Material Safety Data Sheet
1. Chemical product and company identification
Product name Castrol Premix Antifreeze (SCA)
MSDS # 464237
Historic MSDS #: None.
Code 464237-US06
Product use Automotive coolant system (antifreeze/anticorrosion) premix
For specific application advice see appropriate Technical Data Sheet or consult our company
representative.
Manufacturer BP Lubricants USA Inc.
1500 Valley Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
Telephone: (973) 633-2200
Telecopier: (973) 633-7475
EMERGENCY HEALTH 1 (800) 447-8735
Outside the US: +1 703-527-3887 (CHEMTREC)
INFORMATION:
EMERGENCY SPILL 1 (800) 424-9300 CHEMTREC (USA)
INFORMATION:
OTHER PRODUCT 1 (866) 4 BP - MSDS
(866-427-6737 Toll Free - North America)
INFORMATION
email: bpcares@bp.com
2. Composition/information on ingredients
Ingredient name CAS # %
Ethylene glycol; ethanediol 107-21-1 45 - 50
2,2'-oxybisethanol (Diethylene glycol) 111-46-6 1-5
3. Hazards identification
Physical state Liquid.
Color Light Purple.
Emergency overview DANGER !
HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED.
CAUSES EYE IRRITATION.
CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION.
MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION.
INHALATION CAUSES HEADACHES, DIZZINESS, DROWSINESS AND NAUSEA AND MAY
LEAD TO UNCONSCIOUSNESS.
Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing vapor or mist. Keep
container closed. Use with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Routes of entry Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Potential health effects
Eyes Causes eye irritation.
Skin Causes skin irritation.
Inhalation May cause respiratory tract irritation. Over-exposure by inhalation may cause respiratory irritation.
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Ingestion Harmful or fatal if swallowed. Contains material which may cause damage to the following organs:
kidneys.
Medical conditions None identified.
aggravated by over-
exposure
See toxicological Information (section 11).
4. First aid measures
Eye contact In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical
attention immediately.
Skin contact In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while
removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes
before reuse. Get medical attention.
Inhalation If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
give oxygen. Get medical attention.
Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by
mouth to an unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician
immediately. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical attention
immediately.
5. Fire-fighting measures
Flammability of the May be combustible at high temperature.
product
Auto-ignition temperature 398 癈
Flash point >119 癈 (Closed cup) Setaflash.
Explosion limits Lower: 3.2 %
Upper: 15.3 %
Products of combustion carbon oxides (CO, CO2) (carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide)
Unusual fire/explosion Non-explosive in the presence of the following materials or conditions: open flames, sparks and
static discharge, heat and shocks and mechanical impacts.
hazards
Fire-fighting media and In case of fire, use water fog, foam, dry chemicals, or carbon dioxide. Do not use water jet.
instructions
Protective clothing (fire) Fire-fighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full
turnout gear.
6. Accidental release measures
Personal precautions Immediately contact emergency personnel. Keep unnecessary personnel away. Use suitable
protective equipment (See Section: "Exposure controls/personal protection"). Follow all fire
fighting procedures (See Section: "Fire-fighting measures").
Environmental If emergency personnel are unavailable, contain spilled material. For small spills add absorbent
(soil may be used in the absence of other suitable materials) scoop up material and place in a
precautions and clean-up
sealed, liquid-proof container for disposal. For large spills dike spilled material or otherwise
methods
contain material to ensure runoff does not reach a waterway. Place spilled material in an
appropriate container for disposal. Avoid contact of spilled material with soil and prevent runoff
entering surface waterways. See Section 13 for Waste Disposal Information.
Personal protection in Chemical splash goggles. Chemical resistant protective suit. Boots. Chemical resistant gloves.
Vapor respirator or a self-contained breathing apparatus. Suggested protective clothing might not
case of a large spill
be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this product.
CAUTION: The protection provided by air-purifying respirators is limited. Use a positive pressure
air-supplied respirator if there is any potential for an uncontrolled release, if exposure levels are not
known, or if concentrations exceed the protection limits of air-purifying respirator.
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7. Handling and storage
Handling Do not ingest. Avoid contact with skin and clothing. Avoid contact with eyes. Use only with
adequate ventilation Avoid breathing vapor or mist. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Storage Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Empty containers
may contain harmful, flammable/combustible or explosive residue or vapors. Do not cut, grind, drill,
weld, reuse or dispose of containers unless adequate precautions are taken against these
hazards.
8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Occupational exposure
limits
Ingredient name Occupational exposure limits
Ethylene glycol; ethanediol ACGIH TLV (United States, 1/2006).
CEIL: 100 mg/m3 Form: Aerosol
2,2'-oxybisethanol (Diethylene glycol) None assigned.
Some states may enforce more stringent exposure limits.
Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the relevant airborne
Control Measures
concentrations below their respective occupational exposure limits. Ensure that eyewash stations
and safety showers are close to the work-station location.
Hygiene measures Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before eating,
smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period.
Personal protection
Eyes Avoid contact with eyes. Chemical splash goggles.
Skin and body Avoid contact with skin and clothing. Wear suitable protective clothing.
Respiratory Use only with adequate ventilation In accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety work
practices, airborne exposures should be controlled to the lowest extent practicable.
Hands Wear gloves that cannot be penetrated by chemicals or oil.
Recommended: Nitrile gloves.
The correct choice of protective gloves depends upon the chemicals being handled, the conditions
of work and use, and the condition of the gloves (even the best chemically resistant glove will
break down after repeated chemical exposures). Most gloves provide only a short time of
protection before they must be discarded and replaced. Because specific work environments and
material handling practices vary, safety procedures should be developed for each intended
application. Gloves should therefore be chosen in consultation with the supplier/manufacturer and
with a full assessment of the working conditions.
