Shell Thermia Oil BVersion 2.0 Effective Date 24.05.2010 according to EC directive 2001/58/EC Material Safety Data Sheet 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY/UNDERTAKING Material Name Uses Product Code : : : Shell Thermia Oil B Heat transfer oil. 001A0671 Manufacturer/Supplier : Shell South Africa Marketing (Pty) Ltd The Campus Twickenham 57 Sloane Street Bryanston 2021 South Africa Telephone Fax Email Contact for MSDS : : : (+27) 08604674355 (+27) 0214211308 [email protected] Emergency Telephone Number : 011 608 3300 (including poison information). Netcare (for life-threatening emergencies) - 082 911. EC Classification : Not classified as dangerous under EC criteria. Health Hazards : Not expected to be a health hazard when used under normal conditions. Prolonged or repeated skin contact without proper cleaning can clog the pores of the skin resulting in disorders such as oil acne/folliculitis. Used oil may contain harmful impurities. Oil acne/folliculitis signs and symptoms may include formation of black pustules and spots on the skin of exposed areas. Ingestion may result in nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhoea. Not classified as flammable but will burn. Not classified as dangerous for the environment. 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION : Signs and Symptoms : : Safety Hazards Environmental Hazards 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS : Preparation description Additional Information : Highly refined mineral oil. The highly refined mineral oil contains <3% (w/w) DMSOextract, according to IP346. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES General Information : Inhalation : Not expected to be a health hazard when used under normal conditions. No treatment necessary under normal conditions of use. If 1/7 Print Date 25.05.2010 MSDS_ZA Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination. obtain medical attention. clean up immediately. 5. Treat symptomatically.05. ditches or rivers by using sand. Use the information in this data sheet as input to a risk assessment of local circumstances to help determine appropriate controls for safe handling. earth.2010 MSDS_ZA . Prevent from spreading or entering drains. Specific Hazards : Suitable Extinguishing Media Unsuitable Extinguishing Media Protective Equipment for Firefighters : : : Hazardous combustion products may include: A complex mixture of airborne solid and liquid particulates and gases (smoke). Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained.0 Effective Date 24. mists or aerosols. Avoid inhaling 2/7 Print Date 25. See Chapter 13 for information on disposal. Protective measures : Clean Up Methods : Additional Advice : Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. For guidance on selection of personal protective equipment see Chapter 8 of this Material Safety Data Sheet. Do not use water in a jet. however. Remove contaminated clothing. obtain medical advice. Carbon monoxide.2010 according to EC directive 2001/58/EC Material Safety Data Sheet Skin Contact : Eye Contact : Ingestion : Advice to Physician : symptoms persist. Slippery when spilt. sand or earth may be used for small fires only. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Clear fire area of all non-emergency personnel.Shell Thermia Oil B Version 2. Flush exposed area with water and follow by washing with soap if available. storage and disposal of this material. or other appropriate barriers. 6. sand or other suitable material and dispose of properly. In general no treatment is necessary unless large quantities are swallowed. Foam. Properly dispose of any contaminated rags or cleaning materials in order to prevent fires. Reclaim liquid directly or in an absorbent.05. obtain medical attention. Unidentified organic and inorganic compounds. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Avoid contact with spilled or released material. Avoid accidents. earth or other containment material. water spray or fog. If persistent irritation occurs. Prevent from spreading by making a barrier with sand. If persistent irritation occurs. HANDLING AND STORAGE General Precautions : Handling : Use local exhaust ventilation if there is risk of inhalation of vapours. Flush eye with copious quantities of water. Soak up residue with an absorbent such as clay. Dry chemical powder. Proper protective equipment including breathing apparatus must be worn when approaching a fire in a confined space. Observe the relevant local and international regulations. get medical advice. 7. carbon dioxide. 