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Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME
FUELITE
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
Considered a Hazardous Substance according to the criteria
of the New Zealand Hazardous Substances New Organisms
legislation.
SUPPLIER
Company: Andrew Limited
Address:
3 Porana Road
Glenfield
AUCKLAND
Telephone: 09 444 3733
Telephone: 0800 429 628
Emergency Tel: 0800 243 622
Fax: 09 444 3838
HAZARD RATINGS
Flammability:
Toxicity:
Body Contact:
Reactivity:
Chronic:
SCALE: Min/Nil=0 Low=1 Moderate=2 High=3 Extreme=4
PRODUCT USE
Used as rubber solvent, cleaning solvent, lighter fluid and
as fast evaporating, highly volatile solvent in enamels,
adhesives and lacquers. The use of a quantity of material in
an unventilated or confined space may result in increased
exposure and an irritating atmosphere developing Before
starting consider control of exposure by mechanical
ventilation
SYNONYMS
Andrew X-55
cleaning fluid petroleum hydrocarbon solvent
lighter fluid petroleum ether
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Section 2 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
NAME CAS RN %
paraffins and naphthenes as
liquid hydrocarbons Various >60
n-hexane 110-54-3 13
aromatic hydrocarbons total, including < 5.0
toluene 108-88-3 3.5 app
ethylbenzene 100-41-4 1
benzene 71-43-2 < 0.1
C8 and higher aromatics 1
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
HAZARD
3.1B Highlyflammable liquid
6.1D Harmful by inhalation
6.1D Harmful if swallowed
6.3B Mildlyirritating to skin
6.4A Irritating to eyes.
6.7B Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
6.8A Maycause harm to the unborn child.
6.9B Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged
exposure through inhalation.
9.1C Harmful in the aquatic environment
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS
SWALLOWED
Accidental ingestion of the material may be damaging to the health of the
individual; animal experiments indicate that ingestion of less than 150 gram may
be fatal.
HARMFUL-May cause lung damage if swallowed.
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EYE
Limited evidence exists, or practical experience suggests, that the material may
cause eye irritation in a substantial number of individuals and/or is expected
to produce significant ocular lesions which are present twenty-four hours or
more after instillation into the eye(s) of experimental animals. Repeated or
prolonged eye contact may cause inflammation characterised by temporary redness
(similar to windburn) of the conjunctiva (conjunctivitis);
temporary impairment of vision and/or other transient eye damage/ulceration may
occur.
SKIN
Skin contact with the material may damage the health of the individual; systemic
effects may result following absorption.
Limited evidence exists, or practical experience predicts, that the material
either produces inflammation of the skin in a substantial number of individuals
following direct contact, and/or produces significant inflammation when applied
to the healthy intact skin of animals, for up to four hours, such inflammation
being present twenty-four hours or more after the end of the exposure period.
Skin irritation may also be present after prolonged or repeated exposure; this
may result in a form of contact dermatitis (nonallergic). The dermatitis is
often characterised by skin redness (erythema) and swelling (oedema) which may
progress to blistering (vesiculation), scaling and thickening of the epidermis.
At the microscopic level there may be intercellular oedema of the spongy layer
of the skin (spongiosis) and intracellular oedema of the epidermis.
INHALED
Harmful by inhalation.
Inhalation may produce health damage*.
Limited evidence exists, or practical experience predicts, that the material
produces irritation of the respiratory system in a significant number of
individuals following inhalation.
Vapours potentially cause drowsiness and dizziness*.
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS
Cumulative effects may
result following exposure*.
On the basis, primarily, of animal experiments, concern has been expressed by at
least one classification body that the material may produce carcinogenic or
mutagenic effects; in respect of the available information, however, there
presently exists inadequate data for making a satisfactory assessment.
Serious damage (clear functional disturbance or morphological change which may
have toxicological significance) is likely to be caused by repeated or prolonged
exposure. As a rule the material produces, or contains a substance which
produces severe lesions. Such damage may become apparent following direct
application in subchronic (90 day) toxicity studies or following sub-acute (28
day) or chronic (two-year) toxicity tests.
Principal routes of exposure are usually by inhalation of vapour and skin
contact/absorption
Chronic solvent inhalation exposures may result in nervous system impairment and
liver and blood changes. [PATTYS]
Chronic inhalation exposures may show indications of peripheral neuropathy, a
progressive nerve disorder of extremities.
Prolonged or continuous skin contact with the liquid may cause defatting with
drying, cracking, irritation and dermatitis following.
n-hexane is indicated in cases of peripheral neuropathy and chronic
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inhalation exposure may be expected to show nervous system impairment.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
SWALLOWED
If poisoning occurs, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre.
- If swallowed do NOT induce vomiting.
- If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down
position, if possible) to maintain open airway and prevent aspiration.
- Observe the patient carefully.
- Never give liquid to a person showing signs of being sleepy or with reduced
awareness; i.e. becoming unconsciousness
- Give water to rinse out mouth, then provide liquid slowly and as much as
casualty can comfortably drink.
- Seek medical advice.
EYE
If this product comes in contact with the eyes:
- Immediately hold eyelids apart and flush the eye continuously with running
water.
- Ensure complete irrigation of the eye by keeping eyelids apart and away from
eye and moving the eyelids by occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids.
- Continue flushing until advised to stop by the Poisons Information Centre or a
doctor, or for at least 15 minutes.
- Transport to hospital or doctor without delay.
- Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by
skilled personnel.
SKIN
If skin contact occurs:
- Immediately remove all contaminated clothing, including footwear
- Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available).
- Seek medical attention in event of irritation.
INHALED
- If fumes or combustion products are inhaled remove from contaminated area.
- Lay patient down. Keep warm and rested.
- Prostheses such as false teeth, which may block airway, should be removed,
where possible, prior to initiating first aid procedures.
- Apply artificial respiration if not breathing, preferably with a demand valve
resuscitator, bag-valve mask device, or pocket mask as trained. Perform CPR if
necessary.
