MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Product Name: Diesel Fuel Improver Lubricant
Product Use: Diesel fuel additive
Supplier Name and Address:
RIVERS LUBRICANTS Inc.
1335 Riverside Drive P4R 1A6
Timmins, Ontario
P4R 1A6
Telephone: 1-800-461-5181
(705) 267-7923
Emergency Tel. # only
(613) 996-6666 (CANUTEC)
WHMIS Classification: B2; D2B
HMIS Classification: HEALTH 2; FLAMMABILITY 3; REACTIVITY 0
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SECTION II - INGREDIENTS
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LC50 ppm LD50 mg/kg
Ingredients CAS# % Inhalation, rat Oral, rat
Isopropyl alcohol 67-74-0 10-25 16,000 ppm/8H 5045 mg/kg
Mixture of saturated N/Av 15-40 >2,000 ppm 4.5 mL/kg
And aromatic
Hydrocarbons
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SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA
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Odor and Appearance: Pale gold liquid, strong odor.
Odor threshold: N/Av
Specific gravity: >1
Coefficient or water/oil distribution: N/Av
Vapor Pressure: (mm Hg) N/Av
Boiling Point: N/Av
Freezing Point: N/Av
pH: N/Av
Vapor Density: (Air = 1) N/Av
Evaporation rate: (BuAc = 1) N/Av
Volatiles: % N/Av
Solubility in water: Partial
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SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
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Conditions of FLAMMABILITY: Flammable. May be ignited at ambient temperatures.
Means of Extinction: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide or foam. Fire fighters should wear a self-contained breathing apparatus.
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact/static discharge: Static spark may cause a fire or explosion.
Flash Point (Method): 29.4 Deg. C
Upper/Lower flammable limits (% by volume): N/Av
Auto-Ignition temperature: N/Av
Hazardous Combustion products: Combustion yields carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen chloride, various hydrocarbons and possibly oxides sulfur and nitrogen.
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SECTION V - REACTIVITY DATA
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Stability: Stable at normal temperatures and pressures.
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents.
Conditions of reactivity: Hazardous polymerization does not occur. Avoid heat, sparks and flame.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: See "Hazardous combustion products".
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SECTION VI - TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
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***Routes of exposure and acute effects***
LD50 of material: N/Av LC50 of material: N/Av
Exposure Limit: ACGIH-TLV-TWA: Isopropyl alcohol, 400 ppm. No standard has been set for the hydrocarbon mixture, but Stoddard Solvent, a similar substance, has a limit of 100 ppm.
Inhalation: May cause irritation of nose, throat and respiratory tract. High concentrations may cause central nervous system depression, characterized by headache, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, and vomiting, abdominal pain in coordination. Severe over exposures may lead to coma and possible death due to respiratory failure. In rare cases exposures may cause sensitization of heart muscles, causing disorders of heart rhythm of heart failure.
Skin: Contact with liquid, mist or Vapor may cause drying, defatting and cracking of skin.
Eyes: Causes severe eye irritation, possibly corneal burns and conjunctivitis.
Ingestion: Danger! Do not ingest! Aspiration of material into lungs can cause chemical pneumonitis, which may be fatal. Causes burning sensation in mouth and throat, irritation of the digestive tract, possibly nausea, vomiting, and effects similar to Inhalation.
Chronic Effects: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis.
Carcinogenicity: Not listed as a carcinogen by IARC or ACGIH-TLV.
Mutagenicity, teratogenicity, and reproductive effects: N/Av
Sensitization to Material: See inhalation. No evidence of skin of respiratory sensitization.
Synergistic Materials: N/Av
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SECTION VII - FIRST AID
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Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air. If breathing stopped, give artificial respiration. Call a physician immediately.
Skin: Wash affected area with mild soap and water. If irritation persists, call physician.
Eyes: Flush with lukewarm running water for 15 minutes, holding eyelids open. Call a physician immediately.
Ingestion: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If vomiting occurs naturally, have
victim lean forward to avoid aspiration; afterwards, rinse out mouth with small
amounts of water until oily taste is gone. Call a physician immediately.
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SECTION VIII - PREVENTIVE MEASURES
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Spill, leak or release: Eliminate all sources of ignition. Wear required personal protective equipment. Prevent spills from entering watercourses or sewers. Soak up with inert absorbent such as sand or vermiculite, and then collect with any contaminated earth in container for disposal.
Preventive Measures (Cont'd)
Waste disposal: Do not dispose of wastes in local sewers or with normal refuse. Material may be incinerated or delivered to a waste treatment/disposal facility, if in accordance with federal, provincial and local regulations regarding disposal.
***PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT***
Respiratory Protection: Wear a NIOSH/MSHA approved air-purifying respirator equipped with an organic vapor cartridge for concentrations up to 1,000 ppm. Use an air-supplied respirator for higher or unknown concentrations.
Ventilation: Local exhaust ventilation required. Use spark-proof equipment.
Protective gloves: Impermeable gloves such as neoprene.
Eye protection: Chemical safety goggles.
Other protective equipment: Overalls, impermeable apron and boots.
***STORAGE AND HANDLING***
Handling procedures and equipment: Group and bond equipment when pouring. Use spark resistant tools. Avoid skin or eye contact. Avoid breathing vapors. Keep containers closed when not in use.
Storage requirements: Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from
strong oxidizing agents.
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Prepared by: Rivers Lubricants Telephone: (705) 267-7923
Preparation Date: May 8, 2007
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Additional Notes or references:
Abbreviations:
N/Av: Not available
N/Ap: Not applicable
IARC: International Agency for Research Cancer
ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Heath and Safety
MSHA: Mine Safety and Heath Administration
TLV: Threshold Limit Values
References:
1. Van Nostrand Reinhold, Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials,
Sixth Edition, N. Irving Sax.
2. ACGIH, Threshold Limit Values and Biological Exposure Indices for 1987-88.
3. International Agency for Research on Cancer Monographs, Supplement 7, 1988.