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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
EMERGENCY INFORMATION
MEDICAL: 1-800-633-9576 TRANSPORTATION: 1-800-535-5053
SECTION ONE
PRODUCT NAME: Gard STARTING FLUID
PRODUCT CODE: 75306
ISSUE DATE: 5/18/2007
SECTION TWO - HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS
HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS EXPOSURE LIMITS
OSHA ACGIH OTHER % CAS NO
Heptane 400 ppm 400 ppm 85 ppm(1) 75-80
142-82-5
Diethyl Ether 400 ppm 400 ppm 500 ppm(2) 15-20
60-29-7
Carbon Dioxide 5000 ppm 5000 ppm 15000 ppm(2) 3-4
124-38-9
ABBREVIATIONS
NE: None Established NA: Not Applicable (1): NIOSH Guidelines (2): OSHA "STEL" Guidelines "STEL": Short Term
Exposure LIMIT N/D: Not Determined
SECTION THREE - PHYSICAL DATA
BOILING POINT: (148-225癋) VAPOR PRESSURE (mmHg or psig @ 70癋): 110 PSIG
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1): Greater Than SOLUBILITY IN WATER % BY WT.: Not Soluble
VOC CONTENT % BY WT.: 96.5 SPECIFIC GRAVITY ( H2O=1): 0.69-0.71
EVAPORATION RATE ( BUTYL ACETATE=1): faster than
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Colorless Liquid With Ether-Like Odor
SECTION FOUR - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT:
EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM: Dry chemical, alcohol foam or CO2
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus when fighting fires containing or
around this product. Shut off all sources of ignition, if possible. Keep exposed containers cool with water spray to prevent
rupture. Evacuate all non-trained personnel. Wear full protective clothing including helmet. Ventilate area. Contain spill
and dike, if possible. For leaks or spills that have not ignited, water spray can be used to disperse the flammable vapor
and protect personnel attempting to stop the leak. Do not use direct stream of water because product will float and can be
relighted on surface of water.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Firefighters should wear SCBA's in a positive pressure mode with full
face shield. Vapors are heavier than air and may travel long distances and accumulate in low areas or spread along the
ground away from the handling site. Eliminate all sources of ignition as vapor may ignite. Carbon oxides may be formed.
SECTION FIVE - REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY: Stable, avoid open flames and high temperature (above 120癋) and direct sunlight.
INCOMPATIBILITY: Strong oxidizers, selected amines, strong acids or bases.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon oxides can form on incomplete combustion.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
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PRODUCT NAME: Gard STARTING FLUID
PRODUCT CODE: 75306
SECTION SIX - HEALTH HAZARD DATA
EFFECTS OF OVER EXPOSURE
EYE CONTACT: Moderate eye irritation: symptoms can include redness, swelling, pain, tearing, and hazy vision.
SKIN CONTACT: After prolonged or repeated contact, symptoms can include redness, swelling, blistering, itching, and
dryness..
SKIN ABSORPTION: May be absorbed if prolonged and repeated contact occur.
INGESTION: Not likely as an aerosol but, if swallowed, it can be harmful or fatal. If more than several mouthfuls are
swallowed, abdominal discomfort, nausea, and diarrhea may occur. Aspiration may occur during swallowing or vomiting
resulting in lung damage.
INHALATION: May be harmful or fatal if inhaled. Severely irritating and damaging to the central nervous system and to
the lungs. Considered a narcotic at high concentrations. Can cause vertigo, and uncoordinaiton. Respiratory irritation
may occur in high concentrations, and is capable of causing intoxication, drowsiness, stupor, and unconsciousness.
Vapors or mist may cause irritation to nose, throat, headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, euphoria, loss of
coordination and disorientation. In poorly ventilated areas or confined spaces, unconsciousness and asphyxiation may
result.
SYSTEMIC AND OTHER EFFECTS: Prolonged or repeated overexposure may result in the absorption of potentially
harmful amounts of material.
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
EYE CONTACT: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water lifting upper and lower lids to
insure complete rinsing. If irritation or other symptoms persist, call a physician.
SKIN CONTACT: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with large amounts of water. Remove contaminated clothing.
If irritation is severe, call a physician immediately. Wash clothing before reuse. Destroy or properly dispose of
contaminated shoes.
INHALATION: If inhaled, move person to non-contaminated air. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician immediately if symptoms persist.
INGESTION: Ingestion is not likely as an aerosol, but, if ingested, do not induce vomiting. Give one to two glasses of
water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call physician immediately. Gastric lavage should be
only considered by medical personnel following intubation with a cuffed endotracheal tube.
