MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
APEX 9500 WATER SOLUBLE CUTTING OIL
I. PRODUCT AND MANUFACTURER INFORMATION
Product name APEX 9500 WATER SOLUBLE CUTTING OIL
Chemical name PETROLEUM OIL
Synonyms SOLUBLE CUTTING OIL
CAS number
Manufacturer Ashburn Chemical Technologies
2911 Rusk
Houston, TX 77003
Emergency phone number 713-425-3000
MSDS prepared by
Date of last revision 1/3/03
II. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
HAZARDOUS CAS % OSHA ACGIH CHEMICAL AND/OR
COMPONENT NUMBER Optional PEL TLV COMMON NAME(S)
Severely hydro-treated light 64742-53-6 5mg/m3 5mg/m3 Petroleum Oil
naphthenic distillate
Chlorinated paraffins 63449-39-8 5mg/m3 5mg/m3 chloroalkanes
(Blend)
III. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Boiling point @ 760 mm Hg N/D
Vapor pressure at 20 掳C N/D
Vapor density (air = 1) N/D
Solubility in water Complete, Forms Emulsion
Appearance and odor Blue Green Transparent Liquid
Specific gravity (H2O = 1.0) 0.93
pH of solution @ 10:1 9.4
Melting point N/D
Evaporation rate (butyl acetate = 1) <1
IV. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Combustible/Not combustible Not combustible
Flammable/Not flammable Not flammable
Pyrophoric/Not pyrophoric Not pyrophoric
Explosive/Not explosive Not explosive
Flash point (test method)
300F PMCC
Flammable limits (in Air % by volume) N/D
Extinguishing media Water spray, foam or carbon dioxide
Special fire-fighting procedures or equipment Intense heat can cause drums to rupture.
Cool fire-exposed containers with water. Treat as hot oil. Fire
Fighters should wear NIOSH approved self-contained
breathing apparatus.
Unusual fire and explosion hazards Intense heat can cause drums to rupture.
Cool fire-exposed containers with water.
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V. REACTIVITY DATA
Material is stable/unstable Stable
Conditions to avoid Strong oxidizers
Incompatibility (materials to avoid) Strong oxidizers
Hazardous decomposition or by-products Thermal decomposition may cause asphyxiants.
Hazardous polymerization will/will not occur Will not occur
VI. HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Threshold limit value TLV for this product not established. Refer to the hazardous materials list
for TLV of individual ingredients.
Primary route(s) of entry Inhalation, Ingestion
Known Hazards Under 29 CFR 1910.1200
Mutagenic (genetic defects) No adverse effects expected
Reproductive No adverse effects expected
Systemic None known
Teratogenic (birth defects) No adverse effects expected
Carcinogen listed in:
NTP (National Toxicology Program) NO
IARC Monographs NO
OSHA NO
Signs and symptoms of exposure
Inhalation If TLV is exceeded, inhalation of oil mist is harmful and may cause lung
damage.
Skin contact No irritation under normal conditions.
Eye contact Contact may cause irritation
Ingestion May cause nausea
Emergency first aid procedures
Inhalation Remove to fresh air. If symptoms persist, consult a physician.
Skin contact Wash off with soap and water
Eye contact Flush with large amounts of water.
Ingestion Do not induce vomiting. Do not administer liquids. Obtain medical assistance.
Medical conditions generally aggravated by
exposure
Notes to physician Treatment of overexposure should be directed toward the control of symptoms
and the clinical condition.
VII. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
Steps to take if released or spilled Treat as an oil spill. Dike area. Clean up with adsorbents. Do not flush into
drain or sewers. Place in a DOT approved container for disposal.
Waste disposal method According to federal, state and local regulations.
Precautions for handling and storing Launder contaminated clothing before reuse. Avoid prolonged breathing of
mist and vapors. Use as directed. Normal precautions common to good
manufacturing should be followed in handling and storing. Store away from
food. Wash hands
before eating, drinking, or smoking.
Other precautions
Hazard ratings Not Hazardous
Health 1
Flammability 1
Reactivity 0
Personal protection B
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VIII. CONTROL MEASURES
Protective gloves (type and material) Oil resistant gloves for prolonged or repeated contact.
Eye protection Safety glasses or goggles.
Other protective clothing or equipment
Respiratory protection (specify type) None normally required. If TLV is exceeded, use
NIOSH approved respirator.
Ventilation and conditions
Local Local exhaust ventilation may be necessary if misting is generated.
Mechanical
Other
Special
Work/hygienic practices Launder contaminated clothing before reuse. Avoid prolonged breathing of
mist and vapors. Use as directed. Normal precautions common to good
manufacturing should be followed in handling and storing. Store away from
food. Wash hands
before eating, drinking, or smoking.
IX. ADDITIONAL REGULATORY INFORMATION
SARA hazard category (Section 311 and Delayed (Chronic) Health Hazard
312 of the Superfund Amendment and
Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA Title
III)
Toxic chemical(s) subject to the supplier Polychlorinated Alkanes
notification requirements of section 313 of
the Superfund Amendment and
Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) and
the requirements of 40 CFR part 372
Ingredient(s) regulated under the Clean Air None
Act Section 112 hazardous air pollutants
and subject to all reporting requirements of
CERCLA (Superfund)
NA 鈥? not applicable NR 鈥? not reported ND 鈥? not determined NE 鈥? not established UN 鈥? unknown
The information presented in this MSDS has been compiled from sources deemed reliable. This MSDS is presented in good
faith and believed to be accurate as of the effective date shown above. No warranty, expressed or implied, is given.
Regulatory requirements are subject to change and may differ from one location to another. It is the responsibility of the
buyer to insure compliance with federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations.
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