1. Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking Trade name Synonyms Product code 7788 Use Company Solvent, Paint related material Sasol Solvents A Division of Sasol Chemical Industries 2 Sturdee Avenue Rosebank 2196 Republic of South Africa Information (Product safety) Telephone: +27 11 280 0000 Fax: +27 11 280 0198 E-mail address msds.info@sasol.com Emergency telephone Europe, Israel, Africa, Americas +44 (0)1235 239 670 number Middle East, Arabic African +44 (0)1235 239 671 countries Asia Pacific +65 3158 1074 China +86 10 5100 3039 South Africa +27 (0)17 610 4444 Australia +61 2 9032 0460 2. Hazards identification Identification of the risks R11 Highly flammable. R20/21 Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin. R38 Irritating to skin. R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes. R48/20 Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation. R63 Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. R65 Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. 3. Composition/information on ingredients Propan-1-ol; n-propanol Contents: >= 25.00 - < 30.00 %W/W CAS-No. 71-23-8 Index-No. 603-003-00-0 EC-No. 200-746-9 Symbol(s) F, Xi R-phrase(s) -R11 -R41 -R67 Print Date 08.03.2012 100000001136 1/9
Toluene. Contents: >= 25.00 - < 30.00 %W/W CAS-No. 108-88-3 Index-No. 601-021-00-3 EC-No. 203-625-9 Symbol(s) F, Xn R-phrase(s) -R11 -R38 -R48/20 -R63 -R65 -R67 Acetone; Propan-2-one; Propanone Contents: >= 12.50 - < 20.00 %W/W CAS-No. 67-64-1 Index-No. 606-001-00-8 EC-No. 200-662-2 Symbol(s) F, Xi R-phrase(s) -R11 -R36 -R66 -R67 Xylene. Contents: >= 12.50 - < 20.00 %W/W CAS-No. 1330-20-7 Index-No. 601-022-00-9 EC-No. 215-535-7 Symbol(s) Xn R-phrase(s) -R10 -R20/21 -R38 2-Butoxyethanol; Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether butyl cellosolve Contents: >= 5.00 - < 7.00 %W/W CAS-No. 111-76-2 Index-No. 603-014-00-0 EC-No. 203-905-0 Symbol(s) Xn R-phrase(s) -R20/21/22 -R36/38 Butan-2-ol Contents: >= 3.00 - < 5.00 %W/W CAS-No. 78-92-2 Index-No. 603-004-01-3 EC-No. 201-158-5 Symbol(s) Xi R-phrase(s) -R10 -R36/37 -R67 For the full text of the R-phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16. 4. First aid measures General advice Inhalation Call a physician immediately. Move to fresh air in case of accidental inhalation of vapours. If breathing is irregular or stopped, administer artificial respiration. Monitor breathing, get medical attention immediately Skin contact Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician immediately. Eye contact Rinse immediately with plenty of running water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes Remove contact lenses. Call a physician immediately. Print Date 08.03.2012 100000001136 2/9
Ingestion If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. Prevent vomiting if possible. If a person vomits when lying on his back, place him in the recovery position. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. 5. Firefighting measures Suitable extinguishing media Specific hazards during firefighting Special protective equipment for firefighters Further information Foam, Dry powder Flash back possible over considerable distance. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit. Cool containers / tanks with water spray. 6. Accidental release measures Personal precautions Environmental precautions Methods for cleaning up Additional advice 7. Handling and storage Handling Safe handling advice Advice on protection against fire and explosion Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Remove all sources of ignition. Do not breathe vapours or spray mist. Prevent product from entering drains. Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Soak up with inert absorbent material and dispose of as hazardous waste. Never return spills in original containers for re-use. Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist. Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms. Wear personal protective equipment. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Use only explosion-proof equipment. Storage Requirements for storage areas and containers Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Print Date 08.03.2012 100000001136 3/9
8. Exposure controls/personal protection Components with workplace control parameters NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS Components Type Control parameters N-PROPANOL PROPAN-1-OL 500 mg/m 3 200 ppm 625 mg/m 3 250 ppm Update Basis ACETONE 1,780 mg/m 3 750 ppm 3,560 mg/m 3 1,500 ppm 2-BUTOXYETHANOL ETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOBUTYL ETHER 120 mg/m 3 25 ppm 120 mg/m 3 25 ppm South Africa Control Limits South Africa Control Limits SEC-BUTYL ALCOHOL 300 mg/m 3 100 ppm 450 mg/m 3 150 ppm EUROPEAN OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS Components Type Control parameters ACETONE 1,210 mg/m 3 500 ppm Update Basis XYLENE, MIXED ISOMERS, PURE 221 mg/m 3 50 ppm 442 mg/m 3 100 ppm Print Date 08.03.2012 100000001136 4/9