Consult your supervisor or S.O.P. for special handling directions
Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.
9. Physical and chemical properties
Physical state Liquid.
pH 10.5 to 11 (Basic.) at 50%
Odor Mild.
Color Light Purple.
Heat of combustion Not available.
Boiling point / Range 106 to 108癈 (222.8 to 226.4癋)
Melting point / Range -37癈 (-34.6癋)
Specific gravity 1.07
Vapor pressure <0.013 kPa (<0.1 mm Hg)
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Vapor Density (Air = 1) 2.1
Volatility 50% (v/v)
Solubility Easily soluble in water
Miscibility in water Miscible in water.
10. Stability and reactivity
Stability and reactivity The product is stable.
Conditions to avoid Not available.
Incompatibility with Reactive or incompatible with the following materials: oxidizing materials.
various substances
Hazardous decomposition carbon oxides (CO, CO2) (carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide)
products
Hazardous polymerization Will not occur.
11. Toxicological information
Acute toxicity Harmful or fatal if swallowed.
Ethylene glycol: Ingestion of ethylene glycol can cause metabolic acidosis, kidney damage,
central nervous system depression, convulsions and death. The estimated human lethal dose is
approximately 1 ml/kg (about 1/2 cup for an adult). Vapor from hot operations or an aerosol can
cause eye and respiratory irritation. Birth defects were reported in laboratory animals fed ethylene
glycol repeatedly in large amounts. Based on these studies, there may be a potential for birth
defects following ingestion of ethylene glycol by pregnant women.
Chronic toxicity
Carcinogenic No component of this product at levels greater than 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen by ACGIH
or the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). No component of this product present
effects
at levels greater than 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen by the U.S. National Toxicology Program
(NTP) or the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
Mutagenic No component of this product at levels greater than 0.1% is classified by established regulatory
criteria as a mutagen.
effects
Reproductive No component of this product at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is classified by established
regulatory criteria as a reproductive toxin.
effects
Teratogenic Harmful or fatal if swallowed.
Ethylene glycol: Ingestion of ethylene glycol can cause metabolic acidosis, kidney damage,
effects
central nervous system depression, convulsions and death. The estimated human lethal dose is
approximately 1 ml/kg (about 1/2 cup for an adult). Vapor from hot operations or an aerosol can
cause eye and respiratory irritation. Birth defects were reported in laboratory animals fed ethylene
glycol repeatedly in large amounts. Based on these studies, there may be a potential for birth
defects following ingestion of ethylene glycol by pregnant women.
12. Ecological information
Ecotoxicity
No testing has been performed by the manufacturer.
Other ecological Miscible in water. Spills on water will disperse throughout the water phase. Unlikely to be harmful
to aquatic organisms unless glycol concentration is high.
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13. Disposal considerations
Waste information Avoid contact of spilled material and runoff with soil and surface waterways. Consult an
environmental professional to determine if local, regional or national regulations would classify
spilled or contaminated materials as hazardous waste. Use only approved transporters, recyclers,
treatment, storage or disposal facilities. Dispose of in accordance with all applicable local and
national regulations.
Consult your local or regional authorities.
14. Transport information
Nonbulk Shipping Information
D O T Nonbulk Shipping Not regulated. (Quantities <5000 lbs. (2268 kg))
Information
15. Regulatory information
U.S. Federal regulations United States inventory (TSCA 8b): All components are listed or exempted.
This product is not regulated under Section 302 of SARA and 40 CFR Part 355.
SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution - chemical inventory - hazard identification: Castrol Premix
Antifreeze (SCA) : Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard, Delayed (Chronic) Health Hazard
SARA 313
Product name CAS number Concentration
Form R - Reporting Ethylene glycol; ethanediol 107-21-1 45 - 48
requirements
Supplier notification Ethylene glycol; ethanediol 107-21-1 45 - 48
CERCLA Sections 102a/103 Hazardous Substances (40 CFR Part 302.4):: Ethylene glycol;
ethanediol: 5000 lbs. (2268 kg);
State regulations
Massachusetts Massachusetts RTK: The following components are listed: ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Substances
New Jersey New Jersey Hazardous Substances: The following components are listed: ETHYLENE GLYCOL
Hazardous
Substances
Pennsylvania RTK Pennsylvania RTK: The following components are listed: 1,2-ETHANEDIOL;ETHANOL, 2,2'-
Hazardous OXYBIS-
Substances
California Prop 65: No products were found
Inventories Canada inventory: All components are listed or exempted.
Europe inventory: All components are listed or exempted.
Australia inventory (AICS): All components are listed or exempted.
China inventory (IECSC): All components are listed or exempted.
Japan inventory (ENCS): All components are listed or exempted.
Korea inventory (KECI): All components are listed or exempted.
Philippines inventory (PICCS): All components are listed or exempted.
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16. Other information
Label requirements DANGER !
HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED.
CAUSES EYE IRRITATION.
CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION.
MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION.
INHALATION CAUSES HEADACHES, DIZZINESS, DROWSINESS AND NAUSEA AND MAY
LEAD TO UNCONSCIOUSNESS.
HMIS?Rating : Health * 2 National Fire
1 Fire hazard
Protection
Flammability 1
2 0
Health Instability
Association
Physical 0
Specific hazard
Hazard (U.S.A.)
Personal X
protection
History
Date of issue 05/14/2007.
Date of previous issue No Previous Validation.
Prepared by Product Stewardship
Notice to reader
NOTICE : This Material Safety Data Sheet is based upon data considered to be accurate at the time of its preparation. Despite our
efforts, it may not be up to date or applicable to the circumstances of any particular case. We are not responsible for any damage or
injury resulting from abnormal use, from any failure to follow appropriate practices or from hazards inherent in the nature of the
product.
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