PERKINS DIESEL FUEL CONDITIONER

Material Safety Data SheetPERKINS DIESEL FUEL CONDITIONER

Prepared according to 29CFR 1910.1200.
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Chemical 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 Type
Preparation/Revision Date
Transportation Emergency
Phone No.
MSDS No.

PERKINS DIESEL FUEL CONDITIONER
Not applicable for mixtures.
CAT Diesel Fuel Conditioner.
Mixture.
Miscellaneous fuel additive.
07 January 2009
FOR TRANSPORT EMERGENCY call CHEMTREC: (+1) 703-527-3887 (outside theU.S.), 1-800-424-9300 (in the U.S.)
16558357-2403621-5021920-102103

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Hazards Identification

Appearance
Odor
Principal Hazards

Clear liquid.
Aromatic hydrocarbonWarning.
 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.
Blood, Central nervous system, Kidney, Liver

Target Organs:See Section 11 for complete health hazard information.
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Composition/Information on IngredientsHazardous Ingredients
Comp2-Ethylhexyl nitrate
Petroleum naphtha
Hydroxyethylated aminoethylamide
Naphthalene

CAS No.
Percentage (by wt.)
Carcinogen
27247-96-7 From 50 to 59.9 percent
N/E64742-88-7 From 10 to 19.9 percent
N/E
Confidential. From 5 to 9.9 percent
N/E
91-20-3
1.3%
IARC Suspect Carcinogen NTP Carcinogen(N/E) - None established

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4First Aid Measures

Eyes

Additional Information

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.
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.
If exposed or concerned: Get medical attention.

5Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point
Extinguishing 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 heated
above 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

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,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

AmbientSkin

Inhalation

Oral

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
Do not store near potential sources of ignition. Store in well ventilated place. Take

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Loading Temperature

precautions to avoid release to the environment. Store at ambient temperatures. Keep
container tightly closed.
Not determined.

8Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Exposure LimitsComp2-Ethylhexyl
nitratePetroleum
naphthaNaphthalene

OSHA
TWA
STEL

Exposure Guidelines
ACGIH
TWA
STEL

TWA

STEL

N/E

N/E

N/E

N/E

1 ppm (l)

N/E

N/E

N/E

N/E

N/E

100 ppm (u)200 ppm (u)10 ppmN/E

10 ppm (s)15 ppm

N/E

N/E

Other

(s) - Skin exposure(p) - Proposed limit(c) - Ceiling exposure(l) - Recommended exposure limit(u) - Supplier recommended exposure limit(N/E) - None establishedContains mineral oil. Under conditions which may generate mists, observe the OSHA PEL of
Other Exposure Limits
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
Engineering Controls
to maintain air concentrations below recommended exposure limits.
Use nitrile or neoprene gloves.
Gloves Procedures
Safety glasses. If potential for splash or mist exists, wear chemical goggles or faceshield.
Eye Protection
Use NIOSH/MSHA approved full face respirator with an organic vapor cartridge if theRespiratory Protection
recommended exposure limit is exceeded. Use self-contained breathing apparatus for entry
into confined space, for other poorly ventilated areas and for large spill clean-up sites.
Consult with an industrial hygienist to determine the appropriate respiratory protection foryour specific use of this material. A respiratory protection program compliant with allapplicable regulations must be followed whenever workplace conditions require the use of arespirator.
Clothing Recommendation 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.
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Physical and Chemical Properties

Flash Point
Upper Flammable Limit
Lower Flammable Limit
Autoignition Point
Explosion Data
Vapor PressurepH
Specific Gravity
Bulk Density

72 °C, 161.6 °F PMCC (Typical)
Not determined.
Not determined.
Not determined.
Material does not have explosive properties.
Not determined.
Not determined.
0.94 (15.6 °C)
7.85 Lb/gal, 0.94 Kg/L

