VALVOLINE OIL CO -- HIGH PERFORMANCE GEAR OIL SAE 80W90  -- 9150-01-035-5394
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:HIGH PERFORMANCE GEAR OIL SAE 80W90
MSDS Date:04/24/1990
FSC:9150
NIIN:01-035-5394
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:VALVOLINE OIL CO
Address:200 E MAIN ST
Box:14000
City:LEXINGTON
State:KY
ZIP:40512
Country:US
Info Phone Num:606-265-7000
Emergency Phone Num:606-265-7000
Preparer's Name:DGSC-SSH
CAGE:72527
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:VALVOLINE OIL CO
Address:3499 BLAZER PKY
Box:14000
City:LEXINGTON
State:KY
ZIP:40512
Country:US
Phone:606-357-7206 / 800-274-5263
CAGE:72527

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:PETROLEUM OIL
Fraction by Wt: 85-100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3 OIL MIST
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3 OIL MIST

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:5 G/KG ORAL (RAT)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-INGESTION: NOT EXPECTED TO CAUSE
    ILL EFFECTS. INHALATION: NO ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS EXPECTED,
    HOWEVER, MINUTE AMOUNTS ASPIRATED INTO LUNGS MAY CAUSE PULMONARY
    INJURY. EYE: IRRITATION. SKIN: NOT	NORMALLY EXPECTED TO CAUSE ILL
    EFFECTS.CHRONIC-PROLONGED/REPEATED SKIN CONTACT MAY CAUSE
    IRRITATION, DERMATITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THE COMPONENTS OF THIS PRODUCT HAVE NOT
    SHOWN ANY EVIDENCE OF BEING CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:PROLONGED OR REPEATED KIN CONTACT MAY CUASE
    SKIN IRRITATION. EYE CONTACT MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH A SKIN DISORDER SHOULD
    AVOID PROLONGED CONTACT WHEN HANDLING  OR USING THIS PRODUCT.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER.
    GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR AND RESTORE BREATHING IF NECESSARY. GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. E YE: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15MINUTES WHILE
    HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: GET
    IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. NOTHING BY
    MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:>300F,>149C
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE OR DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
    FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY. CONTAIN RUNOFF.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WATER AND FOAM MAY CAUSE FROTHING WHICH
    CAN BE VIOLENT, ESPECIALLY IF SPRAYED INTO CONTAINERS OF HOT
    BURNING LIQUID.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:RECOVER FREE PRODUCT OR ABSORB WITH
    DIATOMACEOUS EARTH OR OTHER INERT MATERIAL. STORE IN APPROPRIATE
    CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. KEEP PRODUCT OUT OF SEWERS AND WATERCOURSES
    BY DIKING OR IMPOUNDING. MINIMI ZE SKIN CONTACT AND BREATHING
    VAPORS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID STORAGE NEAR OPEN FLAME OR OTHER
    SOURCES OF IGNITION AND STRONG OXIDANTS. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED.
Other Precautions:EMPTY CONTAINERS RETAIN RESIDUE. DO NOT PRESSURIZE,
    CUT, WELD OR EXPOSE TO HEAT, FLAME, STATIC ELECTRICITY, OR OTHER
    SOURCES OF IGNITION; THEY MAY EXPLODE AND CAUSE INJURY.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:USE SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IN
    CONFINED OR ENCLOSED SPACES IF NEEDED.
Ventilation:SUFFICIENT TO MAINTAIN ATMOSPHERE BELOW TLV LIMIT.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, NITRILE, POLYVINYL ALCOHOL
Eye Protection:USE CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
    CHEMICALLY RESISTANT BOOTS AND APRONS RECOMMENDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. AVOID SKIN CONTACT.
    WASH SKIN AFTER USING PRODUCT. DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE IN WORK
    AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health
WASH OR TAKE SHOWER IF GENERAL CONTACT OCCURS. REMOVE OIL-SOAKED
    CLOTHING AND LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE. DISCARD CONTAMINATED LEATHER
    GLOVES AND SHOES. IF USED IN APPLICATIONS WHERE MIST MAY BE
    GENERATED,	OBSERVE A TWA/PEL OF 5 MG/M3 FOR MINERAL OIL MIST. 
    NOTE: MSDS GENERATED BY DGSC-SSH FOR SAME PRODUCT, DIFFERENT SIZE.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:V6
Spec Gravity:0.90
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:<1 (ETHER = 1)
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID, COLOR AND ODOR NOT SPECIFIED

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES AND OTHER SOURCES
    OF IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:FUMES, SMOKE, OXIDES OF CARBON.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE
    AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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