SDS

SDS 590
PRESTONE POWER STEERING FLUID
AND STOP LEAK
Date Prepared: 05/07/2014
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PARTITION COEFFICIENT
(n-octanol/water)
>6 (based on similar
products)
AUTOIGNITION
TEMPERATURE:
Not determined
DECOMPOSITION
TEMPERATURE:
Not determined VISCOSITY:
42 - 50 cST @ 40°C
10. Stability and Reactivity
REACTIVITY: Normally unreactive
CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable
POSSIBILITY OF HAZARDOUS REACTIONS: Reaction with strong oxidizers will generate heat.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Keep away from excessive heat and open flames.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: Strong oxidizing agents.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Combustion will produce carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, traces of
oxides of sulfur, phosphorous, zinc and nitrogen.
11. Toxicological Information
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
ACUTE HAZARDS:
INHALATION: Inhalation of the product is unlikely with normal use. Prolonged exposure to mists or vapors in a poorly
ventilated areas may result in dizziness, drowsiness, headache, nausea and in extreme cases, lipid pneumonitis.
SKIN CONTACT: Prolonged contact may cause mild irritation. High pressure injection of this product through the skin may
cause possible extensive tissue damage resulting in loss of a finger, hand or arm. There may be no sign of initial injury or
pain.
EYE CONTACT: Direct eye contact may result in mild inflammation or irritation with redness, tearing, stinging and swelling.
INGESTION: Ingestion of this product is not expected to result in any acute systemic toxic effects. If more than several
mouthfuls are swallowed, abdominal discomfort, headache, drowsiness, belching, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea may occur. If
swallowed, aspiration into the lungs during ingestion or vomiting may result in lipid pneumonitis.
CHRONIC HAZARDS: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may remove skin oil, leading to possible skin irritation or
dermatitis.
CARCINOGENICITY LISTING: None of the components of this product present at greater than 0.1% are listed as
carcinogens by OSHA, IARC, NTP or ACGIH.
ACUTE TOXICITY VALUES:
Highly Refined Petroleum Oils: LD50 Oral Rat: >5,000 mg/kg
LD50 Dermal Rabbit: >2,000 mg/kg