ss th an 1 w hich wou ld
not b e pre dicte d to b e tum orge nic in a mo use skin -pain ting b ioas say.
This product meets the IP346 European Labelling Requirement Exemption.
Miscellaneous Toxicological
Information
This product is severely hydrotreated. Severely hydrotreated naphthenic petroleum oil has not been found to be
carcinogen. This product is not listed as carcinogenic or a potential carcinogen by the National Toxicology Program, by
the I.A.R.C. monographs or by OSHA. Nevertheless, good industrial hygienic practices are recommended.
SECTION XII : ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No specific ecological data are available for this product. Please refer to Section 6 for information regarding accidental
releases and Section 15 for regulatory reporting requirements.
SECTION XIII : DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Follo w fed eral, s tate a nd loc al reg ulatio ns. N ot a R CR A ha zardo us w aste if unc onta min ated . If use d , RC RA c riteria
must be determined. Do not flush to drain/storm sewer. Contract to authorized disposal service. If permitted,
incineration may be practical. Recommend recycling.
SECTION XIV: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Proper Shipping Name Not regulated by DOT
DOT Identification Number 65 P etrole um Oil N obin
DOT Shipping Label Not regulated by DOT
Hazard Class Not Applicable
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SECTION XV : REGULATORY INFORMATION
SARA 302 Threshold Planning NOT APPLICABLE
SAR A Re porta ble Q uan tity: NOT APPLICBLE
EPA /TS CA In vento ry: The components of this product are listed on the EPA/TSCA
inventory of chemicals.
EPA Hazard Classification Code: NOT APPLICABLE
Comprehensive Environmental Response, No chemicals in this product are subject to the reporting
Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) requirements of CERCLA
SARA TITLE III - HAZARD CLASSES Acute Health Hazard
SARA TITLE III - Section 313 Supplier No chemicals in this product exceed the De Minimus reporting level
Notification established by SARA Title III, Section 313 and 40 CFR 372.
European (ECC) Regulatory Information This product is listed on the European Inventory of Existing
Comm ercial Substances.
WH MIS Classification NOT CONTR OLLED
SECTION XV1 : OTHER INFORMATION
1 NEGLIGIBLE
NFPA HAZARD RATING - HEALTH :
1 SLIGHT
FIRE :
0 NEGLIBIBLE
REACTIVITY :
Notice To reader
To the best of our knowledge the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above named supplier
nor any of its subsidiaries assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information
contained herein. Final determination of suitability is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present
unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot
guaran tee that the se are th e only hazar ds that ex ist.
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