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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. IDENTIFICATION

1.1 Product Name

EBC Brakes Brake Fluid
DOT 3 – All Grades
DOT 4 – Grades with Wet Boiling Points less than 165 deg.C.

1.2 Supplier:

EBC Brakes, Countess Road, Northampton. NN5 7EA

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

2.1 General

Blend of polyglycol ethers, glycol ether borate esters and polyglycols with added corrosion and oxidation inhibitors.

2.2 Hazardous Ingredients

Hazardous Ingredients	Einecs/ Eilincs No.	CAS-Number	Concentration in %	Hazard Classification	Risk Phrases
Butyl tri glycol	205-592-6	143-22-6	>20	Xi	R36
Di ethylene glycol	203-872-2	111-46-6	<25	Xn	R22
Methyl di glycol	203-906-6	111-77-3	<5	Xn	R63

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

3.1 Physical Hazards

Not significant.

3.2 Health Hazards R 36: Irritating to eyes. Mildly irritating to skin. When ingested it may be absorbed and cause renal damage at high dosage.

3.3 Environmental Hazards

Low

4.FIRST AID MEASURES

4.1 Inhalation

Remove to fresh air. If recovery is not rapid, seek medical attention.

4.2 Skin Contact

Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected skin with soap and water.If irritation persists seek medical attention.

4.3 Eye Contact

Flush eye with water for at least 10 mins. If irritation persists seek medical attention.

4.4 Ingestion

Obtain medical advice immediately.If patient is fully conscious,wash out mouth with water and give plenty of water to drink.Induce vomiting only under medical supervision.

4.5 Note to Physicians

Medical personnel seeking to administer first aid are referred to the services of the Poisons Information Centre,who can advise in such instances. There is no specific antidote and treatment of over exposure should be directed at control of symptoms and the patient's clinical condition.

5.FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

5.1 Suitable Extinguishing Media

Alcohol resistant foam,dry powder or water (fog or fine spray).

5.2 Unsuitable Extinguishing Media

Water jets (although these may be used to cool adjacent containers).

5.3 Exposure Hazards

No special risk – combustion products may contain harmful or irritant fumes.

5.4 Special Protective Equipment

In extreme conditions self-contained breathing apparatus should be worn.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

6.1 Personal Precautions

Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. When cleaning up large spillages, suitable protective clothing should be worn including eye protection and impervious gloves.

6.2 Environmental Precaution

Prevent from entering drains, ditches or rivers. If this happens inform relevant authorities. Prevent gross contamination of soil.

6.3 Methods for Cleaning Up

Contain spillage using sand or earth. Remove all material to a suitable container for subsequent disposal. Label Salvage Container appropriately. Flush contaminated area with plenty of water.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

7.1 Storage

Suitable bulk storage vessels are mild/stainless steel tanks fitted with a dry air breathing system or tight head steel drums. Do not store in lined tanks or drums. Brake fluid absorbs water from the atmosphere - always keep containers tightly closed. Avoid contamination with any other substances and in particular with mineral oils which are incompatible.

7.2 Handling

No specific handling precautions are necessary.

7.3 Specific Use

Users are referred to the Specification SAE J1707 “Service Maintenance of Brake Fluids”

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

8.1 Exposure Controls

No official TLV/OEL figures available for the entire preparation. However,8 h TWA limits of 100 mg/m3 vapour or 10 mg/m3 particulate should be adhered to and this will ensure no limits for ingredients are exceeded. Due to the low vapour pressure of the preparation,vapour is not generally a problem at ambient temperature. Handling equipment should minimise the formation of mists.

8.2 Respiratory Protection

No specific precautions at ambient temperature. If fluid is being heated or atomised, use suitable engineering control measures.

8.3 Hand Protection

Wear suitable impervious gloves to avoid prolonged or repeated contact. Polyethylene natural or butyl rubber and PVC are suitable materials.

8.4 Eye Protection

Wear close-fitting goggles where there is a risk of splashing. Eye baths should be provided at locations where accidental exposure may occur.

8.5 Skin Protection

Where significant exposure is possible wear impervious body covering.It is recommended that showers are provided at locations where accidental exposure may occur.

8.6 Environmental Exposure Controls

No special measures required.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

		Tested in accordance with
9.1 Appearance	Clear liquid - Usually colourless to amber although some grades of brake fluid may be highly dyed.
9.2 Odour	Bland
9.3 pH	7.0 to 10.50	SAE J 1703
9.4 Boiling point	> 205 Deg.C.	SAE J 1703
9.5 Melting point	< -50 Deg.C.	SAE J 1703
9.6 Flash point	> 80 Deg.C. DOT 3, > 90 Deg.C. DOT 4	IP 35
9.7 Auto ignition temp.	> 300 Deg.C.	ASTM D 286
9.8 Flammability limits in the air	Not established
9.9 Density @ 20°C	1.010 – 1.070 g/ml
9.10 Solubility	In water: miscible in any ratio In ethanol: miscible in any ratio
9.11 Partition Coefficientn-Octanol/Water (log POW)	< 2.0 (all main ingredients)	OECD 117
9.12 Viscosity @ 20°C	Approx. 5-10 cSt	ASTM D 445
9.13 Vapour pressure 20°C	< 2 milibars	Reid
9.14 Vapour Density	Not established
9.15 Evaporation Rate	Negligible

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

10.1 Conditions to Avoid

Product is stable under normal conditions.Glycol Ethers can form peroxide on storage – do not distil to dryness.

