PERKINS DIESEL FUEL CONDITIONER

Material Safety Data SheetPERKINS DIESEL FUEL CONDITIONERThis product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the CPR and the MSDS contains all theinformation required by the CPR.
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Product and Company Identification
The Lubrizol Corporation
29400 Lakeland Boulevard
Wickliffe, Ohio 44092
Tel: (440) 943-4200

Product Trade Name
CAS Number
Synonyms
Generic/Chemical Name
Product Use
Prepared By
Preparation/Revision Date
Transportation Emergency
Phone No.
MSDS No.
WHMIS Hazard ClassHMIRC Registry Number
HMIRC Exemption
HMIRC Filing/Grant Date

PERKINS DIESEL FUEL CONDITIONER
Not applicable for mixtures.
CAT Diesel Fuel Conditioner
Confidential.
Miscellaneous fuel additive.
Product Safety and Compliance Department (440) 943-4200
20 February 2009
FOR TRANSPORT EMERGENCY call CHEMTREC: (+1) 703-527-3887 (outside theU.S.), 1-800-424-9300 (in the U.S.)
76754241-9429512-1092910-102103
B-3 D-2A
Not Registered
Not Registered
Not applicable.

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Hazards Identification

Principal Hazards

Warning.
 Harmful if inhaled.
 Causes eye irritation.
 Causes skin irritation.
 Combustible liquid.
 May cause allergic skin reaction.
 Contains components which may cause cancer.
 May cause chronic health effects.
See Section 11 for complete health hazard information.

3Composition/Information on Ingredients

Hazardous Ingredients

CompCAS No.

OSHA
Percentage(by wt.) TWA STEL

Exposure Guidelines
ACGIH
Other
TWA
STEL
TWA
STEL

Carcinogen

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2-Ethylhexyl
nitrate59.9
percent
From 10 toPetroleum
64742-88-7
19.9
naphthapercent
Hydroxyethylated
From 5 toConfidential.
aminoethylamide
9.9 percent
27247-96-7

Naphthalene

91-20-3

1,2,4Trimethylbenzene

95-63-6

1.3%

N/E

N/E

N/E

N/E

1 ppm (l)

N/E

N/E

N/E

N/E

N/E

N/E

100 ppm (u)200 ppm (u)

N/E

N/E

N/E

N/E

N/E

N/E

N/E

N/E

N/E

N/E

IARC
Suspect
Carcinogen
NTP
Carcinogen

N/E

N/E

N/E

10 ppm N/E

From 0.1 to
N/E
0.9 percent

10 ppm (s) 15 ppm

N/E

N/E

N/E

(s) - Skin exposure(p) - Proposed limit(c) - Ceiling exposure(l) - Recommended exposure limit(u) - Supplier recommended exposure limit(N/E) - None established
Confidential - Withheld under an HMIRC Claim4

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Additional Information

DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Aspiration of material due to vomiting can cause chemical
pneumonitis which can be fatal. Get immediate medical attention. If vomiting occurs
naturally, the casualty should lean forward to reduce the risk of aspiration.
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy
to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists, get medical attention.
Wash with plenty of soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. If skin irritation occurs,
get medical attention. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse and discard leather articles
saturated with the material.
Remove exposed person to fresh air if adverse effects are observed. If breathing is labored,
administer oxygen. If breathing has stopped, apply artificial respiration. If irritation persists
or if toxic symptoms are observed, get medical attention.
If exposed or concerned: Get medical attention.

5Fire Fighting Measures

Flash PointExtinguishing Media
Firefighting Procedures
Unusual Fire & Explosion
Hazards

72 °C, 161.6 °F PMCC (Typical)
CO2, dry chemical, or foam. Water can be used to cool and protect exposed material.
Recommend wearing self-contained breathing apparatus. Water may cause splattering.
Vapors may be heavier than air and may travel along the ground to a distant ignition source
and flash back. Container may rupture on heating. Toxic nitrogen oxides may evolve whenburning. The alkyl nitrate contained in this product may decompose exothermicly if heatedabove 120° C. Studies in the Koenen Tube Test indicate that the reaction is non-explosiveeven when the alkyl nitrate is present at levels up to 70%.

