SAFETY DATA SHEET
PETROLEUM SPIRIT 40-60 C LRG
According to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006
1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
PRODUCT NAME PETROLEUM SPIRIT 40-60 C LRG
PRODUCT NO. 1275
APPLICATION General chemical reagent
SUPPLIER Reagent Chemical Services
18 Aston Fields Road
Whitehouse Industrial Estate
Runcorn
Cheshire WA7 3DL
T: 01928 716903
F: 01928 716425
E: info@reagent.co.uk
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE Emergency Telephone : +44 (0) 1928 716903 Between 08.30 - 17.00
2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Highly flammable. Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation. Possible risk of impaired fertility.
Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness
or cracking. Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
CLASSIFICATION Xn;R48/20, R65. Rep 3;R62. F;R11. N;R51/53. R66, R67.
The Full Text for all R-Phrases are Displayed in Section 16
EC No. 265-086-6
CAS-No. 64741-84-0
4 FIRST-AID MEASURES
INHALATION
Remove victim immediately from source of exposure. Provide rest, warmth and fresh air. Get medical attention if any discomfort
continues.
INGESTION
Do not induce vomiting. Immediately rinse mouth and drink plenty of water. Get medical attention immediately!
SKIN CONTACT
Immediately remove contaminated clothing and wash before re-use. Wash the skin immediately with soap and water. Get medical attention
if any discomfort continues.
EYE CONTACT
Promptly wash eyes with plenty of water or eye wash solution while lifting the eyelids.If possible remove any contact lenses and continue to
wash. Get medical attention immediately.
5 FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Extinguish with foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder or water fog.
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UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE! Vapours are heavier than air and may spread near ground to sources of ignition. Forms explosive mixtures with
air.
PROTECTIVE MEASURES IN FIRE
Self contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing must be worn in case of fire.
6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
Wear protective clothing as described in Section 8 of this safety data sheet.
SPILL CLEAN UP METHODS
Remove sources of ignition. Small Spillages Absorb with inert, non-combustible material. Large Spillages Dam and absorb spillages with
sand, earth or other non-combustible material. Collect spillage in containers, seal securely and deliver for disposal according to local
regulations. Containers with collected spillage must be properly labelled with correct contents and hazard symbol. Wash spillage site well
with water and detergent, be aware of the potential for surfaces to become slippery. Ventilate well.
7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
USAGE PRECAUTIONS
Avoid spilling, skin and eye contact. Static electricity and formation of sparks must be prevented. Eliminate all sources of ignition.
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
Flammable/combustible - Keep away from oxidisers, heat and flames. Store in tightly closed original container in a dry and cool place.
STORAGE CLASS
Flammable liquid storage.
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Std TWA - 8 hrs STEL - 15 min Notes
Name
OES 20 ppm 72 mg/m3
HEXANE-norm
ENGINEERING MEASURES
Provide adequate ventilation, including appropriate local extraction, to ensure that the defined workplace exposure limit is not exceeded.
Explosion-proof general and local exhaust ventilation.
RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT
In case of inadequate ventilation use suitable respirator.
HAND PROTECTION
Use protective gloves. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
EYE PROTECTION
Wear safety glasses. If risk of splashing, wear safety goggles or face shield.
OTHER PROTECTION
Wear suitable protective clothing as protection against splashing or contamination. Provide eyewash station and safety shower.
HYGIENE MEASURES
DO NOT SMOKE IN WORK AREA! Wash at the end of each work shift and before eating, smoking and using the toilet. Wash promptly if
skin becomes wet or contaminated. Promptly remove any clothing that becomes wet or contaminated. When using do not eat, drink or
smoke.
9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE Liquid
COLOUR Colourless
ODOUR Characteristic
SOLUBILITY Immiscible with water
BOILING POINT (癈) 40-60 MELTING POINT (癈) <60
RELATIVE DENSITY 0.660 at 15 oC VAPOUR PRESSURE 53.32 kPa at 20oC
FLASH POINT (癈) -40 230
AUTO IGNITION
TEMPERATURE (癈)
FLAMMABILITY LIMIT - LOWER(%) 0.9 FLAMMABILITY LIMIT - UPPER(%) 8
10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
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STABILITY
Stable under normal temperature conditions.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Avoid heat, flames and other sources of ignition.
MATERIALS TO AVOID
Strong oxidising substances.
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
INHALATION
Irritating to respiratory system.
INGESTION
Nausea, vomiting. Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
SKIN CONTACT
Slightly irritating. Product has a defatting effect on skin. May be absorbed through the skin.
EYE CONTACT
Irritating to eyes.
OTHER HEALTH EFFECTS
Toxic to Reproductive Health Categ. 3.
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICITY
Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL METHODS
Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local authority requirements.
14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UK ROAD CLASS 3
PROPER SHIPPING NAME PETROLEUM DISTILLATES, N.O.S., (C5-C6 HYDROCARBONS)
UN NO. ROAD 1268 UK ROAD PACK GR. II
ADR CLASS NO. 3 ADR CLASS Class 3: Flammable liquids.
ADR PACK GROUP II HAZARD No. (ADR) 33
ADR LABEL NO. 3 HAZCHEM CODE 3YE
CEFIC TEC(R) NO. 30GF1-I+II RID CLASS NO. 3
RID PACK GROUP II UN NO. SEA 1268
IMDG CLASS 3 IMDG PAGE NO. 3
IMDG PACK GR. II EMS F-E, S-E
MFAG See Guide UN NO. AIR 1268
AIR CLASS 3 AIR PACK GR. II
15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
LABELLING
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Dangerous for the
Harmful Highly Flammable
environment
CONTAINS HEXANE-norm
NAPHTHA (PETROLEUM) SOLVENT REFINED LIGHT
PENTANE
RISK PHRASES
R11 Highly flammable.
R48/20 Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation.
R62 Possible risk of impaired fertility.
R51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment.
R66 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
R67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
R65 Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
SAFETY PHRASES
S9 Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
S16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
S51 Use only in well-ventilated areas.
S36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
S57 Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination.
S60 This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
S61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheets.
S62 If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show this
container or label.
UK REGULATORY REFERENCES
Highly Flammable Liquid Regulations 1972. Fire precautions Act 1971.
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS
Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging) Regulations. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health.
APPROVED CODE OF PRACTICE
Classification and Labelling of Substances and Preparations Dangerous for Supply. COSHH essentials: Easy steps to control chemicals.
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations.
GUIDANCE NOTES
Workplace Exposure Limits EH40. Introduction to Local Exhaust Ventilation HS(G)37.
NATIONAL REGULATIONS
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (as amended)
16 OTHER INFORMATION
REVISION COMMENTS
Change to section 14 Change to section 1
REVISION DATE 23/09/2008
REV. NO./REPL. SDS GENERATED Supercedes issue September 2004
SDS NO. 10842
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RISK PHRASES IN FULL
R12 Extremely flammable.
R48/20 Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation.
R65 Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
R11 Highly flammable.
R38 Irritating to skin.
R62 Possible risk of impaired fertility.
R66 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
R51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
R67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.