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MSDS 551

551: Sample [1] (DISCONTINUED)
MSDS Last updated: 01/04/2010

IMPERIAL SUPPLIES LLC  MSDS SHEET FOR 5510
                           BF1212 - DOT 3 Brake Fluid
**** SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND MANUFACTURER IDENTIFICATION ****        
Product Name:              BF1212 - DOT 3 Brake Fluid                         
Part Number:                                                                  
Product CAS:               (none)                                             
Product Code:              N/A                                                
Synonyms:                  BF1212 - DOT 3 Brake Fluid                         
Manufacturer               Gold Eagle Company                                 
Identification             4400 S. Kildare Blvd.                              
                           Chicago, IL 60632-4372                             
For information call:      773-376-4400                                       
Emergency Number:          N/A                                                
Emergency Agency:          INFOTRAC                                           
Agency Number:             1-800-535-5053                                     
MSDS Effective Date:       7/17/2003                                          
MSDS Supersedes Date:      4/8/2008                                           
Miscellaneous:                                                                
Product CAS:               Mixture                                            
Chemical name:             Glycols, Poly.                                     
Brief description:         DOT 3 Brake Fluid for use in brake systems.        
                                                                              
**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****                 
Chemical Name                                      CAS       MIN      MAX    
Diethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether                 111-77-3  0        2.5    
Dimethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether                 111-90-0  0        2.5    
Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether                  112-34-5  0        3.5    
Triethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether                112-35-6  0        18     
Treithylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether                 112-50-5  0        14     
Triethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether                 143-22-6  0        38     
Miscellaneous:                                                                
CHEMICAL NAME                           LIMIT VALUES                          
Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether       N/A                                   
Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether       N/A                                   
Diethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether      N/A                                   
Triethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether      N/A                                   
Triethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether      N/A                                   
Triethylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether     N/A                                   
                                                                              
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****                                  
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:                                                           
NFPA: Health: 2 Fire: 1 Reactivity: 0 Specific Hazard: N/A                    
HMIS: Health: 2 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0 PPE: B                          
Miscellaneous:                                                                
This product does not contain any components above de minimus concentrations  
that are considered carcinogenic by OSHA, IARC or NTP.                        
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS                                                      
Target Organs/Primary Route(s) of Entry:                                      
Eye      May cause moderate to severe irritation and moderate transient       
         corneal injury depending upon concentration of the glycol ether.     
Skin     May cause irritation if left in contact with skin.  Contact with     
         large areas of skin for extended periods of time may result in       
         absorption of toxic amounts.                                         
Ingestio May cause irritation of the GI tract and central nervous system      
n        disturbances.                                                        
Inhalati Inhalation of mists may cause respiratory tract irritation, and      
on       central nervous system effects including: headache, narcosis,        
         weakness, slurred speech and blurred vision.                         
Miscellaneous:                                                                
                                                                              
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****                                      
Eye       If the product contacts the eyes, immediately wash the eyes with    
          large quantities of room temperature water for at least 15 minutes, 
          occasionally lifting the lower and upper lids.  Get medical         
          attention immediately.  A Follow up visit to an opthalmologist      
          should be made.                                                     
Skin      If the product contacts the skin, promptly wash the contaminated    
          skin with soap and water for at least 15 minutes.  If the product   
          penetrates the clothing, promptly remove the clothing and wash the  
          skin with soap and water.                                           
Ingestion If this product is ingested and the person is conscious, have       
          patient drink several glasses of water.  Induce vomiting by having  
          patient tickle back of throat with finger, keep airway clear. GET   
          IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.                                        
Inhalatio Move the exposed person to fresh air at once and call emergency     
n         medical care.  If breathing has stopped, give artificial            
          respiration.  If breathing is difficult, give humidified oxygen.    
Notes to Physician No data available.                                         
                                                                              
**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****                                  
Flash Point:             GT 250 F. (GT 121 C.) PMCC                           
Auto Ignition            N/a                                                  
Temperature:                                                                  
Flammable Limits                                                              
Lower  Limit:            Explosive Limit (LEL) : N/A                          
Upper Limit:             Explosive Limit (UEL) : N/A                          
Extinguishing Media:     Use water spray, alcohol foam, dry chemical, or      
                         carbon dioxide.                                      
Unusual Fire and Explosion    Water or foam may cause frothing.              
hazards:                                                                     
Special Fire Fighting         Wear NIOSH approved SCBA respirator in the     
Procedures:                   positive pressure mode and chemical protective 
                              clothing                                       
General Information:                                                          
                                                                              
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****                             
Small      Remove sources of heat or ignition, provide adequate ventilation,  
Spill:     contain leak using absorbent, inert, non-combustible material.     
Large      Contain spill, transfer to secure containers.  In the event of an  
Spill:     uncontrolled material release, the user should determine if release
           is reportable under applicable laws and regulations.               
                                                                              
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE ****                                    
Handling:                              See other sections of MSDS.           
Storage:                               See other sections of MSDS.           
                                                                              
