MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 14-328

SECTION I: CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT IDENTITY: Connector Lube, C&D Part No. RG-37       MANUFACTURER NAME: C & D Technologies, Inc. TELEPHONE:  (215) 619-2700 ADDRESS: 1400 Union Meeting Road EMERGENCY: (610) 828-9309   P. O. Box 3053     Blue Bell, PA 19422-0858         24 HOUR EMERGENCY TELEPHONE: (CHEM TEL) 1-800-255-3924

SECTION II: COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

HAZARDOUS COMPONENT CAS# OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV % BY WEIGHT Petroleum Oil 64742-57-0 5mg/m3 5mg/m3 70%   *Copper 7440-50-8 1mg/m3 1mg/m3 25%           NON-HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS         Clay __N/A__ _N/A_ _N/A_ 5% SECTION 313 (40 CFR 372) LISTED TOXIC CHEMICALS ARE PRECEDED BY AN *.

SECTION III: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

HMIS RATING: 0=Insignificant, 1=Slight 2=Moderate 3=High 4=Extreme   Health:_0_ Flammability:_1_ Reactivity:_0_ Other:_ 0_   NFPA RATING: 0=Insignificant, 1=Slight 2=Moderate 3=High 4=Extreme   Health:_0_ Flammability:_1_ Reactivity:_0_ Other:_0_   ROUTES OF ENTRY:Skin Contact, Inhalation and Ingestion   HEALTH HAZARDS: ACUTE - Redness of the skin CHRONIC - For persons hypersensitive to petroleum products can cause redness and irritation of the skin.

SECTION IV: FIRST AID MEASURES

Skin Contact: May cause minor skin irritation. Wash well with soap and water. Eye Contact: May cause irritation, flush with water for 15 minutes, consult a physician. Inhalation: Remove to fresh air, call physician. Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting, seek medical attention immediately.

SECTION V: FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

FIRE AND EXPLOSIVE PROPERTIES:   Flash Point:_   294C_ (C. O. C.)                Flammable Limits LEL:__0.9%__     UEL__7.0%__   EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Carbon Dioxide, foam, dry chemicals.   SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES: __Use supplied air breathing equipment in confined spaces__   UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: __None__

SECTION VI: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

MATERIAL RELEASE / SPILL: Scoop up excess, wipe up with rags, pick up residue with absorbent material to avoid slipping hazard.

SECTION VII: HANDLING AND STORAGE

PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE: Normal precautions to be taken with any petroleum product. If material is spilled: Absorb material and place in metal container. Storage: Store in cool, dry area away from flames, sparks and oxidizers.

SECTION VIII: EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

VENTILATION: __Not Required__ RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: __Not Required__   EYE WEAR: __Safety Glasses__ GLOVES: __Non-Permeable__   OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: __Not Required__   WORK PRACTICES: Avoid skin and eye contact, wash hands after handling.

SECTION IX: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

BOILING POINT: _441 C_ SPECIFIC GRAVITY: ___(Water = 1)__1.23__ VAPOR PRESSURE: __< 0.01_ MELTING POINT: _N/A_ VAPOR DENSITY: _(Air=1)_>5_ SOLUBILITY: __Insoluble__ EVAPORATION RATE: __N-Butyl Acetate = 1: < 0.01__ APPEARANCE/ODOR: _Copper color paste, petroleum odor

SECTION X: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

STABILITY:__Stable__ CONDITIONS TO AVOID: __Strong Oxidizers /Copper reactive materials__ INCOMPATIBILITY_ (MATERIALS TO AVOID)_ Strong oxidizers, copper reactive agents, 1-bromo- 2- propyne_ HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BYPRODUCTS: __Hydrogen, Carbon Monoxide, Aldehydes, Toxic Copper Compounds , smoke and fumes.__ HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION : __Will not occur.__

SECTION XI: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

CARCINOGENICITY: __None known at this time__   MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: __Unknown__

SECTION XII: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

NOT APPLICABLE

SECTION XIII: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:__Consult Federal, State and Local regulations for petroleum products.   RCRA Waste Disposal No.: __N/A__

SECTION XIV: TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

NOT APPLICABLE

SECTION XV: REGULATORY INFORMATION

NOT APPLICABLE

SECTION XVI: OTHER INFORMATION

The information herein is given in good faith, but no warranty, expressed or implied, is made.   MSDS Preparation / Review Date: 06/24/99 Revision Number:_8_ Preparer: S. J. Kelly

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