MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET - Complies with ANSI Z400.1 Draft Standard for the Preparation of Material Safety Data Sheets,
Copyright 1991, Chemical Manufacturers Association. May be used to comply with U.S. Department of Labor OSHAs Hazard
Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200. Standards must be consulted for specific requirements.
Date : 02/13/2002
Unocal 76
Guardol 15W/40 Motor Oil
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: Unocal Guardol 15W/40
GENERIC NAME: Crankcase Oil
COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Unocal Refining & Marketing Division
1201 West 5th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017
CAS No.
8012-95-1
Proprietary
64742-54-7
OSHA Exposure
Limits (PEL)
5 mg/m3
n/a
5 mg/m3
ACGIH Recommended
Limits (TLV)
5 mg/m3
n/a
5 mg/m3
Percent
by Weight
n/a
1.000-2.000
0.0-86.000
64742-65-0
5 mg/m3
5 mg/m3
0.0-86.000
64742-65-0
5 mg/m3
5 mg/m3
0.0-3.000
Proprietary
n/a
n/a
9.000-13.000
COMPOSITION COMMENTS:
None.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
PRECAUTIONARY WARNING: Used motor oil is a possible skin cancer hazard based on animal data. Liquid or vapor may ignite.
Keep away from all sources of ignition. DO NOT pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, grind, or drill on or near container. Empty
container retains residue (liquid and/or vapor) and may explode in the heat of a fire.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
PRIMARY ROUTE OF ENTRY: Nasal or oral
EYE: This material may cause mild eye irritation. Direct contact with the liquid or exposure to vapors or mists may cause stinging,
tearing or redness.
SKIN: This material may cause mild skin irritation. Prolonged or repeated contact or exposure to vapors or mists may cause
redness and burning, and drying and cracking of the skin. No harmful effects are expected from skin absorption of this material.
Persons with pre-existing skin disorders may be more suceptible to the effects of this material.
INGESTION: While this material has a low degree of toxicity, ingestion of excessive quantities may cause irritation of the digestive tract.
INHALATION: While this material has a low degree of toxicity, breathing high concenttrations of vapors or mists may cause irritation
of the nose and throat.
CHRONIC EFFECTS: Used motor oil is a possible skin cancer hazard based on tests in laboratory animals and has been
identified as a possible carcinogen by IARC.
OTHER NOTES: It is suggested that a source of clean water be available in the work area for flushing eyes and skin. Impervious
clothing should be worn as needed.
CLEANUP MEASURES: Immediate cleanup of any spill is recommended. Spilled material may be absorbed into an appropriate
absorbent material. Dispose of product in accordance with local, county, state, and federal regulations.