Material Safety Data Sheet

 

 

PTI Process Chemicals · 5414 Business Pkwy. · Ringwood, Il 60072

For Emergency Assistance involving chemicals call - INFOTRAC (800) 535-5053


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The Version Date for this MSDS is : 01/14/2006

 

                                                                              

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                       PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION                                  

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PRODUCT NAME:       MINERAL SEAL OIL                                           

                                                                              

MSDS#:              P14207VS                                                  

                                                                              

DATE ISSUED:        12/04/01                                                  

                                                                              

SUPERSEDES:         10/18/93                                                  

                                                                               

ISSUED BY:          005439                                                    

                                                                              

                         Material Safety Data Sheet                           

CITGO Petroleum Corporation                                                   

1701 Golf Road, Suite 1-1101                                                  

Rolling Meadows, IL 60008-4295                                                 

                                                                              

IMPORTANT: Read this MSDS before handling or disposing of this product and    

pass this information on to employees, customers and users of this product.   

                                                                              

                             Emergency Overview                               

Physical State:     Liquid                                                    

Color:              Transparent, colorless to slightly yellow.                

Odor:               Characteristic, kerosene-like.                            

Mist or vapor may irritate the eyes, mucous membranes, and respiratory tract! 

Liquid contact may cause minimal to mild eye and/or mild to severe skin       

irritation and inflammation!                                                  

May be harmful if inhaled or absorbed through the skin!                       

Overexposures may cause central nervous system (CNS) depression and/or other  

target organ effects!                                                         

May be harmful or fatal if ingested!                                          

Aspiration into the lungs can cause pulmonary edema and lipoid or chemical    

pneumonia!                                                                    

Spills may create a slipping hazard!                                          

                                                                               

Hazard Rankings                                                               

                    HMIS  NFPA                                                

    Health Hazard    *1    0                                                  

    Fire Hazard       1    1                                                  

    Reactivity        0    0                                                  

    Protective Equipment: Minimum Requirements                                

                          See Section 8 for Details                           

    * = Chronic Health Hazard                                                 

                                                                              

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SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION                                                     

                                                                              

Trade Name:        Mineral Seal Oil    Technical Contact:  (800) 967-7601     

                                                           (8am - 4pm CT M-F) 

Product Number:    2540                Medical Emergency:  (918) 495-4700     

CAS Number         64742-46-7          Infotrac Emergency: (800) 535-5053     

Product Family:    Petroleum Hydrocarbon Distillate                           

Synonyms           MSO; Petroleum Seal Oil;                                   

                   Severely Hydrotreated Light-Middle Distillate;             

                   Highly-refined Paraffinic Light Lube Oil;                  

                   C12-C14 Aliphatic and Naphthenic Hydrocarbons.             

                                                                              

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SECTION 2: COMPOSITION                                                        

                                                                              

Component Name(s)                                CAS Reg. #  Concentration (%)

1) Hydrotreated Middle Distillate (Petroleum)    64742-46-7       100         

                                                                              

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SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION                                             

                                                                              

Also see Emergency Overview and Hazard Ratings on the top of Page 1 of this   

MSDS.                                                                         

                                                                              

Major Route(s) of Entry: Skin Contact. Eye Contact. Inhalation. Absorption.   

                                                                               

Signs and Symptoms of Acute Exposure:                                         

                                                                              

Inhalation:                                                                    

    Breathing high concentrations of vapor may cause respiratory irritation,  

    euphoria, excitation or giddiness, headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal  

    pain, loss of appetite, fatigue, muscular weakness, staggering gait, and  

    central nervous system (CNS) depression. CNS effects include dimness,     

    drowsiness, disorientation, vertigo, memory loss, visual disturbances,    

    difficulty with breathing, convulsions, unconsciousness, paralysis, coma, 

    and even death, depending upon level of exposure concentration and/or     

    duration. Sudden death from cardiac arrest (heart attack) may result from 

    exposure to greater than 10,000 ppm for only 5 minutes. And, approximately

    20,000 ppm (or 2 vol.%) in air is fatal to humans in 5 to 10 minutes.     

                                                                              

Eye Contact:                                                                  

    Animal test results on similar materials suggest that this product can    

    cause minimal to mild eye irritation upon short-term exposure. Symptoms   

    include stinging, watering, redness, and swelling.                        

                                                                               

Skin Contact:                                                                 

    Animal test results on similar materials suggest that this product can    

    cause mild to moderate skin irritation. Short-term contact symptoms       

    include redness, itching, and burning of the skin. This material may also 

    be absorbed through the skin and produce CNS depression effects (see      

    "Inhalation" above). If the skin is damaged, absorption increases.        

