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Diesel fuel injector cleaner

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Required under USDL Safety and Health Regulations

SECTION I - CHEMICAL COMPANY AND PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

POWER SERVICE PRODUCTS

P.O. BOX 1089

WEATHERFORD, TEXAS 76086

817/599-9486 e-mail: psp@powerservice.com

Product Name: DIESEL KLEEN PERFORMANCE IMPROVER/

CUSTOMER CONVENIENCE FORMULA 1:400 +CETANE

Formerly Diesel Fuel Injector Cleaner

Synonyms: DIESEL FUEL ADDITIVE

Generic/Chemical Name: HYDROCARBONS, HYDROXY COMPOUNDS

MSDS Preparation Date: August 1, 2001 supersedes June 13, 2001

Emergency Phone Number: 800/424-9300

SECTION II - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION OF INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENT PERCENT

HYDROCARBONS 70 - 90
HYDROXY COMPOUNDS 5 - 15

2-ETHYLHEXYL NITRATE 5 - 10

This product is a proprietary complex mixture of petroleum Hydrocarbons and Hydroxy Compounds. Specific chemical information is being withheld as a Trade Secret. Specific chemical information will be made available to health professionals in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200.

SECTION III OSHA HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS

INGREDIENT CAS NO. NOTE EXPOSURE LIMIT

2-Ethylhexyl Nitrate 27247-96-7 ND Not established by

OSHA/ACGIH

(Power Service Products

recommends 1 ppm TWA 8)

NOTE: Carcinogenicity listing of components at concentrations greater than or equal to 0.1

Indicated by: @=NTP, #=IARC, &= OSHA, +=ACGIH, *=OTHER, ND= NOT DESIGNATED

SECTION IV - HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES: If overcome by vapors, remove from exposure immediately; call a physician. If breathing is irregular or stopped, start resuscitation,

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administer oxygen. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting; call a physician. Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin with soap and water. Flush eyes with water until irritation subsides.

PRIMARY ROUTE (S) OF ENTRY: INGESTION AND INHALATION

VARIABILITY AMONG INDIVIDUALS: Health Studies have shown that many petroleum hydrocarbons and synthetic lubricants pose potential human health risks which may vary from person to person. As a precaution, exposure to liquids, vapors, mists and fumes should be minimized.

NATURE OF HAZARD AND TOXICITY INFORMATION: Prolonged or repeated skin contact with this product tends to remove skin oils possibly leading to irritation and dermatitis: however, based on human experiences and available toxicological data, this product is judged to be neither a corrosive nor an irritant .

Potential risk to humans can be minimized by observing good work practices and personal hygiene procedures generally recommended for petroleum products. The product has a low order of acute toxicity, but minute amounts aspirated into the lungs during ingestion may cause severe pulmonary injury or death.

SECTION V - FIRST AID MEASURES

EYE CONTACT: Flush eyes with large amounts of water until irritation subsides. If irritation persists, get medical attention.

SKIN CONTACT: Flush with large amounts of water, use soap if available. Remove grossly contaminated clothing, including shoes and launder before re-use.

INHALATION: Using proper respiration protection, immediately remove the affected victim from exposure. Administer artificial respiration if breathing is stopped. Keep at rest. Call for prompt medical attention.

INGESTION: If swallowed do not induce vomiting. Keep at rest. Get prompt medical attention.

SECTION VI - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

FLASH POINT .115 F (TCC)

FLAMMABLE LIMITS: lower 1 upper ..7

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Alcohol resistant foam, dry chemical, CO2, waterspray or fog.

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Use air-supplied rescue equipment for enclosed areas. Cool exposed containers with water.

UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Do not store or mix with strong oxidants or combustible liquids.

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EMPTY CONTAINERS CONTAIN COMBUSTIBLE VAPORS: DO NOT USE CUTTING TORCH EQUIPMENT OR ANY OTHER FLAME ON ANY EMPTY CONTAINER .

