Material Safety Data Sheet # 321
Hercules Chemical Company Inc.
111 South Street
Passaic NJ 07055-7398
Information Telephone: 1-800 221-9330
Internet: www.herchem.com
NFPA HMIS PPE Transport Symbol
Preparation Date 14-Jul-2006 Revision Date Revision Number 0
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name Hercules Lube Oil
Recommended Use Lubricant
Supplier Address
Hercules Chemical Company, Inc.
111 South St.
Passaic, NJ 07055
TEL: 973-778-5000
Company Emergency Phone Number 1-800-221-9330
Emergency Telephone Number Chemtrec 1-800-424-9300
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
WARNING!
Emergency Overview
May be harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through skin
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin
May produce an allergic reaction
May cause chronic health effects based on data from laboratory animals
Appearance Amber Physical State Liquid Odor Petroleum distillates
Potential Health Effects
Principle Routes of Exposure Skin contact, Inhalation, Ingestion.
Acute Effects
Eyes Irritating to eyes.
Skin Irritating to skin. Prolonged skin contact may defat the skin and produce dermatitis. Repeated
or prolonged skin contact may cause allergic reactions with susceptible persons.
Inhalation No known effect based on information supplied
Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed.
Chronic Effects Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause skin irritation and/or dermatitis and
sensitization of susceptible persons. Repeated contact may cause allergic reactions in very
susceptible persons.
Aggravated Medical Conditions Allergies. Skin disorders.
Potential Environmental Effects See Section 12 for additional Ecological information
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3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name CAS-No Weight %
Residual oils (petroleum), solvent dewaxed 64742-62-7 30-60
Lubricating oils, petroleum, hydrotreated spent 64742-58-1 30-60
Residual oils (petroleum), hydrotreated 64742-57-0 30-60
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
General Advice Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
Eye Contact Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water, also under the eyelids. If symptoms persist, call a
physician.
Skin Contact Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water removing all contaminated clothes and
shoes. If skin irritation persists, call a physician.
Inhalation Move to fresh air. If breathing is irregular or stopped, administer artificial respiration. Call a
physician immediately.
Ingestion Rinse mouth. Drink plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Consult a physician.
Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically
Protection of First-aiders Use personal protective equipment.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable Properties Combustible material: may burn but does not ignite readily.
Flash Point 210掳C / 410掳F
Suitable Extinguishing Media Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local
circumstances and the surrounding environment.
Explosion Data
Sensitivity to mechanical impact Not sensitive
Sensitivity to static discharge Not sensitive
Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective
gear.
NFPA Health 2 Flammability 1 Instability 0 Physical Hazard -
HMIS Health 1 Flammability 1 Instability 0 B
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Methods for Containment Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so
Methods for Clean-up Soak up with inert absorbent material. Pick up and transfer to properly labeled containers.
Prevent product from entering drains.
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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Wear personal protective equipment. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Remove and
wash contaminated clothing before re-use. Do not breathe vapors or spray mist. Do not eat,
drink or smoke when using this product.
Storage Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat and
sources of ignition. Keep out of the reach of children.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Guidelines This product does not contain any hazardous materials with occupational exposure limits
established by the region specific regulatory bodies.
Engineering Controls Showers
Eyewash stations
Ventilation systems
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye/face Protection Safety glasses with side-shields.
Skin Protection Wear protective gloves/clothing.
Respiratory Protection None required under normal usage. In case of mist, spray or aerosol exposures wear suitable
personal respiratory protection and protective suit.
General Hygiene Considerations
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance Odor
Amber Petroleum distillates
Physical State pH
Liquid No information available
Flash Point Autoignition Temperature
210掳C / 410掳F Not applicable
Boiling Point/Range Melting Point/Range
No data available No data available
Flammability Limits in Air No data available
Specific Gravity Water Solubility
0.88 Insoluble in water
Solubility VOC Content
No data available 0.0231%
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Conditions to Avoid Heat, flames and sparks. Keep away from open flames, hot
surfaces and sources of ignition.
Incompatible Materials None known based on information supplied.
Hazardous Decomposition Products Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide (CO2), Hydrocarbons.
Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity
Product Information Product does not present an acute toxicity hazard based on known or supplied information
Chemical Name LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation
Residual oils (petroleum), solvent 5000 mg/kg ( Rat ) 2000 mg/kg ( Rabbit ) 2.18 mg/L ( Rat ) 4 h
dewaxed
Lubricating oils, petroleum, 2000 mg/kg ( Rat ) 2000 mg/kg ( Rat )
hydrotreated spent 4480 mg/kg ( Rabbit )
Chronic Toxicity
Chronic Toxicity Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause skin irritation and/or dermatitis and
sensitization of susceptible persons. Repeated contact may cause allergic reactions in very
susceptible persons.
Carcinogenicity There are no known carcinogenic chemicals in this product.
Reproductive Effects This product does not contain any known or suspected reproductive hazards.
Target Organ Effects None known
Endocrine Disruptor Information This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
May cause long-term adverse effects in the environment.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Method This material, as supplied, is not a hazardous waste according to Federal regulations (40 CFR
261).
Contaminated Packaging Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT Not regulated
TDG Not regulated
MEX Not regulated
ICAO Not regulated
IATA Not regulated
IMDG/IMO Not regulated
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
International Inventories
TSCA Complies
DSL/NDSL Complies
EINECS/ELINCS Does not Comply
ENCS Does not Comply
CHINA Does not Comply
KECL Does not Comply
PICCS Does not Comply
AICS Does not Comply
U.S. Federal Regulations
SARA 313
Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA). This product contains a chemical or
chemicals which are subject to the reporting requirements of the Act and Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 372:
SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories
Acute Health Hazard Yes
Chronic Health Hazard Yes
Fire Hazard No
Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard No
Reactive Hazard No
Clean Water Act
This product does not contain any substances regulated as pollutants pursuant to the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 122.21 and 40 CFR
122.42).
CERCLA
This material, as supplied, does not contain any substances regulated as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive
Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) (40 CFR 302) or the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization
Act (SARA) (40 CFR 355). There may be specific reporting requirements at the local, regional, or state level pertaining to releases of
this material
U.S. State Regulations
California Proposition 65
This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals.
U.S. State Right-to-Know Regulations
International Regulations
Mexico - Grade Slight risk, Grade 1
Canada
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the
MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR.
WHMIS Hazard Class
D2B Toxic materials
Legend
NPRI - National Pollutant Release Inventory
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
Preparation Date 14-Jul-2006
Revision Date
Revision Summary No information available
Disclaimer
The information provided on this MSDS is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its
publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation,
disposal and release and is not to be considered as a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the
specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other material or in any
process, unless specified in the text.
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