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Looking for an older MSDS

on CLP (gun cleaner) say ... 2002 or before  *
This stuff was developed for the military as an all-purpose cleaner, lubricant and preservative for weapons, and replaced 20-some different federal stock numbers, being used for everything from cannon bore cleaner on down. It is a synthetic diester oil base with a DuPont Teflon additive, and is available in several viscosity grades suitable for different temperature ranges. It is a very effective lubricant, will also neutralize the corrosive effects of blackpowder and chlorate primers. It will also protect guns against complete saltwater immersion for short periods. I have never seen anything better for cleaning the encrusted carbon from automatic weapons. Just coat the part, let it soak overnight, and wipe off. If you clean and lubricate with the stuff fouling seems to build up less in future use. All the various grades of CLP come under the specification Mil-L-63460, and you may see it with the suffix letters A through D, depending upon temperature range and viscosity. The only drawback I have seen with this is that when using it in the bores of sniper rifles or target rifles where you require precise first-shot accuracy, you should clean it out of the bore with Hoppes, Shooter's Choice, or Mil-C-372B, as the Teflon is persistent and causes fliers in your groups until the bore settles into a uniform condition. This is also VERY noticeable with .22 rimfire rifles, but is not a significant factor in handguns or military type semi-autos which are not used for competition. The fliers might be enough to miss a 300 yard wooodchuck, but not a deer sized animal. It is a good product.
Thanks, Charlie,
this is great info

Do you have an MSDS

Material safety data sheet or info that shows what chemicals it contains?
"All the various grades of CLP come under the specification ( "Mil-L-63460"), and you may see it with the suffix letters A through D, depending upon temperature range and viscosity. No to the question but if you find the Mil-L specification you will get the composition under that number." Charlie
 
Ingredient #                               02
Ingredient Name                          *  N-BUTYL ACETATE
CAS Number                                 123864
NIOSH Number                               AF7350000
Proprietary                                NO
Percent                                    5.0
OSHA PEL                                   150 PPM
ACGIH TLV                                  150 PPM
Recommended Limit                          N/R

 
How to use CLP?

SECTION VIII - Control Measures

Respiratory Protection                   USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED AREA OR RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC VAPORS/MIST IF ABOVE TLV/PEL 
Ventilation                              LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV 
Protective Gloves                        NEOPRENE OR PVD
Eye Protection                           CHEMICAL/GOGGLES/GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment               FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, EYE-WASH/SAFETY SHOWER 
Work Hygenic Practices                   AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES & SKIN.DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS/MIST.DO NOT EAT,DRINK OR SMOKE IN WORK AREA 
Supplemental Health/Safety Data          THIS P/N IND REPRESENTS A FORMULATION CHANGE 

http://www.setonresourcecenter.com/msds/docs/wcd0003b/wcd03b52.htm

*  What else was in 'the spray?'
Says the EPA / CA joint janitorial study: 

"Glycol alkyl ethers are commonly used as solvents. 2-Butoxy Ethanol is one of the most toxic of the glycol ethers."

"You should use products containing butoxyethanol with extreme care. It is a poison that can easily absorb through your skin to harm you. When working with it, always wear gloves and goggles and be sure that you have enough ventilation."

More probably exposure is vapors in one's eyes ... but NOT ingestion as is suspected by some MSDSs

http://www.valdezhousing.com/re/clp.htm

Frank shared - Air Pollution concerns pdf

2-18-09