MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Product Name:
Bunker C (3630)
SECTION 1 鈥? PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION AND USE
Product name PIN #, UN #
Bunker C 1993
Chemical name TDG, DOT class
None Class 3
Common Packing group
Residual fuel oil. No. 6 fuel oil l, ll, or III depending on
and synonyms Shipping method.
Product use Shipping name
Fuel Flammable
Liquid, N.O.S
WHMIS Combustible liquid Class B Division 3
Toxic material Class D Division 2 Subdivision B
classification
Hazard codes NFPA HMIS Health
Health 0 1
Flammability 2 Flammability 2
Reactivity 0 Reactivity (Physical Hazard) 0
NFPA & HMIS Ratings:0=Insignificant/No Hazard. 1=Slight Hazard. 2=Moderate Hazard. 3=High/Serious Hazard. 4=Extreme/Severe
Supplier Phone
Irving Oil Limited, Refining Division (506) 202-2000
Emergency (Chemtrec)
Box 1260, Saint John 1-800-424-9300
Refinery
New Brunswick Canada E2L 4H6 (506) 202-3000
SECTION 2 鈥? HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Ingredients CAS# Wt (%) ACGIH-TLVs OSHA PELs NIOSH RELs LD50 LC50
(2004) (2004) (general industry) (2004) (rat, oral) (rat, 4 hr)
100 mg/m3 TWA
Bunker C oil 68553-00-4 100 NAv for this product name or CAS# 5.1-5.3 g/kg NAv
(vapour & aerosol)
May contain:
Polycyclic aromatic Various NAv Various Various Various Various Various
hydrocarbons (PAHs)
Including:
As low as possible 0.2 mg/m3 A 0.1 mg/m3 B
Benzo-a-pyrene (BAP) 50-32-8 Trace 0.1 g/kg NAv
Sulphur 7704-34-9 Trace NAv NAv NAv >8.4 g/kg NAv
causing offgassing of:
Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) 7783-04-6 Nap 10 ppm TWA 20 ppm CEILING 10 ppm CEILING NAp 444 ppm
15 ppm STEL
0.05 mg/m3 TWA 0.5 mg/m3 CEILING 0.05 mg/m3
Vanadium 1314-62-1 Trace 0.1g/kg 0.15
mg/m3
Respirable. Pentoxide (Respirable. Pentoxide dust) CEILING
0.1 mg/m3 CEILING
dust or fume) (Dust or fume)
(Pentoxide fume)
Bunker C oil is a complex mixture of hydrocarbons. Its exact composition depends on the source of the crude oil from which it was produced and the refining
methods used. Bunker C oil contains hundreds of individual organic chemicals. This section identifies only some of the well-known chemical constituents.
A B
Benzene-soluble fraction. Cyclohexane-extractable fraction.
SECTION 3 鈥? PHYSICAL DATA
Form Specific gravity
Thick, viscous, liquid 0.95-0.97 @ 20掳C
Colour Vapour density
Black >1 (air =1)
Odour Vapour
Rotten egg odour if H 2S present. Tar-like odour otherwise. <0.0001 mm Hg
Odour Evaporation rate
<0.15 ppm for H 2S Negligible
Boiling point
Note: H2S deadens the sense of smell. Absence of >260掳C (500掳F)
Freezing point
Rotten egg odour does not mean absence of H 2S. NAv
Coefficient of water/oil pH
NAv Nap
SECTION 4 鈥? FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
No Conditions
Yes Ignited by heat, sparks or flames.
Flammability
Flash point Auto ignition
>65掳C (>150掳F) (cc) ~400掳C (~760掳F)
Lower flammable Upper flammable limit 5%
1%
Explosion data: Sensitivity to: Mechanical impact Not expected to be sensitive Static discharge Vapour: yes
Means of In general, do not extinguish fire unless flow can be stopped. Use carbon dioxide, dry chemical, or foam.
extinction Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after the fire is out.
Special Vapour is heavier than air. It will spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas (basements,
precaution sewers, tanks). Vapour may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Containers may explode when
Hazardous combustion CO. Nitrogen oxides. PAHs & other aromatic hydrocarbons. H 2S & sulphur dioxide (SO2).
products
The information contained in this form is based on data from sources considered to be reliable but Irving Oil Limited does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness thereof. The information is
provided as a service to the persons purchasing or using the material to which it refers and Irving Oil Limited expressly disclaims all liability for loss or damage including consequential loss or for
injury to persons including death. The information shall not be reproduced, published or distributed in any manner without prior consent in writing of Irving Oil Limited
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Product Name:
Bunker C (3630)
SECTION 5 鈥? REACTIVITY INFORMATION
Stability Stable
Conditions to avoid Sources of ignition. Static discharges. High temperatures.
Incompatible substances Oxidizers such as peroxides, nitric acid, and perchlorates.
Hazardous decomposition products Carbon monoxide. Nitrogen oxides. Numerous aromatic hydrocarbons. H 2S &
SECTION 6 鈥? HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Route of Entry Eye Hazardous Contact Eye
Skin absorption Skin contact
Inhalation
Ingestion
Acute Coughing, headache, and giddiness following inhalation. Aspiration into the lungs can cause severe
exposure pneumonitis (serious lung irritation), with coughing, gagging, shortness of breath, chest pain, and/or
pulmonary edema (swelling). Ingestion may produce nausea, vomiting, and cramping. Kidney effects
and systemic edema have been reported after severe exposure.
