SDS

TORO Material Safety Data Sheet
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This material contains (1,2,3)trimethyl-benzene. Two subchronic inhalation
studies, in which rats of each sex were exposed for six hours/day, five
days/week for thirteen weeks to 0, 50, 100, 500 or 1200 ppm cumene vapor,
found that rats exposed to 500 and 1200 ppm had increases in weights of liver,
kidneys and adrenals, and microscopic changes in the kidneys. Decreased
motor activity in male rats exposed to 500 and 1200 ppm observed in the first
study was not duplicated in the second study. Cataracts in the lenses of the
eyes which in both treated and untreated rats in the first study were not
staticstically higher in treated animals in the second study, indicating that
cumene did not cause cataracts. There were no exposure-related changes in
hearing (auditory brainstem response), spermatogenesis or responses in the
functional observation battery.
In inhalation developmental toxicity studies, there was no evidence of
developmental effects either in rabbits exposed to levels up to 2300 ppm on
days 6-18 of gestation or in rats exposed to levels up to 1200 ppm on days 6-15
of gestation.
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ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Environmental toxicity:
Not determined. However, this material may be toxic to aquatic organisms and
should be kept out of sewage and drainage systems and all bodies of water.
Environmental fate:
Not determined.
Other:
Not applicable.
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DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste disposal:
Product contains up to 1% (1,2,3)trimethyl-benzene, which is categorized by
U055 (toxic) by RCRA. Under RCRA it is the responsibility of the user of the
product to determine at the time of disposal whether the product meets RCRA
criteria for hazardous waste. This product unadulterated by other materials
may be classified as a non-regulated waste in some areas - but still needs to be
disposed of at approved facilities. Waste management should be in full
compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
Disposal consideration:
Most used and non-use oils are incinerated by licensed burner facilities for heat
value, or reclaimed by oil recycling services. Look in a local telephone directory
or internet for headings under, 'Waste', 'Waste Services', 'Waste Disposal' for
companies licensed to handle such material. Additional information can be
obtained from local EPA, DNR, Sewer and Land-Fill sites. Unused, packaged
fluids may be donated to other companies or charities (fluids MUST be unused).
Other:
The transportation, storage, treatment and disposal of RCRA waste material
must be conducted in compliance with 40 CFR 262, 263, 264, 268 and 270.
Disposal can only occur in properly permitted facilities. Check state and local
regulations for any additional requirements as these may be more restrictive
than federal laws and regulations. Chemical additions, processing or otherwise
altering this material may make the waste management information presented
in this MSDS incomplete, inaccurate or otherwise inappropriate. Disposal of
this material must be conducted in compliance with all federal, state, and local
regulations.
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TRANSPORT INFORMATION
LAND (DOT) – For Quantities 119 gallons or greater:
Proper Shipping Name: COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS, N.O.S., (Light Hydrotreated
Distillate)
Hazard Class & Division: COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID
ID Number: 1993
Packing Group: III
Label(s): Combustible
Transport Document Name: UN1993, COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS, N.O.S.,
COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID (Light Hydrotreated Distillate), PG III