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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

PRODUCT NAME: ABRO STARTING FLUID
PRODUCT CODE: SF-650

HMIS CODES H F R
2 41

===================== SECTION I - MANUFACTURER IDENTIFICATION =====================

MANUFACTURER'S NAME :
ADDRESS
:

ABRO INDUSTRIES, INC.

3580 Blackthorn Court
South Bend, IN 46628

COMPANY PHONE: 574-232-8289

CHEMTREC TOLL-FREE 24 HOURS EMERGENCY PHONE: 800-424-9300
IN THE EVENT OF A CHEMICAL EMERGENCY INVOLVING A SPILL, LEAK, FIRE, EXPOSURE OR ACCIDENT
CONTACT: CHEMTREC INTERNATIONAL - 703-527-3887

=========== SECTION II - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS/IDENTITY INFORMATION===============

HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS

CAS#

ACGIH TLV

Diethyl Ether
Heptane
Carbon Dioxide
Upper Cylinder Lubricant

60-29-7
142-82-5
124-38-9
64741-89-5

400
400
5000
Not. Estab.

32.5
60.5
6.0
1.0

==================SECTION III - PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS======================

Boiling Point (ETHER):
Specific Gravity (ETHER) (water =1):
Vapor Pressure (ETHER) (mm Hg.):
Melting Point (ETHER):
Vapor Density (ETHER) (air=1):
Evaporation Rate (ETHER)
(Butyl Acetate = 1):
Water Solubility:
Appearance and Odor:

95 F
0.713
537.0
-177 F
2.55
37.5
Slight
Clear/Ether Smell

================= SECTION IV - FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA =====================

Flash Point:

-49 F

Flammable Limits in Air by Volume:

Lower Explosion Limit: 1.85
Upper Explosion Limit: 48.0
Extinguishing Media: Foam, CO2, Dry Chemical

Method used: TCC

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Special Fire Fighting Procedures:

Handle as extremely flammable liquid. Cool containers exposed to heat

with water. Use air-supplied breathing equipment for enclosed areas.

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Contents under pressure.

========================= SECTION V - REACTIVITY DATA =============================
STABILITY: stable
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Keep away from heat, sparks or open flame. Do not store above 120 F.
INCOMPATIBILITY (materials to avoid): Oxidizers.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BY-PRODUCTS:
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION:

CO, CO2 may be formed during combustion

Will not occur.

====================== SECTION VI - HEALTH HAZARD DATA ==========================

ROUTES OF ENTRY: Inhalation, skin
HEALTH HAZARDS (ACUTE AND CHRONIC):

CARCINOGENCY: NIP? No

Reports have associated repeated and prolonged

overexposure to solvents with permanent brain and
nervous system damage.
IARC Monograph? No OSHA Regulated? No

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE:

MEDICAL CONDITIONS
GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:

Headache, dizziness, nausea, and loss of consciousness.

Irritating to skin and eyes.

May cause defatting and drying of skin. May irritate

mucous membranes of respiratory tract. Overexposure
may cause central nervous system depression.

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:

Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If breathing has stopped give artificial respiration.
Skin contact: Wash with soap and water, remove contaminated clothing.
Eye contact: Flush with water for 15 minutes. If irritation persists, call physician.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting, call physician immediately.
============= SECTION VII -PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE==================
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:
Eliminate sources of heat or ignition - ventilate areas. Apply absorbent material to spill area.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:
Absorbing material or defective containers should be disposed at RCRA approved TS&D facility
and according to federal, state , and local laws.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING:
Extremely flammable. Store and use away from all heat and ignition sources. Use adequate
ventilation. Hazardous waste number U117, D001.

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OTHER PRECAUTIONS:
Contents under pressure. Do not store above 120 F. Do not puncture or incinerate.
======================== SECTION VIII - CONTROL MEASURES==========================
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (SPECIFY TYPE)
Use NIOSH approved organic vapor respirator if ventilation is inadequate.
VENTILATION
Local Exhaust: Yes
Mechanical (General): if required
Special: none
Other: none
PROTECTIVE GLOVES:
Neoprene, if subjected to exposure.
EYE PROTECTION:
Chemical goggles or safety glasses.
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT:
None.
WORK/HYGIENE/MAINTENANCE PRACTICES:
Avoid breathing vapor. Avoid eye and skin exposure. Keep out of reach of children.