- Transport to hospital, or doctor.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN
For acute or short term repeated exposures to petroleum distillates or related
hydrocarbons:
- Primary threat to life, from pure petroleum distillate ingestion and/or
inhalation, is respiratory failure.
- Patients should be quicklyevaluated for signs of respiratory distress (e.g.
cyanosis, tachypnoea, intercostal retraction, obtundation) and given oxygen.
Patients with inadequate tidal volumes or poor arterial blood gases (pO2 50 mm
Hg) should be intubated.
- Arrhythmias complicate some hydrocarbon ingestion and/or inhalation and
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electrocardiographic evidence of myocardial injury has been reported;
intravenous lines and cardiac monitors should be established in obviously
symptomatic patients. The lungs excrete inhaled solvents, so that
hyperventilation improves clearance.
- Achest x-rayshould be taken immediatelyafter stabilisation of breathing and
circulation to document aspiration and detect the presence of pneumothorax.
- Epinephrine (adrenalin) is not recommended for treatment of bronchospasm
because of potential myocardial sensitisation to catecholamines. Inhaled
cardioselective bronchodilators (e.g. Alupent, Salbutamol) are the preferred
agents, with aminophylline a second choice.
- Lavage is indicated in patients who require decontamination; ensure use of
cuffed endotracheal tube in adult patients. [Ellenhorn and Barceloux: Medical
Toxicology]
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Foam.
Dry chemical powder.
BCF (where regulations permit).
Carbon dioxide.
Water spray or fog - Large fires only.
FIRE FIGHTING
- Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
- May be violently or explosively reactive.
- Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves.
- Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water
course.
- Consider evacuation (or protect in place).
- Fight fire from a safe distance, with adequate cover.
- If safe, switch off electrical equipment until vapour fire hazard removed.
- Use water delivered as a fine spray to control the fire and cool adjacent
area.
- Avoid spraying water onto liquid pools.
- Do not approach containers suspected to be hot.
- Cool fire exposed containers with water spray from a protected location.
- If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
- Liquid and vapour are highly flammable.
- Severe fire hazard when exposed to heat, flame and/or oxidisers.
- Vapour forms an explosive mixture with air.
- Severe explosion hazard, in the form of vapour, when exposed to flame or
spark.
- Vapour may travel a considerable distance to source of ignition.
- Heating may cause expansion / decomposition with violent rupture of
containers.
- On combustion, may emit toxic fumes of carbon monoxide (CO)
May emit clouds of acrid smoke
FIRE INCOMPATIBILITY
Avoid contamination with oxidising agents as ignition may result
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Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
MINOR SPILLS
- Remove all ignition sources.
- Clean up all spills immediately.
- Avoid breathing vapours and contact with skin and eyes.
- Control personal contact by using protective equipment.
- Contain and absorb small quantities with vermiculite or other absorbent
material.
- Wipe up.
- Collect residues in a flammable waste container.
MAJOR SPILLS
- Clear area of personnel and move upwind.
- Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
- May be violently or explosively reactive.
- Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves.
- Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water
course.
- Consider evacuation (or protect in place).
- No smoking, naked lights or ignition sources.
- Increase ventilation.
- Stop leak if safe to do so.
- Water spray or fog may be used to disperse /absorb vapour.
- Contain spill with sand, earth or vermiculite.
- Use only spark-free shovels and explosion proof equipment.
- Collect recoverable product into labelled containers for recycling.
- Absorb remaining product with sand, earth or vermiculite.
- Collect solid residues and seal in labelled drums for disposal.
- Wash area and prevent runoff into drains.
- If contamination of drains or waterways occurs, advise emergency services.
PROTECTIVE ACTIONS FOR SPILL
PROTECTIVE ACTION ZONE
half
evacuation
downwind
direction
distance
wind down wind distance
isolation
distance
direction
half
evacuation downwind
INITIAL direction distance
ISOLATION
ZONE
From IERG(Canada/Australia)
Isolation Distance 25 metres
Downwind Protection Distance 300 metres
FOOTNOTES
1 PROTECTIVE ACTION ZONE is defined as the area in which people are at risk
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of harmful exposure. This zone assumes that random changes in wind direction
confines the vapour plume to an area within 30 degrees on either side of the
predominant wind direction, resulting in a crosswind protective action distance
equal to the downwind protective action distance.
2 PROTECTIVE ACTIONS should be initiated to the extent possible, beginning with
those closest to the spill and working away from the site in the downwind
direction. Within the protective action zone a level of vapour concentration
may exist resulting in nearly all unprotected persons becoming incapacitated
and unable to take protective action and/or incurring serious or irreversible
health effects.
3 INITIAL ISOLATION ZONE is determined as an area, including upwind of the
incident, within which a high probability of localised wind reversal may
expose nearly all persons without appropriate protection to life-threatening
concentrations of the material.
4 SMALL SPILLS involve a leaking package of 200 litres (55 US gallons) or less,
such as a drum (jerrican or box with inner containers). Larger packages leaking
less than 200 litres and compressed gas leaking from a small cylinder are also
considered "small spills".
LARGE SPILLS involve many small leaking packages or a leaking package of
greater than 200 litres, such as a cargo tank, portable tank or a "one-tonne"
compressed gas cylinder.
5 Guide 128 is taken from the US DOT emergency response guide book.
6 IERG information is derived from CANUTEC - Transport Canada.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANNING GUIDLINES (ERPG)
The maximum airborne concentration below which it is believed that nearlyall
individuals could be exposed for up to one hour WITHOUTexperiencing or developing
life-threatening health effects is:
toluene 1000 ppm
irreversible or other serious effects or symptoms which could
impair an individual's ability to take protective action is:
toluene 300 ppm
other than mild, transient adverse effects
without perceiving a clearlydefined odour is:
toluene 50 ppm
American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)
Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING
- Avoid all personal contact, including inhalation.
- Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs.
- Use in a well-ventilated area.
