VALVOLINE OIL SUBSIDIARY OF ASHLAND OIL  -- CARBURATOR AND CHOKE CLEANER,8700 - CARBON REMOVING COMPOUND 
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
VALVOLINE OIL SUBSIDIARY OF ASHLAND OIL NSN: 6850010851423
Manufacturer's CAGE: 72527 
Part No. Indicator: A 
Part Number/Trade Name: CARBURATOR AND CHOKE CLEANER,8700 
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                            General Information
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Item Name: CARBON REMOVING COMPOUND 
Company's Name: VALVOLINE OIL CO SUBSIDIARY OF ASHLAND OIL INC. * 
Company's Street: 200 E MAIN ST * 
Company's P. O. Box: 14000 * 
Company's City: LEXINGTON * 
Company's State: KY * 
Company's Country: US * 
Company's Zip Code: 40512 * 
Company's Emerg Ph #: 800-ASHLAND/800-274-5263 * 
Company's Info Ph #: 606-264-7000/7616;FAX 601-429-0537 * 
Distributor/Vendor # 1: BALKAMP INC (317-248-0760) 
Distributor/Vendor # 1 Cage: 70842 
Distributor/Vendor # 2: NATIONAL AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSN/NAPA/ 
Distributor/Vendor # 2 Cage: 050Q3 
Safety Data Action Code: C 
Record No. For Safety Entry: 018 
Tot Safety Entries This Stk#: 029 
Status: SE 
Date MSDS Prepared: 16OCT89 
Safety Data Review Date: 19MAR98 * 
Supply Item Manager: CX * 
MSDS Preparer's Name: UNKNOWN 
MSDS Serial Number: CCKBM 
Specification Number: NONE 
Spec Type, Grade, Class: NONE 
Hazard Characteristic Code: F5 * 
Unit Of Issue: CN 
Unit Of Issue Container Qty: 13 OZ 
Type Of Container: AEROSOL CAN * 
Net Unit Weight: 13 OZ * 
NRC/State License Number: NOT RELEVANT 
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                     Ingredients/Identity Information
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Proprietary: NO 
Ingredient: PROPANE
Ingredient Sequence Number: 01 
Percent: 25 - 30 
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: TX2275000 
CAS Number: 74-98-6 
OSHA PEL: 1000 PPM 
ACGIH TLV: ASPHYXIANT; 9596 
Other Recommended Limit: NONE RECOMMENDED 
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Proprietary: NO 
Ingredient: TOLUENE (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
Ingredient Sequence Number: 02 
Percent: 30 - 35 
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: XS5250000 
CAS Number: 108-88-3 
OSHA PEL: 200 PPM; Z-2 
ACGIH TLV: S, 50 PPM; 9596 
Other Recommended Limit: NONE RECOMMENDED 
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Proprietary: NO 
Ingredient: METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL) (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
Ingredient Sequence Number: 03 
Percent: 20 - 25 
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: PC1400000 
CAS Number: 67-56-1 
OSHA PEL: S, 200 PPM 
ACGIH TLV: S,200PPM/250STEL; 96 
Other Recommended Limit: NONE RECOMMENDED 
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Proprietary: NO 
Ingredient: ACETONE (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
Ingredient Sequence Number: 04 
Percent: 10 - 15 
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: AL3150000 
CAS Number: 67-64-1 
OSHA PEL: 1000 PPM 
ACGIH TLV: 750PPM/1000STEL;9596 
Other Recommended Limit: NONE RECOMMENDED 
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Proprietary: NO 
Ingredient: DIACETONE ALCOHOL (4-HYDROXY-4-METHYL-2-PENTANONE)
Ingredient Sequence Number: 05 
Percent: 1 - 5 
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: SA9100000 
CAS Number: 123-42-2 
OSHA PEL: 50 PPM 
ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM; 9596 
Other Recommended Limit: NONE RECOMMENDED 
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                     Physical/Chemical Characteristics
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Appearance And Odor: CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID
Boiling Point: 133F,56C 
Melting Point: UNKNOWN 
Vapor Pressure (MM Hg/70 F): 182 @ 68F 
Vapor Density (Air=1): >1 
Specific Gravity: 0.840 
Decomposition Temperature: UNKNOWN 
Evaporation Rate And Ref: <1 (ETHER=1) 
Solubility In Water: UNKNOWN 
Percent Volatiles By Volume: 100 
Viscosity: NOT KNOWN 
Radioactivity: NOT RELEVANT 
Corrosion Rate (IPY): UNKNOWN 
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                      Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
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Flash Point: FLAMMABL AEROSOL 
Flash Point Method: TCC 
Lower Explosive Limit: 1.2 
Upper Explosive Limit: UNKNOWN 
Extinguishing Media: DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM. COOL FIRE-EXPOSED
CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Special Fire Fighting Proc: WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH-
APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire And Expl Hazrds: SPRAY CANS UNDER PRESSURE. EXTREMELY
FLAMMABLE. EXPLOSION HAZARD EXISTS WHEN SPRAY CANS HEATED. DO NOT ENTER
SPRAY CAN STORAGE AREA IF FIRE PRESENT.
