MSDS: CHAMPION® MSDS 1420 SERIES DOT 4 BRAKE FLUID
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
CHAMPION® MSDS 1420 SERIES DOT 4 BRAKE FLUIDS
Synonyms:
2661 PENNZOIL® DOT 4 & 3 BRAKE FLUID 8645 PENNZOIL® DOT 4 & 3 BRAKE FLUID
4066AN CHAMPION® DOT 4 BRAKE FLUID 8648 PENNZOIL® DOT 4 & 3 BRAKE FLUID
4603 BG PRODUCTS DOT 4 BRAKE FLUID 55945/TY26108 JOHN DEERE SUPER DUTY BRAKE FLUID DOT 4
8543 PENNZOIL® DOT 4 & 3 BRAKE FLUID RMA105 EQUISTAR 5094 BRAKE FLUID FORMULA 441
8567 PENNZOIL® DOT 4 & 3 BRAKE FLUID
Company Identification
Champion Brands, L.L.C., 1001 Golden Drive, Clinton, MO 64735
PHONE: 800-821-5693 WEBSITE: www.championbrands.com
CAS Registry Number Not Applicable
Synonyms None
Generic/Chemical Name Mixture
Product Type Brake Fluid
Preparation Date March 20, 2007
Transportation Emergency Response
CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300
Product Information
Product Information and MSDS Requests: (800) 821-5693 and www.championbrands.com
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
COMPONENTS CAS NUMBER EU Inventory AMOUNT RISK SYMBOL
Triethylene glycol monomethyl borate ester 71243-41-9 NA <46.0 %w/w NONE NONE
Triethylene glycol monobutyl ether 143-22-26 205-592-6 <2.0 %w/w NONE NONE
Triethylene glycol monomethyl ether 112-35-6 203-962-1 <27.0 %w/w NONE NONE
Polyethylene glycol methyl ether 9004-74-4 NA <17.0 %w/w NONE NONE
Tetraethylene glycol 112-60-7 203-989-9 <4.0 %w/w NONE NONE
Tetraethylene glycol monobutyl ether 1559-34-8 216-322-1 <2.0 %w/w NONE NONE
Diethylene glycol 111-46-6 203-872-2 <3.0 %w/w R22 Xn
Dethylene glycol monobutyl ether 112-34-5 203-961-6 <1.0 %w/w R36 Xi
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
NFPA RATINGS: Health: 1 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0
HMIS RATINGS: Health: 2 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0
Appearance: Transparent pale yellow
Physical State: Liquid
Odor: Mild ethereal
Hazards of product: WARNING! CAUSES EYE IRRITATION.
Effects of Single Acute Overexposure
Inhalation: Short-term harmful health effects are not expected from vapor generated at ambient temperature.
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Eye Contact: Causes moderate to severe irritation, experienced as discomfort or pain, excess blinking and tear
production, with marked excess redness and swelling of the conjunctiva. Corneal injury may occur.
Skin Contact: May cause minor irritation with itching and possible slight local redness. Prolonged or repeated contact
may cause defatting and drying of the skin.
Skin Absorption: Prolonged or widespread contact may result in the absorption of potentially harmful amounts of
material.
Ingestion: Swallowing Slightly toxic. May produce symptoms of CNS depression including headache, dizziness,
nausea, loss of sense of balance, drowsiness, and visual disturbances.
Effects of Repeated Overexposure: Drying and cracking of the skin may result from prolonged exposure to this
material because of its defatting action.
Other Effects of Overexposure: Skin contact may cause sensitization and an allergic skin reaction in a small
proportion of individuals.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Skin contact may aggravate an existing dermatitis.
POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS: See Section 12 for Ecological Information.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye: Immediately flush eyes with water and continue washing for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if worn.
Obtain medical attention if discomfort persists.
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin with soap and water. Obtain medical attention if irritation persists.
Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: If a large quantity (several ounces) has been swallowed, and if patient is fully conscious, give two glasses of
water. Induce vomiting. This should be done only by medical or experienced first-aid personnel. Obtain medical
attention.
Inhalation: If any symptoms develop, remove to fresh air.
Note to Physicians: There is no specific antidote. Treatment of overexposure should be directed at the control of
symptoms and the clinical condition of the patient.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FIRE CLASSIFICATION:
OSHA/NFPA Classification (29 CFR 1910.1200): Class IIIB combustible liquid.
NFPA RATINGS: Health: 1 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0
Flash Point - PMCC: > 121°C (>250°F)
Auto-Ignition: 310°C (590°F)
Flammable Limits In Air: Lower Not determined. Upper Not determined.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Extinguish fires with water spray or apply alcohol-type or all-purpose-type foam by
manufacturer's recommended techniques for large fires. Use carbon dioxide or dry chemical media for small fires.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA TO AVOID: No information currently available.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Do not direct a solid stream of water or foam into hot, burning pools; this
may cause frothing and increase fire intensity.
SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR FIREFIGHTERS: Use self-contained breathing apparatus and protective
clothing.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: During a fire, oxides of nitrogen may be produced.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Burning can produce the following products: Oxides of carbon and
nitrogen. Carbon monoxide is highly toxic if inhaled. Carbon dioxide in sufficient concentrations can act as an
asphyxiant. Acute overexposure to the products of combustion may result in irritation of the respiratory tract.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE INFORMATION
Steps to be Taken if Material is Released or Spilled: Small spills should be flushed with large quantities of water.
Large spills should be collected for disposal.
Protective Measures: Wear suitable protective equipment. Avoid contact with eyes.
Spill Management: Stop the source of the release if you can do it without risk. Contain release to prevent further
contamination of soil, small spills should be flushed with large quantities of water. Clean up spill as soon as possible,
observing precautions in Exposure Controls/Personal Protection. Use appropriate techniques such as applying non-
combustible absorbent materials or pumping. Where feasible and appropriate, remove contaminated soil. Place
contaminated materials in disposable containers and dispose of in a manner consistent with applicable regulations.
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Reporting: Report spills to local authorities and/or the U.S. Coast Guard's National Response Center at (800) 424-8802
as appropriate or required.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautionary Measures: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not taste or swallow. Wash thoroughly after
handling. Do not breathe vapor or fumes. Keep out of the reach of children.
General Handling Information: Avoid contact with eyes. Keep container closed. Use with adequate ventilation. Wash
thoroughly after handling. Avoid contaminating soil or releasing this material into sewage and drainage systems and
bodies of water.
Ventilation: General (mechanical) room ventilation is expected to be satisfactory.
Other Precautions: Do not add nitrites or other nitrosating agents. A nitrosamine, which may cause cancer, may be
formed.
General Storage Information: Glycol ethers as a family of solvents can be stored in carbon steel. Stainless steel or
high baked, phenolic-lined tanks may be considered for critical applications sensitive to slight discoloration or trace iron
contamination. Piping can be made of the same material as the storage tank. A centrifugal pump is suitable for transfer
services. Butyl rubber or EPDM can be used for gaskets and packing. NOTE: UCC does not recommend using
aluminum, copper, galvanized iron, galvanized steel, Viton, neoprene, nitrile or natural rubber with glycol ethers. Glycol
ethers do not present a significant flammability hazard at normal storage temperatures. They have relatively low vapor
pressures, viscosities and freezing points.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Consider the potential hazards of this material (see Section 3), applicable exposure limits, job activities, and other
substances in the work place when designing engineering controls and selecting personal protective equipment. If
engineering controls or work practices are not adequate to prevent exposure to harmful levels of this material, the
personal protective equipment listed below is recommended. The user should read and understand all instructions and
limitations supplied with the equipment since protection is usually provided for a limited time or under certain
circumstances.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
Sudden release of hot organic chemical vapors or mists from process equipment operating at elevated temperature and
pressure, or sudden ingress of air into vacuum equipment, may result in ignitions without the presence of obvious
ignition sources. Published "autoignition" or "ignition" temperature values cannot be treated as safe operating
temperatures in chemical processes without analysis of the actual process conditions. Any use of this product in
elevated-temperature processes should be thoroughly evaluated to establish and maintain safe operating conditions.
Further information is available in a technical bulletin entitled "Ignition Hazards of Organic Chemical Vapors." Standard
(ASTM) test values do not predict many real life situations. Autoignition is the result of a gas-phase runaway reaction
which occurs when the heat generation rate inside a given volume of reactant exceeds that of heat loss rate. The heat
balance determining autoignition is therefore dependent on factors such as the reactant pressure plus the volume and
geometry of any container. The ASTM standard AIT test uses a small (500 ml), heated, open-necked glass flask in
which autoignition always occurs at atmospheric pressure. The AITs determined using this test can be appreciably
greater than those that might be experienced in large commercial equipment, especially if elevated pressures are
involved. Any operation at temperatures close to or above the flash point should be reviewed by the appropriate expert
(e.g., safety engineer, chemist).
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Eye/Face Protection: Wear protective equipment to prevent eye contact. Selection of protective equipment may
include safety glasses, chemical goggles, face shields, or a combination depending on the work operations conducted.
Skin Protection: Wear protective clothing to prevent skin contact. Selection of protective clothing may include gloves,
apron, boots, and complete facial protection depending on operations conducted. Suggested materials for protective
gloves include: Polyvinyl chloride coated.
