Material Safety Data Sheet

Evaporation Rate @ 1 ATM and 25°C (77°F)

Combustible-(Per DOT 49 CFR 173.120)

Foam, water spray (fog), dry chemical, carbon dioxide and vaporizing liquid type extinguishing agents may all be suitable for extinguishing fires involving this type of product, depending on size or potential size of fire and circumstances related to the situation.

The following procedures for this type of product are based on the recommendations in the National Fire Protection Association's "Fire Protection Guide on Hazardous Materials", Tenth Edition (1991):

Use water spray, dry chemical, foam or carbon dioxide to extinguish the fire. Use water to keep fire-exposed containers cool. If a leak or spill has not ignited, use water spray to disperse the vapors and to provide protection for persons attempting to stop a leak. Water spray may be used to flush spills away from exposures. Minimize breathing of gases, vapor, fumes, or decomposition products. Use supplied - air breathing equipment for enclosed or confined spaces or as otherwise needed.

This product contains ethylbenzene. A study conducted by the National Toxicology Program states that lifetime inhalation exposure of rats and mice to high concentrations of ethylbenzene (750 ppm) resulted in increases in certain types of cancer, including kidney tumors in rats and lung and liver tumors in mice. These effects were not observed in animals exposed to lower concentrations of ethylbenzene (75 or 250 ppm). The study does not address the relevance of these results to humans.

Skin or eye contact with hot product may cause thermal burns. Product contacting the eyes may cause eye irritation. See statements below regarding potential skin cancer hazard.

CAUTION: Under certain circumstances sulfur compounds in hot product may form hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gas. Cooling product may continue to emit traces of H2S temporarily from entrapped or dissolved gases. H2S is a colorless, toxic and extremely flammable gas with an odor at low concentrations characteristic of rotten eggs and a sweetish odor at high concentrations. Odor cannot be relied upon as a means of detection because the sense of smell rapidly becomes insensitive to H2S, and the H2S odor may be masked by the general odor of hot product. Because H2S may accumulate in tanks and bulk transport compartments, personnel should stand upwind, keep their faces at least two feet from compartment openings, and avoid breathing vapors when opening hatches and dome covers. (In a large number of tests, permissible concentrations in the breathing zone were not exceeded by following this procedure.)

Prolonged breathing of 50 to 100 ppm of H2S may produce eye and respiratory tract irritation, headache, nervousness and nausea, and only a few breaths of high concentrations (e.g. 700 to 1000 ppm) may lead to unconsciousness and could be fatal. NIOSH-approved respiratory equipment should be used when permissible concentrations are exceeded. The OSHA 8-hour Time Weighted Average - Permissible Exposure Limit (TWA-PEL) is 10 ppm with a 15 minute TWA-STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit) of 15 ppm.

Product may contain components or petroleum fractions which have been shown to cause skin cancer in lifetime animal skin painting test. In these tests, the substance was applied to the shaved backs of mice at regular intervals without cleanup between applications. In view of these findings, there may be a potential risk of skin cancer in humans from prolonged and repeated skin contact with this product in the absence of good personal hygiene.

Limited studies on oils that are very active carcinogens have shown that washing the animal's skin with soap and water between applications greatly reduces tumor formation. These studies demonstrate the effectiveness of cleansing the skin after contact.

Potential risks to humans can be minimized by observing good work practices and personal hygiene procedures generally recommended for petroleum products.

Product has a low order of acute oral and dermal toxicity, but minute amounts aspirated into the lungs during ingestion or vomiting may cause mild to severe pulmonary injury and possibly death.

This product is judged to have an acute oral LD50 (rat) greater than 5 g/kg of body weight, and an acute dermal LD50 (rabbit) greater than 3.16 g/kg of body weight.

Inhalation of components of exhaust from burning, such as carbon monoxide, may cause death at high concentrations.

To minimize fire or explosion risk from static charge accumulation and discharge, effectively bond and/or ground product transfer system in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association standard for petroleum products.

