[TheForge] Fw: WD-40

Thu Jan 27 15:18:31 EST 2005

Below is the MSDS for WD-40, from their website.  DMSO is not listed among the ingredients.
Bruce 
NJ

I. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Manufacturer: WD-40 Company Telephone:
Emergency only: 1-(800) 424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
Address: 1061 Cudahy Place (92110) Information: (619) 275-1400
P.O. Box 80607 Chemical Name: Organic Mixture
San Diego, California Trade Name: WD-40 Aerosol
92138-0607

II. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Exposure Limit
Chemical Name CAS Number % ACGIH/OSHA
Aliphatic Petroleum Distillates 8052-41-3 45-50 100 ppm PEL
Petroleum Base Oil 64742-65-0 15-25 5 mg/M3 TWA (mist)
LVP Hydrocarbon Fluid 64742-47-8 12-18 1200 mg/M3 TWA
Carbon Dioxide 124-38-9 2-3 5000 ppm PEL
Non-hazardous Ingredients * 10

III. PHYSICAL DATA
Boiling Point: 323°F (minimum) Evaporation Rate: Not determined
Vapor Density (air=1): Greater than 1 Vapor Pressure: 110 ±5 PSI @ 70°F
Solubility in Water: insoluble Appearance: Light amber
Specific Gravity (H20=1): 0.832 @ 72°F Odor: Characteristic odor
Percent Volatile (volume): 74% VOC: 412 grams/liter (49.5%)
IV. FIRE AND EXPLOSION
Flash Point: 131°F Tag Closed Cup
Flammable Limits: (Solvent Portion) [Lel] 1.0% [Uel] 6.0%
Extinguishing Media: CO2, Dry Chemical, Foam.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Contents Under Pressure
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: FLAMMABLE - U.F.C. level 3 AEROSOL

V. HEALTH HAZARD / ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY
Threshold Limit Value Aliphatic Petroleum Distillates (Stoddard Solvent) lowest TLV (ACGIH 100 ppm.)
Symptoms of Overexposure
Inhalation (Breathing): May cause anesthesia, headache, dizziness, nausea and upper respiratory irritation.
Skin contact: May cause drying of skin and/or irritation.
Eye contact: May cause irritation, tearing and redness.
Ingestion (Swallowed): May caused irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
First Aid Emergency Procedures
Ingestion (Swallowed): Do not induce vomiting, seek medical attention.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water for 15 minutes.
Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water.
Inhalation (Breathing): Remove to fresh air. Give artificial respiration if necessary.
If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Pre-existing medical conditions such as eye, skin and respiratory disorders may be
aggravated by exposure.
DANGER!
Aspiration Hazard: If swallowed, can enter lungs and may cause chemical pneumonitis.
Do not induce vomiting. Call Physician immediately.
Suspected Cancer Agent The components in this mixture have been found to be noncarcinogenic by NTP,
Yes___ No___ IARC and OSHA X

VI. REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable ____ Unstable____
Conditions to avoid: NA
Incompatibility: Strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous decomposition products: Thermal decomposition may yield carbon monoxide and/or carbon dioxide.
Hazardous polymerization: May occur ____ Will not occur____

VII. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Spill Response Procedures
Spill unlikely from aerosol cans. Leaking cans should be placed in plastic bag or open pail until pressure has dissipated.
Waste Disposal Method
Empty aerosol cans should not be punctured or incinerated; bury in land fill. Liquid should be incinerated or buried in
land fill. Dispose of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.

VIII. SPECIAL HANDLING INFORMATION
Ventilation: Sufficient to keep solvent vapor less than TLV.
Respiratory Protection: Advised when concentrations exceed TLV.
Protective Gloves: Advised to prevent possible skin irritation.
Eye Protection: Approved eye protections to safeguard against potential eye contact, irritation or injury.
Other Protective Equipment: None required.

IX. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Keep from sources of ignition. Avoid ex c e s s i ve inhalation of spray part i c l e s, do not take intern a l l y. Do not puncture, incinerate or
store container above 120°F. Exposure to heat may cause bu r s t i n g . Keep can away from electrical current or battery term i n a l s.
E l e c t rical arcing can cause bu rn-through (puncture) which may result in flash fire, causing serious injury. Keep from children.

X.TRANSPORTATION DATA (49 CFR 172.101)
Domestic Surface
Description: Consumer Commodity
Hazard Class: ORM-D
ID No: None
Label Required: Consumer commodity (ORM-D)

XI. REGULATORY INFORMATION
All ingredients for this product are listed on the TSCA inventory.
SARA Title III chemicals: None
California Prop 65 chemicals: None
CERCLA reportable quantity: None
RCRA hazardous waste no: D001 (Ignitable)
SIGNATURE: R. Miles TITLE: Technical Director
REVISION DATE: NOVEMBER 2003 SUPERSEDES: MARCH 2001
NA: Not applicable NDA: No data available * = Less than * = More than
We believe the statements, technical information and recommendations contained herein are reliable. However, the data is provided without warranty, expressed
or implied. It is the user's responsibility both to determine safe conditions for use of this product and assume loss, damage or expense, direct or consequential,
arising from its use. Before using product, read label.
MSDS-A

>>> eforge at marktwain.net 1/27/2005 4:04:07 PM >>>
AVG said this bounced so here it is again.

Robert Ehrenberger
Shelbyville, Mo.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bob Ehrenberger" <eforge at marktwain.net>
To: "theforge" <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2005 10:01 AM
Subject: WD-40

> I was talking to a friend about solvents yesterday and DMSO came up.
>
> I seem to remember a discussion on that a while ago on this list.  As I
> remember someone said that WD-40 had DMSO in it.  Is that correct?
>
> My son uses a lot of WD-40 while hand sanding knife blades so I'm a little
> concerned about the safety of having his hands covered in the stuff for
> hours on end.
>
> Robert Ehrenberger
> Shelbyville, Mo.
>

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