Pre-Pac Paraffin Safety Data Information

1	SUBSTANCE/PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
COMPANY: ADDRESS: PRODUCT NAME:	Caldo Oils Limited Worsley Brow, Sutton, St. Helens, Merseyside. WA9 3EZ Tel: (01744) 813535 Fax: (01744) 816031 PRE-PAC PARAFFIN 4 Litre Product Code: 036
2	COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
	A complex mixture of highly refined hydrocarbon distillates mainly in the Co-C20 range.
3	HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
INHALATION:	High concentrations may cause nausea, dizziness and headache
SKIN:	Irritating to skin. Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact
EYES:	Liquid may cause pain, but has no lasting effect. High concentrations of vapour/mist may cause irritation
INGESTION:	Liquid if ingested may cause vomiting, nausea.
4	FIRST AID MEASURES
INHALATION:	Remove to fresh air. If unconscious turn into the recovery position. Get medical help.
SKIN:	Wash with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing.
EYES:	Flush out with clean water for 10 minutes. Get medical help.
INGESTION:	Do not induce vomiting. If patient vomits, turn to recovery position give water to drink. Get medical aid.
5	FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
SMALL FIRES:	Use carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam, sand, earth, or water fog.
LARGE FIRES:	Use foam or water fog. Keep containers cool by spraying with water.
6	ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
	Extinguish any naked flames, sources of ignition. Avoid inhaling vapour, evacuate personnel from area. Absorb liquid on sand or earth and sweep up. If it has entered drains, inform authorities (fire Service).
7	STORAGE AND HANDLING
HANDLING:	Ensure good ventilation. Pump at no greater than 7 metres per second.
STORAGE:	Keep in tightly closed, clearly labelled containers. No smoking. Naked flames, hot elements other ignition sources must not be present.
8	EXPOSURE CONTROLS (mg/m3) AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
LONG TERM 8hr TWA	5 Milligrams per cubic metre.
SHORT TERM 10 min	10 Milligrams per cubic metre.
PROTECTION	Wear impervious gloves and eye protection. Ensure good ventilation.
9	PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

FORMULA	Not applicable	VAPOUR DENSITY gm/L @ 20° C	Not determined
MOLECULAR WEIGHT	Not determined	VISCOSITY c.st. @ 20° C	2.0
SOLUBILITY IN WATER	Insoluble	VAPOUR PRESSURE @ 20° C	Not determined
APPEARANCE	Clear Liquid/Yellow Tint	BOILING POINTS ° C	155-300
SOLUBILITY IN ORGANICS	Miscible with many	FREEZE POINT ° C	<-20
ODOUR	Mild odour	FLASH POINT ° C	43 (minimum)
EVAPORATION RATE	116 (ether=1)	AUTO- IGNITION TEMP. ° C	225
DENSITY Kg/L @ 15° C	0.790	EXPLOSION LIMITS	1.7-6.0

10	STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CONDITIONS TO AVOID	Heat (classified Flammable).
MATERIALS TO AVOID	May react with strong oxidising materials.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS	Thermal decomposition may lead to formation of a multiplicity of compounds some of which may be hazardous. With incomplete combustion smoke and hazardous fumes and gases, including carbon monoxide may be formed
11	TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
	Toxicity following a single exposure to high levels of Kerosene (oral, dermal, inhalation) is of a very low order. Prolonged and repeated contact with Kerosene may cause drying of the skin and possibly dermatitis. Prolonged inhalation of mists may cause inflammation of the lungs.
12	ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
	Likely to harm aquatic life, films formed on water may effect oxygen transfer and damage organisms. Expected to biodegrade slowly.
13	DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
	This material must be disposed of via an Authorised Waste/Disposal Company in accordance with Local and or National Waste Disposal Regulations
14	TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN NUMBER	1223	I.M.D.G.	3.3 Page 3375
PACKING GROUP	3	MARINE POLLUTANT	No
C.A.S. NUMBER	91770-15-9	E.E.C. NUMBER	294-799-5 3
ICAO/IATA	3	A.D.R.	(3.31degrees(C) Unpackaged
TREM CARD	Not Required - (Receptacle size)	EMERGENCY ACTION CODE	3{Y}

15	REGULATORY INFORMATION
LABELLING	SYMBOL : St.Davids Cross CLASSIFICATION: - Harmful. Flammable
RISK AND SAFETY PHRASES	R10 – Flammable R65 - Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed R38 - Irritating to skin. R52/53 - Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment S2 - Keep out of reach of children S23 - Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray S24 - Avoid contact with skin S37 - Wear suitable gloves S61 - Avoid release to the environment S43 - In case of fire, use foam, dry powder, AAAF, CO2 - NEVER USE WATER S62 - If swallowed, do not induce vomiting : seek medical advice immediately and show the container or label Keep lamps filled with this liquid out of reach of children * Obligatory Safety Phrases : Reference should be made to Health and Safety at Work Act and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regs.
16	OTHER INFORMATION
	Contains 2ppm COUMARIN for C&E purpose. Middle hydrocarbon distillate. Further information can be found in Health and Safety Executive publications a list of which may be available on request. The data and advice given apply when the product is sold for the stated application or applications. The product is not sold as suitable for any other application. Use of the product for applications other than stated in this sheet may give rise to risks not mentioned. You should not use the product other than for the stated application or applications with out seeking advice from us. If you have purchased the product for supply to a third party for use at work, it is your duty to take all the necessary steps to secure that any person handling or using the product is provided with the information in this sheet. If you are an employer, it is your duty to tell your employees and others who may be affected of any hazards described in this sheet and of any precautions which should be taken.
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