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Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME
WHITE MINERAL OIL (PETROLEUM)
SYNONYMS
"highly refined mineral oil", "solvent refined mineral oil Food Additive 905"
PRODUCT USE
Used as lubricant or secondary plasticiser in polystyrene; as catalyst carrier
and in compressor lubricants in other polymeric manufacture; textile, leather
and agricultural oil. Used in explosives, adhesives and chemical processing as
diluent.
SUPPLIER
Quantum Chemicals Pty Ltd
70 Quantum Close
Quantum Industrial Park
Dandenong South VIC 3175
Australia
Telephone: 1300 782 688
Emergency Tel: 1300 131 001
Fax: 1300 782 699
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
NON-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. NON-DANGEROUS GOODS. According to
the Criteria of NOHSC, and the ADG Code.
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Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
POISONS SCHEDULE
None
RISK
Cumulative effects may result following exposure*.
Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect*.
* (limited evidence).
SAFETY
Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray.
Avoid contact with skin.
Section 3 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
NAME CAS RN %
white mineral oil (petroleum) 8042-47-5 100
Note: white mineral oil (petroleum) contains:
paraffinic hydrocarbons, C10-C14 > 60
naphthenic hydrocarbons, C10-C14 > 20
alkylated aromatic hydrocarbons, C10-C14 < 10
antioxidant as typical BHT < 0.1
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
SWALLOWED
鈥? If swallowed do NOT induce vomiting.
鈥? If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down
position, if possible) to maintain open airway and prevent aspiration.
鈥? Observe the patient carefully.
鈥? Never give liquid to a person showing signs of being sleepy or with reduced
awareness; i.e. becoming unconscious.
鈥? Give water to rinse out mouth, then provide liquid slowly and as much as
casualty can comfortably drink.
鈥? Seek medical advice.
EYE
If this product comes in contact with the eyes:
鈥? Wash out immediately with fresh running water.
鈥? 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.
鈥? If pain persists or recurs seek medical attention.
鈥? Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by
skilled personnel.
SKIN
If skin contact occurs:
鈥? Immediately remove all contaminated clothing, including footwear
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? Lay patient down. Keep warm and rested.
鈥? Prostheses such as false teeth, which may block airway, should be removed,
where possible, prior to initiating first aid procedures.
鈥? 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.
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Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
鈥? Transport to hospital, or doctor.
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 breathing apparatus plus protective gloves.
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.
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.
Other combustion products include carbon dioxide (CO2).
FIRE INCOMPATIBILITY
Avoid contamination with strong oxidising agents as ignition may result.
HAZCHEM
None
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
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Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
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.
Remove all ignition sources.
Minor hazard.
鈥? Clear area of personnel.
鈥? Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.
鈥? Control personal contact by using protective equipment as required.
鈥? Prevent spillage from entering drains or water ways.
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 and place in
appropriate containers for disposal.
鈥? Wash area and prevent runoff into drains or waterways.
鈥? If contamination of drains or waterways occurs, advise emergency services.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLANNING GUIDELINES (ERPG)
The maximum airborne concentration below which it is believed that nearly all
individuals could be exposed for up to one hour WITHOUT experiencing or developing
life-threatening health effects is:
white mineral oil (petroleum) 500 mg/m鲁
irreversible or other serious effects or symptoms which could
impair an individual's ability to take protective action is:
white mineral oil (petroleum) 500 mg/m鲁
other than mild, transient adverse effects
without perceiving a clearly defined odour is:
white mineral oil (petroleum) 30 mg/m鲁
The threshold concentration below which most people.
will experience no appreciable risk of health effects:
white mineral oil (petroleum) 10 mg/m鲁
American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)
Ingredients considered according to the following cutoffs
Very Toxic (T+) >= 0.1% Toxic (T) >= 3.0%
R50 >= 0.25% Corrosive (C) >= 5.0%
R51 >= 2.5%
else >= 10%
where percentage is percentage of ingredient found in the mixture
SAFE STORAGE WITH OTHER CLASSIFIED CHEMICALS
___________________________________________
+ + + + + +
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+: May be stored together
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Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
O: May be stored together with specific preventions
X: Must not be stored together
Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the MSDS.
Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
PROCEDURE FOR HANDLING
Remove all ignition sources.
鈥? Limit all unnecessary personal contact.
鈥? Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs.
鈥? Use in a well-ventilated area.
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.
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
Avoid storage with oxidisers.
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
Source Material TWA TWA STEL STEL Peak Peak
ppm mg/m鲁 ppm m5/m鲁 ppm mg/m鲁
_________________________ ________________ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____ _____
Australia Exposure white mineral 5
Standards oil (petroleum)
The following materials had no OELs on our record under the following CAS or Chemwatch (CW) numbers
white mineral oil (petroleum): No data available for CAS:8042-47-5
oil mist, mineral
TLV TWA: 5 mg/m鲁; STEL: 10 mg/m鲁.
