Osd 570 - MSDS

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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

I Product Identification
Product Name : Oil Spill Dispersant
Reference No : Norchem OSD 570

II Composition/Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous
Aromatic Solvent 80-95 % T34
Anionic surfactant 1-5 %
Nonionic surfactant 4-10 %

III Hazards Identification


Not regarded as a health hazard under current legislation.
Inhalation Product does not emit fumes..

The swallowing of small amounts is unlikely to have adverse


Ingestion effects; larger amounts may cause irritation with diarrhoea and
vomiting.

Unlikely to cause irritation on single contact. Prolonged or


Skin Contact repeated contact may cause dermatitis which could eventually
lead to irreversible skin disorders. Injection of fuel under
pressure through the skin may have serious effects which at
first may not seem serious but, within hours, may become very
painful.

May cause irritation with short-term redness and stinging.


Eye Contact

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IV First Aid Measures


Inhalation Inhalation of vapour causes irritation or drowsiness, remove to
fresh air. Get medical advice if the symptoms continue.

Ingestion Wash mouth out with water and give water to drink. If a large
amount has been swallowed get medical advice. DO NOT
INDUCE VOMITING BECAUSE OF THE DANGER OF
ASPIRATION.

Skin Contact Wash skin as soon as possible with soap and water. Change
contaminated clothing and launder before reuse. Get medical
advice if irritation persists. Any injection of fuel under the skin
should be considered an EMERGENCY. Get Medical Advice
URGENTLY.

Eye Contact Wash out thoroughly with large amounts of water. If redness
and/ or irritation continues get medical advice

V Fire Fighting Measures


Fire Extinguishing Media Extinguish with Dry Powder, Foam or Water Fog. For small fires
use CO2

Special Information Fires in closed or confined spaces should be tackled by trained


personnel who should wear breathing apparatus.

VI Accidental Release Measures


Treat any spillage as a fire hazard.
Spray, vapour or mist can be a potential fire or explosion hazard.
May cause damage to surfaces making them SLIPPERY.
Contain spillage -do not wash spillage down drain.
Absorb using absorbent clay, diatomaceous clay or other suitable absorbent.

VII Handling and Storage


Handling No special handling precaution noted. Use protective gloves.

Storage Keep in a cool and well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly


closed.

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VIII Exposure Controls/Personal Protection


Personal Respirators Unlikely to be required in normal use.
(NIOSH Approved)

Skin Protection Use protective gloves made of neoprene, nitrile, polyethylene or


PVC

Eye Protection Wear approved chemical safety goggles where eye exposure is
reasonably probable.

IX Physical and Chemical Properties


Appearance Yellowish Liquid

Odour Solvent

pH N.A

Boiling Point 150 – 385 °C

Melting Point N.A

Flash Point Above 78°C.

Solubility Miscible with water

Density 0.84 ± 0.01 @ 25°C

X Stability and Reactivity


Stability Stable under normal conditions.

Hazardous Decomposition Thermal decomposition may lead to the formation of a


Products multiplicity of compounds some of which may be hazardous.
With incomplete combustion smoke and hazardous fumes
and gases, including carbon monoxide may be formed.

Conditions to avoid May react with strong oxidizing materials.

XI Toxicological Information
This product is unlikely to cause any long term injury from exposure.

XII Ecological Information


Persistency and Degradation Product is inherently biodegradable

Mobility and Bioaccumulation Nil

Ecotoxicalogical effects Nil

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XIII Disposal Considerations


Dispose of in accordance with Local Authority requirements.

XIV Transport Information


HAZCHEM Code 3/Z Symbol: Flammable Liquid
UN Flammable liquid, Class 3 (III)
UN Number (Substance Identification Number) 1202
UN Packing Group III
IMO Hazard Class 3.3
ICAO Hazard Class 3.3
IATA Hazard Class 3
ADR/ RID Hazard Class 3 -32 (c)

XV Regulatory Information
Risk Phrases Not Classified

Safety Phrases Not Classified

XVI Other Information


Not known
All information and recommendations given in this brochure are, to the best of our knowledge, true and accurate; but since the
conditions of use are beyond our control, no warranty is given nor do we accept any liability

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