    Prolonged and/or repeated contact may cause moderate to severe dermatitis.

    Chronic symptoms may include drying, swelling, scaling, blistering,       

    cracking, and severe tissue damage.                                        

                                                                              

Ingestion:                                                                    

    If swallowed, this material may irritate the mucous membranes of the      

    mouth, throat, and esophagus. It can be readily absorbed by the stomach   

    and intestinal tract. Symptoms include a burning sensation of the mouth   

    and esophagus, nausea, vomiting, dimness, staggering gait, drowsiness,    

    loss of consciousness, and delirium, as well as additional central nervous

    system (CNS) effects (see "Inhalation" above). Due to its light viscosity,

    there is a danger of aspiration into the lungs during vomiting. Aspiration

    can result in severe lung damage or death. Progressive CNS depression,    

    respiratory insufficiency, and ventricular fibrillation may also result   

    in death.                                                                 

                                                                               

Chronic Health Effects Summary:                                               

    Chronic effects of ingestion and subsequent aspiration into the lungs may 

    cause pneumatocele (lung cavity) formation and chronic lung dysfunction.  

    People chronically exposed to jet fuel (similar to this hydrotreated      

    middle distillate) at an average concentration of 250 mg/m3 (approx 85    

    ppm) in air for 4 to 32 years showed higher incidence of neuro-psychiatric

    symptoms than unexposed persons. Symptoms included anxiety, sleep         

    disturbances, irritability, attention deficits, memory impairment,        

    depression, fatigue, mood and personality changes, and neurasthenic       

    syndrome. Also, reports have associated repeated and prolonged            

    occupational overexposure to similar solvents with irreversible brain     

    and nervous system damage (sometimes referred to as "Solvent or Painters  

    Syndrome"). Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling 

    this product may be harmful or fatal. (See Section 11.)                   

                                                                              

Conditions Aggravated by Exposure:                                             

    Personnel with pre-existing central nervous system (CNS) disease,         

    neurological conditions, skin disorders, liver or kidney function, or     

    chronic respiratory diseases should avoid exposure.                        

                                                                              

Target Organs:                                                                

    This substance is toxic to lungs, central nervous system, brain, mucous   

    membranes, skin, eyes, and possibly, the liver and kidneys.               

                                                                              

Carcinogenic Potential:                                                       

    This product does not contain any components at concentrations above 0.1% 

    which are considered carcinogenic by OSHA, IARC, or NTP.                  

                                                                              

OSHA Hazard Classification is indicated by an "X" in the box adjacent to the  

hazard title. If no "X" is present, the product does not exhibit the hazard as

defined in the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).         

                                                                               

OSHA Health Hazard Classification    OSHA Physical Hazard Classification      

Irritant   X   Toxic        -        Combustible    -      Explosive        - 

Sensitizer -   Highly Toxic -        Flammable      -      Oxidizer         - 

Corrosive  -   Carcinogenic -        Compressed Gas -      Organic Peroxide - 

                                               Pyrophoric     -               

                                               Water-reactive -               

                                               Unstable       -               

                                                                              

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SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES                                                 

                                                                              

Take proper precautions to ensure your own health and safety before attempting

rescue or providing first aid. For more specific Information, refer to        

Exposure Controls and Personal Protection in Section 8 of this MSDS.          

                                                                              

Inhalation:                                                                    

    Immediately move victim to fresh air. If victim is not breathing,         

    immediately begin rescue breathing. If heart has stopped, immediately     

    begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). If breathing is difficult,     

    100 percent humidified oxygen should be administered by a qualified       

    individual. Seek medical attention immediately.                           

Eye Contact:                                                                  

    Check for and remove contact lenses. If irritation or redness develops,   

    flush eyes with cool, clean, low-pressure water for at least 15 minutes.  

    Hold eyelids apart to ensure complete irrigation of the eye and eyelid    

    tissue. Do not use eye ointment. Seek medical attention immediately.      

Skin Contact:                                                                 

    Remove contaminated shoes and clothing. Flush affected area with large    

    amounts of water. If skin surface is damaged, apply a clean dressing and  

    seek medical attention. Do not use ointments. If skin surface is not      

    damaged, clean affected area thoroughly with mild soap and water. Seek    

    medical attention if tissue appears damaged or if pain or irritation      

    persists.                                                                 

Ingestion:                                                                    

    Do not induce vomiting or give anything by mouth. If spontaneous vomiting 

    is about to occur, place victim's head below knees. If victim is drowsy   

    or unconscious, place on the left side with head down. Never give         

    anything by mouth to a person who is not fully conscious. Do not leave    

    victim unattended. Seek medical attention immediately.                    

