MSDS

SDS042
HI-TEMP BRAKE FLUID DOT 3
Date Prepared: 05/05/2014
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MOST IMPORTANT SYMPTOMS: Eye contact may cause irritation with possible corneal injury. May cause mild skin
irritation or sensitization. Harmful if absorbed through the skin. Breathing high concentrations of vapors or mists may cause
irritation, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, loss of sense of balance and visual disturbances. Swallowing may cause
gastrointestinal disturbances including irritation, abdominal pain, back pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, dizziness,
drowsiness, nausea, visual disturbances, decreased urine production, malaise, unconsciousness and liver or kidney damage.
May cause chronic effects.
INDICATION OF IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION AND SPECIAL TREATMENT, IF NEEDED: Seek immediate
medical attention for eye contact, or large ingestions.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN: It is estimated that the lethal oral dose of diethylene glycol in adults is 1.0-1.2 ml/kg. Diethylene
glycol may cause an elevated anion-gap metabolic acidosis and renal tubular injury. Liver injury may occur, but not as severe
as kidney injury. The signs and symptoms in diethylene glycol poisoning are those of metabolic acidosis, CNS depression and
kidney injury. Urinalysis may show albuminuria, hematuria and oxaluria. The current medical management of diethylene
glycol poisoning includes elimination of diethylene glycol, correction of metabolic acidosis and prevention of kidney injury. It
is essential to have immediate and follow-up urinalysis and clinical chemistry. There should be particular emphasis on acid-
base balance, and liver and kidney function tests. For severe and/or deteriorating cases, hemodialyis may be required. Dialysis
should be considered for patients who have severe metabolic acidosis, or compromise of renal function. There is no conclusive
evidence that ethanol treatment will be beneficial. 4-Methyl pyrazole (Fomepizole®) shows some promise as treatment
because of its apparent lack of toxicity. Consult your poison control center.
5. Firefighting Measures
SUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use water spray or fog, foam, carbon dioxide or dry chemical. Cool fire exposed
containers with water.
SPECIFIC HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE CHEMICAL: A solid stream of water or foam directed into hot, burning liquid
can cause frothing. Violent steam generation or eruption may occur upon application of direct water stream to hot liquids.
Burning may produce carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen oxides.
SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND PRECAUTIONS FOR FIRE FIGHERS: Firefighters should wear positive
pressure self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing for fires in areas where chemicals are used or stored.
6: Accidental Release Measures
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES: Wear appropriate
protective clothing and equipment (See Section 8).
METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR CONTAINMENT/CLEANUP: Collect with absorbent material and place in appropriate,
labeled container for disposal.
7. Handling and Storage
PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING:
Avoid eye contact. Avoid prolonged skin contact. Avoid breathing vapors and mists. Use with adequate ventilation. Wash
exposed skin thoroughly with soap and water after use.
Sudden release of hot organic chemical vapors or mists from process equipment operating at elevated temperature and
pressure, or sudden ingress of air into vacuum equipment, may result in ignitions without any obvious ignition sources. Spills
of this product on hot, fibrous insulation may result in spontaneous combustion.
Empty containers retain product residue and may be hazardous. Do not cut, weld, drill, etc. containers, even empty. Do not
reuse empty containers unless properly cleaned.