Material Safety Data Sheet                                     BATTERY FLUX 981 RB-R

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Section 01 Identification

Info furnished by:                 Fry Technology

Address:                           14818 Drexel Avenue

                                   Dolton, IL 60419

Date Effective:                    7/14/93

Emergency Phone:                   (708) 849-9201

Chemtrec                           800-424-9300

Product or Trade Name              Battery Flux 981 RB-R (93078)

Person to Contact                  John Laughlin





Section 02 Hazardous Constituents

Chem                       CAS             %WT          Carcinogen     TLV ACGIH             OSHA PEL

2-Propanol                 67-63-0         <50          No             400 ppm               400 ppm



2-Methyl-2,4- Pentanediol    107-41-5      <5           No             C-25                  None



2-Methyl-1-Propanol          78-83-1       <15          No             50 ppm                100 ppm





Note: None of the materials in this product are listed in NTP, LARC or OSHA as carcinogens









Section 03 Physical Data

Melting Point                      N/A

                                   180°F

Boiling Point

Vapor Pressure                     <8

Vapor Density (air is 1)           >2

Solubility in Water                25%

Appearance & Color                 Red liquid

Specific Gravity                   0.901

Odor                               Alcoholic

% Volatile                         75%

pH                                 N/A

Evaporation Rate (nBuAc-1)         >1

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Section 04 Fire & Explosion Hazard Data

                                900F T.C.C.

Flash Point/Method Used

                                LEL 1.0 UEL 11 at 770 F

Flammable Limits

Extinguishing Media             Dry Chemical, water, foam, water mist, CO2

Fire-fighting equipment           Self-contained breathing apparatus in confined spaces.

Special precautions









Section 05      Reactivity Data

Stability:                        Stable



Conditions to avoid:              N/A



Hazardous Polymerization:         Will not occur



Conditions to avoid:              N/A



Incompatibility:                  Oxidizers



Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, aldehydes









Section 06 Spill, Leak and Disposal Procedures

Action to take for Spills/Leaks:



Small Leaks:                      Soak up with absorbents for disposal.



Large Spills:                     Contain spill, collect into drums for disposal.



Disposal Method:                  Incineration.



EPA/RCRA Waste Classification:    Non-listed hazardous waste D001 Ignitable.







Section 07 Health Hazard Data

Eye:                              Irritant. May cause corneal injury.

Skin Contact:                     Irritant. May cause skin drying and cracking.

Skin Absorption:                  No evidence of adverse effects.

Ingestion:                        Slightly toxic. Causes drowsiness, nausea, stomach cramps, etc.

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Inhalation:                           Mild irritation of nose and throat.      May cause drowsiness and

                                      headaches.



Systemic &

Other Effects:                        UNK







Section 08     First Aid Procedures

Eyes:                                 Flush thoroughly with water for longer than 15 minutes. Notify closest

                                      EMS agency.



Skin:                                 Wash thoroughly with soap and water.



Ingestion:                            Induce vomiting if person is conscious. Get medical attention. Notify

                                      Poison Control Center. Notify closest EMS agency.



Inhalation:                           Remove to fresh air. Notify closest EMS agency.



Note to Physician:                    N/A









Section 09     Special Handling Information

Ventilation:                         Required to maintain TLV''s.



Respiratory Protection:               Fume mask required if TLV's cannot be maintained.



Eye Protection:                       Wear solvent resistant glasses.



Skin Protection:                      Wear rubber/PVC gloves. Wear apron if splashing is likely to occur.



Other:                                N/A

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Section 10    Special Precautions & Additional Information

Storage:                            Store as flammable liquid. Store in cool, dry area away from direct

                                    sunlight and sources of ignition. Keep containers closed when not in

                                    use.









Section 11     Hazard Rating

Based on NFPA and NPCA Systems

Health - 2

Flammability - 3

Reactivity - 0

Special Hazard -







The information is given in good faith, but no warranty, express or implied, is made.