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MSDS And Safety First

MSDS And Safety First

Safety first start with accurate information. State and Federal law require that employers obtain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for the fuels, lubricants and other chemicals to provide employees with information on potential hazards, general properties information and recommended procedures for handling and storage. 

MSDS also provide instructional information to health care personnel in the event of an accident or mishandling. 

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DEF Helps Diesel Engines Meet New EPA Regulations

DEF Helps Diesel Engines Meet New EPA Regulations

In January 2010, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduced new emissions standards requiring medium- and heavy-duty vehicles to significantly reduce engine emissions.

Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is a non-hazardous chemical solution containing urea and deionized water, and is used to break down dangerous NOx emissions into nitrogen and water.

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A Winning Attitude Wins Awards

lubricant and diesel distribution supplier of the year awardIt’s simple. If we win the support and confidence of our customers, then it follows that we will win national industry awards. Bear Oil Company has won the prestigious “Distribution Supplier of The Year” award from Kalmar RT Center (KRTC), an international manufacturer of leading edge specialized material handling and rough terrain container handling equipment.

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