- Prevent concentration in hollows and sumps.
- DO NOT enter confined spaces until atmosphere has been checked.
- Avoid smoking, naked lights, heat or ignition sources.
- When handling, DO NOT eat, drink or smoke.
- Vapour may ignite on pumping or pouring due to static electricity.
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- DO NOT use plastic buckets.
- Earth and secure metal containers when dispensing or pouring product.
- Use spark-free tools when handling.
- Avoid contact with incompatible materials.
- Keep containers securely sealed.
- Avoid physical damage to containers.
- Always wash hands with soap and water after handling.
- Work clothes should be laundered separately.
- Use good occupational work practice.
- Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.
- Atmosphere should be regularly checked against established exposure standards
to ensure safe working conditions.
SUITABLE CONTAINER
- Metal can or drum
- Packaging as recommended by manufacturer.
- Check all containers are clearly labelled and free from leaks.
STORAGE INCOMPATIBILITY
Avoid storage with oxidisers
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
- Store in original containers in approved flame-proof area.
- No smoking, naked lights, heat or ignition sources.
- DO NOT store in pits, depressions, basements or areas where vapours may be
trapped.
- Keep containers securely sealed.
- Store away from incompatible materials in a cool, dry well ventilated area.
- Protect containers against physical damage and check regularly for leaks.
- Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE CONTROLS
CEL TWA: 200 ppm, 800 mg/m続 [SHELL]
ODOUR SAFETY FACTOR (OSF)
OSF=0.042 (BENZENE)
Exposed individuals are NOT reasonablyexpected to be warned, by smell, that the
Exposure Standard is being exceeded.
Odour SafetyFactor (OSF) is determined to fall into either Class C, D or E.
The Odour SafetyFactor (OSF) is defined as:
OSF= Exposure Standard (TWA) ppm/ Odour Threshold Value (OTV) ppm
Classification into classes follows:
Class OSF Description
A 550 Over 90% of exposed
individuals are aware by
smell that the Exposure
Standard (TLV-TWA for
example) is being
reached, even when
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distracted by working
activities
B 26-550 As "A" for 50-90% of
persons being distracted
C 1-26 As "A" for less than 50%
of persons being
distracted
D 0.18-1 10-50% of persons aware
of being tested perceive
by smell that the
Exposure Standard is
being reached
E <0.18 As "D" for less than 10%
of persons aware of being
tested
EXPOSURE STANDARDS FOR MIXTURE
"Worst Case" computer-aided prediction of vapour components/concentrations:
Composite Exposure Standard for Mixture (TWA) (mg/m続): 67.3349 mg/m続
If the breathing zone concentration of ANYof the components listed below is
exceeded, "Worst Case" considerations deem the individual to be overexposed.
Component Breathing Zone ppm Breathing Zone mg/m続 Mixture Conc: (%)
Component Breathing zone Breathing Zone Mixture Conc
(ppm) (mg/m続) (%)
ethylbenzene 3.8258 1.0
benzene 0.12 0.3826 0.1
n-hexane 13.82 49.7360 13.0
toluene 3.51 13.3905 3.5
Operations which produce a spray/mist or fume/dust, introduce particulates to
the breathing zone.
If the breathing zone concentration of ANYof the components listed below is
exceeded, "Worst Case" considerations deem the individual to be overexposed.
At the "Composite Exposure Standard for Mixture" (TWA) (mg/m続): 16.6 mg/m続
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH GUIDELINES
Established occupational exposure limits frequentlydo not take into
consideration reproductive end points that are clearlybelow the thresholds for
other toxic effects. Occupational reproductive guidelines (ORGs) have been
suggested as an additional standard. These have been established after a
literature search for reproductive no-observed-adverse effect-level (NOAEL) and
the lowest-observed-adverse-effect-level (LOAEL). In addition the US EPA's
procedures for risk assessment for hazard identification and dose-response
assessment as applied by NIOSH were used in the creation of such limits.
TLV
Ingredient ORG UF Endpoint CR Adeq
n-hexane 176 mg/m続 NA NA NA Yes
toluene 9.6 mg/m続 10 D NA -
benzene 0.05 mg/m続 1000 D 1.4 -
These exposure guidelines have been derived from a screening level of risk
assessment and should not be construed as unequivocallysafe limits. ORGS
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represent an 8-hour time-weighted average unless specified otherwise.
CR = Cancer Risk/10000; UF = Uncertainty factor:
TLVbelieved to be adequate to protect reproductive health:
LOD: Limit of detection
Toxic endpoints have also been identified as:
D = Developmental; R = Reproductive; TC = Transplacental carcinogen
Jankovic J., Drake F.: AScreening Method for Occupational Reproductive
American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal 57: 641-649 (1996)
INGREDIENT DATA
LIQUID HYDROCARBONS:
No exposure limits set by NOHSC or ACGIH
N-HEXANE:
TLVTWA: 500 ppm [ACGIH]
TLVSTEL: 1000 ppm [ACGIH]
TLVTWA: 50 ppm Skin;BEI [ACGIH]
PEL TWA: 500 ppm, 1800 mg/m続 [OSHAZ1]
TLVTWA: 50 ppm, 176 mg/m続 SKIN
ES TWA: 20 ppm, 72 mg/m続
OES TWA: 20 ppm, 72 mg/m続
MAK value: 50 ppm, 180 mg/m続
MAK Category II Peak Limitation: For substances with systemic effects and with a
half-life in humans of less than two hours.
Allows excursions of 2 times the MAK value, for 30 minutes (on average), four
times per shift.
MAK Group C: There is no reason to fear risk of damage to the developing embryo
when MAK and BAT values are observed.
MAK values, and categories and groups are those recommended within the
Federal Republic of Germany
Exposure limits with "skin" notation indicate that vapour and liquid may be
absorbed through intact skin. Absorption by skin may readilyexceed vapour
inhalation exposure. Symptoms for skin absorption are the same as for
inhalation. Contact with eyes and mucous membranes may also contribute to
overall exposure and may also invalidate the exposure standard.
