MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

THE CORTEC CORPORATION

4119 WHITE BEAR PARKWAY

ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55110

PHONE: 612-429-1100 OR TOLL FREE 1-800-4-CORTEC

FAX: 612-429-1122

EMERGENCY PHONE NO.: CHEMTREC (FOR SPILL, LEAK, FIRE, EXPOSURE OR ACCIDENT): 1-800-424-9300 (DAY OR NIGHT)

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SECTION I - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME: VCI-369

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: A proprietary blend of corrosion inhibitors in an oil carrier.

SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENT NAME(S)	WEIGHT PERCENT		OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
				TLV OR PEL	ORAL LD-50
Naphthenic distillates		20-30	5 mg/m³ (oil mist)	N.E.

Carcinogenic: OSHA = no NTP = no IARC = no

SECTION III - PHYSICAL DATA

COLOR: Brown/tan PHYSICAL FORM: Viscous liquid

NON-VOLATILE (weight): 94-98% ODOR: Petroleum

FREEZING POINT: N.E. BOILING RANGE: N.E.

pH: N.E. MELTING RANGE: N.A.

EVAPORATION RATE: Nil VAPOR DENSITY: N.E.

VAPOR PRESSURE: N.E.

DENSITY: 7.7-8.2 lb/gal (0.92-0.98 kg/l)

SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA

HMIS FLAMMABILITY RATING: 1

FLASH POINT: 233ºF (112ºC)

FLAMMABLE LIMITS: LEL: N.E. UEL: N.E.

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Carbon dioxide or other dry chemical fire fighting agents.

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

SECTION V - HEALTH HAZARD DATA

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:

Eye Contact: Flush eyes with large amounts of water. Consult a physician immediately. Skin Contact: Wash affected area with soap and water. If irritation persists, consult a physician. Inhalation: Remove to an uncontaminated area, administer oxygen if necessary. If victim has stopped breathing begin CPR. Get medical attention. Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Get immediate medical attention.

MEDICAL CONDITIONS PRONE TO AGGRAVATION BY

EXPOSURE: None known

PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY: Inhalation, skin and eye contact.

HEALTH HAZARDS (acute and chronic) / EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE:

1. Repeated or prolonged skin contact can cause moderate irritation and defatting of the skin possibly leading to dermatitis.

2. Contact with eye tissues will cause irritation and possible damage unless prompt first aid measures are taken.

3. Inhalation of product vapors is not expected at ambient temperatures because of the low vapor pressure of the product. Inhalation of particle mists or vapors from hot product may be harmful to the respiratory system. Minimize exposure to mists, fumes or vapors.

4. Product is harmful if swallowed. Ingestion of this product could result in aspiration into the lungs possibly leading to chemical pneumonia.

SECTION VI - REACTIVITY DATA

STABILITY: Stable

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Oxides of carbon, nitrogen and sulfur.

INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong acids, Alkalis and oxidizing agents.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Contact with incompatible materials.

SECTION VII - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Absorb on sweeping compound or other absorbent material. Keep out of streams and waterways.

WASTE DISPOSAL: Incinerate or dispose of in accordance with existing Federal, State and Local environmental regulations.

SECTION VIII - SAFE HANDLING AND USE INFORMATION

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: A NIOSH approved respirator to remove vapors or particle mists when necessary.

PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Chemical resistant rubber or plastic.

EYE PROTECTION: Safety goggles.

OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: None

SECTION IX - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND STORAGE DATA

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING: Avoid eye and skin contact. Avoid excessive inhalation of product vapors.

PRECAUTIONS TO TAKEN IN STORING: Completely drain "Empty" drums , properly bung and promptly dispose in an environmentally safe manner and in accordance with governmental regulations. Recycle drums only through qualified reprocessing organizations.

SECTION X - SHIPPING DATA

DOT/IATA/IMDG SHIPPING NAME: N.A.

UN/NA NUMBER: N.A.

DOT/IATA/IMDG HAZARD CLASS.: N.A.

T.S.C.A. STATUS: Listed

DOT/IATA/IMDG REQUIRED LABELS: N.A.

TECHNICAL SHIPPING NAME: N.A.

PREPARED BY: Paul Jaeger, Technical Advisor

APPROVED BY: Boris Miksic, President/CEO

DATE PREPARED: 7/16/98 SUPERSEDES: 1/14/98

DISCLAIMER: This information is furnished without warranty, expressed or implied, except that it is accurate to the best knowledge of the Cortec Corporation. The data on this sheet relates only to the specific material designated herein. The Cortec Corporation assumes no legal responsibility for use or reliance upon this data.

N.E. = NOT ESTABLISHED N.A. = NOT APPLICABLE