ANSI Material Safety Data Sheet

Hercules Chemical Company, Inc.
MSDS # 331 - Hercules Fuel Oil
Sludge Treat
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Hercules Fuel Oil Sludge Treat – MSDS # 331
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Aggravated Medical Conditions
Central nervous system.
Interactions with Other Chemicals
Use of alcoholic beverages may enhance toxic effects.
Potential Environmental Effects
See Section 12 for additional Ecological information
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Chemical Name CAS-No Weight %
Stoddard solvent 8052-41-3 60-100
2-Butoxyethanol 111-76-2 5-10
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
General Advice
Call 911 or emergency medical service. Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and
shoes.
Eye Contact
In case of contact with substance, immediately flush skin or eyes with running water for at least
20 minutes.
Skin Contact
Wash skin with soap and water.
Inhalation
Move victim to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Administer oxygen
if breathing is difficult.
Ingestion
Call a physician immediately. Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Notes to Physician
Keep victim warm and quiet.
Protection of First-aiders
Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, and take precautions to
protect themselves.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable Properties
Flammable liquid.
Flash Point
48°C / 118°F
Suitable Extinguishing Media
Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or regular foam. Water spray, fog or regular foam. Use
water spray or fog; do not use straight streams. Move containers from fire area if you can do
it without risk.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media
CAUTION: All these products have a very low flash point: Use of water spray when
fighting fire may be inefficient
Hazardous Combustion Products
Hydrocarbons, Carbon oxides.
Explosion Data
Sensitivity to mechanical impact
Not sensitive
Sensitivity to static discharge
Yes
Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical
Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air.
They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). Vapor explosion hazard indoors,
outdoors or in sewers. Those substances designated with a "P" may polymerize explosively when heated or involved in a fire. Runoff to
sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. Substance may be transported hot.
Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective
gear
NFPA Health 2 Flammability 2 Instability 0 Physical Hazard -