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Material Safety Data Sheet
Section 1 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: BRAKE CLEANER
Supplied By:
ChemTech, Inc. Emergency Telephone: 18005355053
6551 Jansen Avenue NE ?Suite 106 Information: 17634171380
Albertville, MN 55301 Fax: 7634171389
Section 2 COMPOSITION/INGREDIENT INFORMATION
Chemical Name CAS# %
Hexane (Mixed Isomers) 110543 4555%
Isopropanol 67630 2030%
NHexane 110543 1525%
Section 3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
RISK STATEMENTS:
Extremely Flammable. In use, may form flammable/explosive vaporair mixture. Harmful: May cause lung damage if
swallowed. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
SAFETY STATEMENTS:
Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a wellventilated area. Keep away from sources of ignition. No smoking.
Do not empty into drains. Use only in well ventilated areas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Section 4 FIRST AID
Eyes: Immediately flush with plenty of water for 15 minutes and get medical attention.
Skin: Immediately remove contaminated clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Wash contaminated
clothing before reuse.
Inhalation: After high vapor exposure, remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If breathing has
stopped, give artificial respiration.
Ingestion: Get immediate medical advice. Inducing vomiting may cause aspiration into the lungs.
Section 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media: NFPA Class B extinguishers (carbon dioxide or foam) for Class I B liquid fires.
Special Fire Fighting Measures: Water spray may be ineffective on fire but can protect firefighters & cool closed containers.
Use fog nozzles if water is used. Do not enter confined firespace without full bunker of gear (helmet with faceshield, bunker
coats, gloves & rubber boots). Use NIOSH approved positive pressure selfcontained breathing apparatus.
Fire and Explosion Hazards: EXTREMELY FLAMMBLE. VAPORS CAN CAUSE FLASH FIRE. Keep container tightly
closed. Isolate from oxidizers, heat, sparks, electric equipment & open flame. Closed containers may explode if exposed to
extreme heat. Apply to hot surfaces requires special precautions. Empty container very hazardous! Continue all label
precautions.
Section 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Keep unprotected personnel away. Stop spill at source. Dike area & contain. Clean up remainder with absorbent materials.
Mop up and dispose of. Persons without proper protection should be kept from area until cleaned. OTHER PRECAUTIONS:
Vapors may ignite explosively & spread long distances. Prevent vapor buildup. Put out pilot lights & turn off heaters, electric
equipment & other ignition sources during use & until all vapors are gone.
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Section 7 STORAGE AND HANDLING
HANDLING: Isolate from oxidizers, heat, sparks, electric equipment & open flame. Use only with adequate ventilation. Avoid
breathing of vapor or spray mist. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear OSHA standard goggles or face shield. Consult
safety equipment supplier. Wear gloves, apron & footwear pervious to this material. Wash clothing before reuse. Avoid free
fall of liquid. Ground containers when transferring. Do not flame cut, saw, drill, braze or weld. Empty container is very
hazardous. STORAGE: Vapors may ignite explosively & spread long distances. Prevent vapor buildup. Put out pilot lights &
turn off heaters, electric equipment & other ignition sources during use & until all vapors are gone. Do not store above
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49 C/120 F. Store large amounts in structures made for OSHA Class I B Liquids. Keep container closed tightly and upright
when not in use to prevent leakage.
Section 8 PERSONAL PROTECTION & EXPOSURE CONTROLS
Ventilation Type Required: Local Exhaust is required. Mechanical (general) is acceptable.
Eye Protection: Wear OSHA standard goggles or face shield.
Protective Gloves: Wear gloves, apron & footwear impervious to this material. Wash clothing before reuse.
Respiratory Protection: A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z86.2
requirements of the European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace
conditions warrant a respirator's use.
Other Equipment: Provide readily accessible eye wash stations & safety showers. Wash at the end of each
workshift, before eating, smoking or using the toilet. Promptly remove clothing that becomes
contaminated. Destroy contaminated leather articles. Launder or discard contaminated
clothing.
Section 9 PHYSICAL DATA
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Physical State: Liquid, waterwhite Boiling Range: 64 68 83 C/148 156 182 F
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Odor: Alcohol Auto Ignition Temperature: 321 C/610 F (lowest component)
Lower Flammable Limit in Air (% by vol): 1.4
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Flash Point (test method): 26 C/16 F (TCC) Lowest Component
Flammability Classification: Class I B
Gravity @ 68/68F / 20/20C:
API: 68.3 Specific Gravity (water = 1): .708 Pounds per gallon: 5.90
VOC's (>.44 lbs/sq in): 100.0 vol%/708.3 g/L/ 5.899 lbs./gal
Total VOC's (TVOC): 100.0 vol.%/708.3 g/L/5.899 lbs./gal
NonExempt VOC's (CVOC): 100.0 vol%/708.3 g/L/5.899 lbs./gal.
Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPS): 21.7 wt .%/153.5 g/L/ 1.278 lbs./gal.
Vapor Pressure (mm of Hg) @20C 108.4
Nonexempt VOC Partial Pressure (mm of Hg @20C): 108.4
Vapor Density (air=1): 2.6
Water Absorption: Appreciable
Refractive Index: 1.383
Mixed Aniline Point (acid insol): 67C/154F
Section 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to Avoid: Isolate from oxidizers, heat, sparks, electric equipment & open flame.