H2S is very toxic. At concentrations as low as 1 to 5 ppm, nausea and severe eye irritation may occur.
Sense of smell may be impaired at about 20 ppm, with headache and respiratory tract lung irritation. At
250 to 500 ppm, potentially fatal pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs) may occur. Dizziness, sudden
(often fatal) collapse, unconsciousness, and death occur at higher concentrations. Note: Pulmonary
edema may be delayed as long as 48 hours after exposure.
Chronic Kidney, gastrointestinal, blood, and skin disorders. Headache, nausea, vomiting.
exposure
Carcinogenicit Reproductive toxicity Not available
Not classified by ACGIH, NIOSH, or OSHA. EPA considers
y 鈥渞esidual oils鈥? to be recognized carcinogens, and 鈥渃ertain Teratogenicit BAP is considered to be
y
mineral oils鈥? to be either recognized or s uspected carcinogens. teratogenic.
IARC considers 鈥渞esidual fuel oils鈥? to be 鈥減ossibly carcinogenic Sensitization Contact sensitization &
to humans鈥?, and exposure to fuel oils during refining to be photosensitization
鈥減robably carcinogenic to humans鈥?. NTP considers untreated (extreme sensitivity to
and mildly treated mineral oils to be carcinogenic. sunlight).
Irritancy
BAP is considered by ACGIH to be a suspect carcinogen; by Skin & respiratory tract
EPA, a recognized carcinogen; by IARC, to be probably
Mutagenicity BAP is mutagenic.
carcinogenic to humans; and by NTP as reasonably anticipated
to be a human carcinogen. Not classified by NIOSH or OSHA
Toxicologically Other petroleum hydrocarbons and other chemicals that cause central nervous system depression
synergistic can be expected to produce additive or synergistic effects.
SECTION 7 鈥? FIRST AID
Inhalation Move victim to fresh air Give artificial respiration if breathing has stopped and if a qualified AR administrator
is available. Apply CPR if both pulse and breathing have stopped. Obtain medical attention immediately.
Ingestion Never give anything by mouth if the person is unconscious, rapidly losing consciousness, or convulsing. If
the person is conscious, have them drink 8 to 10 ounces of water or milk to dilute the material in the
stomach. Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs spontaneously, have the person lean forward to avoid
aspiration. Obtain medical attention immediately.
Eye If irritation occurs, flush eye with lukewarm, gently flowing fresh water for at least 10 minutes.
Skin Quickly and gently blot away excess chemical. Gently remove contaminated clothing and shoes under
running water. Wash gently and thoroughly with water and non-abrasive soap. Obtain medical assistance.
SECTION 8 鈥? PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
Personal Gloves Tychem鈩L preferred.
Eye Chemical safety goggle or face shield, as a good g eneral safety practice.
protective
Respirator NIOSH-approved. SCBA or air line respirator with escape cylinder for confined space work. A
equipmen
y qualified occupational health and safety professional will advise on respirator selection.
t
Clothing & Coveralls to prevent skin contact with product. If clothing or footwear becomes contaminated with
footwear product, completely decontaminate it before re-use, or discard it.
The information contained in this form is based on data from sources considered to be reliable but Irving Oil Limited does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness thereof. The information is
provided as a service to the persons purchasing or using the material to which it refers and Irving Oil Limited expressly disclaims all liability for loss or damage including consequential loss or for
injury to persons including death. The information shall not be reproduced, published or distributed in any manner without prior consent in writing of Irving Oil Limited
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Product Name:
Bunker C (3630)
Engineering Enclose processes. Use local exhaust ventilation to remove vapour at its site of generation. Handle
controls laboratory samples in a fume hood. Use mechanical ventilation in confined spaces.
Handling Avoid heating open containers of product so as to minimize vapour production and accumulation. Use
procedures & non-sparking equipment, explosion-proof ventilation, and intrinsically safe electrical equipment. Ground
equipment handling equipment. Have clean emergency eyewash and shower readily available in the work area.
Leak & spill Keep unauthorized persons away Eliminate all sources of ignition. Ventilate area. Stop leak if it can be
Procedure done safely. Prevent entry into sewers, waterways, or confined spaces. Absorb or cover with dry earth,
sand or other non-combustible material and use clean, non-sparking tools to transfer to container.
Waste Consult local authorities for advice.
Storage May be stored at ambient temperatures. Containers should be vented and equipped with a flame
Shipping Stable during transport. May be transported hot.
SECTION 9 鈥? PREPARATION DATE OF MSDS
Prepared by Phone
Irving Oil Limited, Refining Division (506) 202-3000
Revision date To re-order MSDS,
July 26, 2005 (506) 202-2000
The information contained in this form is based on data from sources considered to be reliable but Irving Oil Limited does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness thereof. The information is
provided as a service to the persons purchasing or using the material to which it refers and Irving Oil Limited expressly disclaims all liability for loss or damage including consequential loss or for
injury to persons including death. The information shall not be reproduced, published or distributed in any manner without prior consent in writing of Irving Oil Limited
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