MSDS - Glycoshell - Engine Coolant.pdf

Safety Data Sheet Product:

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Product code: 40008722

Version: 1

Date: 15/10/2003

1 Identification of the substance/preparation and company. Product name:

GLYCOSHELL DILUTED

Product code:

40008722

Product type:

Antifreeze

Supplier:

Shell Nederland Verkoopmaatschappij B.V.

Address:

Rivium Boulevard 156, 2909 LK, Capelle aan den IJssel.

Contact numbers:

0900 202 27 50

Emergency telephone number:

Refinery Pernis: 010 - 4 31 32 33

( 24 hour a day available). Product safety guide:

Others products.

2 Composition/information on ingredients. Preparation description:

Based on ethylene glycol.

Dangerous components:

50 - 100 % ethylene glycol, Harmful, R22, CAS-Nr.: 107-21-1. 1 - 2.5 % sodium 2-ethylhexalacid/sodium 2-ethylhexanoate, Harmful, R63, CAS-Nr.: 19766-89-3.

Other information:

Contains Bitrex which has an extremely bitter taste.

3 Hazards Identification. Human Health Hazards:

Harmful if swallowed.

Safety hazards:

Not classified as flammable but will burn.

Environmental hazards:

Not classified as dangerous under EC criteria.

4 First Aid Measures. First aid - inhalation:

In the event of dizziness or nausea, remove casualty to fresh air. If symptoms persist, obtain medical attention.

First aid - skin:

Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected skin with soap and water. If persistent irritation occurs, obtain medical attention.

First aid - eye:

Flush eye with copious quantities of water. If persistent irritation occurs, obtain medical attention.

First aid - ingestion:

OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY

Advice to physicians:

Treat symptomatically

5 Fire Fighting Measures. Specific hazards:

Not classified as flammable but will burn.

Extinguishing media:

Alcohol-resistant foam. Dry chemical powder, carbon dioxide, sand or earth may be used for small fires only.

Unsuitable extinguishing media:

Water in a jet.

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Proper protective equipment including breathing apparatus must be worn when approaching a fire in a confined space.

6 Accidental Release Measures. Personal precautions:

Avoid contact with: - Skin - Eyes

Personal protection:

Wear impermeable gloves and boots

Environmental precautions:

Prevent from spreading or entering into drains, ditches or rivers by using sand, earth or other appropriate barriers. Inform local authorities if this cannot be prevented.

Clean-up methods - small spillage:

Absorb or contain liquid with sand, earth or spill control material

Clean-up methods - large spillage:

As for small spills

7 Handling and Storage. Handling:

When handling product in drums, safety footwear should be worn and proper handling equipment should be used. Prevent spillages.

Storage:

Keep only in original container Keep away from direct sunlight and other sources of heat or ignition. Keep in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place.

8 Exposure Controls/Personal Protection. Engineering control measures:

Use local exhaust ventilation if there is a risk of inhalation of vapours, mists or aerosols.

Occupational exposure standards:

Polyalkylene glycol; TWA = 5 mg/m3 ( ACGIH).

Hygiene measures:

Wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking and using the toilet.

Respiratory protection:

Not normally required.

Hand protection:

Impermeable and hydrocarbon resistant gloves.

Eye protection:

Wear safety glasses or full face shield if splashes are likely to occur.

Body protection:

Minimise all forms of skin contact. Wear overalls to minimise contamination of personal clothing. Launder overalls regularly.

9 Physical and Chemical Properties. Physical state:

Liquid

Density:

1070 to 1076 kg/m3 at 20 °C.

Flash point:

> 100 °C.

Flammability limit - upper:

53 % (V/V)

Flammability limit - lower:

3 % (V/V)

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Auto-ignition temperature:

Data not available.

Solubility in water:

Completely miscible

n-Octanol/water partition coefficient:

Data not available.

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10 Stability/Reactivity. Stability:

Stable under normal use conditions

Conditions to avoid:

Heat, flames and sparks Extremes of temperature and direct sunlight

Materials to avoid:

Strong oxidising agents Strong acids

Hazardous decomposition products:

Hazardous decomposition products are not expected to form during normal storage.

11 Toxicological Information. Basis for assessment:

Toxicological data have not been determined specifically for this product. Information given is based on a knowledge of the components and the toxicology of similar products.

" Suffix (A), (H) and (O) only valid in France"

Acute toxicity - oral (A):

LD 50 expected to be above 2000 mg/kg. Note: There is a marked difference in acute oral toxicity between animals and man, man being more susceptible than animals. The estimated fatal dose for man is 100 millilitres.

Acute toxicity - dermal (A):

Data not available.

Acute toxicity - inhalation (O):

Data not available.

Eye irritation (O):

Expected to be slightly irritant

Skin irritation (O):

Expected to be slightly irritant

Respiratory irriation (H):

If vapours are inhaled, slight irritation of the respiratory tract may occur. If mists are inhaled, slight irritation of the respiratory tract may occur.

Skin sensitization (O):

Not expected to be a skin sensitiser.

12 Ecological information. Basis for assessment:

Ecotoxicological data have not been determined specifically for this product. Information given is based on a knowledge of the components and the ecotoxicology of similar products.

Mobility:

* Soil : If product enters soil, it will be mobile and may contaminate groundwater. * Water : Dissolves in water .

Persistence/degradability:

Readily biodegradable.

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Bioaccumulation:

Does not bioaccumulate significantly.

Acute toxicity - Fish:

LC50 > 100 mg/l.

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(estimated). Acute toxicity - Algae:

IC50 > 100 mg/l. (estimated).

13 Disposal Considerations. Waste disposal:

Dispose to licensed disposal contractor The competence of the contractor to deal satisfactorily with used grease should be established beforehand.

Product disposal:

As for waste disposal

14 Transport Information. Not dangerous for conveyance under UN, IMO, ADR/RID and IATA/ICAO codes

15 Regulatory Information. EU Classification:

Harmful

EU Symbols:

Xn

EU Risk phrases :

R22 - Harmful if swallowed.

EU Safety phrases :

S2 - Keep out of reach of children. S13 - Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S46 - If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.

16 Other information EU Risk phrases(chapter 2,3):

R22 - Harmful if swallowed. R63 - Possible risk of harm to the unborn child.

Technical contact point:

Technical Information Centre.

Technical contact numbers:

31-(0)10 - 300 27 80

SDS history:

Edition number: 1 First issued: 15-10-2003

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