10.2 Materials to Avoid

Strong oxidising agents. For user safety, brake fluid should never be contaminated with any other substance.

10.3 Hazardous Decomposition Products

None known.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION (comments may be based on analogy with similar products).

11.1 Eye Contact

Product has an irritating effect on the eye. (Test Method OECD 405).

11.2 Skin Contact

Not classified as irritant (Test Method OECD 404) although some sensitive individuals may be affected.Repeated contact may de-fat the skin and cause dermatitis. Product does not contain any known sensitisers. Acute percutaneous toxicity is low LD50 (sk) Rat = > 2000 mg/kg.

11.3 Ingestion

Product is of relatively low acute oral toxicity – however,if any significant amount is ingested there is a risk of renal damage which in extreme cases could lead to kidney failure,coma and death.
LD50 (oral) Rat = > 5000 mg/kg. Sparse experience indicates lethal dose in man could be considerably less.

11.4 Inhalation

Unlikely to be hazardous by inhalation at ambient due to low vapour pressure.If product is inhaled at elevated temperatures or as an aerosol it may irritate respiratory tract and may cause systemic effects similar to ingestion (see above).

11.5 Chronic or Long Term Toxicity

General – There are no reports of long term adverse affects in man.

Carcinogenicity	Not known to be carcinogenic.
Mutagenicity	Not known to be mutagenic.
Reproductive Toxicity

Major ingredients have not been shown to cause significant fertility or development problems at levels which are not themselves toxic to the animal concerned.One minor ingredient – Methyl di glycol – has been shown to affect foetus development in some studies and is classified as R63 – possible risk of harm to the unborn child.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

12.1 Ecotoxicity – Product is of low acute ecotoxicity.

Fish	96h	LC50 = > 100 mg/l (Oncorhynchus Mykiss)
Daphnia	48h	EC50 = Not Determined but expected to be virtually non toxic.
Algae	72h	EC50 = Not Determined but expected to be virtually non toxic.

12.2 Mobility

Soluble in water and will partition to aqueous phase. Volatilisation from water to air not expected. Mobile in soil until degraded.

12.3 Persistence/Degradability

Product is inherently biodegradable and is expected to be readily biodegradable.
OECD 302B (Zahn Wellans/EMPA) = 100% elimination at 21 days. If admitted into adapted biological water treatment plants,no adverse effects on the degrading action of the live sludge are
expected.

12.4 Bioaccumulative Potential

Not expected to bioaccumulate. Log POW for all main ingredients = < 2.0

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

13.1 Disposal Dangers

Not significant. As for spillages - avoid liquid entering drains, rivers etc.

13.2 Disposal Methods

Controlled incineration or recycling is recommended.

13.3 Regulations

Dispose of in accordance with local and national regulations. In the E.U. used brake fluids are covered by the HazardousWaste Directive (91/689/EEC) while the Waste Framework Directive (75/442/EEC) also applies.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

14.1	U.K./E.U. Regulations	Not classified
14.2	UN No./Class	None
14.3	ADR/RID	Not classified
14.4	IMO/IMDG	Not classified as hazardous
14.5	Marine Pollutant	No
14.6	IATA/IACO Class	Not classified

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

15.1 E.U. Classification (U.K.–CHIP 3)	Xi - Irritant
Risk Phrases	R36 - Irritating to eyes.
Safety Phrases	S2 - Keep out of reach of children.
	S26 (Modified) - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with water for10 min.If irritation persists seek medical advice.
	S46 - If swallowed seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.

15.2 Restrictions on use or Exposure

To be in accord with local and national regulations. In the U.K. this would include the HSWA and COSHH.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

16.1 Legal Disclaimer

The information contained herein is based on the present knowledge and experience of EBC Brakes. It in no way constitutes the users own assessment of work place risk as required by other Health and Safety legislation.
EBC Brakes, Freeman Automotive UK Ltd or its officers do not, by supplying this information, guarantee or warrant any specific properties or qualities of goods supplied. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to determine whether the goods ordered are fit for any purpose for which they may be required.
This information is provided subject to Freeman Automotive UK Ltd terms of sales available on application by e mail to this address. webmaster@ebcbrakes.com