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Product Name: Westleys Brake Dust Buster-06/05/2001
Form: liquid
Product Category: Auto Products » Detailing » wheel cleaner
Auto Products » Wheels » cleaner
Customer Service: 800-468-8397
Date Entered: 2003-01-01
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Manufacturer
Manufacturer: Sopus Products
Div., Shell Oil Company
includes Pennzoil-Quaker State
Address: PO Box 4427
City: Houston
State: TX
Zip Code: 77210
Telephone Number: 800-416-1600
Toll Free Number: 800-416-1600
Date Info Verified: 2007-02-07
Related Items: Products by this manufacturer
The following information (Health Effects, Handling/Disposal, and Ingredients) is taken from the product label and/or the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) prepared by the manufacturer. The National Library of Medicine does not test products nor does it evaluate information from the product label or the MSDS.
Health Effects
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Warnings: DANGER: POISON. CORROSIVE. HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. CAUSES EYE AND SKIN BURNS. Contains ammonium bifluoride. Can cause burns which may not be immediately painful or visible. DO NOT ingest or inhale. Fluoride poisoning can occur with ingestion or inhalation. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Mist harmful, use with adequate ventilation.
Acute Health Effects: From MSDS
Eye Contact: Avoid eye contact. This product may be corrosive on direct contact. This product has not been tested for acute eye hazards.
Skin Contact: Avoid skin contact. This product may be corrosive on direct contact. This product has not been tested for acute dermal effects.
Inhalation: Avoid inhalation of mists or vapors. Exposure to mist/vapors may be irritating to respiratory tract. Severe intoxication may lead to drowsiness, dullness, numbness, and headache followed by dizziness, weakness, and nausea. Inhalation of high vapor concentrations may cause heart irregularities, including irregular pulse, palpitation and inadequate circulation. Inhalation may
result in aspiration. Aspiration may lead to chemical pneumonitis which is characterized by pulmonary edema and hemorrhage and may be fatal.
Ingestion: Poison. Harmful or fatal if swallowed. Do not ingest. Ingestion can result in fluoride poisoning. Systemic signs include hypocalcaemia and ventricular fibrillation. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal distress. Ingestion may result in lung aspiration. Aspiration may lead to chemical pneumonitis which is characterized by pulmonary edema and hemorrhage and may be fatal. Severe oral intoxication will lead to intense burning of the throat and may result in drowsiness, dullness, numbness, and headache followed by dizziness, weakness, and nausea. Loss of consciousness and convulsions followed by death may result.

Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: None expected.
Other: Ingestion between one teaspoon and one ounce may be fatal.
Chronic Health Effects: From MSDS
No information given.
Carcinogenicity: The manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) does not state whether the ingredients are considered carcinogens or potential carcinogens.
First Aid: From MSDS
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with large amounts of water and continue flushing for 15 minutes or until irritation subsides. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated area thoroughly with soap and water. If redness or irritation occurs and persists, seek medical attention.
Inhalation: If victim exhibits signs of vapor intoxication remove to fresh air. If breathing has stopped or is irregular, administer artificial respiration and supply oxygen if it is available. Seek immediate medical attention.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Administer a neutralizer such as milk of magnesia. Immediate medical treatment is extremely important.

Notes to Physician: Perform gastric lavage with lime water or one percent of calcium chloride solution. Support respiration.
Other: Fluoride binding substances such as milk, chewable carbonate tablets, or Milk of Magnesia may be given for prevention of absorption.
Health Rating: 3
Flammability Rating: 0
Reactivity Rating: 1
HMIS Rating Scale: 0 = Minimal; 1 = Slight; 2 = Moderate; 3 = Serious; 4 = Severe; 
N = No information provided by manufacturer; * = Chronic Health Hazard
MSDS Date: 2001-06-15
Handling/Disposal
Handling: From MSDS
CAUTION! CORROSIVE. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing.
Storage: Store in closed containers. Do not transfer to unmarked containers.
Empty container may retain product residues. Do not reuse this container. Container cannot be cleaned or reused.
Disposal: From MSDS
Dispose of residual products and empty containers responsibly. Refer to state
and local regulations for additional disposal requirements.
Waste material may be landfilled or incinerated at an approved facility. The
discarded material should be recycled if possible.
Ingredients from MSDS/Label
ChemicalCAS No / Unique IDPercent
Surfactant(s) (unspecified)000000-00-4<15
Ammonium hydrogen difluoride001341-49-71-3
Denatonium benzoate003734-33-6<0.1
Water007732-18-560-90
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