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Shell Material Safety Data Sheet
Infosafe No. CV7U0 Issue Date: February 2001 ISSUED by SHELL
Product Name: PETROL
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC
COMPANY DETAILS
Company Name
Shell Company of Australia Ltd. (ABN 46 004 610 459)
Address
Level 2, 8 Redfern Road Hawthorn East
VIC 3123 Australia
Emergency Tel.
1800 651 818
Tel/Fax
Tel: 03 9666 5444
IDENTIFICATION
Product Name
PETROL
Proper Shipping Name
PETROL
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Other Names Name Mancode
UNLEADED PETROL 00691
LEAD REPLACEMENT PETROL 14098
PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL 00670
OPTIMAX UNLEADED PETROL 14128
UNLEADED RESEARCH
07388
PETROL (CAMS3)
UN Number
1203
DG Class
3
Packing Group
II
Hazchem Code
3[Y]E
Poisons Schedule
S5
Product Use
Fuel for spark ignition engines.
Physical Data
Appearance
Yellow, red or purple liquid with motor spirit odour.
Melting Point
Not Relevant
Boiling Point
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IBP: Approx 25 癈 FBP: Approx 228 癈
Vapour Pressure
35-90(Reid) kPa
Specific Gravity
0.73-0.78 @ 15 癈
Flash Point
< -40 癈
Flamm. Limit LEL
1.00 %v/v
Flamm. Limit UEL
8.00 %v/v
Solubility in Water
Negligible
Other Properties
Volatile Component
100.00
Autoignition Temp.
>250 癈
Evaporation Rate
Not Available
Vapour Density
>3
Ingredients
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Ingredients Name CAS Proportion
Complex mixture of
hydrocarbon consisting of
paraffins, cycloparaffins,
Mixture 60-100 %
aromatic and olefinic
hydrocarbons with carbon
numbers C4 to C12 range.
Antioxidants, corrosion
inhibitors, metal deactivators,
Mixture 0-30 %
dyes and proprietary
performance improving
packages
Benzene 71-43-2 0-5 %
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Health Effects
Acute - Swallowed
Harmful. May cause lung damage if swallowed.
Acute - Eye
Mildly irritating to the eyes.
Acute - Skin
Irritating to skin. Will cause redness and inflammation.
Acute - Inhaled
Inhalation may cause irritation to the respiratory system. Prolonged exposure to vapours
may cause somnelence and narcosis.
Chronic
Prolonged and repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis due to defatting effect.
Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause cancer.
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First Aid
Swallowed
If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting, give a glass of water and seek medical advice.
Eye
Flood eyes with plenty of water for 20 minutes. If irritation occurs seek medical advice.
Skin
Soak contaminated clothing with water and then remove. Wash skin with soap and water.
Inhaled
Remove affected person from contaminated area and seek medical advice. If not
breathing apply artificial respiration and seek urgent medical advice.
First Aid Facilities
Eye wash and safety showers should be available for emergency use.
Advice to Doctor
Advice to Doctor
Treat symptomatically.
Other Health Hazard Information
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
mg/m3 ppm mg/m3 ppm TWA
Exposure Limits Name
(STEL) (STEL) (TWA) (TWA) Footnote
Complex mixture of 5 Cyanides,
hydrocarbon (as CN)
consisting of
paraffins,
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cycloparaffins,
aromatic and
olefinic
hydrocarbons with
carbon numbers C4
to C12 range.
Benzene 16 5
Other Exposure Info.
NOHSC Exposure Standard time weighted average (TWA) 900 mg/m3 (petrol)
Eng. Controls
Provide sufficient ventilation to keep airborne levels below the exposure limit. Where
vapours or mists are generated, particularly in enclosed areas, and natural ventilation is
inadequate, a flame proof exhaust ventilation system is required. Refer to AS 1940 - The
storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids and AS 2430 - Explosive gas
atmospheres for further information concerning ventilation requirements.
