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Material Safety Data Sheet <br />Material Name: Quaker State DOT 4 470 F Brake Fluid <br />ID: QS -081 <br />Potential Health Effects: Inhalation <br />Excessive inhalation of this product may cause headache, dizziness, blurred vision, nausea and vomiting. This product may <br />cause irritation to the respiratory system. <br />HMIS Ratings: Health: 2 Fire: 1 Reactivity: 0 Pers. Prot.: goggles/gloves <br />Hazard Scale: 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe * = Chronic hazard <br />II * * * Section 4 - First Aid Measures * * * II <br />First Aid: Eyes <br />In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Seek medical attention if eye <br />irritation develops or persists. <br />First Aid: Skin <br />Wash affected area with mild soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. Get medical attention if skin disorder <br />develops. If leather articles become saturated they should be discarded. <br />First Aid: Ingestion <br />If the material is swallowed, seek immediate medical attention or advice -- Do not induce vomiting. Do not induce vomiting <br />unless instructed to do so by medical personnel. <br />First Aid: Inhalation <br />If affected, remove individual to fresh air. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist. <br />First Aid: Notes to Physician <br />None. <br />11 * * * Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures <br />Flash Point: 274 deg F (134 deg C) <br />Upper Flammable Limit (UFL): Not determined <br />Auto Ignition: Not determined <br />Rate of Burning: Not determined <br />General Fire Hazards <br />Shut off the source of fuel, if possible. <br />Method Used: PMCC <br />Lower Flammable Limit (LFL): Not determined <br />Flammability Classification: Not determined <br />Hazardous Combustion Products <br />Upon decomposition, this product emits carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and/or low molecular weight hydrocarbons. <br />Extinguishing Media <br />Dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide, water fog. Use water to cool fire -exposed containers and to protect personnel. Water or <br />foam may cause frothing, which can be violent. <br />Fire Fighting Equipment/Instructions <br />Wear self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece operated in the positive pressure demand mode when fighting <br />fires. <br />NFPA Ratings: Health: 2 Fire: 1 Reactivity: 0 Other: <br />Hazard Scale: 0 = Minimal 1 = Slight 2 = Moderate 3 = Serious 4 = Severe <br />II * * * Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures * * * II <br />Containment Procedures <br />Contain the discharged material. Absorb with inert absorbent such as dry clay, sand or diatomaceous earth, commercial <br />sorbents, or recover using pumps. Scoop up used absorbent into drums or other appropriate container. <br />Clean -Up Procedures <br />Wear appropriate protective equipment and clothing during clean-up. Ventilate the contaminated area. Do not allow the <br />spilled product to enter public drainage system or open water courses. <br />Evacuation Procedures <br />Evacuate the area promptly. Keep upwind of the spilled material and isolate exposure. Persons not wearing protective <br />equipment should be excluded from area of spill until clean-up has been completed. <br />Special Procedures <br />Remove soiled clothing and launder before reuse. Avoid skin contact and inhalation of vapors during disposal of spills. <br />Page 2 of 6 <br />Issue Date: 06/05/98 Revision: 1.0001 Print Date: 03/04/99 <br />