Odour Threshold Value: 65 ppm
IDLH Level: 1100 ppm (lower explosive limit)
NOTE: Detector tubes for n-hexane, measuring in excess of 100 ppm, are
available commercially.
Occupational polyneuropathy may result from exposures as low as 500 ppm
(as hexane), whilst nearlycontinuous exposures of 250 ppm have caused
neurotoxic effects in animals. Manyliterature reports have failed to
distinguish hexane from n-hexane and on the assumption that the
commercial hexane contains 30% n-hexane, a worst case recommendation for
TLVis assumed to reduce the risk of peripheral neuropathies (due to the
metabolites 2,5-heptanedione and 3,6-octanedione) and other adverse
neuropathic effects.
Concurrent exposure to chemicals (including MEK) and drugs which induce
hepatic liver oxidative metabolism can reduce the time for neuropathy
to appear.
TOLUENE:
TLVTWA: 50 ppm Skin;A4;BEI [ACGIH]
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PEL: 8hr TWA 200 ppm ; Ceiling Conc: 300ppm ; Maxexcursion: 500 ppm for 10 minutes [OSHAZ2]
ES TWA: 50 ppm, 191 mg/m続; STEL 150 ppm, 574 mg/m続 SKIN
TLVTWA: 50 ppm, 188 mg/m続 SKIN A4
NOTE: This substance has been classified by the ACGIH as A4 NOT classifiable as
causing Cancer in humans
OES TWA: 50 ppm, 191 mg/m続; STEL: 150 ppm, 574 mg/m続 SKIN
MAK value: 50 ppm, 190 mg/m続
MAK Category II Peak Limitation: For substances with systemic effects and with a
half-life in humans ranging from two hours to shift-length.
Allows excursions of 5 times the MAK value, for 30 minutes (on average), twice
per shift.
MAK Group C: There is no reason to fear risk of damage to the developing embryo
when MAK and BAT values are observed.
MAK values, and categories and groups are those recommended within the
Federal Republic of Germany
IDLH Level: 500 ppm
Odour Threshold Value: 0.16-6.7 (detection), 1.9-69 (recognition)
NOTE: Detector tubes measuring in excess of 5 ppm, are available.
Exposure limits with "skin" notation indicate that vapour and liquid may be
absorbed through intact skin. Absorption by skin may readilyexceed vapour
inhalation exposure. Symptoms for skin absorption are the same as for
inhalation. Contact with eyes and mucous membranes may also contribute to
overall exposure and may also invalidate the exposure standard.
High concentrations of toluene in the air produce depression of the
central nervous system (CNS) in humans. Intentional toluene exposure
(glue-sniffing) at maternally-intoxicating concentration has also produced
birth defects. Foetotoxicity appears at levels associated with CNS
narcosis and probablyoccurs onlyin those with chronic toluene-induced
kidney failure. Exposure at or below the recommended TLV-TWA is thought
to prevent transient headache and irritation, to provide a measure of
safety for possible disturbances to human reproduction, the prevention of
reductions in cognitive responses reported amongst humans inhaling
greater than 40 ppm, and the significant risks of hepatotoxic, behavioural
and nervous system effects (including impaired reaction time and
incoordination). Although toluene/ethanol interactions are well
recognised, the degree of protection afforded by the TLV-TWA among
drinkers is not known.
ETHYLBENZENE:
TLVTWA: 100 ppm A3; BEI [ACGIH]
TLVSTEL: 125 ppm A3; BEI [ACGIH]
PEL TWA: 100 ppm, 435 mg/m続 [OSHAZ1]
TLVTWA: 100 ppm; STEL: 125 ppm A3
CAUTION: This substance has been classified by the ACGIH as A3 Animal Carcinogen
(at relativelyhigh doses)
ES TWA: 100 ppm, 435 mg/m続; STEL: 125 ppm, 545 mg/m続 (Under review)
OES TWA: 100 ppm, 441 mg/m続; STEL: 125 ppm, 552 mg/m続
MAK value: 100 ppm, 440 mg/m続
Designated H in List of MAK values: Danger of cutaneous absorption.
Absorption of such substances through the skin can pose an incomparablylarger
danger of toxicity than their inhalation. To avoid health risks when handling
such substances, meticulous cleaning of the skin, hair and clothing is
imperative.
MAK Category I Peak Limitation: For local irritants Allows excursions of twice
the MAK value for 5 minutes at a time, 8 times per shift.
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MAK Group D: Classification as to the effect of the substance on the developing
embryo/foetus is not yet possible because although data may indicate a trend,
they are not sufficient for a final evaluation.
MAK values, and categories and groups are those recommended within the
Federal Republic of Germany
Odour Threshold Value: 0.46-0.60 ppm
IDLH Level: 800 ppm (lower explosion limit)
NOTE: Detector tubes for ethylbenzene, measuring in excess of 30 ppm, are
commerciallyavailable.
Ethyl benzene produces irritation of the skin and mucous membranes and
appears to produce acute and chronic effects on the central nervous
system. Animal experiments also suggest the effects of chronic exposure
include damage to the liver, kidneys and testes. In spite of structural
similarities to benzene, the material does not appear to cause damage to
the haemopoietic system. The TLV-TWA is thought to be protective against
skin and eye irritation. Exposure at this concentration probablywill not
result in systemic effects.
Subjects exposed at 200 ppm experienced transient irritation of the eyes;
at 1000 ppm there was eye irritation with profuse lachrymation; at 200 ppm
eye irritation and lachrymation were immediate and severe accompanied by
moderate nasal irritation, constriction in the chest and vertigo;
at 5000 ppm exposure produced intolerable irritation of the eyes and
throat.
