hfa-558 (Pour Point Depressants)
® WRT bvMATERIAL SAFETY DATASHEET
Revision: 3
Revision date: January 2003
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT
- Product name: HFA - 558
- Product type: Pour point depressant / drag reducer.
- Product description: Ash-less polymeric additive which is particularly effective in light residual fuels, but is also effective in some heavy fuels and crude oils.
2. COMPOSITION/ INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
- Olefin-alkyl ester copolymer CAS-nr: -
- Heavy aromatic solvent CAS-nr: -
- Other substances
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Human health: Low hazard. Material can form flammable mixtures or can burn only upon heating to temperatures at or above the flashpoint. Toxic gases will form upon combustion. Static discharge. Product can accumulate static charges which can cause an incendiary electrical discharge.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
- On skin: Remove splashes on the skin with a lot of water and soap. Remove grossly contaminated clothing including shoes and launder before reuse.
- In eyes: Remove contact lenses and rinse immediately with soft water stream for several minutes. Keep the eyelids wide apart.
MEDICAL ATTENTION SHOULD BE SOUGHT IMMEDIATELY - If swallowed: Do not induce vomiting. Drink milk or water. If large quantities have been swallowed,.
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 spray jet, foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical.
- 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. 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, inorganic zinc coatings, HDPE.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/ PERSONAL PROTECTION
- Occupational Exposure Limits OEL: this product contains Heavy Aromatics Naphtha (HAN) WRT bv recommends 100 ppm total organic vapour based on HAN.
- Engineering measures: Access to eye wash fountain.
- Personal protection: Safety goggles. Protective gloves at prolonged or repeated exposure.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
- Appearance: liquid
- Colour: amber
- pH: not applicable
- Flash point: > 47°C
- Boiling point: 185°C
- Pour point: 24 °C
- Density (15°C) 0,8810 - 0,8840 kg/l
- Solubility: Oil, naphtha, diesel
- Viscosity 69,05 - 69,18 cSt at 40°C
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
- Stability: Stable under normal conditions. In fire CO/CO2, Nox may be generated.
- Conditions to avoid: not applicable
- Materials to avoid: strong oxidising agents
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
- Ingestion: minimal toxicity
- Skin contact: low order of toxicity. Frequent or prolonged contact may de-fat and dry the skin, leading to discomfort and dermatitis.
- Inhalation: negligible hazard at ambient temperature (-18 to 38 ºC). Irritating to respiratory tract in high concentrations. Avoid breathing vapours or mists.
- Eye contact: 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: not applicable
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
All local and national regulations should be followed.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
- UN-nr.: 3.31 C
- ADR: 9
- IMO:
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
E.EC Marking and labelling:
- E.C. harmfull, contains hydrocarbons
- Symbol: Xn
- R-Phrases: 65
- S-Phrases: 62
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.