SAFETY DATA SHEET Section 1. Identification Product name Castrol Transmax Import Multi-Vehicle SDS # 467634 Code 467634-US12 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Product use Transmission fluid For specific application advice see appropriate Technical Data Sheet or consult our company representative. Manufacturer BP Lubricants USA Inc.
Section 3. Composition/information on ingredients Highly refined base oil (IP 346 DMSO extract < 3%). Proprietary performance additives. Substance/mixture Mixture Ingredient name CAS number Base oil - highly refined Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated, heavy paraffinic Polyalkyl methacrylate Base oil - highly refined Varies 64742-54-7 Proprietary Varies % 75-80 40-45 10-15 10-15 Any concentration shown as a range is to protect confidentiality or is due to batch variation.
Section 6. Accidental release measures Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures For non-emergency personnel For emergency responders Environmental precautions No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Evacuate surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Put on appropriate personal protective equipment. Floors may be slippery; use care to avoid falling.
Section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection Base oil - highly refined ACGIH TLV (United States). TWA: 5 mg/m³ 8 hours. Issued/Revised: 11/2009 Form: Inhalable fraction OSHA PEL (United States). TWA: 5 mg/m³ 8 hours. Issued/Revised: 6/1993 While specific OELs for certain components may be shown in this section, other components may be present in any mist, vapor or dust produced. Therefore, the specific OELs may not be applicable to the product as a whole and are provided for guidance only.
Section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection Respiratory protection In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. The correct choice of respiratory protection depends upon the chemicals being handled, the conditions of work and use, and the condition of the respiratory equipment. Safety procedures should be developed for each intended application.
Section 11. Toxicological information Information on toxicological effects Aspiration hazard Name Result Base oil - highly refined Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated, heavy paraffinic ASPIRATION HAZARD - Category 1 ASPIRATION HAZARD - Category 1 Information on the likely routes of exposure Potential acute health effects Eye contact Routes of entry anticipated: Dermal, Inhalation. No known significant effects or critical hazards. Skin contact No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Section 12. Ecological information Toxicity No testing has been performed by the manufacturer. Persistence and degradability Not expected to be rapidly degradable. Bioaccumulative potential This product is not expected to bioaccumulate through food chains in the environment. Mobility in soil Soil/water partition coefficient (KOC) Not available. Mobility Spillages may penetrate the soil causing ground water contamination. Other adverse effects No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Section 14. Transport information Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code Not available. Section 15. Regulatory information U.S. Federal regulations United States inventory (TSCA 8b) All components are listed or exempted. SARA 302/304 Composition/information on ingredients No products were found. SARA 311/312 Classification Not applicable. SARA 313 Form R - Reporting requirements This product does not contain any hazardous ingredients at or above regulated thresholds.
Section 16. Other information National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.) Flammability 1 Health 1 0 Instability/Reactivity Special History Date of issue/Date of revision Date of previous issue 11/18/2014. No previous validation.
