SAFETY DATA SHEET. Poison Control Center: USA and Canada: INFOTRAC (Transportation): USA and Canada

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1 SAFETY DATA SHEET 1. Identification Product identifier Other means of identification FIR No. Recommended use Recommended restrictions MERCON ULV AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID Automatic Transmission Fluid None known. Manufacturer/Importer/Supplier/Distributor information Supplier Company Name Ford Motor Company Address Attention: MSDS Information, P.O. Box 1899 Dearborn, Michigan USA Telephone SDS Information Emergency telephone numbers (USA and Canada) fordsds.com Poison Control Center: USA and Canada: INFOTRAC (Transportation): USA and Canada Hazard(s) identification Physical hazards Health hazards Environmental hazards OSHA defined hazards Label elements Aspiration hazard Category 1 Signal word Hazard statement Precautionary statement Prevention Response Storage Disposal Hazard(s) not otherwise classified (HNOC) Supplemental information Danger May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Observe good industrial hygiene practices. If swallowed: Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Do NOT induce vomiting. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. None known. None. 3. Composition/information on ingredients Mixtures Chemical name Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated light paraffinic Common name and synonyms CAS number % Specific chemical identity and/or exact percentage (concentration) of composition has been withheld as a trade secret. Version: 02 1 / 7

2 4. First-aid measures Inhalation Skin contact Eye contact Ingestion Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed General information 5. Fire-fighting measures Suitable extinguishing media Unsuitable extinguishing media Specific hazards arising from the chemical Special protective equipment and precautions for firefighters Fire fighting equipment/instructions Specific methods General fire hazards Move to fresh air. Call a physician if symptoms develop or persist. Wash off with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists. Rinse with water. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists. Call a physician or poison control center immediately. Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, keep head low so that stomach content doesn't get into the lungs. Aspiration may cause pulmonary edema and pneumonitis. Provide general supportive measures and treat symptomatically. Keep victim under observation. Symptoms may be delayed. Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, and take precautions to protect themselves. Water fog. Foam. Dry chemical powder. Carbon dioxide (CO2). Do not use water jet as an extinguisher, as this will spread the fire. Upon decomposition, this product emits carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and/or low molecular weight hydrocarbons. Self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing must be worn in case of fire. Move containers from fire area if you can do so without risk. Use standard firefighting procedures and consider the hazards of other involved materials. No unusual fire or explosion hazards noted. 6. Accidental release measures Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up Avoid inhalation of vapors or mists. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained. Ensure adequate ventilation. Keep unnecessary personnel away. Wear appropriate protective equipment and clothing during clean-up. For personal protection, see section 8 of the SDS. The product is immiscible with water and will spread on the water surface. Large Spills: Stop the flow of material, if this is without risk. Dike the spilled material, where this is possible. Cover with plastic sheet to prevent spreading. Absorb in vermiculite, dry sand or earth and place into containers. Following product recovery, flush area with water. Small Spills: Wipe up with absorbent material (e.g. cloth, fleece). Clean surface thoroughly to remove residual contamination. Environmental precautions 7. Handling and storage Precautions for safe handling Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Never return spills to original containers for re-use. For waste disposal, see section 13 of the SDS. Avoid discharge into drains, water courses or onto the ground. Avoid breathing mist or vapor. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Provide adequate ventilation. Observe good industrial hygiene practices. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Avoid prolonged exposure. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. For personal protection, see section 8 of the SDS. Store locked up. Store in original tightly closed container. Store away from incompatible materials (see Section 10 of the SDS). Version: 02 2 / 7

3 8. Exposure controls/personal protection Occupational exposure limits US. OSHA Table Z-1 Limits for Air Contaminants (29 CFR ) Components Type Value Form Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated light paraffinic (CAS ) US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values Components PEL 5 mg/m3 Mist. Type Value Form Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated light paraffinic (CAS ) US. NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards Components Type Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated light paraffinic (CAS ) Biological limit values Appropriate engineering controls TWA 5 mg/m3 Inhalable fraction. Value Form STEL 10 mg/m3 Mist. TWA 5 mg/m3 Mist. No biological exposure limits noted for the ingredient(s). Use adequate ventilation to control airborne concentrations below the exposure limits/guidelines. If user operations generate a vapor, dust and/or mist, use process enclosure, appropriate local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to control airborne levels below the recommended exposure limits/guidelines. Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles). Eye/face protection Skin protection Hand protection Other Respiratory protection Thermal hazards General hygiene considerations Suitable chemical protective gloves should be worn when the potential exists for skin exposure. The choice of an appropriate glove does not only depend on its material but also on other quality features and is different from one producer to the other. Nitrile gloves are recommended. Wear appropriate chemical resistant clothing if applicable. If engineering controls do not maintain airborne concentrations to a level which is adequate to protect worker health, an approved respirator must be worn. Respirator selection, use and maintenance should be in accordance with the requirements of OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard 29 CFR and/or Canadian Standard CSA Z94.4. Wear appropriate thermal protective clothing, when necessary. Always observe good personal hygiene measures, such as washing after handling the material and before eating, drinking, and/or smoking. Routinely wash work clothing and protective equipment to remove contaminants. 9. Physical and chemical properties Appearance Odor Physical state Form Color Odor threshold ph Melting point/freezing point Initial boiling point and boiling range Flash point Evaporation rate Flammability (solid, gas) Liquid. Liquid. Red. Aliphatic. > F (> C) Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Not applicable. Version: 02 3 / 7