Personal Protection
Protective Equip.
Avoid contact with the skin and eyes, and avoid breathing vapours or
mists.
When exposure is likely, personal protective equipment in a combination
appropriate to the degree and nature of exposure, should be selected from
the following list:-
(1) Eye protection
(2) PVC gloves
(3) PVC apron and sleeves, or full PVC covering
(4) PVC or rubber boots
Where high concentrations of vapour or mist are likely to occur,
an appropriate selection from the following additional equipment is
recommended:-
(1) Short elevated exposures, eg spillage - goggles and correct
respiratory protection should be worn.
If airborne concentration levels are very high air supplied
apparatus should be used.
(2) For prolonged elevated exposures - Full face air supplied or self
contained breathing apparatus should be worn.
CONTAMINATION
If contamination occurs, change clothing. Clothing wet with product
should be soaked with water before removal to prevent the possibility of
ignition by static electricity discharges. Launder contaminated clothing
before reuse, and discard internally contaminated gloves and footwear.
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Observe good personal hygiene.
Flammability
Fire Hazards
Product is Highly Flammable.
Isolate from sources of heat, naked flames ,sparks and oxidising materials.Take
precautions against discharges of static electricity Earth and bond all process equipment
including tanks and drums. Ensure ventilation is adequate to prevent build up of explosive
atmosphere. Refer to AS 1940 - Storage and handling of flammable and combustible
liquids and AS 2865 - Safe working in a confined space, for more specific information on
these subjects.
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Storage and Transport
Storage Precautions
Store in a well ventilated place away from ignition sources, oxidizing agents foodstuffs
and clothing. Keep containers closed when not in use. Take precautions against static
electricity discharges.
Transport
Classified as a Dangerous Good (Class 3) for transport purposes.
Proper Shipping Name
PETROL
IERG Number
14
Packaging Method
5.9.3RT1
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Spills and Disposal
Spills & Disposal
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Extinguish or remove all sources of
ignition and stop leak if safe to do so. Contain the spill with sand or earth and take up
with a vacuum truck or absorb with absorbent material, sand or earth. Keep away from
heat, naked flames and sparks. Place used absorbent in suitable sealed containers for
disposal.
Disposal
Follow state or local authority regulations and guidelines for disposal of the waste. Clean
area with detergent and water - do not allow product to enter drains, sewers or water
courses- inform the local authorities if this occurs.
Fire/Explosion Hazard
Fire/Explos. Hazard
Flammable liquid. Keep storage tanks, pipelines, fire exposed surfaces etc cool with water
spray. Shut off any leak if safe to do so and remove sources of re-ignition. Vapour/air
mixtures may ignite explosively and flashback along the vapour trail may occur.
Hazardous Combustion Products
Combustion products include oxides of carbon.
Extinguishing Media
Use foam, CO2 or powder to extinguish fire.
Hazardous Reaction
Stable. Avoid strong oxidising agents.
Hazchem Code
3[Y]E
OTHER INFORMATION
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Risk Statement
R11 Highly flammable.
R38 Irritating to skin.
R45(2) May cause cancer.
R65 Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
Safety Statement
S16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
S2 Keep out of reach of children.
S23 Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray
S24 Avoid contact with skin.
S29 Do not empty into drains.
S33 Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
S36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
S43 In case of fire, use foam, dry chemical or CO2.
S51 Use only in well ventilated areas.
S53 Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.
S62 If swallowed, do not induce vomiting; seek medical advice immediately and show this
container or label.
Hazard Category
Toxic,Irritant,Highly Flammable
References
For detailed advice on Personal Protective equipment, refer to the following Australian
Standards :-
HB 9 (Handbook 9) Manual of industrial personal protection.
AS 1337 Eye protectors for industrial applications.
AS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective devices.
AS 1716 Respiratory protective devices.
CONTACT POINT
Contact
National 24 hr Emergency Response :- 1800 651 818
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