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SLOSS INDUSTRIES CORPORATION
AUTHOR: Charles Jones ORIGINAL DATE: DOC. NUMBER
3/23/94 CO-EHS-MSDS-LO
APPROVED: Jim Henry REVISION/DATE
2/02-11-05
DOCUMENT TYPE: (MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MSDS)
TITLE: LIGHT OIL MSDS
1. MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION
Manufacturer: Sloss Industries Corporation
3500 35th Avenue North
Birmingham, Alabama 35207
Phone numbers: Product information: 205/808-7916 or 205/808/7911
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday
24Hr contact: 205/808-7846
Transportation Emergencies:
Call CHEMTREC: 1/800/424-9300
DOT number: UN 1136 (see section 14)
Shipping name: Coal tar distillates, flammable (contains benzene, toluene, xylene)
CAS name: Coke Oven Light Oil (Coal)
CAS number: 65996-78-3
Formula: Mixture containing Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene and Xylene
NFPA rating: Health 2; Flammability 3; Reactivity 0
HMIS rating: Health 2; Flammability 3; Reactivity 0; Personal Protection H
Synonyms: Light Oil, BTX, Benzol, Coal Tar Distillate
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SLOSS INDUSTRIES CORPORATION
AUTHOR: Charles Jones ORIGINAL DATE: DOC. NUMBER
3/23/94 CO-EHS-MSDS-LO
APPROVED: Jim Henry REVISION/DATE
2/02-11-05
DOCUMENT TYPE: (MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MSDS)
TITLE: LIGHT OIL MSDS
2. COMPONENTS
Light oil (CAS 65996-78-3) is a mixture typically consisting of:
Material CAS# % by wt.
Benzene 71-43-2 68
Toluene 108-88-3 24
Xylene 1300-73-8 7
These components are listed on the TSCA Inventory. See Sections 3, 8, and 11 for exposure
information.
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview:
Yellowish liquid with a disagreeable sulfur odor. This material is highly flammable. May
cause a flash fire. Cancer hazard. Avoid breathing vapors or mists as they can have a narcotic
effect and light oil poses a cancer hazard. Avoid skin contact, may cause skin irritation and
dermatitis. Keep away from sources of ignition. Use with adequate ventilation.
HEALTH:
Eyes: Avoid contact. Vapors may be irritating to the eyes.
Skin: Avoid contact. May cause skin irritation. Prolonged and repeated skin contact may cause
drying, defatting, reddening and inflammation of skin (dermatitis).
Ingestion: Unlikely route of exposure. If ingested, may cause headache, drunkenness, nausea,
vomiting, weakness, convulsions, unconsciousness and coma.
Inhalation: Overexposure may result in irritation of the respiratory tract and eyes. Prolonged
exposure in significantly above the permissible exposure limits may result in drowsiness, headache,
nausea, convulsions and unconsciousness. The benzene component of the material is a cancer
hazard. Overexposure for many years has been associated with an increase in blood
disorders(decrease in erythrocytes, leukocytes, platelets, and anemia) and cancer (leukemia).
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SLOSS INDUSTRIES CORPORATION
AUTHOR: Charles Jones ORIGINAL DATE: DOC. NUMBER
3/23/94 CO-EHS-MSDS-LO
APPROVED: Jim Henry REVISION/DATE
2/02-11-05
DOCUMENT TYPE: (MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MSDS)
TITLE: LIGHT OIL MSDS
4. FIRST AID
Eyes: In the event of contact, wash eyes immediately with large amounts of water. Continue for at
least 20 minutes, lift upper and lower lids occasionally. If irritation continues, get medical attention.
Skin: In the event of contact remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area with soap and
large amounts of water at least 15-20 minutes. If irritation continues, get medical attention.
Ingestion: Get medical treatment immediately. DO NOT induce vomiting. See note to physician
below.
Inhalation: In the event of overexposure to concentrated vapors, immediately move the exposed
person to fresh air. If they are not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing appears difficult
give oxygen. Get medical help immediately.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN
Extreme care must be used to prevent aspiration. Gastric lavage with a cuffed endotracheal tube in
place to prevent further aspiration should be done within 15 minutes. In the absence of depression or
convulsions or impaired gag reflex emesis can also be induced using syrup of ipecac without
increasing the hazard of aspiration. [Dreisbach, Handbook of poisoning, 12th ed.]
5. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
This material poses a dangerous fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame. Vapors can form
explosive mixtures. Vapors are heavier than air and may travel a considerable distance to a source
of ignition and flash back. Take necessary grounding and bonding precautions when transferring
material.
