B200 BERKEBILE STARTING FLUID Revision: May 27, 2015 Page: 1/7 SECTION 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product identifier Chemical Name Mixture CAS No. Mixture Trade Name BERKEBILE STARTING FLUID Product Code SP-500678 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Identified Use(s) Engine starting aid Uses Advised Against None Company Identification The Berkebile Oil Company P.O. Box 715 1216 Red Brant Road Somerset, PA 15501 Telephone 814-443-1656 Fax 814-443-2873 E-Mail (competent person) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Emergency telephone number Emergency Phone No. Transportation Emergency: CHEMTREC 24 hr. 1-800-424- 9300 / 1 (703) 527-3887 (Collect calls accepted) SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Classification of the substance or mixture OSHA HCS (29 CFR 1910.1200) Flam. Aerosol 1; Compressed dissolved gas; Carc. 2; Skin Irrit. 2; STOT SE 3; Asp. Tox. 1 Label elements Hazard Symbol Signal word(s) DANGER Hazard Statement(s) Extremely flammable aerosol. Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. May cause cancer. Causes skin irritation. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Precautionary Statement(s) Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. ? No smoking. Do not spray on an open flame or other ignition source. Do not pierce or burn, even after use. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/eye protection. Avoid breathing spray. SAFETY DATA SHEET OSHA HCS (29 CFR 1910.1200) B200 BERKEBILE STARTING FLUID Revision: May 27, 2015 Page: 2/7 Protect from sunlight and do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50 ?C/122 ?F. Wash hands and exposed skin after use. Other hazards Toxic to aquatic life. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Hazardous Ingredient(s) % wt. * CAS No. Hazard classification Heptanes 70 - 80 426260-76-6 Flam. Liq. 2, H225 Asp. Tox. 1; H304 Skin Irrit. 2, H315 STOT SE 3, H336 Aquatic Acute 2, H402 Aquatic Chronic 3, H412 Diethyl Ether 10 - 20 60-29-7 Flam. Liq. 1; H224 Acute Tox. 4; H302 STOT SE 3; H336 Carbon Dioxide 5 - 10 124-38-9 Compressed dissolved gas; H280 Chloroethane < 1 75-00-3 Flam. Gas 1; H220 Carc. 2; H351 Additional Information ? None * The exact percentage withheld as a trade secret in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200. SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES Description of first aid measures Inhalation Move person to fresh air. If breathing is labored, administer oxygen. If symptoms develop, obtain medical attention. Skin Contact Wash affected skin with soap and water. If irritation (redness, rash, blistering) develops, get medical attention. Eye Contact Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Ingestion Do not induce vomiting. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get immediate medical attention. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Do NOT induce vomiting. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing Media -Suitable Extinguishing Media Extinguish with carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam or water spray. -Unsuitable Extinguishing Media Do not use water jet. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Highly flammable vapor (flash point below 23?C). B200 BERKEBILE STARTING FLUID Revision: May 27, 2015 Page: 3/7 Advice for fire-fighters A self contained breathing apparatus and suitable protective clothing should be worn in fire conditions. Keep containers cool by spraying with water if exposed to fire. SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Environmental precautions Prevent liquid entering sewers, basements and work pits. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Cover spills with inert absorbent material. Transfer to a container for disposal or recovery. Reference to other sections None Additional Information None SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions for safe handling Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Use product in a well-ventilated area only. Do not use in confined spaces. