Dot 3 Premium Brake Fluid

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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

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PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product Name:
Product No.:

Dot 3 Premium Brake Fluid

H-130 (21-b)
Emergency Telephone:
24hr EP (INFOTRAC): 1-800-535-5053
International: (001) 352-323-3500

Manufacturer Name:
Federal-Mogul World Headquarters
26555 Northwestern Highway
Southfield, Michigan 48033

Non-emergency Telephone:
1-248-354-9844
Intended Use:

Brake Fluid

Contact Person:
MSDS Request (voicemail) 1-248-354-9844

HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Emergency Overview
Physical State:
Liquid
Color:
Light amber
Odor:
Mild
WARNING!
Causes severe skin and eye irritation. Harmful if swallowed. May be harmful if absorbed through skin.
May cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause damage to the kidneys. May cause central nervous
system effects.
Possible reproductive hazard - contains material that may cause adverse reproductive
effects.
Potential Health Effects
Inhalation:
Eye Contact:

May cause respiratory tract irritation.

Causes severe eye irritation.

May cause central nervous system effects.

Causes redness and pain.

Skin Contact: Causes severe skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Defats the
skin.
A few cases of sensitization have been reported. The product contains components which may
penetrate skin.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. May cause damage to the kidneys. May cause central nervous
system effects. May damage the unborn child if large amounts are swallowed.
Chronic Health Effects: May cause central nervous system effects.
May cause damage to the liver
and kidneys. Possible reproductive hazard - contains material that may cause adverse reproductive
effects.

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Target Organ(s): | Eye | Skin |

| Liver | Reproductive system |
OSHA Regulatory Status:

Respiratory system |

Central nervous system |

Kidney

This product is hazardous according to OSHA 29CFR 1910.1200.

Environment: The product components are not classified as environmentally hazardous. However, this
does not exclude the possibility that large or frequent spills can have a harmful or damaging effect on the
environment.
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COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

General Information:

The product is a mixture.

Chemical Name
Triethylene glycol monobutyl ether
Diethylene glycol
Polyethylene glycol hexylether
2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethanol
Triethylene glycol methyl ether
Polyethylene glycol
Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether
Triethylene glycol
Triethylene glycol ethyl ether
2-(2-propoxyethoxy)ethanol
2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethanol
Ethylene glycol
* All concentrations are in percent by weight unless ingredient is a gas.
This chemical is hazardous according to OSHA/WHMIS criteria.

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Inhalation:

CAS-No.
143-22-6
111-46-6
112-59-4
112-34-5
112-35-6
25322-68-3
111-90-0
112-27-6
112-50-5
6881-94-3
111-77-3
107-21-1

Concentration*
25 - 29%
16 - 20%
11 - 15%
10 - 14%
7 - 11%
4 - 8%
3 - 6%
1 - 5%
2 - 6%
2 - 6%
<= 4%
<= 4%

Gas concentrations are in percent by volume.

FIRST AID MEASURES

Move into fresh air and keep at rest.

Eye Contact: Flush thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes. Get immediate medical assistance. If
medical assistance is not immediately available, flush an additional 15 minutes. Get medical attention
immediately. Continue to rinse.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothes and rinse skin thoroughly with water for at least 15
minutes. Get medical attention promptly if symptoms persist or occur after washing.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth thoroughly with water and give large amounts of milk or water, if person is
conscious. Only induce vomiting at the instruction of medical personnel. Get medical attention
immediately.
Note to Physician:
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Treat symptomatically.

FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing Media:

Extinguish with foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder or water fog.

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Unsuitable Extinguishing Media:

None.

Special Fire Fighting Procedures:

other involved materials.

Use standard firefighting procedures and consider the hazards of

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:

Hazardous Combustion Products:

During fire, gases hazardous to health may be formed.

Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide

Protective Measures:
Selection of respiratory protection for fire fighting: follow the general fire
precautions indicated in the workplace. Self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing
must be worn in case of fire.
Flammability Class:
occur.
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NFPA Rating Fire = 1. Materials that must be preheated before ignition can

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Precautions: Avoid inhalation of vapors and contact with skin and eyes. Wear suitable
protective clothing and gloves. See Section 8 of the MSDS for Personal Protective Equipment.
Spill Cleanup Methods:
Absorb spillage with suitable absorbent material. Collect in containers and
seal securely.
Containers with collected spillage must be properly labeled with correct contents and
hazard symbol.
For waste disposal, see section 13 of the MSDS.
Environmental Precautions:
Notification Procedures:
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Avoid discharge into drains, water courses or onto the ground.

Inform authorities if large amounts are involved.

HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling: Pregnant women should not work with the product, if there is the least risk of exposure.
Local exhaust is recommended. Avoid inhalation of vapors and contact with skin and eyes. Wear
necessary protective equipment.
Observe good industrial hygiene practices.
Storage: Store in a cool and well-ventilated place.
incompatible materials.
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Keep containers tightly closed.

Store away from

EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure Limits:
Chemical Name
Diethylene glycol
Diethylene glycol monoethyl
ether
Ethylene glycol (Aerosol.)
Polyethylene glycol
(Particulate.)
Triethylene glycol (Particulate.)

Source
US. AIHA WEEL
US. AIHA WEEL

Type
TWA
TWA

Exposure Limits
10 mg/m
140 mg/m 25 ppm

US. ACGIH TLV

US. AIHA WEEL

Ceiling
TWA

100 mg/m
10 mg/m

US. AIHA WEEL

TWA

10 mg/m

Notes

Consult Canadian Provincial Regulations and/or Mexican Regulations on exposure limits, if applicable.

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Engineering Controls: Provide adequate ventilation. Observe Occupational Exposure Limits and
minimize the risk of inhalation of vapors. Provide easy access to water supply and eye wash facilities.
Respiratory Protection: If engineering controls do not maintain airborne concentrations below
recommended exposure limits (where applicable) or to an acceptable level (in countries where exposure
limits have not been established), an approved respirator must be worn. In the United States of America,
if respirators are used, a program should be instituted to assure compliance with OSHA Standard 29CFR
1910.134. Use a NIOSH/MSHA approved air purifying respirator as needed to control exposure.
Consult with respirator manufacturer to determine respirator selection, use, and limitations. Use positive
pressure air supplied respirator for uncontrolled releases or when air purifying respirator limitations may
be exceeded. Follow respirator protection program requirements (OSHA 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2) for
all respirator use.
Eye Protection:

Wear approved safety goggles.

Hand Protection:
Wear protective gloves. Be aware that the liquid may penetrate the gloves.
Frequent change is advisable. Suitable gloves can be recommended by the glove supplier.
Skin Protection:

Wear appropriate clothing to prevent any possibility of skin contact.

Hygiene Measures:
Always observe good personal hygiene measures, such as washing after handling
the material and before eating, drinking, and/or smoking. Routinely wash work clothing and protective
equipment to remove contaminants. Observe any medical surveillance requirements.
Environmental Exposure Controls:
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Environmental manager must be informed of all major spillages.

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Color:
Light amber
Odor:
Mild
Odor Threshold:
No data available.
Physical State:
Liquid
pH:
9.5 - 10.5
Melting Point:
No data available.
Freezing Point:
No data available.
Boiling Point:
>205C (401F)
Flash Point:
No data available.
Evaporation Rate:
No data available.
Flammability Limit - Upper (%):
No data available.
Flammability Limit - Lower (%):
No data available.
Vapor Pressure:
No data available.
Vapor Density (Air=1):
No data available.
Specific Gravity: 1.028 - 1.036 (20C)
Solubility in Water:
Soluble
Solubility (Other):
No data available.
Partition Coefficient (n-Octanol/water):
No data available.
Autoignition Temperature:
No data available.
Decomposition Temperature: No data available.
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC):
No data available.
Viscosity:
No data available.

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STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability:

This product is stable under expected conditions of use.

Conditions to Avoid:

Avoid exposure to high temperatures or direct sunlight.

Incompatible Materials:

Strong oxidizing agents.

Strong bases.

Hazardous Decomposition Products:

At Elevated Temperatures:
Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions:
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Will not occur.

TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Specified Substance(s)
Acute Toxicity:
Chemical Name
2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethanol
2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethanol
Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether
Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether
2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethanol
2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethanol
Polyethylene glycol hexylether
Polyethylene glycol hexylether
Diethylene glycol
Diethylene glycol
Ethylene glycol
Ethylene glycol
Triethylene glycol monobutyl ether
Triethylene glycol monobutyl ether
Triethylene glycol
Triethylene glycol
Triethylene glycol ethyl ether
Triethylene glycol ethyl ether
Triethylene glycol methyl ether
Triethylene glycol methyl ether