Flash point: 60oF (16oC) TCC
Flammable limits (air % by vol):
a. Lower explosive limit:1.3% (Benzene component)
b. Upper explosive limit: 7.1% (Benzene component)
Autoignition: 928oF (498oC) (Benzene component)
c.
Extinguishing media:
Alcohol foam, carbon dioxide, and dry chemical extinguishers are effective. Water may be
an ineffective extinguisher but may be used to cool fire-exposed containers. Cont.
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AUTHOR: Charles Jones ORIGINAL DATE: DOC. NUMBER
3/23/94 CO-EHS-MSDS-LO
APPROVED: Jim Henry REVISION/DATE
2/02-11-05
DOCUMENT TYPE: (MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MSDS)
TITLE: LIGHT OIL MSDS
5. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA cont.
Flash point: 60oF (16oC) TCC
Fire Fighting Instruction:
1. Evacuate unauthorized personnel. Approach fire from upwind.
2. Use self-contained positive pressure breathing apparatus and chemical resistant
protective clothing.
3. Move container from fire area if you can do it without risk. Apply cooling water to
sides of containers that are exposed to flames until well after fire is out. (See 1990
Emergency Response Guidebook, guide 27.)
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
1. Evacuate unauthorized personnel and ventilate. Wear adequate personal protection while
working with spill. See section 8.
2. Remove all sources of ignition. Stop leak if it can be done safely. Do not touch or walk
through spilled material.
3. Small Spills: Take up sand or other absorbent material and place into containers for later
disposal. See section 13.
4. Large Spills: Dike far ahead of spill for later disposal. No smoking, flames or flares in
hazard area. Isolate hazard area and restrict entry. See section 13.
5. Do not leave spill unattended.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling:
1. This material is highly flammable. Handle in a well ventilated area.
2. The benzene component of this material has a permissible exposure limit (PEL) of 1 ppm.
Ventilation capable of maintaining exposure levels below this limit is recommended.
3. In cases where adequate ventilation is not possible, use a NIOSH/MSHA approved organic
vapor respirator or airline supplied respirator depending on concentration.
4. Always wear proper personal protective clothing (see section 8).
Cont.
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SLOSS INDUSTRIES CORPORATION
AUTHOR: Charles Jones ORIGINAL DATE: DOC. NUMBER
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2/02-11-05
DOCUMENT TYPE: (MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MSDS)
TITLE: LIGHT OIL MSDS
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE cont.
Storage:
1. Store in a cool, well ventilated location away from heat, spark or flame.
2. Store separate from incompatible materials. See section 10.
3. Take necessary grounding and bonding precautions against build up of static electricity when
transferring material.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION
1. The benzene component of this material has a PEL of 1 ppm. Ventilation capable of
maintaining vapor concentrations below the PEL is recommended.
2. If adequate ventilation is not possible use a NIOSH/MSHA approved organic vapor air
purifying respirator or an airline supplied respirator depending on vapor concentration.
3. In routine handling of closed containers use chemical goggles and face shield, gloves, and
splash apron.
4. Where direct contact is possible, use additional chemical resistant clothing.
Exposure Limits:
1. Benzene
OSHA PEL: 1ppm
STEL: 2.5ppm
ACGIH TLV: 0.5ppm
NIOSH REL: Ceiling of 0.1 ppm/60 minutes
2. Toluene
OSHA PEL: 100ppm
STEL: 150ppm
ACGIH TLV: 100ppm
STEL: 150ppm
NIOSH REL: 100ppm (ceiling of 200ppm/10 minutes)
3. Xylene
OSHA PEL: 100ppm
STEL: 150ppm
ACGIH TLV: 100ppm
STEL: 150ppm
NIOSH REL: 100ppm (ceiling of 200ppm/10 minutes)
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SLOSS INDUSTRIES CORPORATION
AUTHOR: Charles Jones ORIGINAL DATE: DOC. NUMBER
3/23/94 CO-EHS-MSDS-LO
APPROVED: Jim Henry REVISION/DATE
2/02-11-05
DOCUMENT TYPE: (MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MSDS)
TITLE: LIGHT OIL MSDS
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Flash point: 60oF (16oC) TCC
Appearance: Yellowish liquid
Odor: Disagreeable sulfur odor
Physical state: Liquid
Vapor density (air=1): 3.0
Boiling point: 176oF (80oC)
Solubility in water: 0.01%
Percent volatile by volume: 99%
Specific gravity: 0.877 at 60oF (15.5oC)
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
a. Stability: Stable
b. Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
c. Incompatibility: Strong oxidizers acids, and sources of ignition. Avoid elevated temperatures and
storage in locations with inadequate ventilation.
