Material Safety Data Sheet
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Petsul-500
CAS Number
Synonyms
Generic Chemical Name
Product Type
Emergency Phone Number
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Hazardous Ingredients
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Principle Hazards
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Ingestion
SUBSTANCE/PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Petrico Limited
PO Box 146
Belvedere
Kent
England
DA17 6ER
TEL: +44 (0) 1322 435685
e-mail: techservices@petrico.com
64742-52-5 / 64742-52-6
Sodium Salts of Sulfonic Acid
Sodium Sulfonate
As Above
+44 (0) 79700-4370
COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Severely Hydrotreated heavy Naphthenic Distillate
CAS # 64742-52-5/64742-52-6
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Aliphatic Petroleum Distillate
PEL/TLV: 5mg/M3
STEL:
10mg/M3
FIRST AID MEASURES
SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION: Do NOT induce vomiting or
attempt to give liquids to a semi or unconscious person.
Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea,
vomiting and diarrhoea.
Eyes
Flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention
if eye irritation develops or persists.
Skin
Wash with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation
develops. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse.
Inhalation
Remove exposed person to fresh air if adverse effects
observed. See section 11
Note to Physician: Treat symptomatically.
Additional Information
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Flash Point
Upper Flammable Limit
Lower Flammable Limit
Extinguishing Media
Firefighting Procedures
Unusual Fire &
Explosion Hazards
Autoignition Point
Explosion Data
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
204 Deg. C (C.O.C)
Not Determined.
Not Determined.
Water, CO2, dry chemical, alcohol foam. Water fogs should
only be used by experienced fire-fighters as product may float
and reignite on the surface of the water
Recommend wearing self-contained breathing apparatus.
None.
Not determined.
None known.
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Spill procedures
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Protective Equipment must be worn, see Personal
Protection Section for PPE recommendations. Ventilate area
if spilled in confined space or other poorly ventilated areas.
Prevent entry into sewers and waterways. Pick up free liquid
for recycle and/or disposal. Residual liquid can be absorbed
on inert material.
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Handling Procedures
HANDLING AND STORAGE
Keep containers closed when not in use. Wash thoroughly
after handling. Empty container contains product residue
which may exhibit hazards of product.
Storage Procedures
No special storage precautions required.
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Ventilation Procedures
Hand Protection
Eye Protection
Respiratory Protection
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Use with adequate ventilation.
Impervious Gloves.
Chemical Safety Glasses.
Under normal use conditions, respirator is not usually
required.
Clothing Recommendation
Suitable clothing to minimise skin contact, Long sleeve shirt is
recommended.
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Vapour Pressure (mm Hg)
pH Range
Specific Gravity
Water Solubility
Flash Pt Deg C
Molecular Wt
Vapour Density
Evaporation Rate
Odour
Appearance
Viscosity
Odour Threshold
Boiling Point
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
<0.0003mm Hg @ 20 C
Not Applicable
0.990 (15.6 Deg. C)
Immisible.
204 (c.o.c)
500 (Typical)
Heavier than air.
Not Determined.
Mild.
Dark Brown Viscous fluid
45 cSt/ 100 Deg, C
Not Determined.
>150 Deg C
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Stability
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Material is normally stable at moderately elevated
temperatures and pressures.
Strong oxidising agents and excessive heat, open flames.
Will NOT occur.
Oxides of carbon and Asphyxiants.
Incompatibility
Polymerisation
Thermal Decomposition
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TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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Eye Irritation
Mild conjunctival transient irritant
Skin Irritation
May be absorbed over long periods but not expected to be
toxic via this route – Prolonged contact with skin may have
slight de-fatting effect leading to irritation.
Not applicable under normal ambient conditions.
Occupational Exposure: PEL/TLV = 2mg/M3. At high
Temperatures or oil mist may cause mild irritation of the upper
respiratory tract. Excessive inhalation may cause dizziness
and nausea. Caution should be exercised to prevent
aerosolising or misting this product
Respiratory Irritation
Dermal Toxicity
Inhalation Toxicity
Ingestion
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Waste Disposal
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UN Number
IMDG
ICAO
ADR/RID Hazard
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Symbols
Precautionary Labels
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None expected under normal use. Acute Dermal LD50 =
>2g/Kg (Rabbits)
Not applicable under normal ambient conditions.
May cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and
diarrhoea. Acute Oral LD50 = >5.0g/Kg (Rats)
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
THIS PRODUCT IS CLASSED AS A MARINE POLLUTANT.
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Material, if discarded, not expected to be a characteristic
hazardous waste. Disposal should be in compliance with all,
Country,State and local laws.
TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
EU Labelling:
Symbols:
R Phrases:
R20 = Harmful by inhalation
S Phrases: 7,15,16,24/25,28,36,37,39.
OTHER INFORMATION
This product has not been tested in long term chronic
exposure. All safety precautions and handling procedures
outlined in this MSDS must be followed in order to minimise
exposure.
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