Material Safety Data Sheet
Section I- Product Identification
Major Brand (winter Blend 0°F) windshield
washer fluid
Davison Oil Company, Inc. Mobile, Alabama 36608 Part Number 9912
Section II Hazardous Components
EXPOSURE
LIMITS
Ingredient CAS# %BY WEIGHT PEL TLV
Methanol 0067-56-1 33 200ppm 200ppm
(260mg/m3)
Methanol is poisonous This product cannot be made non-poisonous
This product is a proprietary mixture of detergent, surfactant pH stabilizer, water, methanol and dye.
None of the ingredients of this product are on the NTP, IARC, or OSHA carcinogen lists.
Section III- Physical Data
APPEARANCE: Blue Liquid with faint ammonia odor. Specific Gravity: 1.0 (approx)
Vapor Density: >1 (air=1) Vapor Pressure: N/A Density: 8.4 lbs/gal
Percent Volatile: 100% Boiling Point:>212°F Evaporation: <1
(butyl acetate=1)
Section IV- Health Hazard Data
Primary Routes of Entry: Skin and eye contact, inhalation, ingestion.
Effects of acute overexposure:
Inhalation Excessive breathing of
vapors or mists may cause dizziness, nausea, visual impairment, respiratory
failure and narcosis. Don not breath vapors or
mists
Eyes: Contact may cause severe
temporary irritation, redness, tearing, and blurred vision. Avoid Eye Contact
Skin: Prolonged or repeated contact
may cause moderate irritation, redness, itching, and contact dermatitis, may
irritate sensitive skin. Avoid
Skin Contact
Ingestion: Swallowing can cause
severe gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, and vomiting, severe illness,
blindness, and possibly death. Do Not Ingest
First Aid Measures
Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh
air. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If breathing has stopped,
start artificial respiration. Seek Immediate Medical
Attention.
Eye Contact: Flush eyes with large
volumes of running water, for at least 15 minutes, while lifting eyelids and
rolling eyes. If irritation persists: SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
INGESTION: Immediately drink two
glasses of water, and induce vomiting. Never give anything, by mouth, to an
unconscious person. Seek Medical ATTENTION
IMMEDIATELEY
Section V- Fire and Explosion Data
HMIS RATINGS: Health-1 Flammability-0 Reactivity-0
Flash Point:> N./A IGNITION TEMPERATURE: N/A
UPPER FLAMMABILE LIMIT: N/A LOWER FLAMMABLE LIMIT: N/A
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT COMBUSTIBLE
(It will not burn)
Water spray may be used to cool containers that are exposed to fire.
Section VI-Reactivity
This product is stable under normal use conditions. Hazardous polymerization cannot occur. This product should not be mixed with other cleaners or chemicals.
Section VI-Spill and Leak Procedure
This product is not considered to present a significant environmental hazard; however, it should be standard procedure to prevent run-off from reaching sewers, streams and other bodies of water. Notify proper authorities if a large spill occurs. Absorbent barrier material may be used to absorb small spills. Larger spills may be contained with barrier materials and pumped into drums or tanks for disposal. Dispose of this material, and contaminated absorbents in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations.
Section VIII- Handling and Storage
Transport, handle and store this product in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.106 and applicable DOT regulations. This product is not regulated by the DOT as a hazardous material.
DOT Hazard Class: N/A ID# N/A ERG# N/A
Section IX- Precautionary Statement
May Cause Irritation to Skin and
Eyes
Keep container closed when not in use. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear chemical splash goggles and gloves to prevent contact. Use only in well ventilated areas. Avoid prolonged breathing of vapor or mist. Keep head away from container opening when dispensing. Wash thoroughly after handling, and before eating or smoking.
Sexton X- References
Code of Federal Regulations- Department of Transportation
Code of Federal Regulations-Environmental Protection Agency
Code of Federal Regulations-Occupational Safety and Health Administration
NIOSH/OSHA Guidelines for Chemical Hazards
Florida Statutes, Chapter 442, Worker Right-To-Know