SECTION SEVEN - ENVIRONMENTAL AND DISPOSAL INFORMATION
ACTION TO TAKE FOR SPILLS/LEAKS: Ventilate area-especially low places where heavy vapors might collect.
Extinguish all ignition sources. Contain spill. Cover with inorganic absorbent material. Collect spilled material. Clean up
residue. Place in an approved DOT container for disposal. Refer other sections of this MSDS for information regarding
physical and health hazards, respiratory protection, ventilation, and personnel protective equipment.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Reclaim by distillation, if possible, or remove to a permitted waste disposal facility in
accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
REGULATORY INFORMATION: Since regulations vary, consult applicable regulations or authorities before disposal. In
the event of an uncontrolled release of this material, from the container, the user should determine if release is reportable.
SARA HAZARD CLASS:
FIRE HAZARD: Yes PRESSURE: Yes REACTIVITY: No ACUTE: Yes CHRONIC: Yes
SECTION EIGHT - HANDLING AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
Store in tightly sealed containers. Keep away from heat, sparks & open flame. Do not get in eyes, on skin or clothing. Do
not breathe vapor, mist or gas. Do not store or transfer to an unmarked container. Do not throw empty containers in trash
compactor. Do not store in direct sunlight. Store containers below 120癋. Read label before using. Do not smoke when
handling or using this product. Do not throw empty container into fires.
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PRODUCT NAME: Gard STARTING FLUID
PRODUCT CODE: 75306
SECTION NINE - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (SPECIFY TYPE): Select one of the following NIOSH approved respirators based on
airborne concentration of contaminants and in accordance with OSHA regulations: Full-face organic vapor and acid gas
respirator, full-face supplied air respirator, full-face pressure demand self-contained breathing apparatus.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Any lined non-permeable rubber gloves like buna or nitrile
EYE PROTECTION: Wear unvented goggles during operations in which exposure is likely. Wear full face shield.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Non-permeable clothing to protect all skin from liquid contact.
RECOMMENDED VENTILATION: Use with appropriate local exhaust ventilation. Provide appropriate local exhaust
at transfer points. Provide appropriate local exhaust ventilation on open containers. If exhaust ventilation is not adequate,
use appropriate respiratory protection.
PREVENTION OF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION: Do not eat or drink or wear facial cream when using this product. Do not
swallow. Wash exposed areas thoroughly with soap and water.
SECTION TEN - REGULATORY INFORMATION
SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1986 (SARA) TITLE III:
CHEMICAL CAS NUMBER CONCENTRATION %
None listed
FEDERAL EPA: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability act of 1980 (CERCLA) requires
the notification of the national response center of release of quantities of hazardous substances equal to or greater than
the reportable quantities (rqs) in 40 CFR 302.4.
CHEMICAL CAS NUMBER CONCENTRATION % UPPER BOUND RQs IN #'S
Diethyl Ether 60-29-7 15-20 100
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 None Listed
MASSACHUSETTS RIGHT TO KNOW: Yes
Heptane 142-82-5 75-80
Diethyl Ether 60-29-7 15-20
Carbon Dioxide 124-38-9 3-4
PENNSYLVANIA RIGHT TO KNOW: Yes
Heptane 142-82-5 75-80
Diethyl Ether 60-29-7 15-20
Carbon Dioxide 124-38-9 3-4
NEW JERSEY RIGHT TO KNOW: YES
Heptane 142-82-5 75-80
Diethyl Ether 60-29-7 15-20
Carbon Dioxide 124-38-9 3-4
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA) STATUS: Listed
CALIFORNIA VOC'S: 96.5%
NFPA RATING AS AN AEROSOL: LEVEL 3
HMIS: Health 2 Reactivity 0 Flammability 4
CARCINOGENICITY CHEMICAL IARC NTP OSHA
None Listed
NOTE: THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT AS OF THE DATE ISSUED. HOWEVER, NO
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY IS
EXPRESSED OR TO BE IMPLIED REGARDING THE ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF THIS INFORMATION OR THE
PRODUCT, THE SAFETY OF THIS PRODUCT, OR THE HAZARDS RELATED TO ITS USE. THIS INFORMATION AND PRODUCT
ARE FURNISHED "AS IS" AND ON THE CONDITION THAT THE PERSON RECEIVING THEM SHALL MAKE THEIR OWN
DETERMINATION AS TO THE SUITABILITY OF THE PRODUCT FOR THEIR PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ON THE CONDITION
THAT THEY ASSUME THE RISK OF THEIR USE THEREOF.
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