SECTION VII - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE PROCEDURES

STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Remove all ignition sources. Keep people away. Recover free liquid. Add absorbent to spill area. Avoid breathing vapors. Ventilate enclosed spaces. Open all windows and doors. Keep petroleum products out of public sewers, streams and waterways.

SECTION VIII - HANDLING AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN HANDLING AND STORING: Keep containers closed. Keep away from heat, sparks and open flames.

CONTAINERS ARE STRICTLY SINGLE TRIP CONTAINERS. THEY ARE NOT TO BE USED FOR ANY REASON AFTER BEING EMPTIED.

OTHER PRECAUTIONS: Avoid breathing vapors. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Remove contaminated clothing; wash before re-use. Wash skin with soap and water after contact.

SECTION IX - EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

OSHA ACGIH

TWA STEL TWA

PPM MgM3 PPM MgM3 PPM MgM3

400 1600 500 2000 400 1600

Carcinogen - NTP Program ..N/A

Carcinogen - IARC Program .N/A

EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: Avoid breathing vapor. Inhalation of high vapor concentrations may have results ranging from dizziness and headaches to unconsciousness. Prolonged or repeated liquid contact will dry and defat the skin leading to irritation and dermatitis.

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (Specify type): Organic or Hydrocarbon vapor respirator or supplied-air hose if needed.

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VENTILATION:

LOCAL EXHAUST .. Face velocity > 60 fpm

MECHANICAL (General) Explosion - proof ventilation equipment.

SPECIAL .. Use only with adequate ventilation.

OTHER . No smoking or open flames.

PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Normally not needed. Use chemical resistant PVC coated gloves if necessary.

EYE PROTECTION: Normally not needed, however Chemical Goggles, face shield or Safety glasses are recommended.

OTHER PROTECTION EQUIPMENT: Organic or Hydrocarbon insoluble apron if needed.

SECTION X - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

BOILING POINT 300 F

VAPOR PRESSURE (mmHG) 2 @ 77 F

VAPOR DENSITY (AIR =1) ..4

SOLUBILITY IN WATER . partial

SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O =1) .. 0.8

PERCENT, VOLATILE BY VOLUME (%) 90

VAPORATION RATE . 0.1

APPEARANCE straw

ODOR .. solvent

SECTION XI - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

STABILITY Stable

INCOMPATIBILITY (Materials to avoid) . NONE

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS . Will not occur

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION . Will not occur

CONDITIONS TO AVOID:

Prolonged or repeated breathing of vapors

Contact with eyes

Prolonged or repeated contact with skin

SECTION XII - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

This product does not contain any toxic chemicals that are subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 372.

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SECTION XIII - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY OZONE DEPLETING CHEMICALS

SECTION XIV - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

WASTE DISPOSAL: This product, if discarded, may become a hazardous waste under CERCLA. Use the following information:

Proper Shipping Name: RQ Waste COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID, N.O.S., (Hydrocarbons)

Class: COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID

I.D. Number: NA 1993

Pk Group: III

RCRA WASTE Number: D001 U165

Typical disposal is by supervised incineration in a furnace or in a chemical disposal area in compliance with Federal, State and Local Law.

SECTION XV - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

Part #3016 16 oz. (cases)

Part #3025 32 oz. (cases)

Part #3041 96 oz. (cases)

PACKAGES: Not regulated by the DOT

SECTION XVI - REGULATORY INFORMATION

RIGHT TO KNOW TIER II REPORTING INFORMATION SECTION 311-312

CHEMICAL DESCRIPTION: HYDROCARBONS and HYDROXY COMPOUNDS
COMMON (LABEL) NAME: DIESEL KLEEN PERFORMANCE IMPROVER/

CUSTOMER CONVENIENCE FORMULA 1:400 +CETANE
TYPE OF PRODUCT: MIX - LIQUID

PHYSICAL HAZARD: FIRE

HEALTH HAZARD: IMMEDIATE (ACUTE)

REACTIVITY: NONE

EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES: NONE

NFPA RATING:

HEALTH: 2

FIRE: 2

REACTIVITY: 0