6Accidental Release Measures

Eyes
SkinInhalation

Spill Procedures

Evacuate all non-essential personnel. Personal Protective Equipment must be worn, see
Personal Protection Section for PPE recommendations. Remove sources of ignition. Ventilate
spill area. Prevent entry into sewers and waterways, dispose of in accordance with all federal,

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state and local environmental regulation. Pick up free liquid for recycle and/or disposal.
Residual liquid can be absorbed on inert material. Check under Transportation and Labeling(DOT/CERCLA) and Other Regulatory Information Section (SARA) for hazardous
substances to determine regulatory reporting requirements for spills.
7Handling and Storage

Pumping Temperature
Maximum HandlingTemperatureHandling Procedures

Ambient

Maximum Storage
Temperature
Storage Procedures

55 °C, 131 °F
Keep away from potential sources of ignition. Keep containers closed when not in use. Do
not discharge into drains or the environment, dispose to an authorized waste collection point.
Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination. DO NOT HEAT. Avoid
breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapors or spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilatedarea. Wash thoroughly after handling. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed outof the workplace. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse. Empty containers retain
material residue. Do not cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind or expose containers to heat,flame, spark or other sources of ignition.
45 °C, 113 °F

Loading Temperature

Do not store near potential sources of ignition. Store in well ventilated place. Take
precautions to avoid release to the environment. Store at ambient temperatures. Keep
container tightly closed.
Not available.

8Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Other Exposure Limits

Contains mineral oil. Under conditions which may generate mists, observe the OSHA PEL of
5 mg per cubic meter, ACGIH STEL of 10 mg per cubic meter. The recommended TWA for
2-Ethylhexyl nitrate is 1 PPM.
Use material in well ventilated area only. Additional ventilation or exhaust may be required
to maintain air concentrations below recommended exposure limits.
Use nitrile or neoprene gloves.
Safety glasses. If potential for splash or mist exists, wear chemical goggles or faceshield.
Use full face respirator with an organic vapor cartridge if the recommended exposure limit isexceeded. Use self-contained breathing apparatus for entry into confined space, for otherpoorly ventilated areas and for large spill clean-up sites. Consult with an industrial hygienist
to determine the appropriate respiratory protection for your specific use of this material. A
respiratory protection program compliant with all applicable regulations must be followed
whenever workplace conditions require the use of a respirator.
Gloves, coveralls, apron, boots as necessary to minimize contact Wear either a chemical
protective suit or apron when potential for contact with material exists. Use chemicallyprotective boots when necessary to avoid contaminating shoes. Do not wear rings, watches orsimilar apparel that could entrap the material and cause a skin reaction. Laundercontaminated clothing before reuse.

Engineering Controls
Gloves Procedures
Eye Protection
Respiratory Protection

Clothing Recommendation

9Physical and Chemical Properties

Flash Point
Upper Flammable Limit
Lower Flammable Limit
Autoignition Point
Explosion Data

72 °C, 161.6 °F PMCC (Typical)
Not available.
Not available.
Not available.
Material does not have explosive properties.

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Not available.
Vapour Pressure
Not available.
pH
0.94 (15.6 °C)
Specific Gravity
7.85 Lb/gal, 0.94 Kg/L
Bulk Density
Insoluble.
Water Solubility
Not available.
Percent Solid
Not available.
Percent Volatile
Volatile Organic Compound Not available.
Not available.
Vapour Density
Not available.
Evaporation Rate
Aromatic hydrocarbon
Odor
Clear Liquid.
Appearance
9.6 Centistokes (25 °C)
Viscosity
6.6 Centistokes (40 °C)
Not available.
Odor Threshold
Not available.
Boiling Point< -40 °C, < -40 °F
Pour Point Temperature
Not available.
Melting / Freezing Point
The above data are typical values and do not constitute a specification.
10Stability and Reactivity

Material can become unstable at elevated temperatures and pressures.
Stability
Decomposition Temperature Not available.
Strong oxidizing agents. Nitriles. Halogens and halogenated compounds.
Incompatibility
Will not occur.
Polymerization
Smoke, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, aldehydes and other products of incomplete
Thermal Decomposition
combustion. Under combustion conditions, oxides of the following elements will be formed:
nitrogen.
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Oral Toxicity

