鈥? MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
DOT 3 BRAKE FLUID DATA PREPARED: 02/23/04
CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICACTION
COMPANY: LUBRICANTES DE AMERICA, S.A. DE C.V.
Carretera a Garc铆a Km 1.2 Int. 8 Santa Catarina
Nuevo Le贸n, M茅xico; CP 66350
TELEPHONE NUMBER : 81 22 74 01 al 24
COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT(S) CAS Number % (by volume )
TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL 143-22-6 44.0 鈥? 54.0
DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL 112-34-5 16.0 鈥? 26.0
DIETHYLENE GLYCOL 111-46-6 5.0 鈥? 15.0
DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOPROPYL 688-94-3 0.0 鈥? 10
DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOETHYL 111-90-0 0.0 鈥? 7.0
TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOETHYL 112- 50-5 0.0 鈥? 7.0
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Eye: Can cause eye irritation or injury.
Skin: May cause mild skin irritartion. Prolonged pr repeated contact may dry and
Crack the skin.
Sallowing: Small amounts of this material during normal handlingis is not likely to
cause harmful effects. Sallowing large amounts may be harmful.
Inhalation: It is possible to breathe this material under certain condictions of
handling and use (for example, during heating, sapraying, or stirring) symptoms
usually ocurr at air concentration higher than the recommended exposure limits.
Symtoms of Exposure: mouth and throat irritation (soreness, dry or scratchy feeling
Cough), Stomach or intestinal upset (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, irritation (nose,
throat, airway) , central nervous system depression (dizziness, drowsiness,
waekness, fatigue, nausea, headache, unconsciousness), kidney damage, liver
damage.
Target organ effects: Kidney damage
Cancer information: No Data
Other Health Effects: No data
Primary route (s) of Entry: skin contact
FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: If symtom develop, move individual away from exposure and into fresh air.
Flush eyes gently whit water while holding eyelids apart. If symptom persist or
there is any visual difficulty, ssek medical attention.
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash exposed area with soap and water if
simptom persist, seek medical attention. Launder clothing before reuse.
Swallowing: Seek medical attention, if individual is drowsy or unconscious, do not
give anything by mouth; place individual on the left side with the head down.
Contact a physician, medical facility, or poison control center for advice about
whether to induce vomiting . If is possible do not leave individual unattended.
Inhalation: First aid is not applicable
Note to Physicians: Preexisting disorders of the following organs (or organ
systems) may be aggravated by exposure to this material: Skin
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point: 250 掳C by COC (ASTM D-92)
Explosive Limit: Not applicable
Autoignition Temperature: No data
Hazardous products of combustion: May form carbon dioxide and carbon
monoxide, varios hydrocarbons.
Fire and Explotion data: Never use welding or cutting torch on or near drum (even
empty) because product can ignite explosively. Dense smoke may be generated
while burning.
Extinguishing media: Alcohol foam, water fog, carbon dioxide, dry chemical.
Fire Fighting instructions: Water or foam may cause frothing which can be violent
and pssibly endanger the life of the firefighter. Wear a self-contained breathing
apparatus with a full facepiece operated in the possitive pressure demand mode
with appropiate turn out gear and chemical resitant personal protective equipment
section of this MSDS.
NFPA Rating: Health (1), Flammability (1), Reactivity (0)
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Small Spill: Absorb liquid on vermiculite, floor absorbent or other absorbent
material.
Large Spill: Prevent run-off sewers, streams or other bodies of water if run-off
occurs, notify proper authorities as required, that a spill has occured. Persno not
wearing protective equipment sholud be excluded from area of spill until clean-up
is completed.
Stop spill at sorce. Dike to prevent spreading. Pump to salvage tank.
Remaining liquid may be taken up on sand, caly, earth , floor adsorbent or other
absorbent material and shoveled into containers.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Containers of this material may be hazardous whwn emptied. Since
emptied containers retain produtc residues (vapor, liquid, and or solid), all hazard
precautions given in the data sheet must be observed.
Storage: Not applicable
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Eye protection: Wear safety glasses in compliance with OSHA regulation.
Skin Protection: Not normally required: Wear normal work clothing covering arms
and legs.
Respiratory Protections: Not required under normal conditions of use.
Engineering Control: Not required under normal conditions of use.
Exposure Guidelines Component.
TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER ( 143-22-6)
No exposure limits established
DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER (112-34-5)
No exposure limits established
DIETHYLENE GLYCOL (111-46-6)
No exposure limits established
DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOPROPYL ETHER (111-90-0)
No exposure limits established
TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOETHYL ETHER (112-50-5)
No exposure limits established
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 205 掳c @ 760 MM Hg
Vapor Pressure : no data
Specific Vapor Density: No Data
Specific Gravity : 1.036 @ 25掳C
Liquid Density : 8.630 lbs/gal @ 66 掳F/ 1.036 Kg/l @ 25 掳C
Percent Volatiles (including water) No Data
Evaporating Rate: slower than ethyl ether
Appearance: Brilliant
State: Liquid
Phisical form: Homogenus solution
Color: Clear and colorless
Odor: No Data
pH: Not applicable
SATABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Hazardous Polimerization: Product will not undergo hazardous polimeryzation
Hazardous descomposition: May form carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, varios
hydrocarbons.
Chemical Stability: Stable
Incompatibility: Avoid contact with Strong oxidizing agents.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No Data
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No Data
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DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
Waste management Information: Destroy by liquid incineration. Dispose of in
accordance with all applicable local state and federal regulations.
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鈥? TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT information 鈥? 49 CFR 172.101
DOT Description Not regulated
OTHER INFORMATION
The Information accumulated herein is believed to be accurate but is not
warranted to be whether originating with the company or not . Recipients are
advised to confirm in advance of need that the information is current, applicable,
and suitable to their circunstances.
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