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Signal Cut 350


Identity
Evaluation for OSHA HCS
Metalworking Oil Signal Cut 350 NONHAZARDOUS
Chemical Family
Formula
Petroleum Hydrocarbon Complex mixture of petroleum hydrocarbons.

Manufactured By Emergency Phone Number
Beacon Lubricants, Inc. CHEMTREC 800-424-9300

Address Telephone Number for Information
P.O. Box 754 (814) 734-7535
Edinboro, PA USA 16412-0754 Fax: (814) 734-3460

Slightly Combustible -- OSHA/NFPA Class IIIB Combustible Liquid.
Hydrotreated heavy napthenic distillate, petroleum.
Requires no cautionary labeling.

Boiling Point Wide Range Specific Gravity 0.91
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg)@70°F < 0.1 Melting Point N/A

Vapor Density
(air = 1)

> 8 Evaporation Rate
(Butyl Acetate = 1)
< 0.01
Solubility in Water NIL Emulsifiable Soluble
Appearance and Odor Dark colored liquid, Lube oil odor.


Flash Point (Method Used) Flammable Limits LEL UEL
Cleveland Open Cup 315°F Typical   N/A N/A

Extinguishing Media

Foam, dry chemical, CO2, or water fog or spray


Special Fire Fighting Procedures

Use air-supplied breathing equipment for enclosed areas. Cool exposed containers with water spray. Avoid breathing vapor or fumes.

Unusual fire and Explosion Hazards

Do not mix or store with strong oxidants like chlorine or concentrated oxygen. Empty product containers retain product residue -- do not pressurize, cut, heat, weld, or expose such containers to flame. They may explode and cause injury or death.

Stability Stable
Conditions to Avoid N/A
Noncompatabilities Strong oxidants such as liquid chlorine, concentrated oxygen, sodium or calcium hypochlorite.
Hazardous Polymerization Will not occur.
Hazardous Decomposition Products Fumes, smoke and carbon monoxide, and sulfur oxides, in case of incomplete combustion.

Threshold Limit Value
5mg/m3 for oil mist in air. (OSHA Regulation 29 CFR 1910.1000)

Effects of Overexposure
Prolonged or repeated liquid contact with the skin may cause mild skin irritation.

Emergency and First Aid Procedures
If ingested call a Physician. In case of contact with the skin, remove any contaminated clothing, and wash skin with soap and warm water. If splashed into eyes, flush with clear water for 15 minutes or until irritation subsides. If irritation persists, call a Physician.

Respiratory Protection Normally not needed. Use supplied-air respiratory protection in confined or enclosed spaces, if needed.
Local Exhaust Use local exhaust to capture fumes and vapors.
Special Ventilation Provide greater than 60fpm or face velocity for confined spaces.
Gloves Use chemical resistant gloves, if needed, to avoid repeated or prolonged skin contact.
Eye Protection Use splash goggles or face shield when eye contact may occur.
Other Use chemical-resistant apron or other clothing if needed, to avoid repeated or prolonged skin contact.

Containment Procedures:
Recover free liquid. Add absorbent (sand, earth, sawdust, etc.) to spill area. Minimize breathing vapors. Open all windows and doors. Keep petroleum out of sewers and watercourses by diking or impounding. Advise authorities if product has entered sewers, watercourses or extensive land areas.

Waste Disposal Procedures:
Assure conformity with applicable disposal regulations. Dispose of absorbed material at an approved site or facility.

Storage and Handling Procedures:
Keep containers closed when not in use. Do not handle or store near heat, flame or strong oxidants.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): 29 CFR 1910.1200 Hazardous Chemical: No

Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization act of 1986 (SARA):
SECTION 302, EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE: No

SECTION 311,
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL: No
IMMEDIATE: Yes
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL: No
FIRE: No
SUDDEN RELEASE: No
REACTIVE: No


SECTION 313, TOXIC CHEMICAL
: This substance contains the following toxic chemical categary subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of Title III of the Superfunds Amendments: Antimony compound, maximum % is 2.0%.

Information presented herein has been compiled from information provided to us by our suppliers and other sources considered to be dependable and is accurate and reliable to the best of our knowledge and belief but is not guaranteed to be so. Nothing herein is to be construed as recommending any practice or the use of any product in violation of any patent or in violation of any law or regulation. It is the users' responsibility to determine suitability of any material for a specific purpose and to adopt such safety precautions as may be necessary. We make no warranty as to the results to be obtained in using any material and since conditions of use are not under our control, we must necessarily disclaim all liabilities with respect to the use of any material supplied by us.


REVISED: 06/01

MSDS PREPARED BY: BEACON LUBRICANTS, INC.
  P.O. BOX 754
  EDINBORO, PA 16412-0754

This Material Safety Data Sheet contains the information required to comply with the federal OSHA Hazard Communication Rule, 29 CFR 1910.1200 (g) (2).