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SUBSTANCE/PRODUCT
IDENTIFICATION |
COMPANY:
ADDRESS:
PRODUCT NAME: |
Caldo Oils Limited
Worsley Brow, Sutton, St. Helens,
Merseyside. WA9 3EZ
Tel: (01744) 813535 Fax: (01744) 816031
PRE-PAC PARAFFIN 4 Litre Product Code:
036
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COMPOSITION/INFORMATION
ON INGREDIENTS |
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A
complex mixture of highly refined hydrocarbon distillates mainly in the
Co-C20 range. |
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HAZARDS
IDENTIFICATION |
| INHALATION: |
High
concentrations may cause nausea, dizziness and headache |
| SKIN: |
Irritating
to skin. Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact |
| EYES: |
Liquid
may cause pain, but has no lasting effect. High concentrations of vapour/mist
may cause irritation |
| INGESTION: |
Liquid
if ingested may cause vomiting, nausea. |
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FIRST
AID MEASURES |
| INHALATION: |
Remove
to fresh air. If unconscious turn into the recovery position. Get
medical help. |
| SKIN: |
Wash
with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. |
| EYES: |
Flush
out with clean water for 10 minutes. Get medical help. |
| INGESTION: |
Do
not induce vomiting. If patient vomits, turn to recovery position give
water to drink. Get medical aid. |
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FIRE
FIGHTING MEASURES |
| SMALL FIRES: |
Use
carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam, sand, earth, or water fog. |
| LARGE FIRES: |
Use
foam or water fog. Keep containers cool by spraying with water. |
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ACCIDENTAL
RELEASE MEASURES |
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Extinguish
any naked flames, sources of ignition. Avoid inhaling vapour, evacuate
personnel from area. Absorb liquid on sand or earth and sweep up. If it
has entered drains, inform authorities (fire Service). |
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STORAGE
AND HANDLING |
| HANDLING: |
Ensure
good ventilation. Pump at no greater than 7 metres per second. |
| STORAGE: |
Keep
in tightly closed, clearly labelled containers. No smoking. Naked
flames, hot elements other ignition sources must not be present. |
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EXPOSURE
CONTROLS (mg/m3) AND PERSONAL PROTECTION |
| LONG TERM 8hr TWA |
5
Milligrams per cubic metre. |
| SHORT TERM 10 min |
10
Milligrams per cubic metre. |
| PROTECTION |
Wear
impervious gloves and eye protection. Ensure good ventilation. |
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PHYSICAL
AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES |
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STABILITY
AND REACTIVITY |
| CONDITIONS TO
AVOID |
Heat
(classified Flammable). |
| MATERIALS TO
AVOID |
May
react with strong oxidising materials. |
HAZARDOUS
DECOMPOSITION
PRODUCTS |
Thermal
decomposition may lead to formation of a multiplicity of compounds some
of which may be hazardous. With incomplete combustion smoke and
hazardous fumes and gases, including carbon monoxide may be formed |
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TOXICOLOGICAL
INFORMATION |
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Toxicity
following a single exposure to high levels of Kerosene (oral, dermal,
inhalation) is of a very low order. Prolonged and repeated contact with
Kerosene may cause drying of the skin and possibly dermatitis. Prolonged
inhalation of mists may cause inflammation of the lungs. |
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ECOLOGICAL
INFORMATION |
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Likely
to harm aquatic life, films formed on water may effect oxygen transfer
and damage organisms. Expected to biodegrade slowly. |
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DISPOSAL
CONSIDERATIONS |
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This
material must be disposed of via an Authorised Waste/Disposal Company in
accordance with Local and or National Waste Disposal Regulations |
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TRANSPORT
INFORMATION |
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REGULATORY
INFORMATION |
| LABELLING |
SYMBOL
: St.Davids Cross
CLASSIFICATION:
- Harmful. Flammable |
| RISK AND SAFETY
PHRASES |
R10
– Flammable
R65
- Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed
R38
- Irritating to skin.
R52/53
- Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in
the aquatic environment
S2
- Keep out of reach of children
S23
- Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray
S24
- Avoid contact with skin
S37
- Wear suitable gloves
S61
- Avoid release to the environment
S43
- In case of fire, use foam, dry powder, AAAF, CO2 - NEVER USE WATER
S62
- If swallowed, do not induce vomiting : seek medical advice immediately
and show the container or label
Keep
lamps filled with this liquid out of reach of children
*
Obligatory Safety Phrases : Reference should be made to Health and
Safety at Work Act and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regs. |
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OTHER
INFORMATION |
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Contains
2ppm COUMARIN for C&E purpose. Middle hydrocarbon distillate.
Further
information can be found in Health and Safety Executive publications a
list of which may be available on request.
The
data and advice given apply when the product is sold for the stated
application or applications. The product is not sold as suitable for any
other application. Use of the product for applications other than stated
in this sheet may give rise to risks not mentioned. You should not use
the product other than for the stated application or applications with
out seeking advice from us.
If
you have purchased the product for supply to a third party for use at
work, it is your duty to take all the necessary steps to secure that any
person handling or using the product is provided with the information in
this sheet.
If
you are an employer, it is your duty to tell your employees and others
who may be affected of any hazards described in this sheet and of any
precautions which should be taken. |
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