NOTICE OF INTENDED CHANGE.
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Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
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; or as required,
鈥? Chemical goggles.
鈥? Contact lenses may pose a special hazard; soft contact lenses may absorb and
concentrate irritants. A written policy document, describing the wearing of lens
or restrictions on use, should be created for each workplace or task. This
should include a review of lens absorption and adsorption for the class of
chemicals in use and an account of injury experience. Medical and first-aid
personnel should be trained in their removal and suitable equipment should be
readily available. In the event of chemical exposure, begin eye irrigation
immediately and remove contact lens as soon as practicable. Lens should be
removed at the first signs of eye redness or irritation - lens should be removed
in a clean environment only after workers have washed hands thoroughly. [CDC
NIOSH Current Intelligence Bulletin 59].
HANDS/FEET
鈥? Barrier cream with polyethylene gloves or Rubber Gloves.
OTHER
鈥? Overalls.
鈥? Eyewash 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
None required when handling small quantities.
OTHERWISE: 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. Air contaminants generated in the workplace
possess varying "escape" velocities which, in turn, determine the "capture
velocities" of fresh circulating air required to effectively remove the
contaminant.
Type of Contaminant: Air Speed:
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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 velocity into zone of
active generation)
direct "spray " spray painting in 1-2.5 m/s (200-500 f/min)
shallow "booths " drum "filling "
conveyer "loading " crusher "dusts "
gas discharge (active generation into
zone of rapid air motion)
grinding " abrasive "blasting " 2.5-10 m/s (500-2000 f/min.)
"tumbling " high speed wheel generated
dusts (released at high initial
velocity into zone of very high 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 rapidly with distance away from the
opening of a simple extraction pipe. Velocity generally decreases 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.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE
Clear colourless combustible liquid. Floats on water. Little odour.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Liquid.
Does not mix with water.
Floats on water.
Molecular Weight: Not applicable. Boiling Range (掳C): 232
Melting Range (掳C): Not applicable. Specific Gravity (water=1): 0.82
Solubility in water (g/L): Immiscible pH (as supplied): Not applicable
pH (1% solution): Not applicable. Vapour Pressure (kPa): 0.03 @ 38 C.
Volatile Component (%vol): > 99 Evaporation Rate: Not available
Relative Vapour Density (air=1): > 1 Flash Point (掳C): > 93
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Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Lower Explosive Limit (%): 1 Upper Explosive Limit (%): 6
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
Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments.
Use as a food additive indicates good tolerance of small amounts, but excessive
amounts or overuse may bring irritant and/or harmful effects.
The material may be discomforting to the gastro-intestinal tract if swallowed in
quantity.
EYE
The material may be mildly discomforting to the eyes.
The mist is discomforting to the eyes.
SKIN
The liquid is regarded as non irritating to the skin but.
Irritation and skin reactions are possible with sensitive skin.
INHALED
Not normally a risk due to low vapour pressure at ambient temperatures.
The vapour/mist is discomforting if inhaled.
Inhalation hazard is increased at higher temperatures.
The vapour from heated material is discomforting if inhaled.
CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS
Indicators are that short term exposure to the material by all routes is not
harmful. Oil may contact the skin or be inhaled. Extended exposure can lead to
eczema, inflammation of hair follicles, pigmentation of the face and warts on
the soles of the feet. There are few systemic effects, but prolonged exposure
may lead to a higher incidence of lung scarring.
TOXICITY AND IRRITATION
TOXICITY IRRITATION
Oral (rat) TCLo: 92000 mg/kg/92D-Cont.
Generally the toxicity and irritation is of low order.
White oils and highly/solvent refined oils have not shown the long term risk
of skin cancer that follows persistent skin contamination with some other
mineral oils, due in all probability to refining that produces low content
of both polyaromatics (PAH) and benz-alpha-pyrenes (BaP)
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.
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Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data for white mineral oil (petroleum).
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
鈥? Consult manufacturer for recycling options and recycle where possible .
鈥? Consult State Land Waste Management Authority for disposal.
鈥? Incinerate residue at an approved site.
鈥? Recycle containers if possible, or dispose of in an authorised landfill.
Section 14 - TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
HAZCHEM
None
NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS:UN,IATA,IMDG
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
POISONS SCHEDULE
None
REGULATIONS
white mineral oil (petroleum) (CAS: 8042-47-5) is found on the following
regulatory lists;
Australia High Volume Industrial Chemical List (HVICL)
Australia Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
OECD Representative List of High Production Volume (HPV) Chemicals
Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
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Print Date: 29-Jun-2006
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