Keep containers closed when not in use. Do not store near heat, sparks, flame or strong oxidants.

In order to prevent fire or explosion hazards, use appropriate equipment.

Information on electrical equipment appropriate for use with this product may be found in the latest edition of the National Electrical Code (NFPA-70). This document is available from the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269.

In compliance with hazard and right-to-know requirements, where applicable OSHA Hazard Warnings may be found on the label, bill of lading or invoice accompanying this shipment.

Note: Product label may contain non-OSHA related information also.

Inhalation of high vapor concentrations may cause eye and respiratory irritation, dizziness, headaches, gasping, nausea, disorientation, unconsciousness and possibly death. Prolonged or repeated contact with product at warm or near ambient temperatures may cause skin irritation.

CAUTION: Product normally shipped hot (e.g., 110-245°F); protect against burns. See statements regarding hydrogen sulfide (H2S).

Do not discharge this product into public waters or waterways unless authorized by a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Clean Water Act / Oil Pollution Act:
This product may be classified as an oil under Section 311 of the Clean Water Act, and under the Oil Pollution Act. Discharges or spills into or leading to surface waters that cause a sheen must be reported to the National Response Center (1-800-424-8802).

Recover free product. Add sand, earth or other suitable absorbent to spill area. Minimize breathing vapors. Minimize skin contact. Open all windows and doors. Keep product out of sewers and watercourses by diking or impounding. Advise authorities if product has entered or may enter sewers, watercourses, or extensive land areas.

Assure conformity with applicable governmental regulations. Continue to observe precautions for volatile, combustible vapors from absorbed material.

This liquid is volatile and gives off invisible vapors. Either the liquid or vapor may settle in low areas or travel some distance along the ground or surface to ignition sources where they may ignite or explode.

Keep product away from ignition sources, such as heat, sparks, pilot lights, static electricity, and open flames.

"EMPTY" CONTAINER WARNING:
"Empty" containers retain residue (liquid and/or vapor) and can be dangerous. DO NOT pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind or expose such containers to heat, flame, sparks, static electricity, or other sources of ignition; they may explode and cause injury or death.

Do not attempt to refill or clean containers since residue is difficult to remove. "Empty" drums should be completely drained, properly bunged and disposed of in an environmentally safe manner and in accordance with governmental regulations.

For work on tanks refer to Occupational Safely and Health Administration regulations, ANSI Z49.1, and other governmental and industrial references pertaining to cleaning, repairing, welding or other contemplated operations.

For further information relative to spills resulting from transportation incidents, refer to latest Department of Transportation Emergency Response Guidebook for Hazardous Materials Incidents.

US DOT Hazardous Materials Shipping Description:

Bulk Packaging (capacity greater than 119 gallons)
Fuel Oil, Combustible Liquid, NA 1993, III

Non-bulk packaging (capacity less than or equal to 119 gallons)
Not regulated

U.S. Federal Regulations
Toxic Chemical Release Reporting, EPA Regulation 40 CFR 372 (SARA Section 313)
No toxic chemical is present greater than 1% or 0.1% (carcinogen).

This product, as manufactured by NOCO, does not contain polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's)

All components of this product are listed on the U.S. TSCA Inventory. The health and safety information presented herein must be used in conjunction with the pertinent standards for training, work practices and facilities design established by OSHA, NIOSH, NFPA, API, NEC, NSC, Underwriters, Bureau of Mines, and similar organizations.

The information and recommendations contained herein are, to the best of NOCO's knowledge and belief, accurate and reliable as of the date issued. NOCO does not warrant or guarantee their accuracy or reliability, and NOCO shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising out of the use thereof.

The information and recommendations are offered for the user's consideration and examination, and it is the user's responsibility to satisfy itself that they are suitable and complete for its particular use. If buyer repackages this product, legal counsel should be consulted to insure proper health, safety and other necessary information is included on the container