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Date of Issue : OCT 1996 1. IDENTIFICATION
General Product Name : BRAKE FLUID, hydraulic Other Names : BRAKE FLUID DOT4 BLEND OF POLYGLYCOLS AND THEIR ALKYL ETHERS (INHIBITED) UN No. : 1118 Dangerous Goods Class : 3 Subsidiary Risk : None Allocated Hazchem Code : 3[Y] Pack Group : II EPG : 3A1 Poisons Schedule : N/A Uses : Brake fluid.
1.1 Physical Description / Properties
Appearance : Light straw yellow liquid with a mild odour. Formula : Boiling Point : 265 deg C Melting Point : < -50 deg C Vapour Pressure : N/A Specific Gravity : 1.069 (water = 1) Flash Point : Open Cup 148 pH : () Solubility in water : N/A g/l (25 deg C) Flammability Limits (as percentage volume in air) Lower Explosion Limit : N/A Upper Explosion Limit : N/A 1.2 Other Properties
Partially soluble in water. Soluble in ethyl alcohol. 1.3 Ingredients
2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
2.1 Health Effects - Acute Swallowed
If swallowed, the product may cause nauseam headache and pain in the abdomen. Eye
Irritation may occur. Skin
Direct contact may cause light irritation and reddening. Skin absorption is not expected. Inhaled
Not normally a risk due to very low vapour pressure at ambient temperature - may be irritating to the respiratory tract if exposed to vapour after heating or from misting. 2.2 Health Effects - Chronic
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may dry and defat the skin, possibly leading to irritation and dermatitis. Skin absorption is not expected. Evidence of carcinogenicity, mutagenicity or teratogenicity has not been reported by any Official National or Internation Organisations.
2.3 First Aid
Swallowed
DO NOT induce vomiting. Give 1 - 3 cups of water to dilute and obtain immediate medical attention or contact the .
Eye
Hold eyes open and flood with water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention.
Skin
Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin with soap and water. The use of an emolient or skin conditioner is recommended after work periods, particularly if the skin has a tendency to for dryness. Seek medical advice if irritation persists.
Inhaled
If affected, remove to fresh air, treat symptoms and obtain medical attention.
First Aid Facilities
Ensure an eye bath and safety shower are available and ready for use.
2.5 Advice to Doctor
After emesis treat symptomatically. Mono- and Diethylene Glycol levels are insignificant. There is no evidence to suggest that acidosis will occur.
2.6 Toxicity Data
Oral LD50 = 5 - 10 ml/kg = 5380 - 10760 mg/kg (Rat) Dermal LD50 = 5 ml/kg = 5380 mg/kg (Rat) Inhalation LC50 = not available
3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
3.1 Exposure Standards
No data available
3.2 Engineering Controls
Ensure adequate ventilation to maintain exposure levels to a minimum.
3.3 Personal Protection
Clothing : PVC or nitrile apron where clothing is likely to be contaminated. Gloves : PVC or nitrile recommended. Avoid all skin and eye contact. When contact is intermittent or casual, and skin surface is intact, a suitable barrier cream may provide protection.
3.4 Flammability
Material is flammable. SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
4.1 Storage / Transport
Store away from strong oxidising agents, ie. of Class 5.1 or 5.2. Keep away from mineral oils and solvents. Keep containers tightly sealed. Store under cover in a cool, dry and well ventilated area. Keep separate from strong oxidising materials, strong acids and alkalis. Particularly, the contact with nitric acid is to be avoided, as this reaction may form nitro-derivatives. When heated to decomposition the product can emit irritant and harmful smoke.
4.2 Packaging / Labelling UN No. 1118 Class 3 Sun Risk None Allocated Hazchem Code 3[Y] Pack Group II EPG No. 3A1 Shipping Name BRAKE FLUID, hydraulic Hazard
Risk Phrases
Safety Phrases
4.3 Spills and Disposal
Spills
Clean up personnel should wear full protective clothing.
Disposal
Must not enter ground water, water courses, sewerage or drainage systems. Refer to the local Waste Disposal Authority for advice. May be disposed of by careful incineration.
4.4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Fire / Explosion
Material is flammable.
Extinguishing Media
Use AFFF or alcohol compatible extinguishing powder, Halon or carbon dioxide type extinguishers. Wear breathing apparatus in enclosed spaces. The product is combustible. Cool the containers exposed to fire with water. Fire fighters must wear protective equipment. 5 OTHER INFORMATION
Other Information
No data available
5.1 Contact Points
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The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use.
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