Notes to Physician:                                                           

    Inhalation overexposure can produce toxic effects. Monitor for respiratory

    distress. If cough or difficulty in breathing develops, evaluate for upper

    respiratory tract inflammation, bronchitis, and pneumonitis. Vigorous     

    anti-inflammatory/steroid treatment may be required at first evidence of  

    upper airway or pulmonary edema. Administer 100 percent humidified        

    supplemental oxygen with assisted ventilation, as required. If ingested,  

    this material presents a significant aspiration/lipoid or chemical        

    pneumonitis hazard. As a result, induction of emesis is not recommended.  

    Administer an aqueous slurry of activated charcoal followed by a          

    cathartic such as magnesium citrate or sorbitol. Also, treatment may      

    involve careful gastric lavage if performed soon after ingestion or in    

    patients who are comatose or at risk of convulsing. Protect the airway by 

    cuffed endotracheal intubation or by placement of the body in a           

    Trendelenburg and left lateral decubitus position. Obtain chest X-ray and 

    liver function tests. Monitor for cardiac function, respiratory distress  

    and arterial blood gases in severe exposure cases.                        

                                                                              

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SECTION 5: FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES                                             

                                                                              

NFPA Flammability         OSHA/NFPA Class-11113 Liquid. Slightly combustible! 

Classification:                                                               

                                                                              

Flash Point Method:       CLOSED CUP: 120 - 135C (248 - 275F)(Cleveland Open  

                                      Cup)ASTM D-92))                         

Lower Flammable Limit:    AP 0.7 %                                            

Upper Flammable Limit:    AP 5.0 %                                             

Autoignition Temperature: AP 343 to 371 C (650 to 700 F)                      

                                                                              

Hazardous Combustion Products:                                                

    Burning or excessive heating may produce smoke, carbon monoxide, carbon   

    dioxide, and possibly other harmful gases/vapors.                         

                                                                              

Special Properties:                                                            

    This material releases vapors at or approaching its flash point           

    temperature. When mixed with air in certain proportions and exposed to    

    an ignition source, its vapor can cause a flash fire. Mists or sprays     

    may be flammable at temperatures below the flash point. Use only with     

    adequate ventilation. Vapors are heavier the air and may travel long      

    distances along the ground to an ignition source and flash back. May      

    create vapor/air explosion hazard in confined spaces such as sewers. If   

    container is nt properly cooled, it can rupture in the heat of a fire.    

                                                                               

    A static electrical charge can accumulate as a result of transfer flow or 

    agitation. Discharge (static spark) can ignite vapors, especially in cold,

    dry weather conditions. Special slow load and monitoring procedures for   

    "switch loading" must be followed to avoid the static ignition hazard that

    can exist when this material is loaded into tanks previously containing   

    gasoline or other low flash point products. To reduce this hazard,        

    receiving containers should always be grounded and the loading nozzle     

    must be kept in contact with the container during the entire filling      

    process. Do not fill any portable container in or on a vehicle without    

    proper bonding.                                                            

                                                                              

Extinguishing Media:                                                          

    SMALL FIRE: Use dry chemicals, carbon dioxide (CO2), foam, water fog, or  

    inert gas (nitrogen).                                                     

    LARGE FIRE: Use foam, water fog, or waterspray. Water fog and spray are   

    effective in cooling containers and adjacent structures but might cause   

    frothing and/or may not achieve extinguishment. A water jet may be use    

    to cool the vessel's external walls to prevent pressure build-up,         

    auto-ignition, or explosion. NEVER use a water jet directly on the fire   

    because it may spread the fire to a larger area.                          

                                                                              

Fire Fighting Protective Clothing:                                            

    Firefighters must use full bunker gear including NIOSH-approved positive  

    pressure self-contained breathing apparatus to protect against potential  

    hazardous combustion or decomposition products and oxygen deficiencies.   

    Evacuate area and fight the fire from a maximum distance or use unmanned  

    hose holders or monitor nozzles. Cover pooling liquid with foam.          

    Containers can build pressure if exposed to radiant heat; cool adjacent   

    containers with flooding quantities of water until well after the fire is 

    out. Withdraw immediately from the area if there is a rising sound from   

    venting safety devices or discoloration of vessels, tanks, or pipelines.  

