ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO -- BRAKE FLUID DOT 3  -- 9150-00-231-9071
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BRAKE FLUID DOT 3
MSDS Date:02/10/1995
FSC:9150
NIIN:00-231-9071
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO
Box:2219
City:COLUMBUS
State:OH
ZIP:43215
Country:US
Info Phone Num:614-790-3333
Emergency Phone Num:614-790-3333
CAGE:34897
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ASHLAND CHEMICAL CO
Box:2219
City:COLUMBUS
State:OH
ZIP:43216-2219
Country:US
Phone:614-790-3333/800-274-5263
CAGE:34897
Company Name:CHEMICAL SPECIALISTS AND DEVELOPMENT INC
Address:2210 HACKBERRY LN
Box:687
City:CONROE
State:TX
ZIP:77305
Country:US
Phone:409-756-1065
CAGE:4N760

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER
CAS:143-22-6
Fraction by Wt: 44-54%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER
CAS:112-34-5
RTECS #:KJ9100000
Fraction by Wt: 16-26%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:DIETHYLENE GLYCOL
CAS:111-46-6
RTECS #:ID5950000
Fraction by Wt: 5-15%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOPROPYL ETHER
CAS:6881-94-3
Fraction by Wt: 0-10%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:DIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOETHYL ETHER
CAS:111-90-0
RTECS #:KK8750000
Fraction by Wt: 0-7%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:TRIETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOETHYL ETHER
CAS:112-50-5
Fraction by Wt: 0-7%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN:
    PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT CAN CAUSE MODERATE IRRITATION,
    DEFATTING, DERMATITIS. INHALATION: NONE CURRENTLY KNOWN. INGESTION:
    MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION . ORAL TOXICITY IS LOW.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: IRRITATION. SKIN: IRRITATION, DEFATTING,
    DERMATITIS. INHALATION: NONE CURRENTLY KNOWN. INGESTION:
    GASTROINTESTIONAL IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. IF IRRITATION
    PERSISTS GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: WASH AREA WITH SOAP AND
    WATER. INHALATION: MOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: DRINK 2 GLASSES OF
    WATER. INDUCE V OMITING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:COC
Flash Point:250F,121C
Extinguishing Media:ALCOHOL FOAM, WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY
    CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WATER OR FOAM MAY CAUSE FROTHING WHICH CAN BE
    VIOLENT AND ENDANGER THE LIFE OF THE FIREFIGHTER, ESPECIALLY IF
    SPRAYED INTO CONTAINERS OF HOT, BURNING LIQUID.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WATER OR FOAM MAY CAUSE FROTHING WHICH
    CAN BE VIOLENT AND ENDANGER THE LIFE OF THE FIREFIGHTER, ESPECIALLY
    IF SPRAYED INTO CONTAINERS OF HOT, BURNING LIQUID.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB SMALL SPILLS WITH ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
    DIKE LARGE SPILLS TO PREVENT RUN-OFF TO SEWERS, STREAMS OR OTHER
    BODIES OF WATER. PUMP LIQUID TO SALVAGE TANK. ABSORB RESIDUE WITH
    ABSORBENT. DEPOSITE WAST E IN PROPER CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN WELL VENTILATED AREA AWAY
    FROM IGNITION SOURCE AND STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS. PROTECT FROM
    PHYSICAL DAMAGE. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED.
Other Precautions:CONTAINERS OF THIS MATERIAL MAY BE HAZARDOUS WHEN
    EMPTIED. EMPTIED CONTAINERS RETAIN PRODUCT RESIDUES (VAPOR, LIQUID,
    SOLID). NEVER USE WELDING OR CUTTING TORCH ON OR NEAR THESE
    CONTAINERS BECAUSE PRO DUCT OR RESIDUE CAN IGNITE EXPLOSIVELY.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE.
Ventilation:NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE.
Protective Gloves:NOT REQUIRED UNDER NORMAL USE.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES RECOMMENDED.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR NORMAL WORK CLOTHING COVERING ARMS AND
    LEGS.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:V6
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:401F,205C
Spec Gravity:1.036
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:<1  (ETHER=1)
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR AN COLORLESS LIQUID.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NEVER USE WELDING OR CUTTING TORCH ON OR
    NEAR DRUM (EVEN EMPTY) BECAUSE PRODUCT (EVEN RESIDUE) CAN IGNITE
    EXPLOSIVELY.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY FORM TOXIC MATERIALS, CARBON
    DIOXIDE, CARBON MONOXIDE, VARIOUS HYDROCARBONS, ETC.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:CANNOT OCCUR.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE
    AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. IF A RUN-OFF TO SEWERS, STREAMS OR OTHER
    BODIES OF WATER, NOTIFY PROPER AUTHORITIES AS REQUIRED.

 Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
 This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
 of Defense.  The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
 expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
 disclaims all liability for its use.  Any person utilizing this
 document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
 assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
 particular situation.