MET-L-CHEK COMPANY -- PENETRANT & LUBE  -- 6850-00-826-0981
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:PENETRANT & LUBE
MSDS Date:01/01/1997
FSC:6850
NIIN:00-826-0981
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MET-L-CHEK COMPANY
Address:1639 EUCLID ST
City:SANTA MONICA
State:CA
ZIP:90404-3770
Country:US
Info Phone Num:310-450-1111
Emergency Phone Num:(800)424-9300
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:98733
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MET-L-CHEK COMPANY
Address:1639 EUCLID ST
Box:00000
City:SANTA MONICA
State:CA
ZIP:90404
Country:US
Phone:310-450-1111/FAX 310452-4046
CAGE:98733

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

Ingred Name:PETROLEUM HYDROCARBON
CAS:64742-46-7
RTECS #:JN9379645
Minumum % Wt:1.
Maxumum % Wt:100.
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE CONTACT-PRESUMED NON-IRRITATING.
    SKIN CONTACT-SLIGHTY IRRITATING.  INAHALATION-VAPORS OR OIL MIST
    MAY CAUSE MILD IRRITATION OF UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. 
    INGESTION-MAY RESULT IN VOMITING. ASPIRATIO N MUST BE AVOIDED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:

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

First Aid:EYE CONTACT-FLUSH WITH WATER.  SKIN CONTACT-FLUSH WATER, WASH
    SOAP AND WATER.  INHALATION-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, PROVIDE OXYGEN IF
    BREATHING IS DIFFICULT. INGESTION-DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GET
    MEDICAL A TTENTION.

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

Flash Point Method:PMCC
Flash Point:=93.3C, 200.F
200F
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL OR CO2.  DO NOT
    USE DIRECTSTREAM WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:MATERIAL WILL NOT BURN UNLESS PREHEATED.  DO
    NOT ENTER CONFINED FIRE-SPACE WITHOUT FULL BUNKER GEAR, INCLUDING A
    POSITVE PRESSURE NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SOAK UP WITH AN ABSORBENT SUCH AS CLAY, SAND,
    OR OTHER SUITABLE MATERIAL.  DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL
    AND STATE REGULATIONS FOR OIL RESIDUE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, OPEN FLAMES AND
    OXIDIZING MATERIALS.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF EXPOSURE EXCEEDS TLV, USE NIOSH APPROVED
    RESPIRATOR TO TO PREVENT OVEREXPOSURE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: TO MAINTAIN TLV.    MECHANICAL: TO MAINTAIN
    TLV.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT TO MINIMIZE SKIN CONTACT.
Eye Protection:NO SPECIAL PROTECTION REQUIRED.
Other Protective Equipment:AS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE SKIN CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:MINIMIZE SKIN CONTACT.	WASH WITH SOAP AND
    WATER BEFORE EATING, DRINKING, SMOKING, OR USING TOILET.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Boiling Pt:>204.4C, 400.F
B.P. Text:400F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=23.9C, 75.F
M.P/F.P Text:75F
Spec Gravity:ABOUT 0.88
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:DEEP RED LIQUID, HYDROCARBON ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, OPEN FLAMES, AND OXIDIZING
    MATERIALS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CAN PRODUCE CARBON MONOXIDE AND OTHER
    UNIDENTIFIED ORGANIC COMPOUNDS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:PLACE IN APPROPRIATE DISPOSAL FACILTY IN
    COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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