                                                                               

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SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES                                        

                                                                              

Take proper precautions to ensure your own health and safety before attempting

spill control or clean-up. For more specific information, refer to the        

Emergency Overview on Page 1, Exposure Controls and Personal Protection in    

Section 8 and Disposal Considerations In Section 13 of this MSDS.             

                                                                              

Release may cause a fire or explosion hazard, especially if misted. Evacuate  

all non-essential personnel from immediate area and establish a "regulated    

zone" with site control and security. A vapor-suppressing foam may be used to 

reduce vapors. Eliminate all ignition sources. All equipment used when        

handling this material must be grounded. Stop the leak if it can done without 

risk. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Remove spillage          

immediately from hard, smooth walking areas. Prevent its entry into waterways,

sewers, basements, or confined areas. Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand, or

other non-combustible material and transfer to appropriate waste containers.  

Use clean, non-sparking tools to collect absorbed material.                   

                                                                              

For large spills, secure the area and control access. Dike far ahead of a     

liquid spill to ensure complete collection. Water mist or spray may be used   

to reduce or disperse vapors; but, it may not prevent ignition in dosed       

spaces. This material will float on water and its run-off may create an       

explosion or fire hazard. Verify that responders are property HAZWOPER-trained

and wearing appropriate respiratory equipment and fire-resistant protective   

clothing during cleanup operations. In an urban area, cleanup spill as soon as

possible; in natural environments, cleanup on advice from specialists. Pick up

free liquid for recycle and/or disposal if it can be accomplished safely with 

explosion-proof equipment. Collect any excess material with absorbant pads,   

sand, or other inert non-combustible absorbent materials. Place into          

appropriate waste containers for later disposal. Comply with all laws and     

regulations.                                                                   

                                                                              

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SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE                                               

                                                                               

Handling:                                                                     

    A spill or leak may cause a fire/explosion hazard. Keep containers closed 

    and do not handle or store near heat, sparks, or any other potential      

    ignition sources. Bond and ground all equipment before transferring this  

    material from one container to another. Do not contact with oxidizable    

    materials. Do not breathe vapor. Us only with adequate ventilation/       

    personal protection. Never siphon by mouth. Avoid contact with eyes,      

    skin, at clothing. Prevent contact with food, chewing, or smoking         

    materials. Do not take internally.                                         

                                                                              

    When performing repairs and maintenance on contaminated equipment, keep   

    unnecessary persons away from the area. Eliminate all potential ignition  

    sources. Drain and purge equipment, as necessary, to remove material      

    residues. Use gloves constructed of impervious materials and protective   

    clothing if direct contact is anticipated. Provide ventilation to maintain

    exposure potential below applicable exposure limits. Promptly remove      

    contaminated clothing. Wash exposed skin thoroughly with soap and water   

    after handling.                                                           

                                                                               

    Empty containers may contain material residues which can ignite with      

    explosive force. Misuse of empty containers can be dangerous if used to   

    store toxic, flammable, or reactive materials. Cutting or welding of      

    empty containers can cause fire, explosion, or release of toxic fumes     

    from residues. Do not pressurize or expose empty containers to open flame,

    sparks, or heat. Keep container closed and drum bungs in place. Label     

    warnings and precautions must be observed. Return empty drums to a        

    qualified reconditioner. Consult appropriate federal, state and local     

    authorities before reusing, reconditioning, reclaiming, recycling, or     

    disposing of empty containers and/or waste residues of this material.     

                                                                              

Storage:                                                                      

    Store and transport in accordance with all applicable laws. Keep          

    containers tightly dosed and store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place, 

    plainly labeled, and out of dosed vehicles. Keep away from all ignition   

    sources! Ground all equipment containing this material. Containers should 

    be able to withstand pressures expected warming and cooling in storage.   

    This combustible liquid should be stored in a separate safety cabinet or  

    room. All electrical equipment in areas where this material is stored or  

    handled should be installed in accordance with applicable requirements of 

    the N. F.P.A's National Electrical Code (NEC).                            

                                                                               

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SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION                          

                                                                               

Engineering Controls:                                                         

    Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the     

    airborne concentrations of vapor and/or mists below the pertinent exposure

    limits (see below). All electrical equipment should comply with the NFPA  

    NEC Standards. Ensure that an emergency eye wash station and safety shower

    are near the work-station location.                                       

                                                                               

Personal Protective Equipment:                                                

    Personal protective equipment should be selected based upon the conditions

    under which this material is used.                                        

                                                                              

Eye Protection:                                                               

    Safety glasses with side shields are recommended as a minimum protection. 

