MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Date Issued: 5/12/03
SECTION A - IDENTIFICATION & EMERGENCY INFORMATION
Manufacturer's Name: Castrol Heavy Duty Lubricants Inc. Address: 9300 Pulaski Highway
Emergency Telephone Number: 410-574-5000 Baltimore, MD 21220
800-777-1466
PRODUCT NAME: Castrol Pyroplex Blue NLGI Grades 0, 1 and 2 Part Number: 5377, 5417, 5517
Chemical Family: Petroleum Oil (Grease) CAS Number (For Finished Product):
Product Appearance & Odor: Blue Grease, Mineral Oil Odor COMPLEX MIXTURE
CAS Number Not Applicable
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (HMIS)
Health - 1 Flammability - 1 Reactivity - 0
Hazard Rating: Least-0 Slight-1 Moderate-2 High-3 Extreme-4
SECTION B - COMPONENTS & HAZARD INFORMATION
CAS NO. OF APPROXIMATE
COMPONENTS COMPONENTS CONCENTRATION
Lubricating Oil Base Stock 64742-01-4, 64742-62-7 Greater than 70%
64742-58-1, 64742-52-5
Proprietary Additives Mixture Less than 30%
Exposure Limit for Total Product: 5mg/m3 oil mist for an 8-hour workday. Basis: OOHS Reg. 29 CFR 1910.1000
CERLA Hazardous Substances: None known. If this product is accidentally spilled, it is not subject to any special reporting under the requirements of the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). We recommend you contact local authorities to determine if there
may be other local reporting requirements. US TSCA Inventory: All components of this material are on the US TSCA Inventory. Threshold Planning
Quantity (TPQ), EPA Regulation 40 CFR 355 Extremely Hazardous Substances (SARA Sections 301-304): None. Toxic Chemical Release Reporting,
EPA Regulation 40 CFR 372 (SARA Section 313): Zinc Compound, maximum % is 1.0%
SECTION C - PHYSICAL DATA (THE FOLLOWING DATA ARE APPROXIMATE OR TYPICAL VALUES.)
Boiling Range: Not Determined Percent Volatile by Volume: NEGLIGIBLE
Vapor Pressure: NEGLIGIBLE
Specific Gravity (H2O=1): 0.95 (15.6掳C/15.6掳C)
Pour Point: N/A Vapor Density: GREATER THAN AIR
Viscosity: N/A Evaporation Rate: NEGLIGIBLE
Solubility in Water: Negligible
SECTION D - FIRE PROTECTION INFORMATION
FLASH POINT & METHOD: Min. ASTM D-92 C.O.C. 潞C, (潞F.) AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE: NOT DETERMINED
260(500) NLGI 1 & 2/ 235(455) NLGI 0 Not Determined
NATIONAL FIRE
PROTECTION ASSOCIATION
(NFPA)-Hazard Identification UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
Health - 1
Flammability - 1 None
Reactivity - 0
Basis: Recommended by Castrol Heavy Duty Lubricants Inc.
Hazard Rating (NFPA): Flammability Limits (% by volume in air):
4-Extreme 3-High 2-Moderate Lower: Not determined Upper: Not determined
1-Slight 0-Insignificant
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SECTION D - FIRE PROTECTION INFORMATION (Continued)
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS: Use product with caution around heat, Water or foam may cause frothing. Use water to keep fire-exposed contain-
sparks, pilot lights, static electricity and open flame. ers cool. Water spray may be used to flush spills away from exposures.
Minimize breathing of gases, vapor, fumes or decomposition products. Use
DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS:
Fumes, smoke, carbon monoxide, sulfur oxides, and other decomposi- supplied-air breathing equipment for enclosed or confined spaces or as oth-
tion products, in the case of incomplete combustion. erwise needed.
EMPTY CONTAINER WARNING: "Empty" containers retain residue
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA & FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
Foam, water spray (fog), dry chemical, carbon dioxide and vaporizing (liquid and/or vapor) and can be dangerous. DO NOT PRESSURIZE, CUT,
liquid type extinguishing agents may all be suitable for extinguishing WELD, BRAZE, SOLDER, DRILL, GRIND OR EXPOSE SUCH
fires involving this type of product, depending on the size or potential CONTAINERS TO HEAT, FLAME, SPARKS OR OTHER SOURCES OF
size of fire and circumstances related to the situation. Plant fire protec- IGNITION: THEY MAY EXPLODE AND CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH.
tion and response strategy through consultation with local fire protection Do not attempt to clean since residue is difficult to remove. "Empty" drums
authorities or appropriate specialists. should be completely drained, properly bunged and promptly returned to a
The following procedures for this type of product are based on the rec- drum reconditioner. All other containers should be disposed of in an envi-
ommendations in the National Fire Protection Associations' Fire Protec- ronmentally safe manner and in accordance with governmental regulations.
tion Guide on Hazardous Materials. Use water spray, dry chemical,
foam, or carbon dioxide to extinguish the fire.
