This MSDS complies with OSHA'S Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.1200 and OSHA Form 174
PRODUCT & COMPANY INFORMATION
Product Name: GEAR OIL GL-4
Manufacturer Information
Company Name: Warco Products, Inc.
Address: 12505 Herman Rd. Tualatin, OR 97062 USA
Phone: 503.692.3800
Fax: 503.612.1700
Email: info@warcopro.com
24 Hour Emergency Contact: Chemtrec 800-424-9300
SECTION 1 鈥? MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION
DOT Shipping Name: N/A
CAS Registry Number: N/A
DOT Hazard Class: Non Hazardous
Chemical Name: Petroleum Hydrocarbon
Hazardous Material Components: Petroleum oil and trade secret additives
SECTION 2 - PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Boiling Pt: Above 500 deg F
Vapor Pressure: Negligible
Melting Pt: N/A
Vapor Density: Above 5
Specific Gravity: .9
Solubility in Water: Not soluble
Appearance: Light to dark amber
Odor: Mineral oil with additives
SECTION 3 - FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flash Pt: Above 300 deg F
Extinguishing Medium: Water, fog, foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Use water spray to cool exposed containers. Fire fighting personnel
should use respiratory protection.
Unusual Fire Explosion Hazards: Product of combustion includes fumes & Co2
SECTION 4 - REACTIVITY HAZARDS
Stability: Stable
Materials to Avoid: Strong oxidizers
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not
Condition to Avoid: Open flame
Hazardous Decomposition: Carbon Monoxide upon combustion
SECTION 5 - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Route of Entry: [x] Inhalation: [x] Skin: [x] Ingestion: [ ]
Acute Overexposure: May cause reversible eye and skin irritation; prolonged skin exposure may cause
dermatitis; ingestion may cause cramps & diarrhea; breathing mists may cause dizziness
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
GEAR OIL
CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE: Define by IARC as Class I mineral oil
CHEMICAL LISTED AS CARCINOGEN OR POTENTIAL CARCINOGEN:
National Toxicology Program IARC Monographs OSHA
[ ] Yes [x] No [ ] Yes [x] No [ ]Yes [x] No
Threshold Limit Value: 5 mg/cubic meter as mist
Emergency and First Aid: In all cases remove source of exposure
1. INHALATION: Unlikely to occur except as mist
2. EYES: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes or until irritation subsides
3. SKIN: Wash well with soap and water; remove oil soaked clothing; wash clothes before
reuse; if irritation develops, consult physician
4. INGESTION: Do Not induce vomiting; consult physician
SECTION 6 鈥? CONTROL AND PROTECTIVE MEASURES
Respiratory Protection: Normally not required with adequate ventilation; if exposure exceeds limits, use
NIOSH/MSHA approved air respirator.
Ventilation: If mists are present, provide adequate ventilation to control level below the Permissible
Exposure Limit.
Protective Gloves: Impermeable gloves
Eye Protection: Goggles
Other: Non usually required
SECTION 7 鈥? PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
Handling & Storage Precautions: Keep away from fire, flame & sparks
Other Precautions: Never wear oil soaked clothing; discard oil soaked shoes; affix proper warning label
on containers according to 29 CFR 1010.1200
In Case of Spills: No unusual hazard; use pump/or oil absorbent; keep from entering waterways and
sewers.
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose according to current local, state and federal regulations; recycling;
NOTE: material may become a hazardous waste through use
NOTE: THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS BASED ON DATA OF WHICH WE ARE AWARE AND IS
BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT. HOWEVER, NO WARRANTY IS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED
REGARDING THE ACCURACY OF THIS DATA OR THE RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED FROM THE
USE THEREOF. WARCO PRODUCTS, INC. ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR INJURY TO
VENDOR OR THIRD PERSONS PROXIMATELY CAUSED BY THE MATERIAL OF REASONABLE
SAFETY PROCEDURES ARE NOT ADHERED TO AS STIPULATED IN THIS DATA SHEET.
ADDITIONALLY, WE ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR INJURY TO VENDOR OR THIRD
PERSONS PROXIMATELY CAUSED BY ABNORMAL USE OF THE MATERIAL EVEN IF
REASONABLE SAFETY PROCEDURES ARE FOLLOWED. FURTHERMORE, VENDOR
ASSUMES THE RISK IN HIS USE OF THE MATERIAL.
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