    During transfer operations or when there is a likelihood of misting,      

    splashing, or spraying, chemical goggles and face shield should be worn.  

    Suitable eye wash water should be readily available.                       

                                                                              

Hand Protection:                                                              

    Avoid skin contact and use gloves (disposable PVC, neoprene, nitrile,     

    vinyl, or PVC/NBR). Before eating, drinking, smoking, use of toilet       

    facilities, or leaving work, wash hands with plenty of mild soap and      

    water. DO NOT use gasoline, kerosene, other solvents, or harsh abrasive   

    skin cleaners.                                                             

                                                                              

Body Protection:                                                              

    Avoid skin contact. It is recommended that fire-retardant garments (e.g.  

    Nomex(tm)) be worn while working with flammable and combustible liquids.  

    If splashing or spraying is expected, chemical-resistant protective       

    clothing (Tyvek(r), nitrile, or neoprene) should be worn. This might      

    include long-sleeves, apron, slicker suit, boots, and additional facial   

    protection. If general contact occurs, IMMEDIATELY remove soaked clothing 

    and take a shower. Contaminated leather goods should be removed promptly  

    and discarded.                                                            

                                                                              

Respiratory Protection:                                                       

    For unknown vapor concentrations use a positive-pressure, pressure-demand,

    self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). For known vapor concentrations 

    above the occupational exposure guidelines (see below), use a NIOSH-      

    approved organic vapor respirator if adequate protection is provided.     

    Protection factors vary depending upon the type of respirator used.       

    Respirator use should follow OSHA requirements (29 CFR 1910.134) or       

    equivalent standard (e.g. ANSI Z88.2).                                    

                                                                              

General Comments:                                                             

    Warning! If used as a fuel, this material's engine exhaust may cause upper

    respiratory tract irritation and reversible pulmonary effects. Use of     

    hydrocarbon fuel in spaces without adequate ventilation may result in     

    generation of hazardous levels of combustion products and inadequate      

    oxygen levels for breathing. Odor is an inadequate warning for hazardous  

    conditions.                                                               

                                                                              

Occupational Exposure Guidelines                                              

Substance                 Applicable Workplace Exposure Levels                

1) Oil mist, mineral      TWA 5 STEL: 10 (mg/M3) from ACGIH (TLV) (2000)      

                          TWA 5 (mg/M) from OSHA (PEL) (1976)                 

2) Diesel fuel/Kerosene   TWA 100 (mg/M3) from ACGIH (TLV) (Proposed for 2001)

("A3" Animal Carcinogen)  - SKIN                                              

                                                                               

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SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES                                   

                                                                               

Physical State:           Liquid                                              

Color:                    Transparent, colorless to slightly yellow.          

Odor:                     Characteristic, kerosene-like.                       

Specific Gravity:         0.84 to 0.845 (Water = 1)                           

pH:                       Not applicable                                      

Vapor Density:            5.8 to 6.3 (Air = 1)                                

Boiling Point/Range:      277 to 321C (530 to 610F)(ASTM D-86)                

Melting/Freezing Point:   -29 to 24 C (-20 to -11F)(ASTM D-97)                

Vapor Pressure:           LT 0.5 mm Hg at 20 C (68F)                          

Viscosity (cSt @ 40C):    3 to 4.5                                            

Solubility in Water:      Slightly soluble to cold water (AP 0.04%)           

Volatile Characteristics: Volatile Organic Compounds(VOCs)                    

                          Content = 100%; 822 gm/L                            

Additional Properties:                                                        

Alkane, Isoparaffin, and Cycloalkane Hydrocarbons Content = 96.5 to 99.5 Wt % 

(ASTM D-1319);                                                                 

C12-C14 Aromatic Hydrocarbon Content = 0.5 to 3.5 Wt.% (ASTM D-1319);         

Average Density at 60 F = 7.019 lbs./gal. (ASTM D-2161);                      

Aniline Cloud Point Temperature = 183 to 184 F (84 C) (ASTM D-611);            

Dry Point Temperature = 605 F (318 C) (ASTM D-86);                            

Evaporation Rate = < 0.01 when n-Butyl acetate = 1.0;                         

Heat Value = 19,500 to 20,000 Btu.                                            

                                                                               

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SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY                                          

                                                                               

Chemical Stability: Stable.    Hazardous Polymerization: Not expected to occur

                                                                              

Conditions to Avoid:       Keep away from extreme heat, strong acids, and     

                           strong oxidizing conditions.                       

