hfa-1125 (Cloudpoint improvers)
® WRT bvMATERIAL SAFETY DATASHEET
Revision: 3
Revision date: February 2003
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT
- Product name: HFA 1125
- Product type: Diesel additive (cloud point improver)
- Product description: combination of olefin derivatives in an aromatic hydrocarbon solvent which is extremely effective as a cloud point improver.
2. COMPOSITION/ INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
- olefin polymer
- aromatic/aliphatic solvent
- other compounds
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Human health:
- R22 Harmful if swallowed
- R40 Possible risks of irreversible effects
- R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin
- R51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
- On skin: Remove contaminated clothing immediately and drench affected skin with plenty of water. Then wash with soap and water. Contaminated clothing should be laundered before re-use.
SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS - In eyes: If substance has got into eyes, immediately wash out with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Irrigate eyes thoroughly while lifting eyelids.
MEDICAL ATTENTION SHOULD BE SOUGHT IMMEDIATELY - If swallowed: Do not induce vomiting because of risk of aspiration into the lungs. If aspiration is suspected obtain immediate medical attention. Rinse mouth with water (do not swallow). Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
MEDICAL ATTENTION SHOULD BE SOUGHT IMMEDIATELY - Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Administer artificial respiration if breathing is stopped. Keep at rest.
MEDICAL ATTENTION SHOULD BE SOUGHT IMMEDIATELY
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
- Extinguishing media: Use water, foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical (S43)
- Further Measures: In the event of an adjacent fire, cool containers with water spray. Portable containers should be moved if possible and without risk.
- Protective Clothing: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
- Cleaning up: Dike and absorb spill with inert materials and collect for disposal in accordance with federal, state or other applicable laws and regulations.
- Environmental Precautions: Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to water-ways.
- Personal precaution: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Ensure adequate ventilation. Shut off all ignition sources. Wear appropriate protective equipment.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
- Handling: Ensure good ventilation/suction at the workplace. Avoid open flames and sources of ignition. Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
- Storage: Ensure that storage and workrooms are adequately ventilated.
- Packaging material: SS, Epoxy coatings, HDPE.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/ PERSONAL PROTECTION
- Engineering measures: Access to eye wash fountain.
- Personal protection: Safety goggles. Protective gloves at prolonged or repeated exposure. Wear approved respirator if exposure likely to exceed MEL/OES.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
- Appearance: liquid
- Colour: amber
- Odour: Aromatic
- Flash point: > 55ºC
- Boiling point: 165°C
- Pour point: + 15°C
- Density (15°C) 0,9045 - 0,9150 kg/l
- Solubility: Oil, naphtha, diesel
- Viscosity(20ºC) 50,50 - 56,40 cSt
Note: These data are typical for the product and are not a specification.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
- Stability: Stable under normal conditions. Insoluble in water. May decompose on exposure to heat. In fire CO/CO2 may be generated.
- Conditions to avoid: Incompatible with strong oxidising substances
- Materials to avoid: -
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This information is based on knowledge of the present substances and on E.C. toxicological data from similar substances.
- Toxicological data: LD50 /oral/rat > 6500 mg/kg. Primary mucous membrane: non irritating
- Ingestion: Minimal toxicity
- Skin contact: LD50 /dermal/rat > 3000 mg/kg. Can cause dehydration of the skin
- Inhalation: LC50 /4h/rat > 3 mg/l. Can give rise to nausea, headaches and dizziness
- Eye contact: Mildly irritating. Will cause slight eye discomfort, but will not injure eye tissue.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This information is based on knowledge of the present substances and on E.C. toxicological data from similar substances.
- Persistence and degradability: Not applicable
- Aquatic toxicity: Marine pollutant
Large volumes may penetrate soil and contaminate groundwater
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
All local and national regulations should be followed.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
- UN-nr.: 1993 Hazard Class: 3
- ADR: 3.31 C ADR Hazard Class: 3
- IMO: -
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
- E.EC Marking and labelling:
- E.C.
- Symbol: Xn
- R-Phrases: 22, 40, 36/38, 51/53
- S-Phrases: 15, 16, 37/39
16. OTHER INFORMATION
The information contained herein relates only to the specific material identified. WRT BV believes that such information is accurate and reliable as of the date of this material data sheet, but no representation, guarantee or warranty, express or implied, is made as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the information. WRT BV urges persons receiving this information to make their own determination as to the information's suitability and completeness for their particular application.