MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Effective Date: December 6, 2002 Revised Date: April 2008
Chemical Product and Company Identification:
FPPF Chemical Co.: 117 West Tupper Street; Buffalo, NY 14201-2193 (800) 735-FPPF (3773).
Emergency Phone: Chemtrec ?(800) 424-9300
Product Name: Polar Power Diesel Fuel Treatment Product Codes: 00106, 90106, 00108P,
00109
Chemical Family/Class: Mixture, solvent-based CAS Number: Not applicable
Composition Data:
OSHA ACGIH
PEL TLV STEL
Hazardous Components 1,5 % range CAS# ppm ppm ppm
Petroleum distillate 60 - 75 8052-41-3 500 100 200
Glycol Ether2,3,4 15 ?25 111-76-2 25-skin 25-skin TWA
Trimethylbenzene3,4 < 21 95-63-6 N/E 25 (TWA) N/E
Heavy Aromatic Naphtha < 14 64742-95-6 Exp. Limit (Exxon) 100 ppm
2-Ethylhexanol4 1- 3 104-76-7 AEL(Dupont):20 ppm 8-Hr TWA
Xylene3,4 <1.9 1330-20-7 100 100 150
Vinyl Acetate 4 <1.5 108-05-4 10 10 (TWA) 15
Cumene3,4 <0.95 98-82-8 1 10 N/E
Naphthalene3,4 <0.9 91-20-3 10 10 (TWA) 15
Ethylbenzene3,4 <0.35 100-41-4 100 100 150
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Components presenting a physical or health hazard or subject to CERCLA or SARA reporting requirements and found at
or above 1% (0.1% if identified as a carcinogen). Other components may be listed if deemed appropriate.
2
Chemical subject to reporting requirements of CERCLA (40CFR 302.4).
3
Chemical subject to reporting requirements of SARA Section 313 (40CFR 372).
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For additional data, consult last section of this document
5
Some components present due to incorporation in another listed component. Total percentage may add up to equal
greater than 100%.
N/E = Not Established
One of the components of this product (vinyl acetate) is listed as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA, IARC
Monograph or National Toxicology Program.
Typical Physical Data (not specifications)
Boiling Point, 0F (typical): .300 Solubility in Water: Partially soluble
Specific Gravity @ Room Temp: ca. 0.883 Appearance: Clear to hazy amber
Vapor Pressure @ 200C, mm Hg: <4 Odor: Solvent-like
Vapor Density (air =1): >1 Physical State: Liquid
Evaporation Rate:
Fire and Explosion Hazard Data:
Specific Hazard: Material is considered Flammable by current U.S. D.O.T. criteria
Flash Point, typical (TCC): 1160F Autoignition Temperature: N/D (not determined)
Flammability Limits: Upper: N/D Lower: N/D
Extinguishing Media: Foam, CO2 or Dry Chemical. Water fog may be used only for cooling
exposed material. Special Firefighting Procedures: Avoid contact with vapors. Do not use water
except as a fog; material may float on water. Use of self-contained breathing apparatus with full
face mask is recommended for all chemical fires.
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Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: Toxic or noxious fumes, gases or vapors may evolve on
burning. Vapors which are heavier than air may be evolved and may travel along the ground or
be moved by ventilation and ignited by heat, pilot lights, other flames and ignition sources at
locations distant from material handling point. Metal containers of 5 gallons or larger should be
grounded and/or bonded when material is transferred.
Reactivity Data:
Stability: Stable under ordinarily expected conditions.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will Not Occur
Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizing agents, strong alkalies, strong acids
Conditions to Avoid: Prolonged Reflux, Elevated Temperatures, Open Flame.
Hazardous Combustion or Decomposition Products: Combustion may produce carbon monoxide,
carbon dioxide, smoke aldehydes and other reactive hydrocarbons, and other products of
incomplete combustion.
Health Hazard Data:
Primary Routes of Entry: Inhalation, Skin Absorption, Skin Contact, Eye Contact.
Acute Exposure Effects:
Swallowing: Moderate Toxicity. Single dose oral toxicity (small amounts) is unlikely to cause
harmful effects. May cause central nervous system depression (e.g. headache, general
weakness, dizziness, drowsiness, unconsciousness), irritation of the gastrointestinal lining,
vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Swallowing large amounts may be harmful.
Symptoms may include blood abnormalities (Red Blood Cell Hemolysis), Kidney or liver damage
and coma. Aspiration of product into airways incidental to swallowing or vomiting may cause
mild to severe pulmonary injury, possibly progressing to death (See inhalation).
