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): >
252(486) (IP 36 / ASTM D-92). Flammable limits - LEL NA, UEL
NA.
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: This material is NOT intended for use in air compressors for
breathing applications.
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. However, a product exposure
limit of 5.00 mg/m3 is suggested for oil mist.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Typical physical properties are given below. Consult Product Data
Sheet for specific details.
PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid
COLOUR: Light Amber
ODOUR: Mild
ODOUR THRESHOLD-ppm: NE
pH: NA
BOILING POINT C(F): > 316(600)
MELTING POINT C(F): NA