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ChemWatch Material Safety Data Sheet CHEMWATCH 4511-62
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Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME
ROCOL JOURNAL LUBRICANT
SYNONYMS
gear oil
PRODUCT USE
Gear oil.
SUPPLIER
Company: ITW Polymers And Fluids Pty Ltd
Address:
100 Hassall Street
Wetherill Park
NSW, 2164
AUSTRALIA
Telephone: (+61 2) 9757 8800
Fax: 02 9757 3855
HAZARD RATINGS
Flammability
Toxicity
Body Contact
Reactivity
Chronic
SCALE: Min/Nil=0 Low=1 Moderate=2 High=3 Extreme=4
Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. NON-DANGEROUS GOODS.
According to the Criteria of NOHSC, and the ADG Code.
POISONS SCHEDULE
None
RISK
Danger of cumulative effects.
SAFETY
Avoid contact with skin.
Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
NAME CAS RN %
mineral oil Not avail. >60
(solvent refined)
molybdenum disulfide 1317-33-5 <10^
performance additives <10
NOTE: Manufacturer has supplied full ingredient
information to allow CHEMWATCH assessment.
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Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
SWALLOWED
鈥? Immediately give a glass of water.
鈥? First aid is not generally required. If in doubt, contact a Poisons
Information Centre or a doctor.
EYE
If this product comes in contact with eyes:
鈥? Wash out immediately with water.
鈥? If irritation continues, seek medical attention.
鈥? Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by
skilled personnel.
SKIN
If skin or hair contact occurs:
鈥? Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available).
鈥? Seek medical attention in event of irritation.
INHALED
鈥? If fumes or combustion products are inhaled remove from contaminated area.
鈥? Other measures are usually unnecessary.
NOTES TO PHYSICIAN
Treat symptomatically.
鈥? Heavy and persistent skin contamination over many years may lead to dysplastic
changes. Pre-existing skin disorders may be aggravated by exposure to this
product.
鈥? In general, emesis induction is unnecessary with high viscosity, low
volatility products, i.e. most oils and greases.
鈥? High pressure accidental injection through the skin should be assessed for
possible incision, irrigation and/or debridement.
NOTE: Injuries may not seem serious at first, but within a few hours tissue may
become swollen, discoloured and extremely painful with extensive subcutaneous
necrosis. Product may be forced through considerable distances along tissue
planes.
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
鈥? Foam.
鈥? Dry chemical powder.
鈥? BCF (where regulations permit).
鈥? Carbon dioxide.
鈥? Water spray or fog - Large fires only.
FIRE FIGHTING
鈥? Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
鈥? Wear full body protective clothing with breathing apparatus.
鈥? Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water
course.
鈥? Use water delivered as a fine spray to control fire and cool adjacent area.
鈥? Avoid spraying water onto liquid pools.
鈥? DO NOT approach containers suspected to be hot.
鈥? Cool fire exposed containers with water spray from a protected location.
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Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
鈥? If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire.
FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD
鈥? Combustible.
鈥? Slight fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame.
鈥? Heating may cause expansion or decomposition leading to violent rupture of
containers.
鈥? On combustion, may emit toxic fumes of carbon monoxide (CO).
鈥? May emit acrid smoke.
鈥? Mists containing combustible materials may be explosive.
Combustion products include , carbon dioxide (CO2) , other pyrolysis products
typical of burning organic material.
May emit poisonous fumes.
FIRE INCOMPATIBILITY
Avoid contamination with oxidising agents i.e. nitrates, oxidising acids,
chlorine bleaches, pool chlorine etc. as ignition may result
HAZCHEM
None
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
MINOR SPILLS
Slippery when spilt.
鈥? Remove all ignition sources.
鈥? Clean up all spills immediately.
鈥? Avoid breathing vapours and contact with skin and eyes.
鈥? Control personal contact by using protective equipment.
鈥? Contain and absorb spill with sand, earth, inert material or vermiculite.
鈥? Wipe up.
鈥? Place in a suitable labelled container for waste disposal.
MAJOR SPILLS
Slippery when spilt.
Moderate hazard.
鈥? Clear area of personnel and move upwind.
鈥? Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
鈥? Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves.
鈥? Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water
course.
