MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Essentially Similar to U.S. Department of Labor Form OSHA

Revised: 04/22/08

HMIS Health-1 Flammibility-0 Reactivity-0

SECTION I-Product Information

 Manufacturer: A.V.W. Inc.              

 24 Hour Emergency Phone Number:  800-424-9300

 Product Name: Brake Cleaner

 

SECTION II-Hazardous Ingredients

Percloroethylene                          CAS#    127-18-4            TWA    100       

Carbon Dioxide                           CAS#    124-38-9            TWA 10000      

 

SECTION III-Physical Data

Boiling Point:                            126 F

Specific Gravity:                         (H2O=1)=1.44

Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):              355 a 68 F

Solubility in Water:                     Insoluble

Appearance:                                Colorless liquid with penetrating ether like odor.

 

SECTION IV-Fire and Explosion Hazard Data

Flash Point:                               None

Extinguishing Media:                   Water, CO2, Foam, Dry Chemical

Special Fire Fighting Procedures:   Do not store containers in temperatures above 120 F.

Unusual Fire and Explosion:         Forms flammable vapor air mixtures. Lower temperatures increase the difficulty of getting it to ignite.

 

SECTION V-Health Hazard and First Aid

Time Weighted Average (TWA):    100 ppm

Carcinogen:                                Percloroethyle is a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer.

Acute Chronic Health Effects:        Excessive exposure may cause irritation to upper respiratory tract. Excessive exposure may cause carboxyhemoglobinemia, thereby impairing the bloods ability to transport oxygen.

Primary Routes of Entry:              X Inhalation                   X Skin              X Ingestion

Effects of Overexposure:               Eyes- may cause pain, moderate eye irritation and slight corneal injury. Vapors may irritate eyes.

                                                Skin- May cause irritation, even a burn. Repeated contact may cause drying or flaking of the skin.

Inhalation- In confined or poorly ventilated areas, vapors can readily accumulate and cause unconsciousness and death.

                                                Ingestion- Drowsiness, dizziness, headache

First Aid:

                                                Eyes- Flush with water for 15 minutes. If irritation persists, get medical attention.

                                                Skin- Wash with soap and water

                                                Inhalation- Move to fresh air. Get medical attention.

                                                Ingestion- Do not induce vomiting. Get immediate medical attention.

 

SECTION VI-Reactivity Data

Stability:                                   Stable X

Conditions to Avoid:                   Hydrolysis producing small amounts of hydrochloric acid possible with gross water contamination. Avoid open flames, welding arcs, or other high temperature sources which induce thermal decomposition.

Incompatibility:                          Strong oxidizers; caustics, chemically active metals such as aluminum, magnesium and sodium.

 

SECTION VII-Spill or Leak Procedures

Steps to take in case material is released or spilled: Use absorbent material and trash receptacle. Waste disposal method Federal and Local

regulations.

 

SECTION VIII-Special Protection Information

Respiratory Protection:                 Adequate ventilation.

Gloves (type):                             Neoprene

Eye Protection:                           Glasses (if required)

Other Protective Equipment:          None

 

SECTION IX-Special Precautions

Precautions to be taken in handling and storing: read and follow all label directions. Do not store containers at temperatures over 120 F.