Inhalation: Short-term exposure toxicity is moderate. Headache, nausea, vomiting dizziness and
drowsiness and other central nervous system effects may occur. Exposure to high vapor
concentrations or prolonged exposure to lesser concentrations may be harmful. Symptoms
include irritation of the respiratory tract, eyes and throat, stupor, nasal discomfort and discharge,
possible chest pain and coughing. Breathing of vapors may aggravate asthma and inflammatory
or fibrotic pulmonary disease.
Skin Contact: Brief contact may cause mild skin irritation with itching, local redness. Prolonged
contact may cause more severe irritation, with discomfort or pain and dermatitis (redness,
edema, drying, defatting and cracking of the skin), and may also result in skin absorption. Some
similar materials have been implicated as skin sensitizers. May aggravate an existing dermatitis.
Eye Contact: Exposure to liquid or vapors may be severely irritating to the eyes. Symptoms
include discomfort, pain, excessive blinking and tear production, marked excess redness and
swelling of the conjunctiva and risk of damage to the eyes.
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Target Organ Effects: Acute lethal exposure to the glycol either in animal studies has resulted in
congestion of organs including kidney, spleen and lung. Overexposure to this same material has
been suggested as a cause of the following effects in laboratory animals, and may aggravate pre-
existing disorders of these organs in humans; mild, reversible liver effects, mild reversible kidney
effects, blood abnormalities. Repeated injection of 2-Ethylhexanol (a minor constituent) may
cause injury to the liver and kidneys.
Chronic Exposure Effects:
Effects of Repeated Overexposure: Contains vinyl acetate, which has been implicated in some
studies as a carcinogen. See last section of this document for detailed information. Repeated
overexposure to petroleum naphthas can cause nervous system damage. Acute lethal-exposure
animal studies of the glycol ether have resulted in congestion of organs including kidney, spleen
and lungs. Fetal harm occurs only at exposure levels harmful to the pregnant animal. Simple
animal overexposure studies of the same material have reported mild, reversible effects to liver
and kidney, and red blood cell hemolysis, however humans appear resistant to this effect. Health
experts may disagree as to the significance of this data.
First Aid:
Swallowing: If patient is fully conscious, give 2 glasses of water. Place individual on left side with
the head down. Do not induce vomiting. Obtain immediate medical attention. Never give
anything by mouth if person is unconscious or drowsy.
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash exposed skin with soap and water. If symptoms
develop or persist, seek medical attention. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse and
discard shoes and other leather articles saturated with the product.
Inhalation: Remove affected individual to fresh air. Immediately seek medical attention. If
breathing is labored, administer oxygen. If breathing has stopped, administer artificial
respiration.
Eyes: Remove individual from exposure and into fresh air. Immediately flush eyes with plenty of
water for at least 17 minutes while holding eyelids apart. DO NOT remove contact lenses if won.
Obtain medical attention without delay, preferably from an ophthalmologist.
Notes to Physician: No specific antidote. Treat symptomatically.
Handling and Storage:
Precautions: Keep product and container away from potential sources of ignition. Do not freeze
product. Do not subject to excessive heat. Keep out of reach of children. Do not contaminate
foodstuffs by storage or use of this material. Do not mix with other chemicals except under the
direct supervision of a chemist or technically trained supervisor. Open container only in a well-
ventilated area. Do not breathe fumes or vapors. Keep containers tightly closed when not in
use. Wash thoroughly after handling, and particularly before eating, drinking or smoking. Do
not transfer to unmarked containers.
WARNINGS: Harmful if absorbed through skin. Harmful if swallowed. Causes eye and skin
irritation. Flammable. Swallowing large quantities may cause red blood cell damage.
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Handling and Storage (cont.):
Special Precautions: Warning! Sudden releases of hot organic vapors or mists from equipment
operating at elevated temperature and pressure, or sudden ingress of air into vacuum equipment
may result in ignitions without the presence of obvious ignition sources. Published "autoignition"
or "ignition" temperature values cannot be treated as safe operating temperatures in chemical
processes without analysis of the actual process conditions. Any use of this product in elevated
temperature processes should be thoroughly evaluated to establish and maintain safe operating
conditions. Notice: Containers of this material may be hazardous when emptied. Since emptied
containers retain product residues (vapor, liquid, and/or solid), all hazard precautions given in
this data sheet must be observed.
Accidental Release, Spill or Leak Procedures:
Spill Procedure: Evacuate all non-essential personnel. Personal Protective Equipment appropriate
to the nature of the spill must be worn. Remove sources of ignition. Ventilate spill area. Stop
spill at source. Prevent entry into sewers and waterways. Collect free liquid for disposal.