Test Results
Dermal LD50 (Rabbit): 2700 mg/kg
Oral LD50 (Rat): 5600 mg/kg
Inhalation LC50 (4 hour(s), Rat): > 5240 mg/m
Oral LD50 (Rat): 7500 mg/kg
Dermal LD50 (Rabbit): 2.5 ml/kg
Oral LD50 (Rat): 4 ml/kg
Dermal LD50 (Rabbit): 1425 mg/kg
Oral LD50 (Rat): 2400 mg/kg
Dermal LD50 (Rabbit): 11890 mg/kg
Oral LD50 (Rat): 12565 mg/kg
Dermal LD50 (Rabbit): 9.3 mg/kg
Oral LD50 (Rat): 4700 mg/kg
Dermal LD50 (Rabbit): 3.57 ml/kg
Oral LD50 (Rat): 5300 mg/kg
Dermal LD50 (Rabbit): > 20 ml/kg
Oral LD50 (Rat): 17000 mg/kg
Dermal LD50 (Rabbit): 8000 mg/kg
Oral LD50 (Rat): 7750 mg/kg
Dermal LD50 (Rabbit): 7100 mg/kg
Oral LD50 (Rat): 11300 mg/kg

Chronic Toxicity: Ethylene glycol (EG):

Repeated high oral exposure has caused kidney damage,
neurological effects, degeneration of the liver and changes in blood chemistry and circulating blood cells
in laboratory animals. Repeated overexposure has the potential to cause similar toxic effects in humans.
EG causes developmental and reproductive effects at high dose levels in laboratory animals. The
relevance of these findings to humans is uncertain. However, as a precaution, avoid exposure during
pregnancy.
Listed Carcinogens:
Chemical Name
Ethylene glycol
IARC:

1 = Carcinogenic to Humans;

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IARC
Not Listed

NTP
Not Listed

OSHA
Not Listed

ACGIH
A4

2A = Probably Carcinogenic to Humans; 2B = Possibly Carcinogenic to Humans;

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= Not classifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans; 4 = Probably not carcinogenic to humans; Not listed = Not evaluated by
IARC.
ACGIH: A1 = Confirmed Human Carcinogen; A2 = Suspected Human Carcinogen; A3 = Confirmed Animal Carcinogen;
A4 = Not classifiable as a human carcinogen; A5 = Not suspected to be a human carcinogen; Not listed = Not evaluated by
ACGIH.

Product Information
Acute Toxicity:
Test Results: No test data available for the product.
Other Acute:
Causes severe skin and eye irritation. Harmful if swallowed. May cause respiratory
tract irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause central nervous system effects.
May cause damage to the kidneys.
Chronic Toxicity: May cause central nervous system effects.
May cause damage to the liver and
kidneys. Possible reproductive hazard - contains material that may cause adverse reproductive effects.
A few cases of sensitization have been reported.
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ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity:
The product components are not classified as environmentally hazardous. However, this
does not exclude the possibility that large or frequent spills can have a harmful or damaging effect on the
environment.
Specified Substance(s)
Chemical Name
2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethanol
Diethylene glycol
Diethylene glycol
Diethylene glycol
Diethylene glycol
Ethylene glycol
Ethylene glycol
Triethylene glycol
Triethylene glycol
Mobility:

Test
LC50 (96 hour(s), Bluegill Sunfish): 7500 ppm
EC50 (Daphnia): 49000 mg/l
LC50 (Rainbow trout): >1000 mg/l
LC50 (Fathead Minnow): 78000 mg/l
LC50 (Goldfish): >5000 mg/l
LC50 (96 hour(s), Rainbow trout): 18500 mg/l
LC50 (24 hour(s), Goldfish): 5000 mg/l
LC50 (96 hour(s), Bluegill Sunfish): > 10000 ppm
LC50 (96 hour(s), Fathead Minnow): 70.2 g/l

The product is water soluble and may spread in water systems.

Persistence and Degradability:

Bioaccumulation Potential:
Other Adverse Effects:
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No data available.

No data available.

No data available.

DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

General Information:

Dispose in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Disposal Methods:
Disposal recommendations are based on material as supplied. Disposal must be
in accordance with current applicable laws and regulations, and material characteristics at time of
disposal.

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RCRA Information:
Container:
is emptied.

TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT

Not regulated.

TDG

Not regulated.

IMDG

Not regulated.

Since emptied containers retain product residue, follow label warnings even after container

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IATA

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Not regulated.
Not regulated.

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REGULATORY INFORMATION

Canadian Controlled Products Regulations: This product has been classified according to the hazard
criteria of the Canadian Controlled Products Regulations, Section 33, and the MSDS contains all required
information.
WHMIS Classification:

D2A, D2B

Mexican Dangerous Statement:

This product is dangerous according to Mexican regulations.

US Regulations
CERCLA Hazardous Substance List (40 CFR 302.4):
Chemical Name
2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethanol
Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether
Ethylene glycol
Polyethylene glycol hexylether
2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethanol
2-(2-propoxyethoxy)ethanol
Triethylene glycol monobutyl ether
Triethylene glycol ethyl ether
Triethylene glycol methyl ether

RQ
5000 lbs
-

- : No reportable quantity.

