ICSC 1597 - WHITE MINERAL OIL

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WHITE MINERAL OIL	ICSC: 1597 (October 2006)
Paraffinum liquidum Paraffin oil

CAS #: 8042-47-5

EC Number: 232-455-8

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide, dry sand.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes		Wear safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Diarrhoea.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Do NOT induce vomiting.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in covered containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria DANGER May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants.
PACKAGING

WHITE MINERAL OIL

ICSC: 1597

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance TECHNICAL-GRADE PRODUCT: VISCOUS COLOURLESS LIQUID. Physical dangers Chemical dangers On combustion, forms toxic gases including carbon monoxide. Reacts with strong oxidants.	Boiling point: 218-643°C Density: g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: Vapour pressure at 20°C: negligible Flash point: >115°C o.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 260-371°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: >6

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
TECHNICAL-GRADE PRODUCT: VISCOUS COLOURLESS LIQUID.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
On combustion, forms toxic gases including carbon monoxide. Reacts with strong oxidants.

Boiling point: 218-643°C
Density: g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C:
Vapour pressure at 20°C: negligible
Flash point: >115°C o.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 260-371°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: >6

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Effects of short-term exposure If this liquid is swallowed, aspiration into the lungs may result in chemical pneumonitis.	Inhalation risk Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure

Effects of short-term exposure
If this liquid is swallowed, aspiration into the lungs may result in chemical pneumonitis.

Inhalation risk

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
MAK: (respirable fraction): 5 mg/m³; peak limitation category: II(4); pregnancy risk group: C

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
Highly refined oil, typical fraction of C14-C20. The symptoms of chemical pneumonitis do not become manifest until a few hours or even a few days have passed. Refer for medical attention if breathing difficulties and/or fever develop.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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