4 Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits Flammability limit - lower (%) Flammability limit - upper (%) Explosive limit - lower (%) Explosive limit - upper (%) Vapor pressure Vapor density < 1 mm Hg > 1 (AIR=1) Relative density Relative density temperature Solubility(ies) Solubility (water) Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water) Auto-ignition temperature Decomposition temperature Viscosity Viscosity temperature 60 F (15.56 C) Negligible cst 104 F (40 C) 10. Stability and reactivity Reactivity Chemical stability Possibility of hazardous reactions Conditions to avoid Incompatible materials Hazardous decomposition products The product is stable and non-reactive under normal conditions of use, storage and transport. Material is stable under normal conditions. No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use. Contact with incompatible materials. Strong reducing agents. Strong oxidizing agents. Irritating and/or toxic fumes and gases may be emitted upon the product's decomposition. Upon decomposition, this product emits carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and/or low molecular weight hydrocarbons. 11. Toxicological information Information on likely routes of exposure Inhalation Prolonged inhalation may be harmful. Skin contact Eye contact Ingestion Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics Information on toxicological effects Acute toxicity Skin corrosion/irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation Respiratory or skin sensitization Respiratory sensitization Skin sensitization Germ cell mutagenicity Carcinogenicity Frequent or prolonged contact may defat and dry the skin, leading to discomfort and dermatitis. Direct contact with eyes may cause temporary irritation. Droplets of the product aspirated into the lungs through ingestion or vomiting may cause a serious chemical pneumonia. Aspiration may cause pulmonary edema and pneumonitis. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Direct contact with eyes may cause temporary irritation. Prolonged skin contact may cause temporary irritation. Prolonged skin contact may cause temporary irritation. Direct contact with eyes may cause temporary irritation. Not a respiratory sensitizer. This product is not expected to cause skin sensitization. No data available to indicate product or any components present at greater than 0.1% are mutagenic or genotoxic. Base oil severely refined: Not carcinogenic in animal studies. Representative material passes IP-346, Modified Ames test, and/or other screening tests. Version: 02 4 / 7

5 Reproductive toxicity Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure Aspiration hazard Chronic effects This product is not expected to cause reproductive or developmental effects. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Prolonged inhalation may be harmful. 12. Ecological information Ecotoxicity The product is not classified as environmentally hazardous. However, this does not exclude the possibility that large or frequent spills can have a harmful or damaging effect on the environment. Persistence and degradability Bioaccumulative potential Mobility in soil Other adverse effects No data is available on the degradability of this product. No data available. No other adverse environmental effects (e.g. ozone depletion, photochemical ozone creation potential, endocrine disruption, global warming potential) are expected from this component. 13. Disposal considerations Disposal instructions Local disposal regulations Hazardous waste code Waste from residues / unused products Contaminated packaging 14. Transport information DOT Not regulated as dangerous goods. IATA Not regulated as dangerous goods. IMDG Not regulated as dangerous goods. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code 15. Regulatory information US federal regulations Collect and reclaim or dispose in sealed containers at licensed waste disposal site. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Don't pollute. Conserve resources. Return used oil to collection centers. Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations. The waste code should be assigned in discussion between the user, the producer and the waste disposal company. Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Empty containers or liners may retain some product residues. This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe manner (see: Disposal instructions). Since emptied containers may retain product residue, follow label warnings even after container is emptied. Empty containers should be taken to an approved waste handling site for recycling or disposal. Not established. This product is a "Hazardous Chemical" as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR TSCA Section 12(b) Export Notification (40 CFR 707, Subpt. D) CERCLA Hazardous Substance List (40 CFR 302.4) SARA 304 Emergency release notification Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) Hazard categories Immediate Hazard - Yes Delayed Hazard - No Fire Hazard - No Pressure Hazard - No Reactivity Hazard - No Version: 02 5 / 7

6 SARA 302 Extremely hazardous substance SARA 311/312 Hazardous chemical SARA 313 (TRI reporting) Other federal regulations No Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 112 Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) List Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 112(r) Accidental Release Prevention (40 CFR ) Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) US state regulations US. California Controlled Substances. CA Department of Justice (California Health and Safety Code Section 11100) US. California. Candidate Chemicals List. Safer Consumer Products Regulations (Cal. Code Regs, tit. 22, , subd. (a)) Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated light paraffinic (CAS ) US. Massachusetts RTK - Substance List Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated light paraffinic (CAS ) US. New Jersey Worker and Community Right-to-Know Act US. Pennsylvania Worker and Community Right-to-Know Law Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated light paraffinic (CAS ) US. Rhode Island RTK US. California Proposition 65 Not applicable. International Inventories All components are listed or are exempt from listing on the Toxic Substances Control Act Inventory. 16. Other information, including date of preparation or last revision Issue date Revision date Version 02 HMIS ratings NFPA ratings Preparation Information and Disclaimer Health: 0 Flammability: 1 Physical hazard: 0 Health: 0 Flammability: 1 Instability: 0 This document was prepared by FCSD-Toxicology, Ford Motor Company, Diagnostic Service Center II, 1800 Fairlane Drive, Allen Park, MI 48101, USA, based in part on information provided by the manufacturer. The information on this data sheet represents our current data and is accurate to the best of our knowledge as to the proper handling of this product under normal conditions and in accordance with the application specified on the packaging and/or technical guidance literature. Any other use of the product which involves using the product in combination with any other product or any other process is the responsibility of the user. To the extent that there are any differences between this product s Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and the consumer packaged product labels, the SDS should be followed. Version: 02 6 / 7

7 Revision information Part number(s) Product and Company Identification: Part Numbers Hazard(s) identification: Hazard statement Hazard(s) identification: Prevention Hazard(s) identification: Response Handling and storage: Precautions for safe handling Exposure controls/personal protection: General hygiene considerations Physical & Chemical Properties: Multiple Properties Toxicological information: Carcinogenicity Regulatory information: California Prop 65 XT-12-QULV, XT-12-QULV1 Version: 02 7 / 7