Respiratory Protection: None expected to be needed. General (mechanical) room ventilation is expected to be
satisfactory. Determine if airborne concentrations are below the recommended occupational exposure limits for
jurisdiction of use. If airborne concentrations are above the acceptable limits, wear an approved respirator that provides
adequate protection from this material, such as: Air-Purifying Respirator for Organic Vapors.
Use a positive pressure air-supplying respirator in circumstances where air-purifying respirators may not provide
adequate protection.
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Occupational Exposure Limits:
Component Source/Date Value Type Notation
US (ACGIH) N/L - -
Tetraethylene glycol
US (OSHA) N/L - -
US (ACGIH) N/L - -
Diethylene glycol
US (OSHA) N/L - -
US (ACGIH) / 2003 N/L - -
Dethylene glycol monobutyl ether
US (OSHA) N/L - -
US (ACGIH) N/L - -
Tetraethylene glycol
US (OSHA) N/L - -
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Attention: the data below are typical values and do not constitute a specification.
Appearance: Clear, Pale Yellow
Physical State: Liquid
Odor: Mild ethereal
Percent Volatiles: 0.5 Wt%
pH: 8.6 (25% Aqueous solution)
Vapor Pressure at 20°C: < 0.001 kPa < 0.01 mmHg
Vapor Density (Air = 1): 9
Flash Point - PMCC: > 121°C (>250°F)
Auto-Ignition: 310°C (590°F)
Flammable Limits In Air: Lower Not determined. Upper Not determined.
Boiling Point: >223°C (>450°F) @ 760mmHg
Solubility: Soluble in Water
Freezing Point: <-59°C (< -75°F)
Specific Gravity: 1.040 to 1.075 @ 20/20°C
Equil. Ref. Boil Pt.: 272°C 522°F
Wet Equil. Ref. Boil Pt.: 167°C 333°F
Water: <0.20%
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability: This material is considered stable under normal ambient and anticipated storage and handling
conditions of temperature and pressure.
Incompatibility With Other Materials: Avoid contact with acetaldehyde, acids, chlorine, ethylene oxide, isocyanates,
strong oxidizing agents, calcium hypochlorite, zinc. Do not use with aluminum equipment > 120°F.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: May for carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide
Hazardous Polymerization: Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
11. TOXILOGICAL INFORMATION
Product Summary
The product appears to be of low toxicity, except for possible mild irritant effects in humans. A high dose may produce
central nervous system depression, but there are no reports of adverse health effects form occupational exposue.
Component Information:
COMPONENTS CAS NUMBER LD50 CARCINOGENICITY
Triethylene glycol monomethyl borate ester 71243-41-9 INHL RAT 200 MG/L 1 HR No Data
ORAL RAT >5G/KG
SKIN RABBIT >2G/KG
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Triethylene glycol monobutyl ether 143-22-26 ORAL RAT 5,300 MG/KG Not Listed By IARC, NTP, or OSHA
SKIN RABBIT 3,540 UL/KG
Triethylene glycol monomethyl ether 112-35-6 ORAL RAT 11.8 G/KG Not Listed By IARC, NTP, or OSHA
SKIN RABBIT 7.4 G/KG
Polyethylene glycol methyl ether 9004-74-4 ORAL RAT 22 - 40 G/KG Not Listed By IARC, NTP, or OSHA
SKIN RABBIT >20.0 G/KG
Tetraethylene glycol 112-60-7 ORAL RAT 29 G/KG Not Listed By IARC, NTP, or OSHA
SKIN RABBIT >20.0 G/KG
Tetraethylene glycol monobutyl ether 1559-34-8 No Data Available Not Listed By IARC, NTP, or OSHA
Diethylene glycol 111-46-6 ORAL RAT 12,600 MG/KG BWT Not Listed By IARC, NTP, or OSHA
ORAL MOUSE 23,700 MG/KG BWT
SKIN RABBIT 11,900 MG/KG
Dethylene glycol monobutyl ether 112-34-5 ORAL RAT 5,080 MG/KG Not Listed By IARC, NTP, or OSHA
ORAL MOUSE 2,406 MG/KG
SKIN RABBIT 2,764 MG/KG
IMMEDIATE HEALTH EFFECTS
Eye Irritation: Expected to be a mild to moderate eye irritation hazard.
Skin Irritation: Expected to be a mild skin irritation hazard.
ADDITIONAL TOXICOLOGY INFORMATION: No Data.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICITY
The toxicity of this material to aquatic organisms has not been evaluated. Consequently, this material should be kept out
of sewage and drainage systems and all bodies of water.
ENVIRONMENTAL FATE
This material is not expected to be readily biodegradable.