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                              Reactivity Data
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Stability: YES 
Cond To Avoid (Stability): HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES, DIRECT SUNLIGHT,
TEMPERATURES ABOVE 120F
Materials To Avoid: STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Hazardous Decomp Products: CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE, VARIOUS
HYDROCARBONS
Hazardous Poly Occur: NO 
Conditions To Avoid (Poly): NOT RELEVANT
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                            Health Hazard Data
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LD50-LC50 Mixture: LD50 (ORAL, RAT) IS NOT KNOWN. 
Route Of Entry - Inhalation: YES 
Route Of Entry - Skin: NO 
Route Of Entry - Ingestion: NO 
Health Haz Acute And Chronic: TARGET ORGANS:EYE, SKIN, CNS, LIVER, KIDNEY,
SPLEEN. ACUTE- TOXIC. INHALATION MAY CAUSE CNS EFFECTS. MAY CAUSE
IRRITATION OF EYES, SKIN & RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY CAUSE SKIN DEFATTING &
BLINDNESS. HARMFUL IF INHALED/INGESTED. MAY CAUSE VOMITING. ASPIRATION
HAZAZARD. CHRONIC- DERMATITIS, LIVER, KIDNEY, LUNG, SPLEEN DAMAGE
Carcinogenicity - NTP: NO 
Carcinogenicity - IARC: NO 
Carcinogenicity - OSHA: NO 
Explanation Carcinogenicity: NONE
Signs/Symptoms Of Overexp: IRRITATION, HEADACHE, DIFFICULTY IN BREATHING,
NAUSEA, VOMITING, DEFATTING, DIZZINESS, LOSS OF COORDINATION, FATIGUE,
CONFUSION, DERMATITIS, BLURRED VISION, TEARING, BLINDNESS, DIARRHEA
Med Cond Aggravated By Exp: INDIVIDUALS WITH PRE-EXISTING DISEASES OF THE
EYE, SKIN, RESPIRATORY TRACT, LIVER, KIDNEYS, SPLEEN, CNS MAY HAVE
INCREASED SUSCEPTIBILITY TO THE TOXICITY OF EXCESSIVE EXPOSURES.
Emergency/First Aid Proc: GET MEDICAL HELP IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST.
INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. EYES:FLUSH WITH
WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP & WATER.
ORAL:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. IF
SPONTANEOUS VOMITING OCCURS, KEEP HEAD BELOW HIPS TO PREVENT ASPIRATION OF
VOMITUS INTO LUNGS. KEEP INDIVIDUAL CALM AND WARM.
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                   Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
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Steps If Matl Released/Spill: VENTILATE AREA. REMOVE IGNITION SOURCES.
LEAKING CONTAINERS SHOULD BE PLACED OUTDOORS, IN AN OPEN CONTAINER, AWAY
FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION. ALLOW PRESSURE TO DISSIPATE. ABSORB LIQUID WITH
NON-FLAMMABLE ABSORBENT AND PLACE IN CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent: NOT RELEVANT
Waste Disposal Method: DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS. DO NOT PUNCTURE, INCINERATE SPRAY CANS EVEN AFTER USE.
DO NOT FLUSH INTO DRAINS. CONTRACT WITH APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY
CAPABLE OF HANDLING FLAMMABLE AEROSOLS.
Precautions-Handling/Storing: STORE SPRAY CANS IN COOL, WELL VENTILATED
AREAS AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION, INCOMPATIBLES & SUNLIGHT. DO NOT STORE
ABOVE 120F.
Other Precautions: "EMPTY" CONTAINERS RETAIN RESIDUE AND MAY BE DANGEROUS.
FOLLOW ALL LABEL INSTRUCTIONS. AVOID REPEATED/PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT. KEEP
OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS. DO NOT SPRAY TOWARD FACE/
HOT SURFACES. WASH AFTER HANDLING.