SARA Title III

Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances (40 CFR 355, Appendix A):

Not regulated.

Section 311/312 (40 CFR 370):

X Acute (Immediate)

X Chronic (Delayed)

Fire

Section 313 Toxic Release Inventory (40 CFR 372):

Chemical Name
CAS-No.

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Reactive

Reporting threshold
for other users

Pressure Generating

Reporting threshold
for manufacturing
and processing

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Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether

2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethanol
2-(2-propoxyethoxy)ethanol
2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethanol
Polyethylene glycol hexylether
Triethylene glycol monobutyl ether
Ethylene glycol
Triethylene glycol ethyl ether
Triethylene glycol methyl ether

111-90-0
111-77-3
6881-94-3
112-34-5
112-59-4
143-22-6
107-21-1
112-50-5
112-35-6

10000 lbs
10000 lbs
10000 lbs
10000 lbs
10000 lbs
10000 lbs
10000 lbs
10000 lbs
10000 lbs

25000 lbs
25000 lbs
25000 lbs
25000 lbs
25000 lbs
25000 lbs
25000 lbs
25000 lbs
25000 lbs

For reporting purposes: the De Minimis Concentration for a toxic chemical in a mixture is 0.1% for carcinogens as defined in 29
CFR 1910.1200(d)(4) or 1% for others.

Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 112(r) Accidental Release Prevention (40 CFR 68.130):
Not regulated.
Clean Water Act Section 311 Hazardous Substances (40 CFR 117.3):
Drug Enforcement Act:

Not regulated.

Not regulated.

TSCA
TSCA Section 4(a) Final Test Rules & Testing Consent Orders:

Not regulated.

TSCA Section 5(a)(2) Final Significant New Use Rules (SNURs) (40CFR 721, Subpt. E):
regulated.
TSCA Section 5(e) PMN-Substance Consent Orders:

Not

Not regulated.

TSCA Section 12(b) Export Notification (40 CFR 707, Subpt. D):

Not regulated.

State Regulations
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65):
regulated.
Massachusetts Right-To-Know List:

Not

2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethanol; Ethylene glycol

Michigan Critical Materials List (Michigan Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act
(Act. 451 of 1994)):
Not regulated.
Minnesota Hazardous Substances List:
Diethylene glycol; Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether;
Ethylene glycol; Polyethylene glycol; Triethylene glycol
New Jersey Right-To-Know List:
2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethanol; 2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethanol;
2-(2-propoxyethoxy)ethanol; Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether; Ethylene glycol; Polyethylene glycol
hexylether; Triethylene glycol ethyl ether; Triethylene glycol methyl ether; Triethylene glycol monobutyl
ether
Pennsylvania Right-To-Know List:
2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethanol; 2-(2-methoxyethoxy)ethanol;
2-(2-propoxyethoxy)ethanol; Diethylene glycol; Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether; Ethylene glycol;
Polyethylene glycol hexylether; Triethylene glycol; Triethylene glycol ethyl ether; Triethylene glycol
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methyl ether; Triethylene glycol monobutyl ether

Rhode Island Right-To-Know List:
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Diethylene glycol; Ethylene glycol; Triethylene glycol

OTHER INFORMATION

HAZARD RATINGS

NFPA

Health Hazard
2

Fire Hazard
1

Instability
0

Special Hazard
0

Hazard rating: 0 - Minimal; 1 - Slight; 2 - Moderate; 3 - Serious; 4 - Severe

NFPA Label colored diamond code: Blue - Health; Red - Flammability; Yellow - Instability; White - Special Hazards

HMIS

Health Hazard
2*

Flammability
1

Physical Hazard
0

Personal Protection
X

Hazard rating: 0 - Minimal; 1 - Slight; 2 - Moderate; 3 - Serious; 4 - Severe *- Chronic Health Effect
Personal Protection codes: X - Specialized Handling
HMIS Label colored bar code: Blue - Health; Red - Flammability; Orange - Physical Hazards; White - Special

This MSDS contains revisions in the following section(s):

13, 15, 16.

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Issued by: Federal-Mogul Corporation

Issue Date: 25-Oct-2011
Supercedes Date:
30-Sep-2008
SDS No.:
3E-(21-b)
Disclaimer: The information provided on this data sheet was abstracted from supplier material safety
data sheets and standard references in occupational health and toxicology. Federal-Mogul makes no
representation or warranty with respect to the information obtained from such references. The
information is however, as of the date provided, true and accurate to the best of Federal-Mogul's
knowledge, and should be used to make an independent determination of the methods to safeguard
workers and the environment.

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