鈥? No smoking, naked lights or ignition sources.
鈥? Increase ventilation.
鈥? Stop leak if safe to do so.
鈥? Contain spill with sand, earth or vermiculite.
鈥? Collect recoverable product into labelled containers for recycling.
鈥? Absorb remaining product with sand, earth or vermiculite.
鈥? Collect solid residues and seal in labelled drums for disposal.
鈥? Wash area and prevent runoff into drains.
鈥? If contamination of drains or waterways occurs, advise emergency services.
Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the MSDS.
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Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING
鈥? Avoid all personal contact, including inhalation.
鈥? Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs.
鈥? Use in a well-ventilated area.
鈥? Prevent concentration in hollows and sumps.
鈥? DO NOT enter confined spaces until atmosphere has been checked.
鈥? DO NOT allow material to contact humans, exposed food or food utensils.
鈥? Avoid contact with incompatible materials.
鈥? When handling, DO NOT eat, drink or smoke.
鈥? Keep containers securely sealed when not in use.
鈥? Avoid physical damage to containers.
鈥? Always wash hands with soap and water after handling.
鈥? Work clothes should be laundered separately. Launder contaminated clothing
before re-use.
鈥? Use good occupational work practice.
鈥? Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.
鈥? Atmosphere should be regularly checked against established exposure standards
to ensure safe working conditions are maintained.
SUITABLE CONTAINER
鈥? Metal can or drum
鈥? Packaging as recommended by manufacturer.
鈥? Check all containers are clearly labelled and free from leaks.
STORAGE INCOMPATIBILITY
CARE: Water in contact with heated material may cause foaming or a steam
explosion with possible severe burns from wide scattering of hot material.
Resultant overflow of containers may result in fire.
Avoid reaction with oxidising agents
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
鈥? Store in original containers.
鈥? Keep containers securely sealed.
鈥? No smoking, naked lights or ignition sources.
鈥? Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area.
鈥? Store away from incompatible materials and foodstuff containers.
鈥? Protect containers against physical damage and check regularly for leaks.
鈥? Observe manufacturer's storing and handling recommendations.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE CONTROLS
No data available for mineral oil as (CAS: Not avail)
None assigned. Refer to individual constituents.
EXPOSURE STANDARDS FOR MIXTURE
"Worst Case" computer-aided prediction of spray/ mist or fume/ dust components
and concentration:
Composite Exposure Standard for Mixture (TWA) :5 mg/m鲁.
Operations which produce a spray/mist or fume/dust, introduce particulates to
the breathing zone.
If the breathing zone concentration of ANY of the components listed below is
exceeded, "Worst Case" considerations deem the individual to be overexposed.
Component Breathing Zone ppm Breathing Zone mg/m鲁 Mixture Conc (%)
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Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Component Breathing Zone Mixture Conc
(mg/m鲁) (%)
mineral oil 5.0000 100.0
INGREDIENT DATA
MINERAL OIL:
TLV TWA: 5 mg/m鲁 () [ACGIH]
TLV STEL: 10 mg/m鲁 [ACGIH]
oil mist, mineral
TLV TWA: 5 mg/m鲁; STEL: 10 mg/m鲁.
NOTICE OF INTENDED CHANGE.
TLV TWA 0.2 mg/m鲁 inhalable fraction highly refined A4
NOTE: This substance has been classified by the ACGIH as A4
NOT classifiable as causing cancer in humans.
ES TWA: 5 mg/m鲁 (oil mist, refined mineral)
Human exposure to oil mist alone has not been demonstrated to cause health
effects except at levels above 5 mg/m鲁 (this applies to particulates sampled by
a method that does not collect vapour). It is not advisable to apply this
standard to oils containing unknown concentrations and types of additive.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
EYE
鈥? Safety glasses with side shields
鈥? Chemical goggles.
鈥? Contact lenses pose a special hazard; soft lenses may absorb irritants and all
lenses concentrate them.
HANDS/FEET
Wear chemical protective gloves, eg. PVC.
Wear safety footwear or safety gumboots, eg. Rubber
OTHER
鈥? Overalls.
鈥? P.V.C. apron.
鈥? Barrier cream.
鈥? Skin cleansing cream.
鈥? Eye wash unit.
