Material Safety Data Sheet


SECTION I - Material Identity
SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
SECTION V - Reactivity Data
SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
SECTION VIII - Control Measures
SECTION IX - Label Data
SECTION X - Transportation Data
SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information



SECTION I - Material Identity
Item Name                               
Part Number/Trade Name                   GARDFLEET 15W40
National Stock Number                    9150011524119
CAGE Code                                3K676
Part Number Indicator                    A
MSDS Number                              137653
HAZ Code                                 B


SECTION II - Manufacturer's Information
Manufacturer Name                        GARD CORP
Street                                   2727 ROE LN
City                                     KANSAS CITY
State                                    KS
Country                                  US
Zip Code                                 66103-1540
Emergency Phone                          913-236-5000
Information Phone                        913-236-5000

MSDS Preparer's Information
Date MSDS Prepared/Revised               25JAN89
Date of Technical Review                 01JUL93
Active Indicator                         N
Item Manager                             CX

Alternate Vendors
Vendor #5 CAGE                           BLHJV


SECTION III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Specification Number                     MIL-L-2104
Specification Type/Grade/Class           GRADE 15W-40
Hazard Storage Compatibility Code        N1
Appearance/Odor                          MEDIUM AMBER LIQUID WITH MILD ODOR
Boiling Point                            N/K
Melting Point                            UNKNOWN
Vapor Pressure                           <0.0001
Vapor Density                            >12
Specific Gravity                         0.87
Decomposition Temperature                UNKNOWN
Evaporation Rate                         X1000 SLOWER (BU AC=1)
Solubility in Water                      NIL
Percent Volatiles by Volume              NIL
Chemical pH                              N/R
Corrosion Rate                           UNKNOWN
Container Pressure Code                  4
Temperature Code                         8
Product State Code                       U


SECTION IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Flash Point                              400
Flash Point Method                       UNK
Lower Explosion Limit                    UNKNOWN
Upper Explosion Limit                    UNKNOWN
Extinguishing Media                      USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY CHEMICAL. DO NOT POINT WATER STREAM DIRECTLY INTO BURNING OIL 
Special Fire Fighting Procedures         FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE 
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards           USE OF WATER OR FOAM MAY CAUSE FROTHING 


SECTION V - Reactivity Data
Stability                                YES
Stability Conditions to Avoid            EXCESSIVE HEAT, OPEN FLAMES, FORMATION OF OIL MIST
Materials to Avoid                       STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS (PEROXIDES, CHLORINE), STRONG ACIDS
Hazardous Decomposition Products         OXIDES OF CARBON,SULFUR,PHOSPHORUS,ZINC,CALCIUM AND SMOKE ON COMBUSTION
Hazardous Polymerization                 NO
Polymerization Conditions to Avoid       NOT APPLICABLE
LD50 - LD50 Mixture                      LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS >15 GM/KG


SECTION VI - Health Hazard Data
Route of Entry: Skin                     YES
Route of Entry: Ingestion                NO
Route of Entry: Inhalation               YES
Health Hazards - Acute and Chronic       ACUTE-EYES/SKIN:MILDLY IRRITATING TO EYES.PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT WITH SKIN MAY CAUSE MILD IRRITATION AND POSSIBLY DERMATITIS.INHALATION:MIST OR FUMES MAY CAUSE HEADACHE, NAUSEA, RESPIRATORY IRRITATION AND CHEMICAL PNEUMONITIS. INGESTION:LOW TOXICITY. MAY CAUSE VOMITNG AND DIARRHEA. CHRONIC-NONE KNOWN 
Carcinogenity: NTP                       N/K
Carcinogenity: IARC                      N/K
Carcinogenity: OSHA                      N/K
Symptoms of Overexposure                 EYES & SKIN:MILD IRRITATION. INHALATION OF MIST MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF NOSE AND THOAT. INGESTION:VOMITNG AND DIARRHEA 
Medical Cond. Aggrevated by Exposure     NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER 
Emergency/First Aid Procedures           INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WARM WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN:REMOVE & LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH SKIN WITH SOAP & WATER. DISCARD SATURATED LEATHER ARTICLES. INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL HELP 


SECTION VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
Steps if Material Released/Spilled       CONTAIN SPILL. ABSORB WITH INERT ABSORBENT SUCH AS CLAY OR SAND, COMMERCIAL SORBENTS OR RECOVER USING PUMPS. SCOOP UP USED ABSORBENT INTO DRUMS 
Neutralizing Agent                       NOT APPLICABLE 
Waste Disposal Method                    DISPOSE IN APPROVED LANDFILL SITE OR LICENSED WASTE RECLAIMER FACILITY. DISPOSAL SHOULD BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS 
Handling and Storage Precautions         RE IN A COOL, WELL VENTILATED AREA. AVOID INHALATION & SKIN CONTACT ESPECIALLY WHEN HANDLING USED OIL. DO
Other Precautions                        DO NOT BREATHE MIST. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED BREATHING OF VAPORS. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN. WASH HANDS BEFORE EATING OR DRINKING 


SECTION VIII - Control Measures
Respiratory Protection                   NORMALLY NOT NECESSARY. IF MIST GENERATED BY HEATING, SPRAYING, ETC. WEAR APPROVED ORGANIC VAPOR RESPIRATOR SUITABLE FOR OIL MIST IN AREAS WITH SUFFICIENT OXYGEN 
Ventilation                              MECHANICAL VENTILATION
Protective Gloves                        NITRILE
Eye Protection                           CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment               EYE WASH STATION.LONG SLEEVE CLOTHING TO MINIMIZE SKIN CONTACT 
Work Hygenic Practices                   OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR FOOTWEAR 
Disposal Code                            O


SECTION IX - Label Data
Protect Eye                              YES
Protect Skin                             YES
Protect Respiratory                      YES
Chronic Indicator                        UNKNOWN
Contact Code                             SLIGHT
Fire Code                                UNKNOWN
Health Code                              UNKNOWN
React Code                               UNKNOWN


SECTION X - Transportation Data
Container Quantity                       55
Unit of Measure                          GL


SECTION XI - Site Specific/Reporting Information
Volatile Organic Compounds (P/G)         0
Volatile Organic Compounds (G/L)         0


SECTION XII - Ingredients/Identity Information
Ingredient #                             01
Ingredient Name                          REFINED HEAVY PARAFFINIC DISTILLATES
CAS Number                               64741884
NIOSH Number                             1003331RP
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  N/K
OSHA PEL                                 5 MG/M3 (OIL MIST)
ACGIH TLV                                5 MG/M3 (OIL MIST)
Recommended Limit                        NONE SPECIFIED
Ingredient #                             02
Ingredient Name                          (ZNCPD) ADDITIVES CONTAINING CALCIIUM,PHOSPHORUS,ZINC AND NITROGEN (HILL ESTIMATE%)
CAS Number                               MIXTURE
NIOSH Number                             1003177AP
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  5
OSHA PEL                                 NOT ESTABLISHED
ACGIH TLV                                NOT ESTABLISHED
Recommended Limit                        NONE SPECIFIED
Ingredient #                             03
Ingredient Name                          DISPERSANT & DETERGENT
CAS Number                               MIXTURE
NIOSH Number                             1003870DD
Proprietary                              NO
Percent                                  N/K
OSHA PEL                                 NOT ESTABLISHED
ACGIH TLV                                NOT ESTABLISHED
Recommended Limit                        NONE SPECIFIED