MATERIAL SAFETY DATA BULLETIN Revision Date: 07/06/99 GLIS: 400578 GARGOYLE ARCTIC SHC 427 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION PRODUCT NAME: GARGOYLE ARCTIC SHC 427 SUPPLIER: Mobil Oil Company Limited, Witan Gate House, 500-600 Witan Gate, Central Milton Keynes MK9 1ES Health Emergency and Customer Service Telephone: 01908-853000 Contact: Mr F. Wells 2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS CHEMICAL NAMES AND SYNONYMS: BENZENE ALKYLATES INGREDIENTS CONSIDERED HAZARDOUS TO HEALTH: This product is not hazardous to health as defined by the EC Dangerous Substances/Preparations Directives. See Section 15 for a regulatory analysis of the ingredients. See Section 15 for European Label Information. 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: No significant effects expected. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES EYE CONTACT: Flush thoroughly with water. If irritation occurs, call a doctor. SKIN CONTACT: Wash contact areas with soap and water. INHALATION: Remove from further exposure. If respiratory irritation, dizziness, nausea, or unconsciousness occurs, seek immediate medical assistance. If breathing has stopped, assist ventilation with bag-valve-mask device or use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. INGESTION: Not expected to be a problem when ingested. If uncomfortable, obtain medical attention or call an ambulance. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Carbon dioxide, foam, dry chemical and water fog. SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Water or foam may cause frothing. Use water to keep fire exposed containers cool. Water spray may be used to flush spills away from exposures. Prevent runoff from fire control or dilution from entering waterways or drinking water supply. SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: For fires in enclosed areas, firefighters MUST use self-contained breathing apparatus. UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None. Flash Point C(F): 193(380) (IP 36 / ASTM D-92). Flammable limits - LEL NE, UEL NE. NFPA HAZARD ID: Health: 0, Flammability: 1, Reactivity: 0 HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon monoxide. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES: Report spills as required to appropriate authorities such as the local Environmental Health Officer or Fire Brigade. If spills are likely to enter any drain, waterway or groundwater, contact the Area Water Authority. In case of accident or road spill, contact the Police and Fire Brigade and, if appropriate, the Area Water Authority. PROCEDURES IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Contain and adsorb on fire retardant treated sawdust, diatomaceous earth, etc. Shovel up and dispose of at an appropriate licensed waste disposal site in accordance with current applicable laws and regulations and product characteristics at time of disposal. ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS: Prevent spills from entering storm sewers or drains and contact with soil. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS: See Section 8 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE HANDLING: No special precautions are necessary beyond normal good hygiene practices. See Section 8 for additional personal protection advice when handling this product. STORAGE: Do not store in open or unlabelled containers. Store away from strong oxidizing agents or combustible material. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION VENTILATION: Use in well ventilated area. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: No special requirements under ordinary conditions of use and with adequate ventilation. EYE PROTECTION: Normal industrial eye protection practices should be employed. SKIN PROTECTION: No special equipment required. However, good personal hygiene practices should always be followed. EXPOSURE LIMITS: This product does not contain any components which have recognized exposure limits. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Typical physical properties are given below. Sheet for specific details. Consult Product Data PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid COLOUR: Water White ODOUR: Mild ODOUR THRESHOLD-ppm: NE pH: NE BOILING POINT C(F): > 300(572) MELTING POINT C(F): NE FLASH POINT C(F): 193(380) (IP 36 / ASTM D-92) FLAMMABILITY: NE AUTO FLAMMABILITY: NE EXPLOSIVE PROPERTIES: NA OXIDIZING PROPERTIES: NA VAPOUR PRESSURE-mmHg 20 C: NE VAPOUR DENSITY: NE EVAPORATION RATE: NE RELATIVE DENSITY, 15/4 C: 0.87 SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Negligible PARTITION COEFFICIENT: NE VISCOSITY AT 40 C, cSt: 97.0 VISCOSITY AT 100 C, cSt: 8.0 POUR POINT C(F): -32(-26) FREEZING POINT C(F): NE NA=NOT APPLICABLE NE=NOT ESTABLISHED D=DECOMPOSES FOR FURTHER TECHNICAL INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY STABILITY (THERMAL, LIGHT, ETC.): Stable. CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Extreme heat. INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID): Strong oxidisers. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Carbon monoxide. HAZARDOUS POLYMERISATION: Will not occur. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL DATA ---ACUTE TOXICOLOGY--ORAL TOXICITY: Practically non-toxic (LD50: greater than 2000 mg/kg). ---Based on testing of similar products and/or the components. DERMAL TOXICITY: Practically non-toxic (LD50: greater than 2000 mg/kg). ---Based on testing of similar products and/or the components. INHALATION TOXICITY: Not established EYE IRRITATION: Practically non-irritating. (Draize score: greater than 6 but 15 or less). ---Based on testing of similar products and/or the components. SKIN IRRITATION: Practically non-irritating. (Primary Irritation Index: greater than 0.5 but less than 3). ---Based on testing of similar products and/or the components. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ENVIRONMENTAL FATE AND EFFECTS: Not established. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS WASTE DISPOSAL: Product is suitable for burning in an enclosed, controlled burner for fuel value or disposal by supervised incineration. Such burning may be limited by the controlling authority. In addition, the product is suitable for processing by an approved recycling facility or can be disposed of at any licensed waste disposal site. Use of these methods is subject to user compliance with applicable laws and regulations and consideration of product characteristics at time of disposal. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION USA DOT: NOT REGULATED BY USA DOT. RID/ADR: NOT REGULATED BY RID/ADR. IMO: IATA: NOT REGULATED BY IMO. NOT REGULATED BY IATA. 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION EU Labelling: EU labelling not required. THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT INGREDIENTS ARE CITED ON THE LISTS BELOW: CHEMICAL NAME 1=IARC 1 2=IARC 2A 3=IARC 2B 4=NTP CARC 5=NTP SUS CAS NUMBER *** NO REPORTABLE INGREDIENTS *** 6=NO 7=SE 8=SE 9=DK 10=DE --- REGULATORY ALLERGI 11=DE ALLERGY 12=DE CARC 13=DE CARC 14=DE TERAT A 15=DE CARC=CARCINOGEN; LISTS SEARCHED TERAT B 16=DE TERAT C 17=AT TERAT D 18=AT CARC A1 19=AT CARC A2 20=AT SUS=SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN; AT = Austria CH = Switzerland DE = Germany DK = Denmark LIST CITATIONS --CARC B TERAT A TERAT B TERAT C TERAT D 21=CH CARC TERAT=TERATOGENIC NO = Norway SE = Sweden 16. OTHER INFORMATION USE: Refrigeration compressor oil NOTE: This product should not be used for any other purpose without expert advice. COSHH Regulations: Product reviewed and no action under COSHH considered necessary. NOTE: PRODUCT IS NOT FORMULATED TO CONTAIN PCBS. Any sections of this Material Safety Data Bulletin which are printed in bold text highlights recent significant changes which have been made to the advice or information given. ********************************************************************** For Internal Use Only: MHC: 0* 0* NE 1* 1*, MPPEC: A, TRN: 601047-60, GLIS: 400578 EHS Approval Date: 27MAY1999 ********************************************************************** It is believed that all the information given in this bulletin (which supersedes all previous issues) is accurate at the time of printing. Such information is offered in good faith but without guarantee and without any representation that the product concerned is suitable for any use or application. Without limitation of the foregoing, nothing herein shall be construed as a recommendation for uses which infringe valid patents or as extending any licence under valid patents. We pursue a policy of constant research and development aimed at product improvement and, therefore, we reserve the right to change the formulation, specification and characteristics of products without notice. User should verify current specifications with us and ascertain that products are suitable for intended uses and applications. Where the information provided herein discloses a potential hazard or hazardous ingredient, adequate warning must be provided to employees and users and appropriate precautions taken, including the practice of good industrial hygiene. ********************************************************************** Copyright 1996 MBRC, All rights reserved Environmental, Health and Safety Department, Paulsboro. NJ. USA. END OF DOCUMENT