BENZENE:
TLVTWA: 0.5 ppm Skin; A1; BEI [ACGIH]
TLVSTEL: 2.5 ppm Skin; A1; BEI [ACGIH]
PEL TWA: 1 ppm [OSHAZ1]
The final benzene standard in 1910.1028 applies to all occupational
exposures to benzene except in some circumstances the distribution
and sale of fuels, sealed containers and pipelines, coke production,
oil and gas drilling and production, natural gas processing, and the
percentage exclusion for liquid mixtures where the following
limit from OSHAZ2 applies
PEL: 8hr TWA 10 ppm ; Ceiling Conc: 25ppm ; Maxexcursion: 50 ppm for 10 minutes [OSHAZ2]
ES TWA: 5 ppm, 16 mg/m続
WARNING: This substance is classified by the NOHSC as Category 1 ESTABLISHED
HUMAN CARCINOGEN
PROPOSED CHANGE ES TWA 1 ppm
TLVTWA: 0.5 ppm, 1.6 mg/m続; STEL: 2.5 ppm, 8 mg/m続 SKIN A1
WARNING: This substance has been classified by the ACGIH as A1 CONFIRMED HUMAN
CARCINOGEN
MEL TWA: 3 ppm
Exposure limits with "skin" notation indicate that vapour and liquid may be
absorbed through intact skin. Absorption by skin may readilyexceed vapour
inhalation exposure. Symptoms for skin absorption are the same as for
inhalation. Contact with eyes and mucous membranes may also contribute to
overall exposure and may also invalidate the exposure standard.
Designated H in List of MAK values: Danger of cutaneous absorption.
Absorption of such substances through the skin can pose an incomparablylarger
danger of toxicity than their inhalation. To avoid health risks when handling
such substances, meticulous cleaning of the skin, hair and clothing is
imperative.
MAK IIIA1: Substances shown to induce malignant tumours in humans
Germ cell mutagens: Group 3
Substances which have been demonstrated to cause genetic damage in mammalian
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(including human) germ cells without proof of transmission.
The term "germ cell mutagen" is applied to substances causing hereditary
disorders in the progeny due to mutational damage in the female and male germ
cell (ovum or spermatozoan). This damage may be gene mutations or structural or
numerical chromosome alterations.
MAK values, and categories and groups are those recommended within the
Federal Republic of Germany
PEL TWA: 1 ppm, 3 mg/m続; C: 5 ppm, 15 mg/m続 [OSHA]
REL TWA: 0.32 mg/m続 10 hour; CEILING: 3.2 mg/m続 15 mins [NIOSH]
IDLH Level: 500 ppm
TRK:
coking plants (tar separator, condensation, gas
exhauster house): 2.5 ml/m続; 8 mg/m続
refuelling field in the mineral oil industry: 2.5 ml/m続; 8 mg/m続
repair and servicing of parts conducting benzene
in the chemical and mineral oil industries: 2.5 ml/m続; 8 mg/m続
gasoline supplyrooms for engine test stands: 2.5 ml/m続; 8 mg/m続
others: 1 ml/m続; 3.2 mg/m続
It is anticipated that the threshold value in air is to be reduced to 3.2 mg/m続
(1 ml/m続).
The technical exposure limit, TRK (Technische Richtkonzentrationen), defines the
airborne concentration of named carcinogenic materials which is the minimum
possible given the state of current technologies. TRK values are assigned only
for materials for which there is no current MAK (German exposure standard).
Observance of the TRK value is intended to reduce the risk of adverse effects on
health but does NOT completelyeliminate it. Since no threshold doses can be
determined for carcinogens, health considerations require that the exposure
limits be kept as far as possible below the TRK and that the TRK value be
graduallyreduced. The limitation of exposure peaks is regulated as follows;
Short-term exposure limit: 5 xTRK
Short-term exposure duration: 15 min/average
Frequency per work shift: 5 times
Interval: 1 hour
Report No. 35 1999, Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft.
Odour Threshold Value: 34 ppm (detection), 97 ppm (recognition)
NOTE: Detector tubes for benzene, measuring in excess of 0.5 ppm,
are commerciallyavailable.
The relative quality of epidemiological data and quantitative health risk
assessments related to documented and theoretical leukaemic deaths
constitute the basis of the TLV-recommendation. One study [Dow Chemical]
demonstrates a significant fourfold increase in myelogenous leukaemia
for workers exposed to average benzene concentrations of about 5 ppm for
an average of 9 years and that 2 out of four individuals in the study who
died from leukaemia were characterised as having been exposed to average
benzene levels below 2 ppm. Based on such findings the estimated risk of
leukaemia in workers exposed at dailybenzene concentrations of 10 ppm
for 40 years is 155 times that of unexposed workers; at 1 ppm the risk
falls to 1.7 times whilst at 0.1 ppm the risk is about the same in the two
groups. Arevision of the TLV-TWA to 0.1.ppm was proposed in 1990 but this
has been revised upwards as result of industry initiatives.
Typical toxicities displayed following inhalation:
At 25 ppm (8 hours): no effect
50-150 ppm : signs of intoxication within 5 hours
500-1500 ppm : signs of intoxication within 1 hour
7500 ppm : severe intoxication within 30-60 minutes
20000 ppm : fatal within 5-10 minutes
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Some jurisdictions require that health surveillance be conducted on
occupationallyexposed workers. Some surveillance should emphasise
(i) demography, occupational and medical history and health advice
(ii) baseline blood sample for haematological profile
(iii) records of personal exposure
PERSONAL PROTECTION
EYE
- Safetyglasses with side shields.
- Chemical goggles.
- Full face shield.
- Contact lenses pose a special hazard; soft contact lenses may absorb irritants
and all lenses concentrate them.
HANDS/FEET
Neoprene gloves or PVC gloves
Protective footwear
DO NOT use this product to clean the skin
OTHER
- Overalls.
- Eyewash unit.
- Barrier cream.
- Skin cleansing cream.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Use in a well-ventilated area
If inhalation risk of overexposure exists, wear SAA approved organic-vapour
respirator.