SECTION E - PROTECTION & PRECAUTIONS
VENTILATION: Use local exhaust to capture vapor, mists or fumes, if WORK PRACTICES / ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Keep containers
necessary. Provide ventilation sufficient to prevent exceeding recom- closed when not is use. Do not store near heat, sparks, flame or strong oxi-
mended exposure limit or buildup of explosive concentrations of vapor dants. In order to prevent fire or explosion hazards, use appropriate equip-
in air. No smoking, flame or other ignition sources. ment.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Use supplied-air respiratory protec- PERSONAL HYGIENE: Minimize breathing vapor, mist or fumes. Avoid
tion in confined or enclosed spaces, if needed. prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Remove contaminated clothing:
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Use chemical-resistant gloves, if needed, to launder or dry-clean before reuse. Remove contaminated shoes and thor-
avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact. oughly clean before reuse; discard if oil-soaked. Cleanse skin thoroughly af-
EYE PROTECTION: Use splash goggles or face shield when eye con- ter contact, before breaks and meals, and at end of work period. Product is
tact may occur. readily removed skin by waterless hand cleaners followed by washing thor-
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Use chemical-resistant apron oughly with soap and water.
or other impervious clothing, if needed, to avoid contaminating regular VARIABILITY AMONG INDIVIDUALS: Health studies have shown
clothing, which could result in prolonged or repeated skin contact. that many petroleum hydrocarbons and synthetic lubricants pose potential
human health risks, which may vary from person to person. As a precaution,
exposure to liquids, vapors, mists or fumes should be minimized.
SECTION F - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURE
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: Report spills as required to the appro- Keep product out of sewers and watercourses by dicing or impounding. Ad-
priate authorities. US Coast Guard Regulations require immediate report- vise authorities if the product has entered or may enter sewers, watercourses,
ing of spills that could reach any waterway including intermittent dry or extensive land areas. ASSURE CONFORMITY WITH ALL
creeks. Report spill to the Coast Guard toll free number 800-424-8802. APPLICABLE REGULATIONS.
PROCEDURES IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Re- WASTE DISPOSAL: Dispose of in an environmentally safe manner and in
cover free product. Add sand, earth, or other suitable absorbent material accordance with all government regulations to include Federal, State, and
to the spill area. Minimize breathing vapors. Minimize skin contact. local requirements.
SECTION G - REACTIVITY
STABILITY: Stable HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Thermal decomposi-
tion products are highly dependent on the combustion conditions. A com-
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur. plex mixture of airborne solid, liquid, particulates and gases will evolve
when this material undergoes combustion. Carbon monoxide and other uni-
CONDITIONS & MATERIALS TO AVOID: Avoid heat, open flames dentified organic compounds may be formed upon combustion.
and oxidizing materials.
SECTION H - EMERGENCY & FIRST AID PROCEDURES AND PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY
EYE CONTACT: If splashed into the eyes, flush with clear water for INHALATION: Vapor pressure is very low. Vapor inhalation under ambi-
15 minutes or until irritation subsides. If irritations persist, call a physi- ent temperature conditions is not normally a problem. If overcome by vapor
cian. SKIN CONTACT: In case of skin contact, remove any contami- from hot product, immediately remove from exposure and call a physician.
nated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Administer oxygen, if available. If over-exposed to oil mist, remove from
INGESTION: If ingested, DO NOT induce vomiting; call a physician further exposure until excessive mist oil condition subsides.
immediately.
SECTION I - EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE
SKIN: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause skin irritation. EYE: May cause eye irritation. INGESTION: Relatively nontoxic.
SECTION J - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) - DOT Identification Number: Not Regulated.
THE PRECISE COMPOSITION OF THIS MIXTURE IS PROPRIETARY INFORMATION. A MORE COMPLETE DISCLOSURE WILL BE
PROVIDED TO A PHYSICIAN OR NURSE IN THE EVENT OF A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.
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