                                                                              

Materials Incompatibility: Strong acids, alkalies, and oxidizers such as      

                           liquid chlorine, hydrogen peroxide, and oxygen.    

                                                                              

Hazardous Decomposition Products:                                              

    No substances are readily identified from composition; and, no degradation

    data is available.                                                        

                                                                              

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SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION                                         

                                                                              

For other health-related information, refer to the Emergency Overview on      

Page 1 and the Hazards Identification in Section 3 of this MSDS.              

                                                                              

Toxicity Data:                                                                 

Kerosine (similar to this Mineral Seal Oil):                                  

ORAL (LD50): Acute: GT 5,000 mg/kg (Rat screen) - Diarrhea, hypoactivity, and 

   somnolence.                                                                 

ORAL (LD50): Acute: 2,835 mg/kg (Rabbit) - Respiratory stimulation and muscle 

   weakness.                                                                  

ORAL (LD50): Acute: 20 mg/kg (Guinea Pig) - Respiratory stimulation and muscle

   weakness.                                                                  

INTRAVENOUS (LD50): Acute: 180 mg/kg (Rabbit) - Respiratory stimulation,      

   tremors, and coma.                                                         

INTRATRACHEAL (LD50): Acute: 800 mg/kg (Rat) - Convulsions, dyspnea, and      

   cyanosis.                                                                  

INTRATRACHEAL (LD50): Acute: 200 mg/kg (Rabbit) - Convulsions and cyanosis.   

INTRAPERITONEAL (LD50): Acute: 6,600 mg/kg (Rabbit) - Pulmonary edema,        

   emphysema, and changes to the bronchi.                                     

                                                                              

Hydrodesulfurized Kerosine (similar to this Mineral Seal Oil):                

ORAL (LD50): Acute: GT 5,000 mg/kg (Rat screen) - Excess salivation, diarrhea,

   hair loss, hypoactivity, and somnolence.                                   

GAS (LC50): Acute: GT 5,200 mg/L for 4 hours (Rat screen)) - Dyspnea.         

DERMAL (LD50): Acute: GT 2,000 mg/kg (Rabbit screen).                         

                                                                              

There is very limited toxicology data available for mineral seal oil; however,

its toxicity is considered to be similar to or less toxic than of kerosene.   

Mineral seal oil can produce varying types of skin reactions in humans,       

normally only mild to moderate but occasionally severe irritation. As an      

ingredient of numerous household products, mineral seal oil has been involved 

in many accidental or intentional poisonings, especially amongst young        

children. Symptoms of ingestion poisoning have included lethargy, fever,      

elevated white blood count, rapid heart beat, and rapid breathing. A 12-year  

old girl survived ingestion of 8 ounces of furniture polish containing 99%    

mineral seal oil; and this oil appeared in her urine, suggesting systemic     

uptake and distribution. Chronic inhalation of its oil mist may result in     

accumulation of oil droplets in the lung, with accompanying pulmonary         

fibrosis. Similar materials have also been associated with liver and kidney   

damage in subchronic (90-day) inhalation studies with male rats.              

                                                                              

This product is a severely hydrotreated mineral seal oil which does NOT       

contain any potentially carcinogen compounds. Laboratory data associated some 

mixtures of petroleum hydrocarbons with boiling ranges between 300 and 700 F, 

commonly referred to as "middle distillates, including kerosine and some      

mineral seal oils" have caused increased incidence of skin tumors at the site 

of contact when applied repeatedly (twice per week) over the lifetime of the  

test animals (12 to 24 months). Studies have shown that washing the animals   

skin with soap and water between applications greatly reduces the carcinogenic

effect of these middle distillates.                                           

                                                                              

TSCA Section 8(e) submittals concerning hydrodesulfurized middle distillate   

and chemically-neutralized middle distillate streams identified as mineral    

seal oils were reported to have shown positive mutagenic responses in the     

modified Salmonella/microsome (Ames) and in-vitro mouse cell transformation   

assays, but also, a negative response for an in-vitro chromosomal abberration 

assay. Additionally, hydrodesulfurized kerosine, untreated (straight-run)     

kerosine, and hydrotreated light distillate (which are all similar to         

mineral seal oil) produced negative mutagenic responses in the                 

Salmonella/microsome (Ames) assay, the in-vivo rat bone marrow cell           

chromosome abberations assay, the in-vitro mouse lymphoma assay, and the      

in-vitro Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) sister chromatid exchange (SCE) assay;   

however, the in-vivo mouse SCE assay and in-vitro S9-activated CHO SCE assay  

produced positive responses. The significance of these mixed animal study     

results for human health is unclear.                                          