Residual liquid may be absorbed using inert material. Transfer contaiminated absorbent, soil,
etc. into containers for disposal. Spills may be reportable under CERCLA, SARA or DOT criteria,
depending on quantities involved.
Disposal Methods: Dispose of liquid or contaminated solid materials in conformance with all
applicable Federal, State or Local regulations. Incineration of waste material may be suggested
as a practical remedy.
Personal Protective Equipment and Protection Information:
Respiratory Protection: If airborne exposure limit for any component is exceeded, use
NIOSH/MSDA-approved respirator for organic vapors. Self-contained or air-supplied breathing
apparatus is preferred. OSHA regulations also permit other respirators under specified
conditions. Consult your Industrial Hygienist for guidance. Impleent engineering or
administrative controls to reduce exposures.
Ventilation: Provide sufficient mechanical (General and/or Local Exhaust) ventilation to control
mists or vapors and maintain exposure below TLV's.
Protective Gloves: Wear impervious or resistant gloves such as Nitrile or Neoprene rubber.
Eye protection: Chemical splash goggles or a full face shield are advised. OSHA permits other
protective means as appropriate. NEVER wear rings, watchbands or other items which may
entrap materials against the skin when handling chemicals of any sort; similarly, the availability
of a safety shower and eye bath in the vicinity is advised for all chemical operations.
Selected Regulatory & Miscellaneous Data:
TSCA : All components of this product are on the US TSCA Inventory. 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene
may be subject to export notification under TSCA Section 12(b).
EPA: Hazard Categories: Delayed Health, Fire, Immediate Health.
HMIS Hazard Ratings: Health 2; Fire 2; Reactivity 0; Protection: G (Eyes, Gloves, Respirator).
NFPA Hazard Ratings: Health 2; Fire 2; Reactivity 0; Protection: G (Eyes, Gloves, Respirator).
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Selected Regulatory & Miscellaneous Data:
RCRA Status: Wastes containing this product may be associated with Hazardous waste number
D001 (Characteristic of Ignitability). Consider all relevant regulations before disposal.
CERCLA & SARA Information: This product contains chemicals 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 (SARA): Glycol Ether, Xylene, Naphthalene Trimethylbenzene, Cumene
and Ethylbenzene. CERCLA reportable substance, no RQ established: Glycol Ether.
Additional Data on Specific Chemicals:
Xylene: Xylene, a minor constituent, has some known health hazards that may not be reflected
in the general warnings above. Xylene can penetrate the skin in toxic amounts, causing narcosis
in animals. Toxicity effects in animals are as described in the body of the MSDS. By inhalation,
they also include upper respiratory irritation, central nervous system and behavioral effects,
decreased weight gain, hearing loss, and effects on the liver, spleen, kidneys, heart, lungs, bone
marrow and blood. By ingestion, xylene caused central nervous system effects, decreased body
weights and liver effects. Tests of xylene in animals demonstrate no carcinogenic activity, nor
genetic or reproductive effects. Developmental toxicity was observed in animals exposed to
xylene, but only at concentrations that were maternally toxic.
Vinyl Acetate, Chronic Effects: No carcinogenic effects were observed in long-term drinking-
water studies in rats. Long-term inhalation of this chemical at air concentrations of 600 ppm
produced nasal tumors in rats. Mice exposed under the same conditions were not affected. The
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) evaluated vinyl acetate in 1995 and found it
to be a possible human carcinogen, Classification 2B. The American Conference of Government
Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) has evaluated vinyl acetate and found it to be group A3, animal
carcinogen. The ACGIH also reported that available evidence suggests that the agent is not likely
to cause cancer in humans at the recommended exposure levels.
Disclaimer:
All information contained herein is compiled from sources believed dependable and is accurate to
the best of the preparer's knowledge; however, no guarantee or warranty whatsoever is made,
expressed or implied, of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose, regarding the
accuracy of such data or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. The onus for safe use
of any chemical rests with the user, who must determine for himself the suitability for the
product for any intended purpose. Use should not assume that no hazards or appropriate
precautions exist other than those found in these pages. No information or suggestions
contained herein shall be construed as a recommendation to infringe any patent.
DOT SHIPPING STIPULATION: FLASH POINT BETWEEN 100-140篎 ?FLAMMABLE RECLASSIFIED
COMBUSTIBLE FOR GROUND SHIPPING, PER 49 CFR 173.120 (B)(2).
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