MSDS

MSDS590
PRESTONE POWER STEERING FLUID
AND STOP LEAK
Date Prepared: 05/17/2012
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11. Toxicological Information
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
ACUTE HAZARDS:
INHALATION: Inhalation of the product is unlikely with normal use. Prolonged exposure to mists or vapors in a poorly
ventilated areas may result in dizziness, drowsiness, headache, nausea and in extreme cases, lipid pneumonitis.
SKIN CONTACT: Prolonged contact may cause mild irritation. High pressure injection of this product through the skin may
cause possible extensive tissue damage resulting in loss of a finger, hand or arm. There may be no sign of initial injury or
pain.
EYE CONTACT: Direct eye contact may result in mild inflammation or irritation with redness, tearing, stinging and swelling.
INGESTION: Ingestion of this product is not expected to result in any acute systemic toxic effects. If more than several
mouthfuls are swallowed, abdominal discomfort, headache, drowsiness, belching, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea may occur. If
swallowed, aspiration into the lungs during ingestion or vomiting may result in lipid pneumonitis.
CHRONIC HAZARDS: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may remove skin oil, leading to possible skin irritation or
dermatitis.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may aggravate an existing
skin condition such as acne, seborrhea or dermatitis.
CARCINOGEN: None of the components of this product present at greater than 0.1% are listed as carcinogens by OSHA,
IARC, NTP or ACGIH.
Acute Toxicity Values:
Highly Refined Petroleum Oils: Oral Rat LD50 >5,000 mg/kg
Dermal Rabbit LD50 >2,000 mg/kg
12. Ecological Information
Inherently biodegradable in aerobic conditions. Partition Coefficient (log Kow): >6 (based on similar materials)
13. Disposal Considerations
Recycle, incinerate or landfill in accordance with all local, state/provincial and federal regulations.
14. Transport Information
U.S. DOT HAZARD CLASSIFICATION: Not Regulated
DOT MARINE POLLUTANTS: This product does not contain Marine Pollutants as defined in 49 CFR 171.8.
IMDG CODE SHIPPING CLASSIFICATION: Not Regulated
CANADIAN TDG CLASSIFICATION: Not Regulated