General exhaust is adequate under normal operating conditions. Local exhaust
ventilation may be required in special circumstances. If risk of overexposure
exists, wear approved respirator. Supplied-air type respirator may be required
in special circumstances. Correct fit is essential to ensure adequate
protection. Provide adequate ventilation in warehouses and enclosed storage
areas. Air contaminants generated in the workplace possess varying "escape"
velocities which, in turn, determine the "capture velocities" of fresh
circulating air required to effectivelyremove the contaminant.
Type of Contaminant: Air Speed:
solvent, vapours, degreasing etc., 0.25-0.5 m/s (50-100 f/min)
evaporating from tank (in still air).
aerosols, fumes from pouring 0.5-1 m/s (100-200 f/min.)
operations, intermittent container
filling, low speed conveyer transfers,
welding, spray drift, plating acid
fumes, pickling (released at low
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velocity into zone of active
generation)
direct spray, spray painting in shallow 1-2.5 m/s (200-500 f/min.)
booths, drum filling, conveyer loading,
crusher dusts, gas discharge (active
generation into zone of rapid air
motion)
grinding, abrasive blasting, tumbling, 2.5-10 m/s (500-2000 f/min.)
high speed wheel generated dusts
(released at high initial velocity into
zone of veryhigh rapid air motion)
Within each range the appropriate value depends on:
Lower end of the range Upper end of the range
1: Room air currents minimal or 1: Disturbing room air currents
favourable to capture
2: Contaminants of low toxicity or of 2: Contaminants of high toxicity
nuisance value only.
3: Intermittent, low production. 3: High production, heavy use
4: Large hood or large air mass in 4: Small hood-local control only
motion
Simple theory shows that air velocity falls rapidlywith distance away from the
opening of a simple extraction pipe. Velocity generallydecreases with the
square of distance from the extraction point (in simple cases). Therefore the
air speed at the extraction point should be adjusted, accordingly, after
reference to distance from the contaminating source. The air velocity at the
extraction fan, for example, should be a minimum of 1-2 m/s (200-400 f/min) for
extraction of solvents generated in a tank 2 meters distant from the extraction
point. Other mechanical considerations, producing performance deficits within
the extraction apparatus, make it essential that theoretical air velocities are
multiplied by factors of 10 or more when extraction systems are installed or
used.
In confined spaces where there is inadequate ventilation, wear full-face air
supplied breathing apparatus
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Liquid.
Does not mix with water.
Floats on water.
Molecular Weight: Not applicable. Boiling Range (属C): 47-128
Melting Range (属C): Not available. Specific Gravity (water=1): 0.708 @ 15 deg C
Solubility in water (g/L): Immiscible pH (as supplied): Not applicable
pH (1% solution): Not applicable. Vapour Pressure (kPa): 34.5 @ 15 deg C
Volatile Component (%vol): 100% Evaporation Rate: Fast 4.4 BuAc=1
Relative Vapour Density (air=1): 3.91 @ 15 C Flash Point (属C): <-30
Lower Explosive Limit (%): 1.0 Upper Explosive Limit (%): 7.5
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Autoignition Temp (属C): 280 Decomposition Temp (属C): Not available.
State: Liquid
APPEARANCE
Clear highly flammable liquid with a typical hydrocarbon liquid odour;
floats on water.
Classed as an aliphatic solvent; i.e has low aromatic content.
Section 10 - CHEMICAL STABILITY AND REACTIVITY INFORMATION
CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY
- Presence of incompatible materials.
- Product is considered stable.
- Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Fuelite
Not available. Refer to individual constituents.
unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effects
of Chemical Substances
LIQUID HYDROCARBONS:
No significant acute toxicological data identified in literature search.
N-HEXANE:
TOXICITY IRRITATION
Oral (rat) LD50: 28710 mg/kg Eye(rabbit): 10 mg - mild
Inhalation (human) TCLo: 190 ppm/8W
Inhalation (rat) LD50: 48000 ppm/4h
TOLUENE:
TOXICITY IRRITATION
Oral (human) LDLo: 50 mg/kg Skin (rabbit): 20 mg/24h-moderate
Oral (rat) LD50: 636 mg/kg Skin (rabbit): 500 mg - moderate
Inhalation (human) TCLo: 100 ppm Eye (rabbit): 0.87 mg - mild
Inhalation (man) TCLo: 200 ppm Eye (rabbit): 2 mg/24h - SEVERE
Inhalation (rat) LC50: > 26700 ppm/1h Eye (rabbit): 100 mg/30sec - mild
Dermal (rabbit) LD50: 12124 mg/kg
Reproductive effector in rats
The substance is classified by IARC as Group 3:
NOT classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans.
Evidence of carcinogenicity may be inadequate or limited in animal testing.
ETHYLBENZENE:
TOXICITY IRRITATION
Oral (rat) LD50: 3500 mg/kg Skin (rabbit): 15 mg/24h
mild Eye (rabbit): 500 mg - SEVERE
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Inhalation (rat) LCLo: 4000 ppm/4h
Intraperitoneal (mouse) LD50: 2642 mg/kg~
Dermal (rabbit) LD50: 17800 mg/kg~
Liver changes, utheral tract, effects on fertility, foetotoxicity,
specific developmental abnormalities (musculoskeletal system) recorded.
NOTE: Substance has been shown to be mutagenic in at least one assay, or belongs
to a familyof chemicals producing damage or change to cellular DNA.
WARNING: This substance has been classified by the IARC as Group 2B: Possibly
Carcinogenic to Humans.
BENZENE:
TOXICITY IRRITATION
Oral (man) LDLo: 50 mg/kg Skin (rabbit):20 mg/24h - mod
Oral (rat) LD50: 930 mg/kg Eye (rabbit): 2 mg/24h - SEVERE
Inhalation (rat) LC50: 10000 ppm/7h
Inhalation (human) LCLo: 2000 ppm/5m
Inhalation (man) TCLo: 150 ppm/1y - I
Inhalation (human) TCLo: 100 ppm
Reproductive effector in rats
WARNING: This substance has been classified by the IARC as Group 1: CARCINOGENIC
TO HUMANS.