d. Decomposition products: Acid smoke, irritating fumes and toxic oxides of carbon.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE
LC50 (inhalation rat) 3306 mg/kg/7 hours (Benzene component)
LD50 (rat-oral) 3306 mg/kg (Benzene component)
Irritation data:
Rabbit (eye) 2mg/24 hours - severe (Benzene component)
Toxicity data:
Mutagenic data (RTECS); Reproductive effects data (RTECS); Tumorigenic data (RTECS)
Cont.
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DOCUMENT TYPE: (MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MSDS)
TITLE: LIGHT OIL MSDS
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION cont.
CARCINOGENICITY
NTP X IARC X (Group I) OSHA X ACGIH X
The above organizations consider the benzene component of this material to be a know carcinogen.
Case reports and series have suggested a relationship between exposure to benzene and the
occurrence of various types of leukemia. Case-control studies have also shown an increased odds
ratio for exposure to benzene, but mixed exposure patterns and poorly defined exposures render their
interpretation difficult. Chart studies have demonstrated an increased incidence of acute
nonlymphocytic leukemia in workers exposed to benzene.
The following toxicological information is for the toluene component of this material. Overexposure
to toluene can cause an increased heart rate. Toluene may cause cardiac sensitization. Repeated
overexposure to the point of euphoria has caused encephalopathy, disequilibrium, bizarre behavior,
and optic atrophy. Intentional sniffing can produce renal tubular defects with metabolic acidosis,
and electrolyte abnormalities.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Environmental hazard. Keep out of waterways.
13. DISPOSAL INFORMATION
Upon disposal Coal Tar Light Oil may become an EPA hazardous waste due to Ignitability (D001).
Also, it may be a characteristic waste due to a leachable benzene content of greater than 0.5ppm
(DO18) as determined by the TCLP test. Benzene has a RCRA waste number of U019 and D018
and a CERCLA reportable quantity of 10 pounds. Recycle or dispose of in accordance with Federal,
State, and Local regulations.
Please note this information is for Coal Tar Light Oil in its original form. Any alterations can void
this information.
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SLOSS INDUSTRIES CORPORATION
AUTHOR: Charles Jones ORIGINAL DATE: DOC. NUMBER
3/23/94 CO-EHS-MSDS-LO
APPROVED: Jim Henry REVISION/DATE
2/02-11-05
DOCUMENT TYPE: (MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MSDS)
TITLE: LIGHT OIL MSDS
14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Proper shipping name: Coal tar distillates, flammable (contains benzene, toluene, xylene)
Hazard class: 3 (Flammable)
UN No: UN 1136
DOT/IMO label: Flammable Liquid
Special provisions: IB2, T4, TP1
Packaging:
a. group: II
b. authorization: 49 CFR 173.203.242
c. exceptions: 150
Quantity limitations:
a. passenger, aircraft or rail: 5 Liters
b. cargo only, aircraft: 60 Liters
Stowage provisions: B
Reportable quantity:
Benzene 10 pounds
Toluene 1000 pounds
Xylene 1000 pounds
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
TSCA status: On TSCA Inventory
CERCLA RQ:
Benzene 10 pounds
Toluene 1000 pounds
Xylene 1000 pounds
SARA TITLE III:
Section 203 TPQ: no
Section 304 EHS: no
Section 311/312: fire, immediate, delayed
Section 313: yes
California Proposition 65: yes
WHIMS: yes (0.1%)
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SLOSS INDUSTRIES CORPORATION
AUTHOR: Charles Jones ORIGINAL DATE: DOC. NUMBER
3/23/94 CO-EHS-MSDS-LO
APPROVED: Jim Henry REVISION/DATE
2/02-11-05
DOCUMENT TYPE: (MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MSDS)
TITLE: LIGHT OIL MSDS
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Section(s) revised: All revised to new format and to include most up to date information.
MSDS date: 2/11/05
MSDS last revision: 12/13/04
The data of the Material Safety Data Sheet relates only to the specific material designated herein and
does not relate to use in combination with any other material. While the data contained herein is
based on technical data that Sloss Industries Corporation believes to be reliable, it is intended for use
by persons having technical skill and at their own discretion and risk.
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