                                                                               

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SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION                                            

                                                                               

Ecotoxicity:                                                                  

    Ecological effects testing has not been conducted on this material. If    

    spilled, this material, its storage tank water bottoms and sludge, and    

    any contaminated soil or water may be hazardous to human, animal, and     

    aquatic life.                                                             

                                                                               

    Using Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), Dungeness Crab (Cancer         

    magister), and juvenile American Shad (Squalius cephalus), similar middle 

    distillate/kerosenes showed a 96-hour TLms (Median Toxic Limit) of        

    from 5 ppm to 20 ppm in ambient saltwater. Also, 24-hour and 96-hour      

    TLms produced results from 10 ppm to 200 ppm when using Bluegill Sunfish  

    (Lepomis macrochirus), Goldfish (Carassius auratus), and Guppy (Lebistes  

    refculatus) in fresh water. Based upon actual spill incident              

    investigations, similar kerosene mixtures have been shown to bioaccumuiate

    in tissues of various fish from a 1 ppm to 10 ppm levels.                 

                                                                               

Environmental Fate:                                                           

    This mineral seal oil is potentially toxic to freshwater and saltwater    

    ecosystems. It will normally float on water with its lighter components   

    evaporating fairly rapidly. In stagnant or slow-flowing waterways, this   

    hydrocarbon layer can cover a large surface area. As a result, this       

    covering layer might limit or eliminate natural atmospheric oxygen        

    transport into the water. With time, if not removed, oxygen depletion     

    in the waterway might be enough to cause a fish kill or create an         

    anaerobic environment. This coating action can also be harmful or fatal   

    to plankton, algae, aquatic life, and water birds. Additionally, potable  

    water and boiler feed water systems should NEVER be allowed more than     

    5 ppm contamination from this material.                                   

                                                                               

    For additional ecological information concerning components of this       

    product, users should refer to the Hazardous Substances Data Bank(r) and  

    the Oil and Hazardous Materials/Technical Assistance Data System          

    (OHM/TADS) maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. (See      

    Section 2 for components.)                                                

                                                                               

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SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS                                           

                                                                               

Hazard characteristic and regulatory waste stream classification can change   

with product use. Accordingly, it is the responsibility of the user to        

determine the proper storage, transportation, treatment and/or disposal       

methodologies for spent materials and residues at the time of disposition.    

                                                                              

Maximize material recovery for reuse or recycling. If spilled material is     

introduced into a wastewater treatment system, chemical and biological oxygen 

demand (COD and BOD) will likely increase. This material is biodegradable if  

gradually exposed to microorganisms, preferably in an aerobic environment. In 

sewage seeded wastewater, at or below concentrations of 0.2 vol. % of this    

material, there is little or no effect on bio-oxidation and/or digestion.     

However, at 1 vol. %, it doubles the required digestion period. Higher concen-

trations interfere with floc formation and sludge settling and also plug      

filters or exchange beds. Vapor emissions from a bio-oxidation process        

contaminated by this material might prove to be a health hazard. Conditions   

of use may cause this material to become a hazardous waste, as defined by     

Federal or State regulations. It is the responsibility of the user to         

determine if the material is a RCRA "hazardous waste" at the time of          

disposal. Transportation, treatment, storage, and disposal of waste material  

must be conducted in accordance with RCRA regulations (see 40 CFR Parts 260   

through 271). State and/or local regulations might be even more restrictive.  

Contact the RCRA/Superfund Hotline at (800) 424-9346 or your regional US      

EPA office for guidance concerning case specific disposal issues.             

                                                                              

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SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION                                              

                                                                              

DOT Status:                   This material is not regulated by the U.S.      

                              Department of Transportation (DOT).             

Proper Shipping Name:         Petroleum Oil, N.O.I.B.N.                       

Hazard Class:                 Not a DOT controlled material.                  

Packing Group(s):             Not applicable.                                  

UN/NA ID:                     Not applicable.                                 

Reportable Quantity:          Not applicable.                                 

Emergency Response Guide No.: Not applicable.                                 

HAZMAT STCC No.:              Not applicable.                                 

MARPOL III Status:            Not a DOT "Marine Pollutant" per 49 CFR 171.8.  