122°F For containers or container linings. No respiratory protection is ordinarily required under normal conditions of use.] ACGIH Exposure Controls : Personal Protective Equipment Respiratory Protection : Hand Protection : : ppm mg/m3 5 mg/m3 Notation 10 mg/m3 The level of protection and types of controls necessary will vary depending upon potential exposure conditions.05.2010 according to EC directive 2001/58/EC Material Safety Data Sheet Storage : Recommended Materials : Unsuitable Materials Additional Information : : vapour and/or mists.05. sprayed or mist formed. Where air-filtering respirators are suitable. Contaminated gloves should be replaced. e. dexterity. mineral Source ACGIH Type TWA [Mist. Where hand contact with the product may occur the use of gloves approved to relevant standards (e. In accordance with good industrial hygiene practices. use mild steel or high density polyethylene. Storage Temperature: 0 . Use properly labelled and closeable containers. there is greater potential for airborne concentrations to be generated. US: F739) made from the following materials may provide suitable chemical protection: PVC.50°C / 32 .g. glove thickness. safety footwear should be worn and proper handling equipment should be used. If engineering controls do not maintain airborne concentrations to a level which is adequate to protect worker health. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Occupational Exposure Limits Material Oil mist. frequency and duration of contact. Keep container tightly closed and in a cool. Gloves must only be worn on clean hands.g. PVC. neoprene or nitrile rubber gloves. Where material is heated. Suitability and durability of a glove is dependent on usage. Check with PPE suppliers. Personal protective equipment (PPE) should meet recommended national standards.2010 MSDS_ZA . select respiratory protection equipment suitable for the specific conditions of use and meeting relevant legislation. Always seek advice from glove suppliers. Check with respiratory protective equipment suppliers. Select a filter suitable for combined particulate/organic gases and vapours [boiling point >65°C(149 °F)]. Appropriate measures include: Adequate ventilation to control airborne concentrations. precautions should be taken to avoid breathing of material. 8.Shell Thermia Oil B Version 2. select an appropriate combination of mask and filter. Select controls based on a risk assessment of local circumstances. Personal hygiene is a key element of effective hand care. Polyethylene containers should not be exposed to high temperatures because of possible risk of distortion. well-ventilated place. After 3/7 Print Date 25. When handling product in drums.] STEL [Mist. chemical resistance of glove material. Europe: EN374.0 Effective Date 24. Expected to be of low toxicity: LD50 > 5000 mg/kg . Application of a non-perfumed moisturizer is recommended. > 6 (based on information on similar products) : Typical 25 mm2/s at 40 °C / 104 °F : > 1 (estimated value(s)) : Data not available 10.5 Pa at 20 °C / 68 °F (estimated value(s)) Typical 868 kg/m3 at 15 °C / 59 °F Negligible. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability Conditions to Avoid Materials to Avoid Hazardous Decomposition Products : : : : Stable. > 280 °C / 536 °F estimated value(s) : Typical -12 °C / 10 °F : Typical 230 °C / 446 °F (COC) : Typical 1 . 11. Strong oxidising agents. Skin protection not ordinarily required beyond standard issue work clothes. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Basis for Assessment : Acute Oral Toxicity Acute Dermal Toxicity Acute Inhalation Toxicity : : : Skin Irritation : Information given is based on data on the components and the toxicology of similar products. 4/7 Print Date 25. Extremes of temperature and direct sunlight. Expected to be slightly irritating. Wear safety glasses or full face shield if splashes are likely to occur.05.05.0 Effective Date 24. Rabbit Not considered to be an inhalation hazard under normal conditions of use.2010 MSDS_ZA . Rat Expected to be of low toxicity: LD50 > 5000 mg/kg . Clear.10 %(V) (based on mineral oil) : : : : : > 320 °C / 608 °F < 0. Slight hydrocarbon.2010 according to EC directive 2001/58/EC Material Safety Data Sheet Eye Protection : Protective Clothing : Monitoring Methods : Environmental Exposure Controls : using gloves. For some substances biological monitoring may also be appropriate. Hazardous decomposition products are not expected to form during normal storage. Monitoring of the concentration of substances in the breathing zone of workers or in the general workplace may be required to confirm compliance with an OEL and adequacy of exposure controls. 9. Minimise release to the environment. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance Odour pH Initial Boiling Point and Boiling Range Pour point Flash point Upper / lower Flammability or Explosion limits Auto-ignition temperature Vapour pressure Density Water solubility n-octanol/water partition coefficient (log Pow) Kinematic viscosity Vapour density (air=1) Evaporation rate (nBuAc=1) : : : : Amber. An environmental assessment must be made to ensure compliance with local environmental legislation. Not applicable. Liquid at room temperature. hands should be washed and dried thoroughly.Shell Thermia Oil B Version 2. photochemical ozone creation potential or global warming potential. which are not expected to be released to air in any significant quantities. in drains or in water courses. Expected to be practically non toxic: LL/EL/IL50 > 100 mg/l (to aquatic organisms) (LL/EL50 expressed as the nominal amount of product required to prepare aqueous test extract). Not expected to have ozone depletion potential. Major constituents are expected to be inherently biodegradable. it will adsorb to soil particles and will not be mobile.0 Effective Date 24.2010 according to EC directive 2001/58/EC Material Safety Data Sheet Eye Irritation Respiratory Irritation Sensitisation Repeated Dose Toxicity Mutagenicity Carcinogenicity : : : : : : Reproductive and Developmental Toxicity Additional Information : : Expected to be slightly irritating. Acute Toxicity : Mobility : Persistence/degradability : Bioaccumulation : Other Adverse Effects : Poorly soluble mixture. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Material Disposal : Container Disposal : Recover or recycle if possible. Not expected to be a hazard. Dispose in accordance with prevailing regulations. Used oils may contain harmful impurities that have accumulated during use. Do not dispose into the environment. Inhalation of vapours or mists may cause irritation. Mineral oil is not expected to cause any chronic effects to aquatic organisms at concentrations less than 1 mg/l. Not expected to be a skin sensitiser. Liquid under most environmental conditions. Contains components with the potential to bioaccumulate. Highly refined mineral oils are not classified as carcinogenic by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). Information given is based on a knowledge of the components and the ecotoxicology of similar products. but the product contains components that may persist in the environment. Not considered a mutagenic hazard. Expected to be not readily biodegradable.Shell Thermia Oil B Version 2. It is the responsibility of the waste generator to determine the toxicity and physical properties of the material generated to determine the proper waste classification and disposal methods in compliance with applicable regulations. May cause physical fouling of aquatic organisms.05. preferably to a recognised collector or contractor. Not expected to be a hazard. Floats on water.2010 MSDS_ZA . Other components are not known to be associated with carcinogenic effects. 13. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicological data have not been determined specifically for this product.05. ALL used oil should be handled with caution and skin contact avoided as far as possible. The concentration of such impurities will depend on use and they may present risks to health and the environment on disposal. 12. Product is a mixture of non-volatile components. The competence of the 5/7 Print Date 25. Product contains mineral oils of types shown to be noncarcinogenic in animal skin-painting studies. If it enters soil. national. ADNR This material is not classified as dangerous under ADNR regulations. 14.0 Effective Date 24. and local laws and regulations. TRANSPORT INFORMATION ADR This material is not classified as dangerous under ADR regulations. REGULATORY INFORMATION The regulatory information is not intended to be comprehensive. All components listed.05. Other regulations may apply to this material. Disposal should be in accordance with applicable regional.0 MSDS Effective Date : 24. RID This material is not classified as dangerous under RID regulations.2010 MSDS Revisions : MSDS Regulation : A vertical bar (|) in the left margin indicates an amendment from the previous version. Not classified. 16.2010 according to EC directive 2001/58/EC Material Safety Data Sheet Local Legislation : collector or contractor should be established beforehand.05. The content and format of this safety data sheet is in accordance with Commission Directive 2001/58/EC of 27 July 6/7 Print Date 25. OTHER INFORMATION R-phrase(s) Not classified.05.Shell Thermia Oil B Version 2. IMDG This material is not classified as dangerous under IMDG regulations. MSDS Version Number : 2. 15. All components listed or polymer exempt. IATA (Country variations may apply) This material is not classified as dangerous under IATA regulations. No Hazard Symbol required Not classified. EC Classification EC Symbols EC Risk Phrases EC Safety Phrases EINECS : : : : : TSCA : Not classified as dangerous under EC criteria.2010 MSDS_ZA . amending for the second time Commission Directive 91/155/EEC. 7/7 Print Date 25. safety and environmental requirements only.05. The information in this document should be made available to all who may handle the product. This information is based on our current knowledge and is intended to describe the product for the purposes of health.2010 according to EC directive 2001/58/EC Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS Distribution : Disclaimer : 2001.05.2010 MSDS_ZA .0 Effective Date 24.Shell Thermia Oil B Version 2. It should not therefore be construed as guaranteeing any specific property of the product.