BARNES GROUP INC BOWMAN DISTRIBUTION DIV -- BATTERY TERMINAL PROTECTOR  -- 6850-01-288-3054
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BATTERY TERMINAL PROTECTOR
MSDS Date:01/22/1990
FSC:6850
NIIN:01-288-3054
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BARNES GROUP INC BOWMAN DISTRIBUTION DIV
Address:850 E 72ND ST
Box:6908
City:CLEVELAND
State:OH
ZIP:44101
Country:US
Info Phone Num:216-391-7200 / FAX 216-391-1121
Emergency Phone Num:216-391-7200
CAGE:05573
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:BOWMAN DISTRIBUTION, BARNES GROUP INC
Address:1301 EAST 9TH ST, SUITE 700
Box:City:CLEVELAND
State:OH
ZIP:44114-1824
Country:US
Phone:216-416-7200
CAGE:05573

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:XYLENES (O-,M-,P- ISOMERS)	(SARA III)
CAS:1330-20-7
RTECS #:ZE2100000
Fraction by Wt: 5-10%
OSHA PEL:100 PPM/150 STEL
ACGIH TLV:100 PPM/150STEL;9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:METHYLENE CHLORIDE	(SARA III)
CAS:75-09-2
RTECS #:PA8050000
Fraction by Wt: 10-15%
OSHA PEL:500 PPM/C,1000; Z2
ACGIH TLV:50 PPM, A2; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:PROPELLANT (PROPANE/ISOBUTANE/N-BUTANE)
Fraction by Wt: 23%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: CAN CAUSE NASAL AND RESPIRATORY
    IRRITATION.  CHRONIC: PERMANENT BRAIN AND NERVOUS SYSTEM DAMAGEHAS
    BEEN REPORTED. OVEREXPOSURE TO THESSE CHEMICALS HAS BEEN FOUND TO
    CAUSE DAMAGE TO LUNGS, HEART , LIVER, KIDNEYS AND SPLEEN IN
    LABORATORY ANIMALS. LIVER ABNORMALITIES HAVE BEEN FOUND IN HUMANS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:METHYLENE CHLORIDE IS REPORTED TO CAUSE
    CANCER IN LABORATORY ANIMALS.
Effects of
    Overexposure:DIZZINESS,WEAKNESS,FATIGUE,NAUSEA,HEADACHE,POSSIBLE
    UNCONSCIOUSNESS & EVEN ASPHYSXIATION.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:IF AFFECTED,REMOVE INDIVIDUAL TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING IS
    DIFFICULT,ADMINISTER OXYGEN.IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED,GIVE
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. KEEP PERSON WARM,QUIET & GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:-0F,-18C
Lower Limits:1.0
Extinguishing Media:CO*2,DRY CHEMICAL, OR ALCOHOL FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WATER SPRAY MAY BE INEFFECTIVE;WATER MAY BE
    USED TO COOL CLOSED CONTAINERS TO PREVENT PRESSURE BUILD-UP &
    POSSIBLE AUTOIGNITION OR EXPLOSION,EXPOSED TO HIGH HEA
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS ARE HEAVIER THAN AIR & MAY TRAVEL
    ALONG THE GROUND & IGNITED BY PILOT LIGHTS,FLAMES,ETC.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB LIQUID ON PAPER,VERMICULITE,FLOOR
    ABSORBENT OR OTHER ABSORBENT MATERIAL & TRANSFER TO A CLOSED
    CONTAINER. ELIMINATE ALL IGNITION SOURCES.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT STORE IN AREAS ABOVE 120F OR IN
    DIRECT SUNLIGHT OR NEAR HEAT OR OPEN FLAMES.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:WHEN TLV EXCEEDED,USE NIOSH/MSHA JOINTLY
    APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH A FULL PIECE
    OPERATED IN PRESSURE DEMAND.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:V3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:104-281F
Vapor Pres:340
Spec Gravity:0.9
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID,RED GREASE,SOLVENT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:80-85

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT,SPARKS OR OPEN FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE STATED.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:MATERIAL COLLECTED ON ABSORBENT MATERIAL MAY BE
    DEPOSITED IN A POSTED TOXIC SUBSTANCE LANDFILL IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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