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities -Storage temperature Store in a well-ventilated place. Protect from sunlight. Do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50?C/ 122?F. Keep container tightly closed. -Incompatible materials This product should be stored away from sources of strong heat or oxidizing chemicals. Specific end use(s) Engine starting aid SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Occupational Exposure Limits SUBSTANCE. CAS No. (8hr TWA) (STEL) Note: PEL (OSHA) TLV (ACGIH) PEL (OSHA) TLV (ACGIH) Heptane, branched, cylic and linear 426260-76-6 500 ppm* 1500 mg/m3 ----- ----- *n-heptane Diethyl ether 60-29-7 400 ppm 400 ppm ----- 500 ppm ----- Chloroethane 75-00-3 1000 ppm 100 ppm* ----- ----- *A3 Carbon dioxide 124-38-9 ------- 5000 ppm ------ 30,000 ppm ----- #Assure minimum oxygen content of work atmosphere. *A3 = Confirmed Animal Carcinogen with Unknown Relevance to Humans Recommended monitoring method NIOSH 1500 (hydrocarbons, B.P. 36 - 126 ?C); NIOSH 1610 (Ethyl ether); NIOSH 2519 (Ethyl chloride) Exposure controls Appropriate engineering controls Provide adequate ventilation to ensure that the occupational exposure limit is not exceeded. Personal protection equipment Eye/face protection Wear protective eyewear (goggles, face shield, or safety glasses). B200 BERKEBILE STARTING FLUID Revision: May 27, 2015 Page: 4/7 Skin protection (Hand protection/ Other) Wear suitable gloves if prolonged skin contact is likely (Nitrile rubber or Butyl rubber). Check with protective equipment manufacturer's data. Respiratory protection Normally no personal respiratory protection is necessary. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. Check with protective equipment manufacturer's data. Thermal hazards Not normally required. Use gloves with insulation for thermal protection, when needed. Environmental Exposure Controls Avoid release to the environment. SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Information on basic physical and chemical properties Appearance Liquid Color. Colorless Odor Sweetish, Hydrocarbon-like Odor Threshold (ppm) Not available pH (Value) Not available Melting Point (?C) / Freezing Point (?C) Not available Boiling point/boiling range (?C): 34 - 35 (Diethylether) Flash Point (?C) -45 (Diethylether) Evaporation Rate Not available Flammability (solid, gas) Extremely flammable Explosive Limit Ranges 1.85% - 36.5% v/v (Diethylether) Vapor pressure (Pascal) 7.16 x 104 (Diethylether) Vapor Density (Air=1) Not available Density (g/ml) Not available Solubility (Water) Not available Solubility (Other) Not available Partition Coefficient (n-Octanol/water) Not available Auto Ignition Point (?C) 175 (Diethylether) Decomposition Temperature (?C) Not available Kinematic Viscosity (cSt) <20 @ 40 ?C Explosive properties Not available Oxidizing properties Not available Other information Not available SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Reactivity Stable under normal conditions. Chemical stability Stable. Possibility of hazardous reactions None anticipated. Conditions to avoid Avoid contact with heat and ignition sources. Incompatible materials This product should be stored away from sources of strong heat or oxidizing chemicals. Hazardous decomposition product(s) Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide, Acrid smoke SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Exposure routes: Inhalation, Skin Contact, Eye Contact Information on toxicological effects B200 BERKEBILE STARTING FLUID Revision: May 27, 2015 Page: 5/7 Heptane, branched, cylic and linear (CAS# 426260-76-6) - By analogy with similar materials: Acute toxicity Oral: LD50 >5 g/kg-bw Dermal: LD50 >2 g/kg-bw Inhalation: LC50 = 65 - 103 mg/L (Vapour), 4-hr. rat May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Irritation/Corrosivity Causes skin irritation. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. May cause eye irritation. Sensitisation It is not a skin sensitizer. Repeated dose toxicity NOAEC: 12350 mg/m3 (2 yr, inhal., rat, Systemic effects) LOAEC: 1650 mg/m3 (2 hr, inhal., rat, CNS effects) May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Carcinogenicity No data. It is unlikely to present a carcinogenic hazard to man. NTP IARC ACGIH OSHA NIOSH No. No. No. No. No. Mutagenicity Toxicity for reproduction There is no evidence of mutagenic potential. No information available Hydrotreated Light Distillate (CAS No. 64742-47-8) - By analogy with similar materials: Acute toxicity (calculated / estimated) Oral: LD50 >5000 mg/kg-bw Dermal: LD50 >2000 mg/kg-bw Inhalation: LC0 ?5.28 mg/l (Vapor), 4-hr. rat - May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Irritation/Corrosivity Causes skin irritation. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Sensitization It is not a skin sensitizer. Repeated dose toxicity Oral: NOEAL 750 mg/kg Dermal: NOEAL 0.5 ml/kg bw Inhalation: NOAEL ?1000 mg/m3 Carcinogenicity It is unlikely to present a carcinogenic hazard to man. NTP IARC ACGIH OSHA NIOSH No. No. No. No. No. Mutagenicity Not to be expected Reproductive toxicity Not to be expected Chloroethane (CAS# 75-00-3) Carcinogenicity NTP IARC ACGIH OSHA NIOSH Clear Evidence in Female Mice No. A3 - Confirmed Animal Carcinogent No. Yes. SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity Heptane, branched, cylic and linear (CAS# 426260-76-6) - By analogy with similar materials: Short term LL50 (96 hour): >13.4 mg/L (Oncorhynchus mykiss) EL50 (48 hour): 3 mg/l (Daphnia magna, mobility) EC50 (96 hour): 13 mg/l (Pseudokirchnerella subcapitata) Long Term NOELR (28 days) 1.5 mg/l (Fish) QSAR LOEC (21 days): 0.32 mg/l (Daphnia magna) NOEL (96 hour) 6.3 mg/l (Algae) B200 BERKEBILE STARTING FLUID Revision: May 27, 2015 Page: 6/7 Persistence and degradability Readily biodegradable. Bioaccumulative potential The product has no potential for bioaccumulation. Mobility in soil Not available. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment Not classified as PBT or vPvB. Other adverse effects None known. Hydrotreated Light Distillate (CAS No. 64742-47-8) - By analogy with similar materials: Short term LC50 (96 hour): 2.5 mg/L (fish) EC50 (48 hour): 1.4 mg/L (crustacea) EC50 (72 hour): 1.3 mg/L (algae) Long Term NOEC (28 days): 0.098 mg/L (fish) LOEC (21 days): 1.2 mg/L (crustacea) LOEL (72 hour): 1 mg/L (algae) Persistence and degradability Biodegradable Bioaccumulative potential The product has no potential for bioaccumulation. Mobility in soil Not available. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment Not classified as PBT or vPvB. Other adverse effects None known. SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Waste treatment methods Disposal should be in accordance with local, state or national legislation. Consult an accredited waste disposal contractor or the local authority for advice. SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION U.S. DOT Sea transport (IMDG) Air transport (ICAO/IATA) UN number 1950 1950 1950 Proper Shipping Name Aerosols, flammable Aerosols, flammable Aerosols, flammable Transport hazard class(es) 2.1 2.1 2.1 Packing group Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Environmental hazards None assigned None assigned None assigned Special precautions for user None assigned None assigned None assigned Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code: Not applicable SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture: TSCA (Toxic Substance Control Act) - Inventory Status: All components listed or polymer exempt. Designated Hazardous Substances and Reportable Quantities (40 CFR 302.4): Chemical Name CAS No. Typical %wt. RQ (Pounds) Chloroethane 75-00-3 < 1 1000 SARA 311/312 - Hazard Categories: Fire Sudden Release Reactivity Immediate (acute) Chronic (delayed) SARA 313 - Toxic Chemicals (40 CFR 372): Chemical Name CAS No. Typical %wt. Chloroethane 75-00-3 < 1 SARA 302 - Extremely Hazardous Substances (40 CFR 355): B200 BERKEBILE STARTING FLUID Revision: May 27, 2015 Page: 7/7 Chemical Name CAS No. Typical %wt. TPQ (pounds) None ---- ---- ---- California Proposition 65 List: Chemical Name CAS No. Type of Toxicity Toluene 108-88-3 Developmental Chloroethane 45-00-3 Cancer SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION The following sections contain revisions or new statements: 1-16. Date of preparation: February 17, 2015 Hazard Statement(s) and Risk Phrases Listed in: SECTION 2:/ SECTION 3: Hazard Statement(s) - H227: Combustible liquid. - H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. - H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. - H315: Causes skin irritation. - H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness. - H401: Toxic to aquatic life. - H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. - H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. - H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. - H224: Extremely flammable liquid and vapour. - H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor. - H302: Harmful if swallowed. -H319: Causes serious eye irritation. -H351: Suspected of causing cancer. -H220: Extremely flammable gas. Training advice: None. Disclaimer: We believe the statements, technical information and recommendations contained herein are reliable, but they are given without warranty or guarantee of any kind. 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