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****                  
GENERAL HYGIENE               Use normal hygiene practices.                  
CONSIDERATIONS:                                                              
OTHER PRECAUTIONS:            None                                           
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:                                                        
Local Exhaust:                Provide local ventilation to maintain exposure 
                              levels below recommended exposure limits.      
Mechanical (General):         In confined spaces, mechanical ventilation may 
                              be required.                                   
Special Ventilation:          N/A                                            
Other Ventilation:            N/A                                            
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT                                                 
Eyes/face:       Use splash proof chemical, safety glasses or appropriate     
                 full-face respirator.                                        
Skin:            Use chemical resistant gloves such as butyl rubber or PVC    
                 coated as required.                                          
Respirators:     If high vapor or mist concentrations are expected, use       
                 appropriate NIOSH approved respirator for organic vapors and 
                 mists.  Respirators must be selected based on airborne levels
                 found in workplace and must not exceed the working limits of 
                 the respirator.                                              
Other Protective If there is a possibility of exposure of an individual's body
Clothing/Equipme to the lubricating oil, wear body covering clothes to avoid  
nt:              prolonged or repeated exposure.                              
                                                                              
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****                        
Appearance/Odor:                       Amber color, clear liquid, mild odor. 
pH:                                    8.5 - 10.0                            
Vapor Pressure:                        (MM HG) : N/A                         
Vapor Density (Air=1):                 GT 1.0                                
Evaporation Rate:                      N/A                                   
Viscosity:                             N/A                                   
Boiling Point:                         GT 450 F (GT 232 C.)                  
Freezing/Melting Point:                N/A                                   
Decomposition Temperature:             N/A                                   
Solubility in Water:                   Soluble                               
Specific Gravity:                      1.05                                  
Molecular Formula:                     N/A                                   
Molecular Weight:                      N/A                                   
VOC Coating (minus water):             0 Lbs/Gallon                          
Coating Density:                       0 Lbs/Gallon                          
Solvent Density:                       0 Lbs/Gallon                          
Percent Solvent (volume):              0                                     
Percent Solids (volume):               0                                     
Percent Water (volume):                0                                     
Percent Volatile by Weight:            0                                     
Miscellaneous:                                                               
% volatile/Volume:                     N/A                                   
Percent Solvent (Volume):              N/A                                   
Percent Solids (Volume):               N/A                                   
Percent Water (Volume):                N/A                                   
Poly Glycol based product containing a proprietary inhibitor package.         
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****                               
Chemical Stability:                                                           
Stable:          Yes                                                          
Conditions to    Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area. Keep away from   
Avoid:           heat, sparks, and flame. Avoid open heating or agitation;    
                 keep container tightly closed when not in use.               
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:                                       
(Materials to avoid):        Avoid contact with strong oxidizers and high     
                             oxygen concentrations.                           
Hazardous Decomposition      Incomplete combustion can generate carbon        
Products:                    monoxide and/or oxygenated hydrocarbons.         
Hazardous Polymerization:                                                     
Hazardous Polymerization May    No                                            
Occur:                                                                        
                                                                              
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****                              
No data available.                                                            
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****                                 
No data available.                                                            
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****                                
Dispose of recovered nonusable product in a manner approved for this material.
Discarded material is not a RCRA hazardous waste.  Before attempting clean up,
refer to other sections of the MSDS and dispose of product in accordance with 
local, state, and federal regulations.                                        
                                                                              
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****                                  
Transportation Information:                                                   
Shipping Information (CFR and                                                 
IMDG):                                                                        
Proper Shipping Name:           Glycols, poly                                 
DOT Hazard Class:               None Required                                 
DOT UN Number:                  None required.                                
IMDG Shipping Name:             Brake Fluid, Hydraulic (Flashpoint GT250F)    
                                                                              
Label Information:                                                            
No data available.                                                            
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****                                 
SARA Title III:  None                                                         
Section 302:     None                                                         
Section 304:                                                                  
Section 311:                                                                  
Hazard           Immediate Acute Health = Yes                                 
categories       Delayed Chronic Health = Yes                                 
Section 313:     None                                                         
                                                                              
CERCLA:                                                                       
Section          Requires discharges of crude oil and petroleum products in   
311(b)(4):       any kind or form to waters must immediately be reported to   
                 the National Response Center at (800) 424-8802.              
                                                                              
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****                                 
Disclaimer:  Information presented herein is believed to be factual, as it has
been derived from the works and opinions of persons believed to be qualified  
experts.  However, nothing contained in this information is to be taken as    
warranty or representation for which the Gold Eagle Co. bears legal           
responsibility.  The user should review any recommendations in the specific   
context of the intended use to determine whether they are appropriate.        
                                                                              
Prepared by:  Mike Profetto                                                   

The information contained in this MSDS was obtained from current and reliable sources, however, the data is provided without any warrenty, expressed or implied, regarding its correctness or accuracy. Since the conditions or handling, storage and disposal of this product are beyond the control of Imperial Supplies LLC, Imperial will not be responsible for loss, injury, or expense arising out of the products improper use. No warranty, expressed or inferred, regarding the product described in this MSDS shall be created or inferred by any statement in this MSDS. Various government agencies may have specific regulations regarding the transportation, handling, storage, use, or disposal of this product which may not be covered by this MSDS. The user is responsible for full compliance.

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