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Insoluble.
Water Solubility
Not determined.
Percent Solid
Not determined.
Percent Volatile
Volatile Organic Compound Not determined.
Not determined.
Vapor Density
Not determined.
Evaporation Rate
Aromatic hydrocarbon
Odor
Clear liquid.
Appearance
9.6 Centistokes (25 °C)
Viscosity
6.6 Centistokes (40 °C)
Not determined.
Odor Threshold
Not determined.
Boiling Point< -40 °C, < -40 °FPour Point Temperature
Not determined.
Melting / Freezing Point
The above data are typical values and do not constitute a specification. Vapor pressure
data are calculated unless otherwise noted.
10Stability and Reactivity

Material can become unstable at elevated temperatures and pressures.
Stability
Decomposition Temperature Not determined.
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 Decompositioncombustion. Under combustion conditions, oxides of the following elements will be formed:
nitrogen.
Not determined.
Conditions to Avoid
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Eye Irritation
Skin Irritation

Respiratory Irritation

Dermal Toxicity

Toxicological Information-- ACUTE EXPOSURE -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.
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 respiratoryirritation.
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.

Inhalation Toxicity
The following is based on incomplete information on components. Aerosols of this material
are considered toxic. Based on data from components or similar materials. Highconcentrations may cause headaches, dizziness, nausea, stupor, and other central nervous
system effects leading to visual impairment, difficulty breathing and convulsions.

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Oral Toxicity

Dermal Sensitization
Inhalation Sensitization

Chronic Toxicity

Carcinogenicity

Mutagenicity
Reproductive Toxicity
Teratogenicity

Overexposure to organic nitrates by inhalation may cause headache, nausea and decreased
blood pressure.
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. Ingestion can cause cyanosis, collapse, and coma.
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 product or any components present at greater than 0.1% aremutagenic or genotoxic.
No data available to indicate either product or components present at greater than 0.1% thatmay cause reproductive toxicity.
No data available to indicate product or any components contained at greater than 0.1% may
cause birth defects.

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 ToxicityMiscellaneous Toxicity-- 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 determined.
Not determined.
The acute EC50 is 10 - 100 ppm based on component data.
Not determined.

Soil Mobility-- 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 octanol/water
coefficients.
Not determined.

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Disposal Considerations

Biodegradation
Bioaccumulation

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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.

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Transport Information

ICAO/IATA I
ICAO/IATA II

Not regulated.
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-FNoneNot determined.
Not determined.
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
UN3082 Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s. (Alkyl (C7-C9) nitrates,Petroleum naphtha), Class 9, PG III, Marine Pollutant
Not regulated.
UN3082 Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s. (Alkyl (C7-C9) nitrates,Petroleum naphtha), Class 9, PG III, Marine Pollutant
Not regulated.
85000 liters, 22457 gal.
207.8 liters, 55 gal.

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

Review classification requirements before shipping materials at elevated temperatures.
15Regulatory Information

USA-- Global Chemical Inventories -All components of this material are on the US TSCA Inventory or are exempt.

Other TSCA Reg.
EUJapanAustralia
New Zealand
CanadaSwitzerland
Korea
Philippines
China

Section 4a (Naphthalene).May be subject to export notification under TSCA Section 12(b).
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.
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 Substances

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SARA Ext. Haz. Subst.
SARA Section 313
SARA 311 Classifications-- Other U.S. Federal Regulations -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
Acute Hazard
Chronic Hazard
Fire Hazard
Reactivity Hazard

CERCLA Hazardous
Substances

Yes
Yes
Yes
No

Transit Reportable Quantities
Component

Reportable
Quantity RQ

Units

Reportable
Quantity RQ

Units

Naphthalene

990 gal.

3746 liters

Xylene3348 gal.

12672 liters

FDA Approval

Not applicable.

Cal. Prop. 65-- State Regulations -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, CAS
no. 100-41-4 1.3% Naphthalene, CAS no. 91-20-3-- Product Registrations -This fuel additive is registered in the United States.
U.S. Fuel Registration
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 RegisteredNumber
Swedish RegistrationNot 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 Limit.

None known.

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Other Information

US NFPA Codes

HealthFire22(N/E) - None established

Reactivity
1Special
N/E

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Health2*Fire
2

Reactivity
1

Precautionary LabelsWarning.
 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.

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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