The local concentration of material, quantity and conditions of use determine
the type of personal protective equipment required. For further information
consult site specific CHEMWATCH data (if available), or your Occupational
Health and Safety Advisor.
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
General exhaust is adequate under normal operating conditions. If risk of
overexposure exists, wear SAA approved respirator. Correct fit is essential to
obtain adequate protection. Provide adequate ventilation in warehouse or closed
storage areas.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE
Dark oily liquid; does not mix with water.
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Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Liquid.
Does not mix with water.
Floats on water.
Molecular Weight: Not applicable. Boiling Range (掳C): >316
Melting Range (掳C): Not available. Specific Gravity (water=1): 0.90 approx.
Solubility in water (g/L): Immiscible pH (as supplied): Not applicable
pH (1% solution): Not applicable Vapour Pressure (kPa): Negligible.
Volatile Component (%vol): Negligible. Evaporation Rate: Very low.
Relative Vapour Density (air=1): >1 Flash Point (掳C): >232
Lower Explosive Limit (%): Not applicable Upper Explosive Limit (%): Not applicable
Autoignition Temp (掳C): Not available. Decomposition Temp (掳C): Not available.
State: Liquid
Section 10 - CHEMICAL STABILITY AND REACTIVITY INFORMATION
CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO INSTABILITY
鈥? Presence of incompatible materials.
鈥? Product is considered stable.
鈥? Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS
SWALLOWED
The material has NOT been classified by EC Directives or other classification
systems as "harmful by ingestion". This is because of the lack of corroborating
animal or human evidence. The material may still be damaging to the health of
the individual, following ingestion, especially where pre-existing organ (e.g
liver, kidney) damage is evident. Present definitions of harmful or toxic
substances are generally based on doses producing mortality rather than those
producing morbidity (disease, ill-health). Gastrointestinal tract discomfort may
produce nausea and vomiting. In an occupational setting however, ingestion of
insignificant quantities is not thought to be cause for concern.
EYE
Although the liquid is not thought to be an irritant (as classified by EC
Directives), direct contact with the eye may produce transient discomfort
characterised by tearing or conjunctival redness (as with windburn).
SKIN
The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or skin irritation
following contact (as classified by EC Directives using animal models).
Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum
and that suitable gloves be used in an occupational setting.
Entry into the blood-stream, through, for example, cuts, abrasions or lesions,
may produce systemic injury with harmful effects. Examine the skin prior to the
use of the material and ensure that any external damage is suitably protected.
INHALED
The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or irritation of
the respiratory tract (as classified by EC Directives using animal models).
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Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum
and that suitable control measures be used in an occupational setting.
Not normally a hazard due to non-volatile nature of product
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS
Substance accumulation, in the human body, may occur and may cause some concern following
repeated or long-term occupational exposure. Principal route of exposure is by skin
contact; lesser exposures include inhalation of fumes from hot oils, oil mists or
droplets. Prolonged contact with mineral oils carries with it the risk of skin conditions
such as oil folliculitis, eczematous dermatitis, pigmentation of the face (melanosis) and
warts on the sole of the foot (plantar warts). With highly refined mineral oils no
appreciable systemic effects appear to result through skin absorption. Exposure to oil
mists frequently elicits respiratory conditions, such as asthma; the provoking agent is
probably an additive. High oil mist concentrations may produce lipoid pneumonia although
clinical evidence is equivocal. In animals exposed to concentrations of 100 mg/m3 oil
mist, for periods of 12 to 26 months, the activity of lung and serum alkaline phosphatase
enzyme was raised; 5 mg/m3 oil mist did not produce this response. These enzyme changes
are sensitive early indicators of lung damage. Workers exposed to vapours of mineral oil
and kerosene for 5 to 35 years showed an increased prevalence of slight basal lung
fibrosis. Many studies have linked cancers of the skin and scrotum with mineral oil
exposure. Contaminants in the form of additives and the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
(PAHs - as in the crude base stock) are probably responsible. PAH levels are higher in
aromatic process oils/used/reclaimed motor oils. Subchronic 90-day feeding studies
conducted on male and female rats on highly refined white mineral oils and waxes found
that higher molecular-weight hydrocarbons (microcrystalline waxes and the higher viscosity
oils) were without biological effects. Paraffin waxes and low- to mid viscosity oils
produced biological effects that were inversely proportional to molecular weight,
viscosity and melting point: oil-type and processing did not appear to be determinants.