13. DISPOSAL INFORMATION
Use material for its intended purpose or recycle if possible. This material, if it must be discarded, may meet the criteria
of a hazardous waste as defined by US EPA under RCRA (40 CFR 261) or other State and local regulations.
Measurement of certain physical properties and analysis for regulated components may be necessary to make a correct
determination. If this material is classified as a hazardous waste, federal law requires disposal at a licensed hazardous
waste disposal facility.
14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
The description shown may not apply to all shipping situations. Consult 49CFR, or appropriate Dangerous Goods
Regulations, for additional description requirements (e.g., technical name) and mode-specific or quantity-specific
shipping requirements.
U.S. D.O.T.
DOT Shipping Name: BRAKE FLUID, OTHER THAN PETROLEUM
DOT Hazard Class: NOT REGULATED
DOT Identification Number: NOT REGULATED
DOT Packing Group: NOT REGULATED
IMO/IMDG Shipping Name: BRAKE FLUID, OTHER THAN PETROLEUM
IMO/IMDG Hazard Class: NOT REGULATED
IMO/IMDG Identification Number: NOT REGULATED
IMO/IMDG Packing Group: NOT REGULATED
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EPCRA 311/312 CATEGORIES: 1. Immediate (Acute) Health Effects: YES
2. Delayed (Chronic) Health Effects: YES
3. Fire Hazard: YES
4. Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard: NO
5. Reactivity Hazard: NO
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SARA 302 - 40 CFR 355 APPENDIX A and 313 - 40 CFR 372.65 COMPONENTS:
None.
SARA 313 - 40 CFR 372.65 COMPONENTS:
The following components of this product are listed as toxic chemicals in 40 CFR 372.65 and are present at levels which
could require reporting and customer notification under Section 313 and 40 CFR Part 372:
Component CAS # Amount
None.
TSCA: All components of this product are on the TSCA Inventory or are exempt from TSCA Inventory
requirements.
EINECS: The components of this product are on the EINECS inventory or are exempt from EINECS inventory
requirements.
PENNSYLVANIA RTK CLASSIFICATION:
This product is subject to the Worker and Community Right-to-Know Act. The following components of this product are
at levels which could require identification in the MSDS:
Component CAS # Amount
None.
MASSACHUSETTS (HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES DISCLOSURE BY EMPLOYERS):
The following components of this product appear on the Massachusetts Substance List and are present at levels which
could require identification in the MSDS:
Component CAS # Amount
None.
Massachusetts Trade Secret Number Application being submitted
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65:
This product contains the following chemical(s) known to the State of California to cause birth defects and/or other
reproductive harm.
Component CAS # Amount
None.
CALIFORNIA SCAQMD RULE 443.1 (SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT RULE 443.1,
LABELINGOF MATERIALS CONTAINING ORGANIC SOLVENTS):
VOC : Not determined.
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION:
Class D, Division 2, Subdivision B: Toxic Material
-Skin or Eye Irritation
16. DISCLAIMER
(0-Least, 1-Slight, 2-Moderate, 3-High, 4-Extreme, PPE:- Personal Protection Equipment Index recommendation, *-
Chronic Effect Indicator). These values are obtained using the guidelines or published evaluations prepared by the
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) or the National Paint and Coating Association (for HMIS ratings).
REVISION STATEMENT: Revision updates many sections and the MSDS should be read in its entirety.
ABBREVIATIONS THAT MAY HAVE BEEN USED IN THIS DOCUMENT:
TLV - Threshold Limit Value PEL - Permissible Exposure Limit
STEL - Short-term Exposure Limit CAS - Chemical Abstract Service Number
ACGIH - American Conference of Government Industrial Hygienists IMO/IMDG - International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
API - American Petroleum Institute MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheet
CHA - Champion LLC NFPA - National Fire Protection Association (USA)
DOT - Department of Transportation (USA) NTP - National Toxicology Program (USA)
IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
TWA - Time Weighted Average
Prepared according to the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) and the ANSI MSDS Standard
(Z400.1) by Champion LLC, 1001 Golden Drive, Clinton, Missouri 64735.
The information presented herein has been compiled from sources considered to be dependable and is accurate to the best knowledge of Champion
Brands, L.L.C. Champion Brands, L.L.C., makes no warranty whatsoever expressed or implied of merchantability or fitness for the particular purpose,
regarding the accuracy of such data or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. Champion Brands, L.L.C., assumes no legal responsibility for
use or reliance upon this data. Since this information may be applied under conditions beyond our control and with which we may be unfamiliar and
since data made available subsequent to the date hereof may suggest modifications of the information, we do not assume any responsibility for the
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results of its use. This information is furnished upon condition that the person receiving it shall make his own determination of the suitability of the
material for his particular purpose.
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