CHEVRON U S A INC -- CHEVRON RPM HEAVY DUTY MOTOR OIL SAE 15W-40 -- 9150-01-352-2962 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CHEVRON RPM HEAVY DUTY MOTOR OIL SAE 15W-40
MSDS Date:10/14/1993
FSC:9150
NIIN:01-352-2962
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CHEVRON U S A INC
Address:575 MARKET ST
Box:7643
City:SAN FRANCISCO
State:CA
ZIP:94120
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-582-3835
Emergency Phone Num:800-457-2022/510-233-3737
CAGE:81230
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY LUBRICANTS AND SPECIALTY PRODUCTS
Address:6001 BOLLINGER CANYON RD
Box:City:SAN RAMON
State:CA
ZIP:94583
Country:US
Phone:800-414-6737 / 800-582-3835
CAGE:81230

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

Ingred Name:DISTILLATES, HYDROTREATED HEAVY PARAFFINIC
CAS:64742-54-7
RTECS #:PY8035500
Fraction by Wt: >75%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3 (OIL MIST)
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3 (OIL MIST)

Ingred Name:PETROLEUM DISTILLATES, SOLVENT DEWAXED HEAVY PARAFFINIC
CAS:64742-65-0
RTECS #:PY8038500
Fraction by Wt: <25%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3 (OIL MIST)
ACGIH TLV:5 MG/M3 (OIL MIST)

Ingred Name:ZINC ALKYL DITHIOPHOSPHATE, (PHOSPHORODITHIOIC ACID,O,O-DI-
    CL-14-ALKYL ESTERS, ZINC SALT)
CAS:68649-42-3
Fraction by Wt: <1.5%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 ORAL RAT IS > 5000 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE & SKIN: THIS SUBSTANCE IS NOT
    EXPECTED TO CAUSE PROLONGED OR SIGNIFICANT EYE OR SKIN IRRITATION.
    INGESTION & INHALATION: THE SYSTEMIC TOXICITY OF THIS SUBSTANCE HAS
    NOT BEEN DETERMINED. HOWEVER, I T SHOULD BE PRACTICALLY NON-TOXIC
    TO INTERNAL ORGANS IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE INGREDIENTS IN THIS PRODUCT
    IS LISTED BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES: AS A PRECAUTION FLUSH EYE WITH FRESH WATER FOR 15
    MINUTES. SKIN: AS A PRECAUTION, WASH SKIN THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP &
    WATER. INGESTION: GIVE WATER OR MILK TO DRINK & TELEPHONE FOR
    MEDICAL ADVICE. C ONSULT MEDICAL PERSONNEL BEFORE INDUCING
    VOMITING. INHALATION: NO FIRST AID PROCEDURES REQUIRED.

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

Flash Point Method:COC
Flash Point:388F,198C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NDA
Lower Limits:NA
Upper Limits:NA
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM, WATER FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FOR FIRES INVOLVING MATERIAL, DO NOT ENTER ANY
    ENCLOSED OR CONFINED FIRE SPACE WITHOUT PROPER PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NORMAL COMBUSTION FORMS CARBON DIOXIDE,
    WATER VAPOR & MAY PRODUCE OXIDES OF SULFUR, NITROGEN & PHOSPHOROUS.
    INCOMPLETE COMBUSTION CAN PRODUCE CARBON MONOXIDE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:STOP THE SOURCE OF LEAK OR RELEASE. CLEAN UP
    RELEASE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. CONTAIN LIQUID TO PREVENT FURTHER
    CONTAMINATION. CLEAN UP SMALL SPILLS USING APPROPIATE TECHNIQUES
    SUCH AS SORBENT MATERIALS O R PUMPING.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT WELD, HEAT OR DRILL CONTAINER.
    RESIDUE MAY IGNITE WITH EXPLOSIVE VIOLENCE IF HEATED SUFFICIENTLY.
Other Precautions:CAUTION! DO NOT USE PRESSURE TO EMPTY DRUM OR DRUM
    MAY RUPTURE WITH EXPLOSIVE FORCE. AVOID EYE AND SKIN CONTACT. DO
    NOT BREATHE VAPORS.

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

Respiratory Protection:NO SPECIAL RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IS NORMALLY
    REQUIRED. HOWEVER, IF OPERATING CONDITIONS CREATE HIGH AIRBORNE
    CONCENTRATIONS, THE USE OF AN APPROVED RESPIRATOR IS RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO KEEP THE AIRBORNE
    CONCENTRATIONS OF THIS MATERIAL BELOW THE RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE
    STANDARD.
Protective Gloves:NO SPECIAL PROTECTION IS USUALLY NEEDED.
Eye Protection:NO SPECIAL PROTECTION IS USUALLY NEEDED.
Other Protective Equipment:SKIN CONTCAT CAN BE MINIMIZED BY WEARING
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. EYE BATH AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
    EATING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
USED MOTOR OILS HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO CAUSE SKIN CANCER WHEN REPEATEDLY
    APPLIED TO MOUSE SKIN WITHOUT ANY EFFORT TO REMOVE THE MATERIAL
    BETWEEN APPLICATIONS. THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF A CAUSAL RELATIONSHIP
     BETWEEN SKIN CANCER IN HUMANS AND EXPOSURE TO USED MOTOR OIL.

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

HCC:V6
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NDA
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NDA
Vapor Pres:NA
Vapor Density:NA
Spec Gravity:0.89
pH:NDA
Viscosity:13.9CST @212F
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NA
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE IN WATER.
Appearance and Odor:DARK AMBER LIQUID.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NA
Corrosion Rate:NA

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MAY REACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, SUCH AS CHLORATES, NITRATES,
    PEROXIDES, ETC.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NO DATA AVAILABLE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NDA.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
    DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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