Tenth Annual Report on Carcinogens: Substance known to be Carcinogenic
[National Toxicology Program: U.S. Dep. of Health and Human Services 2002]
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data for Fuelite.
Refer to data for ingredients, which follows:
LIQUID HYDROCARBONS:
The lower molecular weight hydrocarbons are expected to form a "slick" on the
surface of waters after release in calm sea conditions. This is expected to
evaporate and enter the atmosphere where it will be degraded through reaction
with hydroxy radicals.
Some of the material will become associated with benthic sediments, and it is
likelyto be spread over a fairlywide area of sea floor. Marine sediments may
be either aerobic or anaerobic. The material, in probability, is biodegradable,
under aerobic conditions (isomerised olefins and alkenes show variable results).
Evidence also suggests that the hydrocarbons may be degradable under anaerobic
conditions although such degradation in benthic sediments may be a relatively
slow process.
Under aerobic conditions the material will degrade to water and carbon dioxide,
while under anaerobic processes it will produce water, methane and carbon
dioxide.
Based on test results, as well as theoretical considerations, the potential for
bioaccumulation may be high. Toxic effects are often observed in species such as
blue mussel, daphnia, freshwater green algae, marine copepods and amphipods.
N-HEXANE:
Hazardous Air Pollutant: Yes
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Fish LC50 (96hr.) (mg/l): 4 (24hr)
Algae IC50 (72hr.) (mg/l): 10
log Kow (Sangster 1997): 3.9
BOD5: 2.21
COD: 0.04
ThOD: 3.52
log Kow : 3.17-3.94
BOD 5 if unstated: 2.21
COD : 0.04
ThOD : 3.52
Nitrif. inhib. : nil at 100mg/L
The lower molecular weight hydrocarbons are expected to form a "slick" on the
surface of waters after release in calm sea conditions. This is expected to
evaporate and enter the atmosphere where it will be degraded through reaction
with hydroxy radicals.
Some of the material will become associated with benthic sediments, and it is
likelyto be spread over a fairlywide area of sea floor. Marine sediments may
be either aerobic or anaerobic. The material, in probability, is biodegradable,
under aerobic conditions (isomerised olefins and alkenes show variable results).
Evidence also suggests that the hydrocarbons may be degradable under anaerobic
conditions although such degradation in benthic sediments may be a relatively
slow process.
Under aerobic conditions the material will degrade to water and carbon dioxide,
while under anaerobic processes it will produce water, methane and carbon
dioxide.
Based on test results, as well as theoretical considerations, the potential for
bioaccumulation may be high. Toxic effects are often observed in species such as
blue mussel, daphnia, freshwater green algae, marine copepods and amphipods.
TOLUENE:
Hazardous Air Pollutant: Yes
Fish LC50 (96hr.) (mg/l): 7.3-22.8
BCF<100: 13.2 (EELS
log Kow (Sangster 1997): 2.73
log Pow (Verschueren 1983): 2.69
BOD5: 5%
COD: 21%
ThOD: 3.13
Half-life Soil - High (hours): 528
Half-life Soil - Low (hours): 96
Half-life Air - High (hours): 104
Half-life Air - Low (hours): 10
Half-life Surface water - High (hours): 528
Half-life Surface water - Low (hours): 96
Half-life Ground water - High (hours): 672
Half-life Ground water - Low (hours): 168
Aqueous biodegradation - Aerobic - High (hours): 528
Aqueous biodegradation - Aerobic - Low (hours): 96
Aqueous biodegradation - Anaerobic - High (hours): 5040
Aqueous biodegradation - Anaerobic - Low (hours): 1344
Aqueous biodegradation - Removal secondary treatment - High (hours): 75%
Photolysis maximum light absorption - High (nano-m): 268
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Photolysis maximum light absorption - Low (nano-m): 253.5
Photooxidation half-life water - High (hours): 1284
Photooxidation half-life water - Low (hours): 321
Photooxidation half-life air - High (hours): 104
Photooxidation half-life air - Low (hours): 10
log Kow : 2.1-3
log Koc : 1.12-2.85
Koc : 37-250
log Kom : 1.39-2.89
Half-life (hr) air : 2.4-104
Half-life (hr) H2O surface water : 5.55-528
Half-life (hr) H2O ground : 168-2628
Half-life (hr) soil : <48-240
Henry's Pa m3 /mol: 518-694
Henry's atm m3 /mol: 5.94E-03
BOD 5 if unstated: 0.86-2.12,5%
COD : 0.7-2.52,21-27%
ThOD : 3.13
BCF : 1.67-380
Log BCF : 0.22-3.28
ETHYLBENZENE:
Hazardous Air Pollutant: Yes
Fish LC50 (96hr.) (mg/l): 32.0-97.1
Algae IC50 (72hr.) (mg/l): 33-160
Water solubility (mg/l): 2.16
log Kow (Prager 1995): 3.15
log Kow (Sangster 1997): 3.15
log Pow (Verschueren 1983): 3.15
ThOD: 3.17
Half-life Soil - High (hours): 240
Half-life Soil - Low (hours): 72
Half-life Air - High (hours): 85.6
Half-life Air - Low (hours): 8.56
Half-life Surface water - High (hours): 240
Half-life Surface water - Low (hours): 72
Half-life Ground water - High (hours): 5472
Half-life Ground water - Low (hours): 144
Aqueous biodegradation - Aerobic - High (hours): 240
Aqueous biodegradation - Aerobic - Low (hours): 72
Aqueous biodegradation - Anaerobic - High (hours): 5472
Aqueous biodegradation - Anaerobic - Low (hours): 4224
Aqueous biodegradation - Removal secondary treatment - High (hours): 95%
Aqueous biodegradation - Removal secondary treatment - Low (hours): 72%
Photolysis maximum light absorption - High (nano-m): 269.5
Photolysis maximum light absorption - Low (nano-m): 208
Photooxidation half-life air - High (hours): 85.6
Photooxidation half-life air - Low (hours): 8.56
