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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET


CAT ASSEMBLY LUBRICANT
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

TRADE NAME CAT ASSEMBLY LUBRICANT

Product number Chemtool, 8425300000, Caterpillar, 207-1600, 207-1601

PRODUCT USE Rubber Lubricant Emulsion

MANUFACTURER Chemtool Incorporated


P.O. Box 538
8200 Ridgefield Road
Crystal Lake, IL 60039-0538
Tel: (815) 459-1250
Fax: (815) 459-1955
SUPPLIER Caterpillar, Inc.
100 N. E. Adams Street
Peoria, Illinoiis 61629 USA
Tel: 01 309-679-1000
*CONTACT PERSON Chemtool Inc.

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE Rocky Mountain Poison Center


Denver, Colorado
In USA and Canada - (800) 458-5924
Outside USA and Canada - +01-303-893-1322

*Date of last issue 2009-09-23

2. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENT NAME CAS No. WEIGHT


WATER 7732-18-5 70-85 %
NEOPENTYL GLYCOL ESTER Proprietary 7-13 %
GLYCOL MONOTALLATE Proprietary 3-7 %
*CASTOR OIL, ETHOXYLATED 61791-12-6 1-5 %
*1,4-BUTANEDIOL 110-63-4 0.5-1.5 %
* This chemical(s) is hazardous according to OSHA/WHIMIS criteria

COMPOSITION COMMENTS Refer to section eight for exposure limits on ingredients.


Chemical ingredients not regulated by OSHA, SARA, state or federal agencies are
treated confidentially.

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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

HEALTH HAZARDS, GENERAL No specific health warnings noted.

SENSITIZATION No known information.

CARCINOGENICITY IARC: Not listed as a Group 1, 2A, or 2B agent. OSHA: Not regulated. NTP: Not listed.

TERATOGENICITY No known information.

HEALTH WARNINGS INGESTION. Can cause discomfort. INHALATION. Spray mist can irritate airways and
lungs. SKIN CONTACT. EYE CONTACT. Slightly irritating.

ROUTE OF ENTRY Inhalation. Ingestion. Skin and/or eye contact.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

INHALATION Remove victim immediately from source of exposure. When breathing is difficult,
properly trained personnel may assist affected person by administering 100% oxygen.
Perform artificial respiration if breathing has stopped. Get medical attention.
EYES Important! Immediately rinse with water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if
any discomfort continues.
SKIN Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Get medical
attention if any discomfort continues.
INGESTION DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! Administer large amounts of water. Get medical attention
immediately! NEVER MAKE AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON VOMIT OR DRINK
FLUIDS!

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

FLASH POINT (°C) > 100 (212 F)

FLAMMABILITY LIMIT - LOWER(%) N/A

FLAMMABILITY LIMIT - UPPER(%) N/A

FLAMMABILITY CLASS No Uniform Fire Code noted.

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Use: Foam. Carbon dioxide (CO2). Dry chemicals, sand, dolomite etc.

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING Use water to keep fire exposed containers cool and disperse vapors.
PROCEDURES
UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION Volume and pressure increases strongly when heated. Risk of container explosion in
HAZARDS fire.

HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION Acrid smoke/fumes. Oxides of: Carbon.


PRODUCTS
PROTECTIVE MEASURES IN CASE Self-contained breathing equipment and chemical resistant clothing recommended.
OF FIRE

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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS Minimize skin contact.

PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT THE Keep product out of sewers and watercourses by diking or impounding. Advise
ENVIRONMENT authorities if product has entered or may enter sewers, watercourses or extensive land
areas. Assure conformity with applicable government regulations.
SPILL CLEAN-UP PROCEDURES Absorb with inert, damp, noncombustible material, then flush area with water.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

HANDLING PRECAUTIONS Avoid spilling, skin and eye contact. Containers to be kept tightly closed. ***Eye wash
must be available at the work place.***
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame. Store isolated from oxidizing materials.

STORAGE CRITERIA Chemical storage.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

INGREDIENT COMMENTS Recommended Exposure Limits are based on OIl Mist.

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

ENGINEERING CONTROLS Use engineering controls to reduce air contamination to permissible exposure level.

VENTILATION No specific ventilation requirements noted, but forced ventilation may still be required if
air contamination exceeds acceptable level.
RESPIRATORS No specific recommendation made, but respiratory protection may still be required under
exceptional circumstances when excessive air contamination exists.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES For prolonged or repeated skin contact use suitable protective gloves. Use protective
gloves made of: Neoprene, nitrile, polyethylene or PVC.
EYE PROTECTION Wear splash-proof eye goggles to prevent any possibility of eye contact.

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING Wear appropriate clothing to prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact.

HYGIENIC WORK PRACTICES Wash at the end of each work shift and before eating, smoking and using the toilet.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

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APPEARANCE/PHYSICAL STATE Liquid.

