ANSI Material Safety Data Sheet

Hercules Chemical Company, Inc. MSDS # 336 - HERCULES DARK CUTTING OIL
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HERCULES DARK CUTTING OIL – MSDS # 336
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3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Component CAS Number Wt/Wt % OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV Other Limits
Petroleum Based
Lubricating Oils
64742-52-5,
64742-46-7
80-93 5 mg/m³ 5 mg/m³
(as oil mist)
N/A
Sulfurized Fatty Oil
Esters
68153-70-8 4.0 min. N/A N/A N/A
1-Decene,
Sulfurized
72162-15-3 1.25 min. N/E N/E N/E
Asphalt 8052-42-4 5 mg/m³
(fumes)
5 mg/m³
(fumes)
N/A
4. EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES.
Eye: Immediately flush victim’s eyes with large quantities of water, for 15 minutes, holding the eyelids apart.
Get medical attention if irritation persists.
Skin: Wash with water. Remove contaminated clothing
Ingestion: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Immediately seek medical help.
Inhalation: Not a possible route of exposure under ambient temperature. If overcome by vapor from heated
product, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration if trained. Call a physician.
Note: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flashpoint: 320°F (160°C) (Test Method COC)
Flammable Limits: Not established.
Autoignition Temperature: Not established
Extinguishing Media: Water fog, Foam, Dry Chemical, Carbon Dioxide
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: Empty containers not properly cleaned retain oil residue and can be
dangerous.
Special Fire-Fighting Instructions: Firefighters and others who might be exposed to products of combustion,
should wear (NIOSH approved) positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective
clothing.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Carbon monoxide, oxides of sulfur and other decomposition products may
form upon incomplete combustion.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spills/Leak Control: Keep spills out of sewers and water ways by dikeing. If the product has entered or may
enter sewer, water ways or extensive land areas, advise authorities.
For small spills, absorb with inert material, sweep or scoop into containers for disposal at an approved waste
site or facility.
Large spill, contain with by dikeing, pump the material into drums for disposal in accordance with Federal, State
and local regulations. Absorb the left over with inert material (vermiculite) and collect into containers for
disposal.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: No special precautions are required under normal conditions. Avoid excessive skin contact.
Storage: Store in original containers. Keep containers closed when not in use.