The material is classified as an ecotoxin* because the Fish LC50 (96 hours) is
less than or equal to 0.1 mg/l
* Classification of Substances as Ecotoxic (Dangerous to the Environment)
Appendix8, Table 1
Compiler's Guide for the Preparation of International Chemical SafetyCards:
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1993 Commission of the European Communities
log Kow : 3.08-3.32
log Koc : 1.98-3.04
Koc : 164
log Kom : 1.73-3.23
Half-life (hr) air : 0.24-85.6
Half-life (hr) H2O surface water : 5-240
Half-life (hr) H2O ground : 144-5472
Half-life (hr) soil : 72-240
Henry's Pa m3 /mol: 748-887
Henry's atm m3 /mol: 8.44E-03
ThOD : 3.17
BCF : 3.15-146
Log BCF : 1.19-2.67
BENZENE:
Hazardous Air Pollutant: Yes
Fish LC50 (96hr.) (mg/l): 32
BCF<100: 24
log Kow (Prager 1995): 2.31
log Kow (Sangster 1997): 2.13
log Pow (Verschueren 1983): 2.13
Half-life Soil - High (hours): 384
Half-life Soil - Low (hours): 120
Half-life Air - High (hours): 501
Half-life Air - Low (hours): 50.1
Half-life Surface water - High (hours): 384
Half-life Surface water - Low (hours): 120
Half-life Ground water - High (hours): 17280
Half-life Ground water - Low (hours): 240
Aqueous biodegradation - Aerobic - High (hours): 384
Aqueous biodegradation - Aerobic - Low (hours): 120
Aqueous biodegradation - Anaerobic - High (hours): 17280
Aqueous biodegradation - Anaerobic - Low (hours): 2688
Aqueous biodegradation - Removal secondary treatment - High (hours): 100%
Aqueous biodegradation - Removal secondary treatment - Low (hours): 44%
Aqueous photolysis half-life - High (hours): 16152
Aqueous photolysis half-life - Low (hours): 2808
Photolysis maximum light absorption - High (nano-m): 268
Photolysis maximum light absorption - Low (nano-m): 239
Aqueous photolysis half-life - High (hours): 16152
Aqueous photolysis half-life - Low (hours): 2808
Photooxidation half-life water - High (hours): 3.20E+05
Photooxidation half-life water - Low (hours): 8021
Photooxidation half-life air - High (hours): 501
Photooxidation half-life air - Low (hours): 50.1
The material is classified as an ecotoxin* because the Fish LC50 (96 hours) is
less than or equal to 0.1 mg/l
* Classification of Substances as Ecotoxic (Dangerous to the Environment)
Appendix8, Table 1
Compiler's Guide for the Preparation of International Chemical SafetyCards:
1993 Commission of the European Communities
log Kow : 1.95-2.15
log Koc : 1.7-2
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Koc : 98
log Kom : 1.04-2.56
Half-life (hr) air : 2.4-501
Half-life (hr) H2O surface water : 4.81-384
Half-life (hr) H2O ground : 240-17280
Half-life (hr) soil : 48-922
Henry's Pa m3 /mol: 441-595
Henry's atm m3 /mol: 5.43E-03
BOD 5 if unstated: 2.18
COD : 0.25-2.8
ThOD : 3.1
BCF : 3.5-3.9
Log BCF : 0.54-1.48
ToxicityFish: LC50(96)9.5-386mg/L
Toxicityinvertebrate: cell mult. inhib.92->700mg/L
Nitrif. inhib. : nil at 500mg/L
Anaerobic effects : slow degrad
Effects on algae and plankton: cell mult. inhib. >1400mg/L
Degradation Biological: slow
processes Abiotic: little photol,Rxn OH*,no hydrol
If benzene is released to the atmosphere it remains predominantlyin the
vapour phase.
Vapour phase benzene is not subject to direct photolysis but reacts with
photochemicallyproduced hydroxyl radicals (half-life approximately
13.4 days). Reaction time in polluted atmospheres which contain nitrogen
oxide (NO) or sulfur dioxide (SO2) is accelerated (half-life 4-6 hours);
products of photooxidation include phenol, nitrophenols, nitrobenzene,
formic acid and peroxyacetyl nitrates.
In water, benzene is rapidlyvolatilised (half-life 2.7 hours).
In soil benzene undergoes rapid volatilisation; it is not absorbed,
to any appreciable degree, by sediments.
Benzene does not bioaccumulate in the food chain.
Drinking Water Standards:
hydrocarbon total: 10 ug/l (UK max.)
benzene: 10 ug/l (WHOguideline)
Soil Guidelines: Dutch Criteria:
0.05 mg/kg (detection limit) target
1 mg/kg (intervention)
Air Quality Standards:
1 ppb averaging time 1 year (UK)
No safe level recommended due to carcinogenic properties (WHOGuideline)
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
- Consult manufacturer for recycling options and recycle where possible .
- Consult State Land Waste Management Authority for disposal.
- Incinerate residue at an approved site.
- Recycle containers if possible, or dispose of in an authorised landfill.
Section 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
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Shipping Name: PETROLEUM DISTILLATES, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 3
UN/NA Number: 1268
ADR Number: 33
Packing Group: II
Labels Required: flammable liquid
Additional Shipping Information:
International Transport Regulations:
IMO: 3
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
SAFETY
Keep away from sources of ignition.
No smoking.
Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.
Do not empty into drains.
To clean the floor and all objects contaminated by this material, use water and
detergent.
Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
In case of contact with eyes, rinse with plenty of water and contact Doctor or
Poisons Information Centre.
If swallowed, IMMEDIATELY contact Doctor or Poisons Information Centre (show
this container or label).
If you feel unwell contact Doctor or Poisons Information Centre (show the label
if possible).
Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
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