Eye Irritation
Skin Irritation

Dermal Toxicity

Inhalation Toxicity

Toxicological Information-- ACUTE EXPOSURE -The LD50 in rats is > 5000 mg/kg. Based on data from components or similar materials.
Swallowing this material causes irritation of mouth, esophagus and stomach, with nausea,
vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain. Material can be aspirated into the lungs during theact of swallowing or vomiting. This could result in severe injury to the lungs and death.
Moderate to strong eye irritation. Based on data from components or similar material.
Skin irritant. Based on data from components or similar materials. Prolonged or repeated skincontact as from clothing wet with material may cause dermatitis. Symptoms may include
redness, edema, drying, and cracking of the skin.
The LD50 in rabbits is > 2000 mg/Kg. Based on data from components or similar materials.
Overexposure to organic nitrates by skin contact may cause headache, nausea and decreased
blood pressure.
Aerosols of this material may be toxic by inhalation. Based on data from components orsimilar materials. High concentrations may cause headaches, dizziness, nausea, stupor, andother central nervous system effects leading to visual impairment, difficulty breathing andconvulsions. Overexposure to organic nitrates by inhalation may cause headache, nausea anddecreased blood pressure.

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PERKINS DIESEL FUEL CONDITIONERRespiratory Irritation

Dermal Sensitization
Inhalation Sensitization

Chronic Toxicity

Carcinogenicity

Reproductive Toxicity
Teratogenicity
Mutagenicity

If material is misted or if vapors are generated from heating, exposure may cause irritation of
mucous membranes and the upper respiratory tract similar to that observed with mineral oil.
Based on data from components or similar materials. Under good industrial hygiene practices
where all exposure limits are observed, respiratory irritation should not be a problem.
Exposure to a high concentration of vapor or mist is irritating to the respiratory tract.
Breathing of vapor or mist may aggravate asthma and inflammatory or fibrotic pulmonary
disease. If fatty acids are over-heated, vapors or entrained mist may cause respiratory
irritation.
May cause skin sensitization. Based on data from components or similar materials.
No data available to indicate product or components may be respiratory sensitizers.
-- CHRONIC EXPOSURE -Repeated overexposure to petroleum naphtha can cause nervous system damage. Repeatedoverexposure to naphthalene may cause destruction of red blood cells with anemia, fever,
jaundice and kidney and liver damage.
A two-year National Toxicology Program (NTP) study found an increased incidence oftumors of the nose in rats exposed to naphthalene by inhalation. In mice similarly exposed,
increased incidences of alveolar/bronchiolar adenomas were observed. Naphthalene has beenclassified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as a possible humancarcinogen (Group 2B) on the basis of sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity in experimental
animals but inadequate evidence in exposed humans. This product contains mineral oils
which are considered to be severely refined and not considered to be carcinogenic underIARC. All of the oils in this product have been demonstrated to contain less than 3%
extractables by the IP 346 test.
No data available to indicate either product or components present at greater than 0.1% that
may cause reproductive toxicity.
No data available to indicate product or any components contained at greater than 0.1% may
cause birth defects.
No data available to indicate product or any components present at greater than 0.1% aremutagenic or genotoxic.

Other-- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION -No other health hazards known.

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Ecological Information

Freshwater Fish Toxicity
Freshwater Invertebrates
Toxicity
Algal Inhibition
Saltwater Fish Toxicity
Saltwater Invertebrates
Toxicity
Bacteria Toxicity
Miscellaneous Toxicity

Biodegradation
Bioaccumulation
Soil Mobility-- ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICITY -The acute LC50 is 10 - 100 mg/L based on component data.
The acute EC50 is 1 - 10 mg/L based on component data.
The acute EC50 is 10 - 100 mg/L based on component data.
Not available.
Not available.
The acute EC50 is 10 - 100 ppm based on component data.
Not available.
-- ENVIRONMENTAL FATE -At least 25% of the components in this product show limited biodegradation based on OECD
301-type test data.
25% or greater of the components potentially bioconcentrate, based on measured
octanol/water partition coefficients.
Not available.

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13Disposal Considerations

Waste Disposal

This material, if discarded, is not a hazardous waste under RCRA Regulation 40 CFR 261.
Treatment, storage, transportation, and disposal must be in accordance with applicableFederal, State/Provincial, and Local regulations.