Incompatible Materials: Isolate from strong oxidizers such as permanganates, chromates, & peroxides.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide from burning.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
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Section 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Material CAS# TWA (OSHA) TLV (ACGIH) HAP
Hexane (Mixed Isomers 110543 500 ppm 500 ppm Yes
Isopropanol 67630 400 ppm 200 ppm A4 No
nHexane 110543 500 ppm 50 ppm Yes
In addition to EPA Hazardous Air Pollutants showing "yes" under HAP above, using manufacturer's data, based on EPA
Method 311, the following EPA hazardous air pollutants may be present in trace amounts (less than 0.1%): BENZENE
Material CAS# CEILING STEL (OSHA/ACGIH)
Hexane (Mixed Isomers 110543 None Known 1000ppm
Isopropanol 67630 None Known 400 ppm
ACUTE HAZARDS:
EYE & SKIN CONTACT: Primary irritation to skin, defatting, dermatitis. Primary irritation to eyes, redness, tearing, blurred
vision. Liquid can cause eye irritation. Wash thoroughly after handling. INHALATION: Anesthetic. Irritates respiratory tract.
Acute overexposure can cause serious nervous system depression. Vapor harmful. Breathing vapor can cause irritation.
Acute overexposure can cause damage to kidneys, blood, nerves, liver & lungs. INGESTION: Harmful or fatal if swallowed.
Swallowing can cause abdominal irritation, nausea, vomiting & diarrhea.
CHRONIC HAZARDS: Chronic overexposure can cause damage to kidneys, blood, nerves, liver & lungs. Persons with
severe skin, liver, or kidney problems should avoid use. CANCER, REPRODUCTIVE & OTHERS: nHexane may cause
peripheral neuropathy. Leukemia has been reported in humans from Benzene. This product contains less than 72 ppm of
Benzene. Not considered hazardous in such low concentrations. Absorption thru skin can be harmful.
Section 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Mammalian Information CAS# Lowest Known Lowest Known Lowest Known
Lethal Dose Data LVC50 (vapors) LD 50 (skin)
LD 50 (oral)
Isopropanol 67630 584.0 mg/Kg (rats) 16000 ppm (rats) 16400.0 mg/kg (rabbits)
Aquatic Animal Information: The most sensitive known aquatic group to any component of this product is Chub 1000 ppm or
mg/L (24 hour exposure). Keep out of sewers and natural water supplies. MOBILITY: This product is a mobile liquid.
DEGRADABILITY: This product is partially biodegradable. ACCUMULATION: This product does not accumulate or
biomagnify in the environment.
Section 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Reycle and or dispose of observing national, regional, state, provincial and local health, safety & pollution laws. If questions
exist, contact the appropriate agencies.
Section 14 TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
If container has >PRODUCT RQ (see section 15) put "RQ", BEFORE SHIPPING NAME.
DOT SHIPPING NAME: UN1263, Paint Related Material, 3, PGII
Drum Label: Flammable Liquid
IATA/ICAO: Paint Related Material, 3, UN1263, PGII
IMO/IMDG: Paint Related Material, 3, UN1263, PGII
Emergency Response Guidebook Number: 128
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Section 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
EPA REGULATION: Sara Section 311/312 Hazards: Acute, Health, Fire
All components of this product are on the TSCA list. SARA Title III Section 313 Supplier Notification ?This
product contains the <*> toxic chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of the Emergency
Planning & Community RightToKnow Act of 1986 & of 40 CFR 372. This information must be included in all
MSDS's that are copied and distributed for this material.
SARA TITLE III INGREDIENTS
Ingredient CAS# WT% REG RQ
SECTION (lbs)
Hexane 110543 50 311, 5000
312,313
nHexane 110543 21 311, 312, 5000
313
>9890 lb/4495 kg of this product in 1 container exceeds the "RQ" of hexane (mixed isomers). Any release equal to or
exceeding the RG must be reported to the National Response Center (8004248802) and appropriate state and local
regulatory agencies as described in 40 CFR 302.6 and 40 CFR 355.40 respectively. Failure to report may result in
substantial civil and criminal penalties. State and local regulations may be more restrictive than federal regulations.
U.S. STATE REGULATIONS: This product meets requirements of Southern California AQMD Rule 443.1 & similar
regulations.
INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS: The components of this product are listed on the chemical inventories of the following
countries: Australia, Canada, Europe (EINECS), Japan, Korea, United Kingdom.
Section 16 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & WHMIS
HMIS RATING SYSTEM:
Health: 2
Flammability: 3
Reactivity: 0
This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS
contains all of the information required by the CPR.
Class Description Symbol
B2 Flammable liquid
Flash point < 0癋
Very toxic material causing
D2A
other effects.
Chronic toxicity: peripheric
neuropathy
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Section 17 Documentary Information
Date issued: 12507 Supercedes: 1162007 Reason for update: New formulation
Prepared by: K. Reese Title: Assistant Phone: 7634171380
ABBREVIATIONS: NE = NOT ESTABLISHED NDA = NO DATA AVAILABLE
NA = Not Applicable HAP = Hazardous Air Pollutant
> = GREATER THAN <= LESS THAN
C = Ceiling Limint VOC = Volatile Organic Compound
ND = Not Determined
The data and recommendations presented herein are based upon our research and the research of others, and are believed
to be accurate. However, no warranty of guarantee of their accuracy is made and the products are distributed without any
warranty, expressed or implied, including the limited warranties of merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose. The
supplier makes no warranties, expressed or implied to the vendee, the vendee's employees or anyone for any direct, special
or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the accuracy, adequacy or furnishing of such information.
Employers should use this information only as a supplement to other information and must make independent determinations
of suitability to assure proper use, safety, and health of employees.
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