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PETER SMITH TRADING LTD.
BALLISTOL-LUBE - (Sportsman's Lube)
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Authorized Distributor: Peter Smith Trading Ltd.
885-889 O'Connor Drive, Toronto, Ontario CANADA M4B 2S7
1-800-836-6536 - 416-752-1828 - Fax 416-752-0760y
Manufacturer: Ballistol USA, Inc:
One Cypress Knee Trail 403 Old State Rd (P 0 Box 100)
Kitty Hawk NC 27949 Sherman's Dale PA 17090
Tel: 919-261-6181 Tel: 717-582-3819
Product: Ballistol-Lube is an alkaline, emulsifying oily lubricant 2!:lQ corrosion inhibitor.
0 Hazardous Ingredients Information Ballistol-Lube does not contain any components classified "hazardous" by OSHA
Ballistol-Lube contains only one ingredient with TLVs:
Ingredient OSHA PEL ACGHI TLV
Isobutyl Alcohol 100 ppm TWA 50 ppm TWA
0 Physical Characteristics 0 Reactivity Data
Boiling Point 128 °c (262.4 OF) Stability Stable
Evaporation Rate Moderate at 20 °c (68 of) Incompatibility None known
Pour Point -17 °c (1.4 of) Hazardous polymerization None known to occur
Solubility in Water Not easily. Emulsifies. Hazardous decomposition None known
Specific Gravity at
20 °c (68 OF) Oil: 0.865 g/cm3
Spray: 0.775 g/cm3
Appearance Yellowish oil .
Odour Like citrus. .
0 Fire and Explosion Information
Flash point 52 °c (126 OF)
Flammable limits (LEUUEL) Not applicable
Extinguishing media Foam, carbon dioxide, water.
Special firefighting procedures Do not use dry powder as extinguishing medium. Wear protective gear and self-contained
breathing apparatus as necessary under conditions.
Special fire I explosion hazards Should be treated as flammable aerosol although product has not been tested as such to
ASTM standards. Butane I propane (A- 70) used as propellant.
0 Health Hazard Data
Routes of Entry:
Inhalation Aerosol spray -possible. Non-aerosol -not probable.
Ingestion Possible. ' ,
Absorption through skin Insignificant if any.
Acute and Chronic Health Hazards:
No LD-50 oral could be determined for Ballistol-Lube with rats and rabbits. Manufacturer classifies product as non-toxic.
BALLISTOL-Lube does not contain Benzene or Kerosene.
CarcinoQenicitv:
No NTP publication. No IARC monograph. Ballistol-Lube is based on medicinal Grade mineral oil (CAS# 8042-47-5), whi~h h~s
been classified "Class 3" by the IARC, This means that there is insufficient evidence for this substance to cause cancer In animals
or humans. BALLISTOL-Lube does not contain any substance currently known to be a carcinogen.
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure None known.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure None known.
Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
In the event of contact with eyes, flush with large quantities of water. If ingested, consult with physician.
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Ballistol-Lube MSDS, page 2
0 Control and Protection Information
Respiratory Protection Information Not required. Eye Protection Not normally required.
Ventilation Locally as needed. Protective Gloves Not required.
Mechanical As needed. Other Protective Clothing Not normally required.
Work and Hygienic Practices:
Avoid contact with eyes. Use in ventilated area. Do not use around flame or hot surface. Do not spray into open flames. Do not
puncture aerosol container.
0 Safe Handling and Disposal Information
Steps to Take in Case of SRill;
Wipe up with absorbent rags. Use oil absorbent material. Sweep up and place in container. Wash area with warm water and detergent
to eliminate slipperiness.
Waste Disposal Method:
Follow applicable Federal and local regulations.
Handling and Storage:
Store in cool dry place out of sunlight. Do not store in areas exposed to temperatures above 49 °c (120 OF). Store and use in ventilated
room. Keep away from hot surfaces. Keep out of the reach of children.
0 Transportation Data
Aerosol Non-Aerosol
Description: Aerosols, flammable Petroleum Distillate n.o.s.
10 Number: UN1950 UN1268
Hazard Class: 2.1 3 ..
Packaging Group: NONE III
Domestic Surface: Consumer Commodity, ORM-D Consumer Commodity, ORM~D, for inner containers no more than
one gallon.
Air: Check with Dangerous Goods desk, or call Ballistol USA, Inc.
Disclaimer
The information and statements contained in this document have been obtained from the manufacturer and from recognized reference
sources as provided to or obtained by Ballistol USA, Inc. Ballistol USA believes the information in this document to be
true and reliable, but expressly disclaims any liability for providing such information and toxicolological data.
This document was prepared by Ballistol USA, Inc. in June of 1994. Last revision: February, 1998.
Acronyms:
LEL = Lower Exposure Limit
UEL = Upper Exposure Limit
LD 50 = Median Lethal Dose. It is the dose at which 50% of a given population will experience fatalities due to a
chemical substance.
NTP = National Toxicological Program.' )
IARC = International Agency for Research on Cancer.
PEL = Permissible Exposure Limit (as set by OSHA).
CAS = Chemical Abstract Service
TL V ~ Threshold Limit Value