14Transport Information

ICAO/IATA II

UN3082 Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s. (Alkyl (C7-C9) nitrates,
Petroleum naphtha), Class 9, PG III, Marine Pollutant
UN3082 Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s. (Alkyl (C7-C9) nitrates,
Petroleum naphtha), Class 9, PG III, Marine Pollutant
F-A
S-F
None
Not determined.
Not available.
UN3082 Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s. (Alkyl (C7-C9) nitrates,
Petroleum naphtha), Class 9, PG III, Marine Pollutant
Not regulated
NA1993 Combustible liquid, n.o.s. (2-Ethylhexyl nitrate, Petroleum naphtha), PG III, Marine
Pollutant (Alkyl (C7-C9) nitrates, Petroleum naphtha), RQ (Naphthalene, Xylene)
Not regulated
128
85000 liters, 22457 gal.
207.8 liters, 55 gal.

IMDG
IMDG EMS FireIMDG EMS Spill
IMDG MFAGMARPOL Annex II
USCG Compatibility
TDG Bulk
TDG Non-Bulk
U.S. DOT Bulk
U.S. DOT Non-Bulk
DOT NAERG
Bulk Quantity
Non-Bulk Quantity

Review classification requirements before shipping materials at elevated temperatures
15Regulatory Information-- Global Chemical Inventories -USA
EUJapanAustralia
New Zealand
CanadaSwitzerland
Korea
Philippines
China

All components of this material are on the US TSCA Inventory or are exempt.
All components are in compliance with the EC Seventh amendment Directive 92 /32/EEC.
All components are in compliance with the Chemical Substances Control Law of Japan.
All components are in compliance with chemical notification requirements in Australia.
May require notification before sale under New Zealand regulations.
All components are in compliance with the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and arepresent on the Domestic Substances List. This product has been classified in accordance withthe hazard criteria of the CPR and the MSDS contains all the information required by theCPR.
All components are in compliance with the Environmentally Hazardous Substances
Ordinance in Switzerland.
This product requires notification before sale in Korea.
All components are in compliance with the Philippines Toxic Substances and Hazardous andNuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990 (R.A. 6969).
All components of this product are listed on the Inventory of Existing Chemical Substancesin China.

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PERKINS DIESEL FUEL CONDITIONER-- Product Registrations -This product has not been filed with the USDA to support H2 approvals.
U.S. Dept of Agriculture
NSF Nonfood Compounds
This product has not been filed with the NSF to support H1 or H2 approvals.
Registration
Finnish Registration
Not Registered
NumberSwedish Registration
Not Registered
NumberNorwegian Registration
Not Registered
NumberDanish Registration
Not Registered
NumberSwiss Registration Number Not Registered
Italian Registration Number Not Registered
Korean Registration
Not Registered
Number-- Other / International -TDG Regulated Limits
FDA Approval
Other TSCA Reg.
SARA Ext. Haz. Subst.
SARA Section 313
CERCLA Hazardous
Substances

None known.
Not applicable.
Section 4a (Naphthalene).
May be subject to export notification under TSCA Section 12(b).
This product does not contain greater than 1.0% of any chemical substance on the SARA
Extremely Hazardous Substances list.
1.3% Naphthalene, CAS no. 91-20-3
Naphthalene

990 gal.

3746 liters

Xylene3348 gal.

12672 liters

Cal. Prop. 65

This product contains the following chemical(s) known to the state of California to cause
cancer and/or birth defects: 0.002% Benzene, CAS no. 71-43-2 0.058% Ethylbenzene, CASno. 100-41-4 1.3% Naphthalene, CAS no. 91-20-3

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Other Information

US NFPA Codes

HMIS Codes
Precautionary Labels

Health2

Health2*Fire
2

Reactivity
1Fire2

Special
N/E

Reactivity
1Warning.
 Harmful if inhaled.
 Causes eye irritation.
 Causes skin irritation.
 Combustible liquid.
 May cause allergic skin reaction.
 Contains components which may cause cancer.
 May cause chronic health effects.

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Revision Indicators

Section: 7 Storage procedures.
Section: 9 Odor threshold.
Section: 9 Percent volatile.
Section: 13 Waste disposal.
Section: 15 MISC. Regulatory info.
Section: 16 Miscellaneous information.

Changed: 19 July 2008
Changed: 7 January 2009
Changed: 7 January 2009
Changed: 19 July 2008
Changed: 19 July 2008
Changed: 19 July 2008

As the conditions or methods of use are beyond our control, we do not assume any responsibility and expressly disclaim
any liability for any use of this product. Information contained herein is believed to be true and accurate but allstatements or suggestions are made without warranty, expressed or implied, regarding accuracy of the information, thehazards connected with the use of the material or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. Compliance with allapplicable federal, state, and local regulations remains the responsibility of the user.

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