                                                                              

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SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION                                            

                                                                              

TSCA Inventory:                                                                

    This product and/or its components are listed on the Toxic Substance      

    Control Act (TSCA) inventory.                                             

                                                                               

SARA 302/304:                                                                 

    The Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) Title III 

    requires facilities subject to Subparts 302 and 304 to submit emergency   

    planning and notification information based on Threshold Planning         

    Quantities (TPQs) and Reportable Quantities (RQs) for "Extremely Hazardous

    Substances" listed in 40 CFR 302.4 and 40 CFR 355.                        

    No components were identified.                                            

                                                                              

SARA 311/312:                                                                 

    The Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) Title III 

    requires facilities subject to this subpart to submit aggregate           

    information on chemicals by "Hazard Category" as defined in 40 CFR 370.2. 

    This material would be classified under the following hazard categories:  

    Acute (Immediate) Health Hazard.                                          

                                                                              

SARA 313:                                                                      

    This product does not contain any components in concentrations which might

    be at or above de minimis levels and which are listed as toxic chemicals  

    in 40 CFR Part 372 pursuant to the requirements of Section 313.            

                                                                              

CERCLA:                                                                       

    The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act 

    of 1980 (CERCLA) requires notification of the National Response Center    

    concerning release of quantities of "hazardous substances" equal to or    

    greater than the reportable quantities (RQ's) listed in 40 CFR 302.4. As  

    defined by CERCLA, the term "hazardous substance" does not include        

    petroleum, including crude oil or any fraction thereof which is not       

    otherwise specifically designated in 40 CFR 302.4. There are no chemical  

    substances present in this product or refinery stream subject to this     

    statute.                                                                  

                                                                              

CWA:                                                                           

    This material is classified as an oil under Section 311 of the Clean Water

    Act (CWA) and the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA). Discharges or spills   

    which produce a visible sheen on waters of the United States, their       

    adjoining shorelines, or into conduits leading to surface waters must be  

    reported to the EPA's National Response Center at (800) 424-8802.         

                                                                              

California Proposition 65:                                                    

    This material does not contain any chemical substances which are known to 

    the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other          

    reproductive harm; however, if combusted, Diesel Engine Exhaust emissions 

    from this product is considered a carcinogenic substance by the State of  

    California. Therefore, it might be considered subject to requirements of  

    California Health & Safety Code Section 25249.5.                          

                                                                              

New Jersey Right-to-Know Label:                                               

    For New Jersey labeling refer to component listed in Section 2.           

                                                                              

Additional Regulatory Remarks:                                                

    Under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, related statutes, and Consumer

    Product Safety Commission regulations, as defined by 16 CFR 1500.14(b)(3) 

    and 1500.83(a)(13): This product contains "Petroleum Distillates" which   

    may require special labeling if distributed in a manner intended or       

    packaged in a from suitable for use in the household or by children.      

    Precautionary label dialogue should display the following:                

    Contains Petroleum Distillates! May be harmful or fatal if swallowed!     

    Keep Out of Reach of Children!                                            

                                                                              

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SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION                                                  

                                                                              

Refer to the top of Page 1 for the HMIS and NFPA Hazard Ratings for this      

product.                                                                       

                                                                              

ABBREVIATIONS                                                                 

AP = Approximately     EQ = Equal       > = Greater Than    < = Less Than     

NA = Not Applicable    ND = No Data    NE = Not Established                   

ACGIH = American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists             

AIHA  = American Industrial Hygiene Association                               

IARC  = International Agency for Research on Cancer                           

NTP   = National Toxicology Program                                           

NIOSH = National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health                  

OSHA  = Occupational Safety and Health Administration                         

NPCA  = National Paint and Coating Manufacturers Association                  

HMIS  = Hazardous Materials Information System                                

NFPA  = National Fire Protection Association                                  

EPA   = Environmental Protection Agency                                       

 

 

For Additional Information:
Contact: PTI Process Chemicals.
During business hours, Central Time - 815-653-3856

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Do not use ingredient information and/or ingredient percentages in this MSDS as a product specification. For product specification information refer to a Product Specification Sheet and/or a Certificate of Analysis. These can be obtained from PTI Process Chemicals

All information appearing herein is based upon data obtained from the manufacturer and/or recognized technical sources. While the information is believed to be accurate, PTI makes no representations as to its accuracy or sufficiency.  Conditions of use are beyond PTI’s control and therefore users are responsible to verify this data under their own operating conditions to determine whether the product is suitable for their particular purposes and they assume all risks of their use, handling, and disposal of the product, or from the publication or use of, or reliance upon, information contained herein. This information relates only to the product designated herein, and does not relate to its use in combination with any other material or in any other process.

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