Biological effects were more pronounced in females than in males. Effects occurred mainly
in the liver and mesenteric lymph nodes and included increased organ weights, microscopic
inflammatory changes, and evidence for the presence of saturated mineral hydrocarbons in
affected tissues. Inflammation of the cardiac mitral valve was also observed at high doses
in rats treated with paraffin waxes. Smith J.H., et al: Toxicologic Pathology: 24, 2,
214-230, 1996. Cattle, rabbits, and chicks on high dietary levels of molybdenum exhibited
deformities of joints of the extremities. Chronic exposure of workers in Russian
molybdenum-copper plant resulted in a fall in the albumin/globulin ratio owing to a rise
in globulins (particularly alpha-globulins) which is interpreted as evidence of liver
dysfunction with hyperbilirubinaemia. Hepatotoxic effects are also found in animals given
molybdenum salts with a rise in alpha-globulin levels, hypoalbuminaemia and increased
serum bilirubin reported. Other reported biochemical effects include an early depletive
effect on tissue nicotinamide nucleotides, hyperaminoaciduria, reduction in red blood cell
life-span and hyper-thyroidism. Industrial exposure to some insoluble molybdenum compounds
is thought to have resulted in an increased incidence of weakness, fatigue, anorexia,
headache and joint and muscular pain. Animals exposed to certain insoluble molybdenum
compounds show anorexia, diarrhoea, weight loss, listlessness, and liver and kidney
damage. Molybdenum disturbs bone metabolism, giving rise to lameness, bone joint
abnormalities, osteoporosis and high serum phosphatase levels. Low molybdenum intake has
been attributed to the high incidence of oesophageal cancer in South Africa among the
Bantu of Transkei, in China and in Russia. Under the conditions of a 2-year inhalation
study* there was equivocal evidence of carcinogenic activity of molybdenum trioxide in
male rats, male mice and female mice based on a marginally significant positive trend of
alveolar/bronchiolar adenoma or carcinoma. There was no evidence of carcinogenic activity
in female rats exposed to 10, 30 and 100 mg/m3. Exposure of male and female rats to
molybdenum trioxide by inhalation resulted in increased incidences of chronic alveolar
inflammation, hyaline degeneration of the olfactory epithelium (females), hyaline
degeneration of the respiratory epithelium and squamous metaplasia of the epiglottis.
Exposure of female and male mice to molybdenum trioxide resulted in an increased incidence
of metaplasia of the alveolar epithelium, histiocyte cellular inflammation (males),
hyaline degeneration of the respiratory epithelium, hyaline degeneration of the olfactory
epithelium (females), squamous metaplasia of the epiglottis, and hyperplasia of the
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Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
larynx. Molybdenum trioxide was not mutagenic in any of five strains of Salmonella
typhimurium and did not induce sister chromatid exchanges or chromosomal aberrations in
cultured Chinese hamster ovary cells in vitro. All tests were conducted with or without S9
metabolic activation enzymes. National Toxicology Program: Technical Report Series 462,
April 1997
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Not available. Refer to individual constituents.
unless otherwise specified data extracted from RTECS - Register of Toxic Effects
of Chemical Substances
MINERAL OIL:
Toxicity and Irritation data is related to chemical components and
varies as does the composition and source of the original crude.
A small but definite risk of occupational skin cancer occurs in workers
exposed to persistent skin contamination by oils over a period of years.
This risk has been attributed to the presence of certain polycyclic
aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) (typified by benz[a]pyrene).
Petroleum oils which are solvent refined/extracted or severely hydrotreated,
contain very low concentrations of both.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
DO NOT discharge into sewer or waterways.
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Puncture containers to prevent re-use and bury at an authorised landfill.
Section 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Shipping Name:
None
Dangerous Goods Class: None
UN/NA Number: None
ADR Number: None
Packing Group: None
Labels Required:
Additional Shipping Information:
International Transport Regulations:
IMO: None
HAZCHEM
None
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
POISONS SCHEDULE
None
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Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
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