| Dieselcure - Material Safety Data Sheet |
09 May 2007 |
| 1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE AND COMPANY |
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| Product Name: |
Dieselcure |
| Product Type: |
Diesel fuel decontaminant |
| Supplier: |
Maintenance Technologies |
| Address: |
Sallutaire House
Langeberg Road
Langeberg Ridge
Durbanville
Cape Town |
| Contact Numbers |
Tel: +27 21 987 7366 |
| Emergency Telephone Number: |
Tel: +27 82 598 6830 |
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| 2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION OF INGREDIENTS |
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| Component CAS # Amount |
Ethylene Glycol Blend > 60.0% |
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| 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION |
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| This substance is classified as dangerous according to Directive 67/548/EEC as amended and adapted. |
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| Physical / Chemical Hazards: |
Not classified as dangerous. |
| Human Health Hazards: |
Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Irritating to eyes and skin. |
| Environmental Hazards: |
Not classified as dangerous. |
| Effects and Symptoms: |
Eyes: May cause severe eye irritation May cause moderate corneal injury. Effects may include discomfort or pain, and redness. Effects may be slow to heal. Vapour may cause eye irritation experienced as mild discomfort and redness.
Skin: Brief contact may cause slight skin irritation with local redness. Repeated exposure may cause, even a burn. May cause more severe response on covered skin (under clothing, gloves) irritation. Harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Inhalation: Contains material which may cause damage to the following organs: kidneys, liver. Exposure to vapour at high concentrations may have the following effects:- irritation of nose, throat and respiratory tract.
Ingestion: Moderate toxicity if swallowed. Small amounts swallowed incidentally as a result of normal handling operations are not likely to cause injury; however, swallowing larger amounts may cause injury. Contains material which may cause damage to the following organs: kidneys, liver. Ingestion may cause nausea, weakness and central nervous system effects. |
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| 4. FIRST AID MEASURES |
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| Inhalation: |
Move person to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, oxygen should be administered by qualified personnel. Call a physician or transport to a medical facility. |
| Skin Contact: |
Immediately wash exposed skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse. Obtain medical attention immediately. |
| Eye Contact: |
Flush eyes thoroughly with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses after initial 1-2 minutes and continue flushing for several additional minutes. If effects occur, consult a physician, preferably an ophthalmologist. |
| Ingestion: |
Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Obtain medical attention immediately. |
| Note to Physician: |
No specific antidote. Treatment of exposure should be directed at the controlof symptoms and the clinical condition of the patient. |
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| 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES |
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| Extinguishing Media |
| Suitable: |
Water fog or fine spray. Carbon dioxide. Alcohol resistant foams (ATC type) are preferred if available. General purpose synthetic foams (including AFFF) or protein foams may function, but much less effectively |
| Not Suitable: |
Do not use water jet. |
| Hazardous Decomposition: |
During a fire, smoke may contain the original material in addition to combustion. |
| Products: |
products of varying composition which may be toxic and/ or irritating. These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2). |
| Unusual Fire / Explosion: |
This material is not explosive as defined by established regulatory criteria. |
| Hazards |
| Special Fire-Fighting: |
In case of fire, use water fog, foam, dry chemical or CO2 extinguisher or spray. |
| Procedures |
| Protection of Fire-Fighters: |
Wear positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and protective fire fighting clothing (includes fire fighting helmet, coat, trousers, boots and gloves). If protective equipment is not available or not used, fight fire from a protected location or a safe distance. |
| Other Information: |
Keep adjacent containers cool by spraying with water. |
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| 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES |
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| Personal Precautions: |
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Immediately contact
emergency personnel. Keep unnecessary personnel away. Use suitable protective equipment (Section 8). Follow all fire fighting procedures (Section 5). |
| Environmental Precautions: |
If emergency personnel are unavailable, contain spilled material. For small spills |
| and Cleanup Measures: |
add absorbent (soil may be used in the absence of other suitable materials). Scoop up material and place in a sealed, liquid-proof container for disposal. For large spills dike spilled material or otherwise contain material to ensure runoff does not reach a waterway. Place spilled material in an appropriate container for disposal. Minimize contact of spilled material with soils to prevent runoff to surface waterways. See Section 13 for Waste Disposal Information. |
| Personal Protection in Splash Goggles: |
Wear gauntlet-type PVC gloves. PVC one-piece suit with |
| Case of Large Spill: |
integral hood. Rubber, knee-length safety boots. Wear full face-piece respirator with organic-vapour canister NPF 400. In confined space, wear open-circuit type self-contained breathing apparatus NPF 200. |
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| 7. HANDLING ANS STORAGE |
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| Handling: |
Containers, even those that have been emptied, can contain vapours. Do not cut, drill, grind, weld or perform similar operations on or near empty containers. Do not ingest. Avoid inhalation of vapour and spray mist. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. |
| Storage: |
Store in containers made of: Carbon steel, Stainless steel or Teflon (R). Keep container tightly closed and in a well-ventilated cool area. |
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| 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION |
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| Exposure Guidelines: |
The EC indicative limit values for occupational exposure are 308 mg/m3 (50 ppm) TWA-8hours. A "skin" notation following the exposure guideline refers to the potential for dermal absorption of the material. ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV) is 100 ppm TWA-8 hours and Short Term. Exposure Limit (STEL) is 50 ppm (skin). |
| Engineering Controls: |
Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapours below their respective occupational exposure limits. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location. |
| Hygiene Measures: |
Wash hands, forearms, and face thoroughly after handling compounds and before eating, smoking, using lavatory, and at the end of day. |
| Personal Protective Equipment |
| Respiratory system: |
Use only with adequate ventilation. If ventilation is inadequate, use certified respirator that will protect against organic vapour. |
| Skin and Body : |
Do not get on skin or clothing. Wear clothing and footwear that cannot be penetrated by chemicals or oil. |
| Hands: |
Wear gloves that cannot be penetrated by chemicals or oil. (Butyl rubber gloves.) |
| Eyes: |
Avoid contact with eyes. Where contact with this material is likely, chemical goggles are recommended because eye contact may cause discomfort even though it is unlikely to cause injury. |
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| 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES |
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| Physical State: |
Liquid |
| Autoignition Tempreature: |
259 °C |
| Flash Point: |
72.5 °C (CLOSED CUP) Pensky-Martens. |
| Explosion Limits: |
LOWER: 1.13% - UPPER: 11.39% |
| Colour: |
Colourless. Clear |
| Odour: |
Rancid (odour threshold value 0.48 ppm) |
| Initial Boiling Point: |
168oC |
| Final Boiling Point: |
173oC |
| Melting / Freezing Point: |
76.92oC |
| Density: |
907 kg/m3 @ 20oC |
| Vapour Density: |
(Air = 1) 4.1 |
| Vapour Pressure: |
0,08 kPa @ 20oC |
| Relative Evaporation Rate: |
0,08 |
| Solubility: |
Soluble in Water. |
| Molecular Weight: |
121 |
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| 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY |
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| Conditions to Avoid: |
High temperatures. Keep away from heat and direct sunlight. |
| Incompatibility with Various: |
Strong oxidising materials. Strong alkalis. |
| Substances |
| Hazardous Decomposition: |
Does not normally decompose. Decomposition products depend upon temperature, air supply and the presence of other materials. |
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| 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION |
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| Acute Toxicity |
| Ingestion: |
Very low toxicity if swallowed. The oral LD50 for rats is 5130 mg/kg. Small amounts swallowed incidental to normal handling operations are not likely to cause injury; swallowing amounts larger than that may cause injury. |
| Skin Contact: |
The LD50 for skin absorption in rabbits is >19000 mg/kg. Prolonged skin contact with very large amounts may cause drowsiness. |
| Inhalation: |
Symptoms of excessive exposure may be anaesthetic or narcotic effects; dizziness and drowsiness may be observed. |
| Irritation |
| Skin: |
Prolonged exposure is not likely to cause significant skin irritation. |
| Eyes: |
May cause slight temporary eye irritation. Corneal injury is unlikely. |
| Inhalation: |
Excessive exposure may cause irritation to upper respiratory tract (nose and throat). |
| Other Information: |
Lifetime inhalation exposure at levels of 250ppm produced tumours in the organs of the following species: male mice - liver, female mice – fore-stomach. Lifetime inhalation exposure at levels of 125ppm produced no significant tumour
response in the following species: rats, mice. The nature of the tumours induced and the absence of any clear mutagenic activity indicate that the results are not likely to be relevant to human risk assessment. The criteria for classification as a category 3 carcinogen are not met. The product has been tested in a number of bacterial and mammalian systems.
The product did not exhibit mutagenic activity in the following systems (with and without metabolic activation): Salmonella typhimurium. Chinese hamster ovary cells. It was not active in mouse bone marrow cells in vivo. No significant mutagenic response was observed. This material is considered non-genotoxic. Studies on pregnant animals have indicated that this solvent is not teratogenic (did not cause malformations in the offspring). Studies in laboratory animals have shown no effects on fertility in the following species: mice |
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| 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION |
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| Basis of Assessment: |
Information given is based on product data. |
| Mobility and Bioaccumulation: |
Bioconcentration potential is low (BCF less than 100 or log Pow less than 3). |
| Potential: |
Potential for mobility in soil is very high (Koc between 50 and 150). Henry's Law Constant (H) is estimated to be 1.60E-6 atm*m3/mol. Measured. |
| Degradation: |
Material is readily biodegradable. Passes OECD test(s) for ready biodegradability. Material is ultimately biodegradable (reaches > 70% mineralization in OECD test(s) for inherent biodegradability). Degradation is expected in the atmospheric environment within minutes to hours. |
| Aquatic Toxicity: |
A Material is not classified as dangerous to aquatic organisms
(LC50/EC50/IC50 greater than 100 mg/L in most sensitive species). |
| Environmental Hazards: |
Not classified as dangerous. |
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| 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION |
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| Disposal Consideration: |
Avoid contact of spilled material and runoff with soil and surface waterways. |
| Waste Information: |
Consult an environmental professional to determine if local or national regulations would classify spilled or contaminated materials as hazardous waste. Use only approved transporters, recyclers, storage or disposal facilities. Dispose of in accordance with all applicable local and national regulations. |
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| 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION |
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| Not classified as hazardous for transport (ADR, RID, UN, IMO, IATA/ICAO). |
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| 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION: |
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| Label Requirements |
| Hazard Symbol(s) |
| Indication of Danger: |
Harmful |
| Risk Phases: |
R20/21/22- Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R36/38- Irritating to eyes and skin. |
| Safety Phases: |
S2- Keep out of the reach of children. S36/37- Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. S46- If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. |
| Contains: |
Ethylene Glycols |
| EU Regulations: |
Classification and labelling have been performed according to EU directives 1999/45/EC and 67/548/EEC as amended and adapted. |
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| 16. OTHER INFORMATION |
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| Product Literature: |
Additional information on this product may be obtained by calling your Maintenance Technologies customer service contact. |
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