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                             Control Measures
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Respiratory Protection: IF TLV IS EXCEEDED, WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED ORGANIC
VAPOR RESPIRATOR OR AIR-PURIFYING RESPIRATOR. IN EMERGENCY, WEAR A NIOSH-
APPROVED POSITIVE-PRESSURE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation: MECHANICAL (GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL EXHAUST, EXPLOSION-PROOF)
VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S). *
Protective Gloves: BUTYL OR NITRILE 
Eye Protection: SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES 
Other Protective Equipment: EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWERS SHOULD BE
AVAILABLE IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY OF ANY POTENTIAL EXPOSURE.
Work Hygienic Practices: OBSERVE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING, DRINKING/SMOKING.
Suppl. Safety & Health Data: EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE.
CONTAINS FLAMMABLE GAS SUCH AS 
PROPANE AND FLAMMABLE LIQUID. DO NOT USE IN
CONFINED AREA OR AREA WITH LITTLE AIR MOVEMENT. EMPLOY MEANS TO PREVENT
VAPOR BUILDUP.
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                            Transportation Data
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Transportation Action Code: C 
Trans Data Review Date:   98078 
DOT PSN Code: AGC 
DOT Proper Shipping Name: AEROSOLS, FLAMMABLE, *
DOT Class: 2.1 * 
DOT ID Number: UN1950 * 
DOT Label: FLAMMABLE GAS * 
DOT/DoD Exemption Number: NOT RELEVANT 
IMO PSN Code: AKD 
IMO Proper Shipping Name: AEROSOLS o *
IMO Regulations Page Number: 2102 * 
IMO UN Number: 1950 * 
IMO UN Class: 2(T) * 
IMO Subsidiary Risk Label: T * 
IATA PSN Code: AMM 
IATA UN ID Number: 1950 * 
IATA Proper Shipping Name: AEROSOLS, 36, *
IATA UN Class: 2.1 * 
IATA Subsidiary Risk Class: 6.1 * 
IATA Label: FLAMMABLE GAS & TOXIC * 
AFI PSN Code: AMM 
AFI Prop. Shipping Name: AEROSOLS, FLAMMABLE, N.O.S., (EACH NOT EXCEEDING
1 L CAPACITY) CONTAINING SUBSTANCES IN DIVISION 6.1, PACKING GROUP III *
AFI Class: 2.1 * 
AFI ID Number: UN1950 * 
AFI Label: 6.1 * 
AFI Special Prov: P4 * 
AFI Basic Pac Ref: A6.3 * 
N.O.S. Shipping Name: CONTAINS 
TOLUENE, METHANOL AND 
PROPANE. *
Additional Trans Data: BOXES ARE MARKED TOXIC. *
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                               Disposal Data
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                                Label Data
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Label Required: YES 
Technical Review Date: 12DEC96 
MFR Label Number: UNKNOWN 
Label Status: F 
Common Name: CARBURATOR AND CHOKE CLEANER,8700 
Signal Word: DANGER! 
Acute Health Hazard-Severe: X 
Contact Hazard-Severe: X 
Fire Hazard-Severe: X 
Reactivity Hazard-None: X 
Special Hazard Precautions: TARGET ORGANS:EYE, SKIN, CNS, SPLEEN, LIVER,
KIDNEY. ACUTE- INHALING MAY CAUSE CNS EFFECTS. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF
EYES, SKIN & RESPIRATORY TRACT. HARMFUL IF INHALED/INGESTED. ASPIRATION
HAZAZARD. CHRONIC- DERMATITIS, CNS, LIVER, KIDNEY, SPLEEN DAMAGE. STORE IN
COOL, VENTILATED AREAS AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION, INCOMPATIBLES. ABSORB
SPILL WITH NON-FLAMMABLE ABSORBENT. PLACE IN CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. FIRST
AID- GET MEDICAL HELP IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. HOLD
EYELIDS OPEN. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP & WATER. ORAL:DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. CALL
DOCTOR AT ONCE.
Protect Eye: Y 
Protect Skin: Y 
Label Name: VALVOLINE OIL CO SUBSIDIARY OF ASHLAND OIL  
INC. 
Label Street: 200 E MAIN ST 
Label P.O. Box: 14000 
Label City: LEXINGTON 
Label State: KY 
Label Zip Code: 40512 
Label Country: US 
Label Emergency Number: 800-ASHLAND/800-274-5263