AMSOIL Material Safety Data Sheet Date Issued/Revised: March 15, 2000
Supersedes: January 1, 1997
Product Code: ASL, 100% Synthetic Motor Oil, SAE 5W-30 Page 1 of 4
Section 1: Product and Company Identification
Manufacturer: AMSOIL, Inc. Telephone:
925 Tower Avenue CHEMTREC (Spill Emergency Only): 1-800-424-9300
Superior, WI 54880 Information: 715-392-7101
AMSOIL Product Code.............................................. ................................ ASL
Product Label Name ...................... 100% SYNTHETIC MOTOR OIL, SAE 5W-30
Product Use .................................................. ...................... LUBRICATING OIL
Section 2: Composition/Information on Ingredients
OSHA HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS (29 CFR 1910.1200)
1-Decene, Homopolymer, Hydrogenated Base, CAS# Mixture, 85-95%
*See Section 8 for exposure limits.
Section 3: Hazards Identification
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: Minor eye, inhalation and skin irritant.
*See Section 11 for toxicological information.
Section 4: First Aid Measures
EYE: Flush with water for 15-20 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation develops.
SKIN: Wash immediately with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and launder before
reuse. Discard shoes and leather articles saturated with the product. Obtain medical advice if
irritation occurs.
INHALATION: Remove exposed person to fresh air. If breathing is labored give oxygen. If breathing
has stopped apply artificial respiration. Get immediate medical attention.
INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If conscious, give 2 glasses of water. If vomiting does
occur, keep head below hips to reduce risk of aspiration. Get immediate medical
attention.
Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures
FLAMMABILITY PROPERTIES: Flash Point ........................................ 478°F(248°C)
Method ....................................... COC ASTM D-92
LFL/UFL.........................................Not Determined
Auto-ignition Temperature ...............Not Determined
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical, and alcohol foam.
FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT: Full bunker gear recommended including a positive pressure self-contained
breathing apparatus.
Red
Flammability
1
Blue
Health
1
Yellow
Reactivity
0 White
Special
N/A
NFPA & HMIS Rating

 

Now, it is possible that they did not list all their ingredients, but the "hydrogenated decene" suggests this is a GIII lube base, and while it is technically a synthetic based on the Syntec ruling, it is not what I and other tribologists would call a synthetic. They may have added PAO and diester, but it doesn't say.

Also note that this is a revised MSDS, suggesting a significant reformulation of the product in 2000, same time as Castrol's getting a a court ruling around letting their hydrocracked oil continue to use the name "synthetic" in spite of Exxon and Shell's contesting. Perhaps just a coincidence - still it would be nice if they came clean on their formula. On the web, I have seen posting from fans and dealers of Amsoil that it has polyol esters, diesters, PAO's, etc. but what you see above it the only bona fide info we have to reference.

What concerns me is that they have tons of info on their site, but no disclosure of the product's components. Mobil 1 tells you exeactly what their product consists of. Hmmmmm.

I am done with the oil thing for a while - same questions, same answers.

Specific questions will be entertained...

 

Thanx for all the info! :wow:

 

i was wondering the same things.

i've been using AMSOIL and i'm still thinking about going to motul.

motul engine oil, brake fluid, water wetter in radiator, etc...