MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Share Corporation
P.O. Box 245013
Milwaukee, WI 53224
GENERAL INFORMATION NUMBER: (414) 355-4000
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (800) 776-7192 REVISION DATE: April 9, 2002
CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300 DATE OF ISSUE: May 2, 2002
I - Product Identification
Starting Fluid
PRODUCT CODE: 8550
CHEMICAL FORMULATION: Pressurized diethyl ether based engine starter.
NFPA HAZARD IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM: HEALTH: 2 FLAMMABILITY: 4 REACTIVITY: 1
HAZARD RATING: 4 - Extreme; 3 - High; 2 - Moderate; 1 - Slight; 0 - Insignificant
II - Hazardous Ingredients
Values reported as TWA unless noted.
EPA 40 CFR:
APPROX OSHA ACGIH
302 355 372
SUBSTANCE % PEL TLV CAS #
Diethyl Ether 40.0-50.0 400 ppm 400 ppm Y N N 60-29-7
Heptane, related light hydrocarbons 40.0-50.0 400 ppm 400 ppm N N N 142-82-5
Mineral Oil, severely hydrotreated < 1.0 500 ppm N/E N N N 64742-53-6
Carbon Dioxide 4.00-7.00 10,000 ppm 5000 ppm N N N 124-38-9
Key: PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit TLV: Threshold Limit Value C: Ceiling level STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit
N/A: Not Applicable N/D: Not Determined N/E: Not Established Y: Yes N: No
302: CERCLA List of Hazardous Substances and Reportable Quantities (40 CFR 302.4).
355: SARA TITLE III / List of Extremely Hazardous Substances for Emergency Planning and Notification (40 CFR 355).
372: SARA TITLE III / List of Toxic Chemicals subject to Release Reporting (Community Right to Know) (40 CFR 372).
III - Physical Data
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (WATER = 1): 0.70
BOILING POINT (掳F): 94, for Diethyl ether
VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg): N/D VOC CONTENT (% by weight): 85.0 鈥? 95.0
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = 1): 2.5 EVAPORATION RATE (WATER = 1): > 1.0
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Slight pH: N/A
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Pale yellow to clear liquid, strong ethereal odor.
IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
FLASH POINT (掳F): < -56 (TEST METHOD):T.C.C. NFPA 30B Rating: 3
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR (VOLUME %) UPPER: 48.0 LOWER: 1.8
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Avoid possible accumulations of vapors at floor level, as vapor is heavier than air.
Cool fire exposed containers with water fog. Firefighters should be equipped with full protective gear including self-contained breathing
apparatus.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD: Contents under pressure! Exposure to temperatures above 120o F may cause
bursting. Extremely flammable.
PRODUCT NAME: Starting Fluid PRODUCT CODE: 8550
V - Reactivity Data
STABILITY: Unstable explosive peroxides may be formed and concentrate by evaporation to hazardous levels. This process is
favored by prolonged storage with exposure to air and light. Product is generally stable in sealed metal containers.
INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong acids and oxidizers.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Excess heat, open flame sparks.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Thermal decomposition may produce oxides of carbon.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None
VI - Health Hazard Data
ROUTES OF ENTRY INHALATION: X EYE CONTACT: SKIN CONTACT: X INGESTION:
INGREDIENTS THAT ARE CONSIDERED BY OSHA, NTP, IARC TO BE SUSPECTED HUMAN CARCINOGENS: None
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE
IF IN EYES: Irritation.
IF ON SKIN: Irritation, defatting and dermatitis with prolonged or repeated exposure.
IF SWALLOWED: Gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, cramps, diarrhea. May be harmful or fatal if swallowed.
IF INHALED: : Dizziness, strong anesthesia, intoxication, loss of consciousness.
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
IF IN EYES: Flush eyes and under eyelids with plenty of cool water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists, obtain medical
attention.
IF ON SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing and wash with soap and water.
IF SWALLOWED: Contact physician or poison control center immediately. Do not induce vomiting. Proper treatment is dependent
upon condition of patient and amount ingested.
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, administer artificial respiration. Obtain medical attention.
VII - Spill or Leak Protection
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Ventilate area and remove all sources of ignition. CO2
may be used as a precautionary blanket. Soak up material with inert absorbent material and place in a labeled closed container for
disposal.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Consult local environmental authorities. Dispose of cans in non-incinerated trash only.
VIII - Special Protection Information
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Use with adequate ventilation. Do not breathe vapors or mists. If recommended Exposure Limits
are exceeded, wear a NIOSH approved respirator, following manufacturer鈥檚 recommendations.
VENTILATION LOCAL: Recommended MECHANICAL: Not required
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Chemical resistant.
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses or goggles.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: None.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE: Store in a cool, dry place away from heat or open flame.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS: Keep out of reach of children. Do not puncture or incinerate container.
IX - Transportation Information (ground transportation only)
DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Consumer Commodity
DOT CLASS: ORM-D DOT ID NUMBER: None DOT PACKING GROUP: None
The shipping information listed above applies only to non-bulk (< 119 gallons) containers of this product. This product may have more than one proper
shipping name depending on packaging, product properties, & mode of shipment. If any alteration of packaging, product, or mode of transportation is further
intended, different shipping names and labeling may apply.
REVISION DATE: April 9, 2002 Prepared by: PMR DATE OF ISSUE: May 2, 2002
This information contained herein is based on data considered accurate. However, no warranty is expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of this data or
the results to be obtained from the use thereof. Share Corporation assumes no responsibility for personal injury or property damage to the vendee, users or third
parties caused by the material such vendees or users assume all risks associated with the use of this material.
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