COLOR Off-white. White. to Light (or pale). Beige.

ODOR Mild (or faint).

SOLUBILITY DESCRIPTION Disperses.

BOILING POINT (°C, range) 100 (212°F) Pressure 760mmHg

MELT./FREEZ. POINT (°C, interval) 0 (32°F)

DENSITY 0.965 Temperature (°C) 15.6 (60°F)

pH-VALUE, CONC. SOLUTION 8.7

pH-VALUE, DILUTED SOLUTION 8.1 Concentration %M 5%

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

STABILITY Normally stable.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID Avoid heat, flames and other sources of ignition. Avoid contact with strong oxidizers.

HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION Will not polymerize.

POLYMERIZATION DESCRIPTION Not relevant.

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION Oxides of: Carbon.


PRODUCTS

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION No experimental toxicological data on the preparation as such is available.

COMPONENT NEOPENTYL GLYCOL ESTER


TOXIC DOSE - LD 50 No Information Available (NIA).
TOXIC CONC. - LC 50 No Information Available (NIA).

COMPONENT 1,4-BUTANEDIOL

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION No data on possible environmental effects have been found.

COMPONENT 1,4-BUTANEDIOL

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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

DISPOSAL METHODS Confirm disposal procedures with environmental engineer and local regulations.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT HAZARD CLASS Not regulated.

U.S. DOT HAZARD LABEL No DOT label requirement

TDGR CLASS Not Regulated.

SEA TRANSPORT NOTES Not regulated per IMDG.

*AIR TRANSPORT NOTES Not regulated per IATA.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

US FEDERAL REGULATIONS
COMPONENT SARA 302 CERCLA SARA 313
NEOPENTYL GLYCOL ESTER No No No
GLYCOL MONOTALLATE No No No
CASTOR OIL, ETHOXYLATED No No No
1,4-BUTANEDIOL No No No

CLEAN AIR ACT

*SARA HAZARD CATEGORIES Acute Chronic

US STATE REGULATIONS

STATE REGULATORY STATUS CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: This product ***DOES NOT*** contain chemicals
considered by the State of California's Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
of 1986 as causing cancer or reproductive toxicity, and for which warnings are now
required.

WORKPLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM - WHMIS

* This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled
Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all the information required by the
Controlled Products Regulations.
*LABEL(S) FOR SUPPLY

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*CONTROLLED PRODUCT D2B - Irritating and/or Chronically Toxic Materials


CLASSIFICATION
*Risk phrases R-20 Harmful by inhalation.
R-22 Harmful if swallowed.
R-36 Irritating to eyes.
R-38 Irritating to skin.

GLOBAL INVENTORIES
COMPONENT CAN US EU AUS JAP KOR PHLP CHN
NEOPENTYL GLYCOL ESTER DSL Yes EINECS Yes No Yes No No
GLYCOL MONOTALLATE DSL Yes EINECS Yes No No No No
CASTOR OIL, ETHOXYLATED DSL Yes NLP Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
1,4-BUTANEDIOL DSL Yes EINECS Yes Yes Yes Yes No

* CANADA CEPA: All components of this product comply with new substance notification
requirements under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA).
*USA (TSCA) All components in this product are listed on the US Toxic Substances Control Act
(TSCA) Inventory or are exempt from TSCA Inventory requirements.

*CANADA (DSL) All components in this product are listed on the Canada Domestic Substances List
(DSL) or are exempt from DSL requirements.

*AUSTRALIA (AICS) All components in this product are listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical
Substances (AICS) or are exempt from AICS requirements.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

NFPA-HMIS HAZARD RATING

HEALTH Irritation, minor residual injury (1) - HMIS/NFPA

*FLAMMABILITY Burns only if pre-heated (1) - HMIS/NFPA

REACTIVITY Normally Stable (0) - HMIS/NFPA

*NPCA HMIS HAZARD INDEX Slight: Slightly Toxic - May cause slight irritation (1).

PERSONAL PROTECTION INDEX B - Safety Eyewear and Gloves

*NPCA HMIS FLAMMABILITY Burns only if pre-heated (1).


INDEX
*NPCA HMIS REACTIVITY INDEX Normally stable (0).

*Tariff Code (Schedule B) 3403.99.0000 Other lubricating preparations, not containing petroleum oils.

*REVISION COMMENTS Section 2: Percentage Composition


Section 15: Inventory Status

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*PREPARED BY John Dingess


James McBriarty
Maria Maka

*REVISION No. 2

*Replacement of MSDS generated 2008-10-07

*DATE 2009-09-23

DISCLAIMER While the information and recommendations set forth herein are believed to be accurate
as of the date thereof, the company makes no warranty with respect thereto and
disclaims all liability from reliance therein.
* Information revised since previous MSDS version

PRINTING DATE: 2009-09-23

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