Material Safety Data Sheet
Fuels B-99
Date Prepared: August 18, 2005
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Section 1 – Product and Company Information
Product Name
Application
Appearance
Chemical Family
Biodiesel B-99
Substitute or blending component for diesel fuels
Clear liquid with aromatic odor
Alkyl Methyl Esters
Company
Contact Address
Telephone
Organic Fuels LP
One Riverway, Suite 2053, Houston TX 77056, USA
+ 1 (713) 979 – 2600 (Office hours CST - non emergency)
1 (800) 424 – 9300 (CHEMTREC 24 hour emergency service)
Section 2 – Composition and Information on Ingredients
Composition C14 – C24 Alkyl Methyl Esters
Ingredients This product contains no hazardous materials.
Section 3 – Hazards Identification
Primary Hazards
COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID
See appropriate sections for detailed description of hazards
Section 4 – First Aid Measures
Eye Contact Flush eyes immediately with large amounts of water for at least 15
minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
Skin Contact Wash with water and soap. Risk of burns when handled at high
temperatures.
Inhalation Negligible risk, unless exposed to vapors from heated liquid. Vapors
or finely misted liquid may irritate the mucous membranes and cause
irritation, dizziness and nausea. Remove to fresh air.
Ingestion If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Keep person at rest.
Give one to two glasses of water to drink. Never give anything by
mouth to an unconscious person.
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Date Prepared: August 18, 2005
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Section 5 – Fire Fighting Measures
Flammability COMBUSTABLE LIQUID. The vapors form flammable mixtures with
air at temperatures at or above the flashpoint. Liquids or vapors can
accumulate a static electrical charge that can cause ignition.
Containers must be grounded when filled or emptied. Empty
containers can contain liquid or vapor residue that can ignite and
explode at elevated temperatures. DO NOT EXPOSE SUCH
CONTAINERS TO HEAT, FLAMES, SPARKS, STATIC
ELECTRICITY OR OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION – THEY MAY
EXPLODE AND CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. Empty containers such
as drums and totes must be completely drained, closed off and
properly recycled or disposed of.
Flash Point: 130 0C to 160 0C (266 0F to 320 0F)
Flammable Limits (vapor, in air, by volume): Not Known
Extinguishing Media Foam, halon, dry chemicals, CO2. Use water spray or fog for cooling
of surfaces only. Water may spread the burning liquid.
Decomposition Products WARNING: HAZARDOUS FUMES. Smoke and fumes may contain
carbon monoxide and nitrous oxide. Fire fighting personnel must wear
proper protective clothing and breathing equipment.
Section 6 – Accidental Release Measures
Spill Response Immediately eliminate all potential sources of ignition. Contact
emergency personnel. Prevent spilled liquid from entering sewers,
drains, watercourses or low areas. Contain with sand, earth or other
non-flammable absorbents. Do not use sawdust. Avoid contact with
spilled material. Wear proper protective equipment when dealing with
a spill.
For spills on water, immediately warn shipping and other activities in
downwind areas. Contain spill using floating booms. Recover with
suitable absorbent. All other precautionary measures outline above
for land spills also apply.
Clean Up and Disposal Spilled liquid can be recovered by pumping or absorbents. Use only
hand pumps or pumps with explosion proof motors. Dispose of
recovered material in compliance with local regulations. Wash
surfaces with water and detergent. The greasy nature of the product
may cause surfaces to be slippery after a spill.
Environmental Impact The product is not an environmental pollutant and will decompose
naturally without harmful byproducts.
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Date Prepared: August 18, 2005
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Section 7 – Handling and Storage
Storage Preferably store at temperatures between 10 0C and 50 0C (50 0F to
120 0F). Do not handle and store near open flames, or other sources
of heat or ignition.
Handling Handle with care. DO NOT EXPOSE EMPTY CONTAINERS TO
HEAT, FLAMES OR OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Electrostatic Hazard Liquid and vapors can accumulate an electrostatic charge which can
lead to ignition, fire and explosion. Keep containers grounded at all
times when transferring product.
Section 8 – Exposure Control and Personal Protection
Engineering Controls If vapors or mists are generated, provide exhaust ventilation to keep
airborne concentrations of vapors below maximum allowable
concentrations. Use explosion proof ventilation equipment. Locate
exhaust in safe location.
Protective Equipment Safety glasses, goggles, or a face shield, as well as PVC coated or
similar gloves are recommended in operations where exposure to
mists or splashed liquid is possible (for instance, during sampling,
tank gauging, line breaking, drumming and open hatch loading).
Section 9 – Physical and Chemical Properties
General Properties Pale yellow liquid with aromatic odor
Specific Gravity (Liquid) 0.88 at 15 0C (60 0F)
Specific Gravity (Vapor) Significantly heavier than air
Vapor Pressure 2 mm Hg at 20 0C (68 0F)
Solubility in Water Unsoluble
Flash Point 130 0C to 160 0C (266 0F to 320 0F)
Section 10 – Stability and Reactivity
Stability Stable. Product may biodegrade if stored over prolonged periods.
Materials to Avoid Strong oxidizing agents.
Conditions to Avoid Temperatures above 60 0C (140 0F), sparks, flames, electric
discharges.
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Date Prepared: August 18, 2005
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Section 11 – Toxicological Information
Toxicity The product contains no hazardous or toxic materials. Extensive
testing of toxicity, aquatic toxicity and biodegradability of biodiesel by
the University of Idaho revealed no significant adverse health effects
or hazard to the environment.
(http://www.uidaho.edu/bioenergy/BiodieselEd/publication/04.pdf)
Section 12 – Ecological Effects
Environmental Hazards Not hazardous to the environment. Please refer to Section 6 for spill
response.
Environmental Fate This product is fully biodegradable.
Section 13 – Disposal Considerations
Product Waste Product can be disposed of by combustion or landfill. All waste must
be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local
environmental regulations.
Packaging Empty containers may contain flammable vapors and explosive
vapor/air mixtures. See Section 5 for additional guidelines.
Section 14 – Transportation Information
DOT Classification N/A
Description Fatty Acid Ester
NMFC Identification Number 144920
Shipping Classification 65
Section 15 – Regulatory Information
TSCA TSCA Inventory Listing UVBC (Unknown, Variable or Biological)
CERCLA Not Reportable
SARA Title III
Other
No components listed under section 311, 312 or 313.
California Prop 65: This product contains no chemicals known to
cause cancer
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Date Prepared: August 18, 2005
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Section 16 – Other Information
Application This product is prepared solely for the use in diesel engines either as
is or in blends with petroleum derived diesel fuel.
Caution This information relates to the specific product described herein, and
may not be valid or complete for such product when used in
combination with other materials or in processes for which it was not
intended. The information contained herein is compiled to the best of
our knowledge and is believed to be accurate and reliable as of the
date of issue. However, no representation, warranty or guarantee is
made as to its accuracy. It is the user’s responsibility to verify the
suitability and completeness of such information for the user’s
particular circumstances. We do not accept any liability for loss or
damage that may occur from the use of this information nor do we
offer any warranty against patent infringement.