2-BUTOXYETHANOL 98 mg/m 3 20 ppm 246 mg/m 3 50 ppm Engineering measures Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms. Personal protective equipment Respiratory protection Respirator with a vapour filter (EN 141) Hand protection Solvent-resistant gloves Eye protection Skin and body protection Hygiene measures Protective measures Safety glasses with side-shields Protective suit, Safety shoes Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product. Wear suitable protective equipment. 9. Physical and chemical properties Form Colour Odour ph Liquid Colourless No information available. Neutral Melting point/range -70.4 C Boiling point/boiling range Flash point 82 C Autoignition temperature 238 C Lower explosion limit Upper explosion limit Vapour pressure -9 C; Closed cup 1.1 %(V) 12.7 %(V) 62.8 hpa Density 0.814 g/cm 3 ; 20 C Bulk density No data available Print Date 08.03.2012 100000001136 5/9
Water solubility Solubility in other solvents Viscosity, dynamic Relative vapour density 4.1 No data available Medium: Diethylether; Completely soluble 6.4 mpa.s 10. Stability and reactivity Materials to avoid Hazardous decomposition products Oxidizing agents, Reducing agents Carbon oxides 11. Toxicological information Acute oral toxicity Acute inhalation toxicity Acute dermal toxicity LD50 rat: 5,000 mg/kg; literature value n-propanol: LD50 rat: 1,870 mg/kg; literature value LC50 mouse: 5,320 mg/l; literature value n-propanol: LC50 rat: 4,000 mg/l; literature value; 4 h LD50 rat: 12,124 mg/kg; literature value n-propanol: LD50 rabbit: 4,060 mg/kg; literature value 12. Ecological information Ecotoxicity effects Toxicity to fish Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates. LC50 Pimephales promelas: 34.27 mg/l; 96 h; literature value LC50 Poecilia reticulata: 59.3 mg/l; 96 h; literature value LC50 Cyprinodon variegatus: 277 mg/l; 96 h; literature value n-propanol: LC50 Pimephales promelas: 4,480 mg/l; 96 h; literature value LC50 Daphnia magna: 313 mg/l; 48 h; literature value Print Date 08.03.2012 100000001136 6/9
13. Disposal considerations Product Contaminated packaging Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Store containers and offer for recycling of material when in accordance with the local regulations. 14. Transport information ADR RID ADNR IMDG ICAO/IATA UN number: 1263; Class: 3; Packaging group: II; F1; Description of the goods: PAINT RELATED MATERIAL UN number: 1263; Class: 3; Packaging group: II; F1; Description of the goods: PAINT RELATED MATERIAL UN number: 1263; Class: 3; Packaging group: II; F1; Description of the goods: PAINT UN number: 1263; Class: 3; EmS: F-E, S-E; Packaging group: II; Description of the goods: PAINT RELATED MATERIAL UN number : 1263; Class: 3; Packaging group: II; Description of the goods: Paint related material 15. Regulatory information Labelling Regulatory base Symbol(s) 1999/45/EC Xn: Harmful F: Highly flammable Print Date 08.03.2012 100000001136 7/9
R-phrase(s) S-phrase(s) Hazardous components which must be listed on the label R11: Highly flammable. R20/21: Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin. R38: Irritating to skin. R41: Risk of serious damage to eyes. R48/20: Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation. R63: Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. R65: Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. S 9: Keep container in a well-ventilated place. S16: Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S33: Take precautionary measures against static discharges. S36/37/39: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. S62: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. Toluene. Xylene. 16. Other information Full text of R-phrases referred to under sections 2 and 3 R10 Flammable. R11 Highly flammable. R20/21 Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin. R20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R36 Irritating to eyes. R36/37 Irritating to eyes and respiratory system. R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin. R38 Irritating to skin. R41 Risk of serious damage to eyes. R48/20 Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation. R63 Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. R65 Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. R66 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. R67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Print Date 08.03.2012 100000001136 8/9
All reasonable efforts were exercised to compile this SDS in accordance with ISO 11014 and ANSIZ400.1.1993. The SDS provides information regarding the health, safety and environmental hazards, at the date of issue, to facilitate the safe receipt, use and handling of the product in the workplace. Since Sasol and its subsidiaries cannot anticipate or control all conditions under which the product may be handled, used and received in the workplace, it remains the obligation of each user, receiver or handler to, prior to usage, review this SDS in the context within which the product will be received, handled or used in the workplace. The user, handler or receiver must ensure that the necessary mitigating measures are in place as regards health and safety. This does not substitute the need or requirement for any relevant risk assessments to be conducted. It further remains the responsibility of the receiver, handler or user to communicate such information to all relevant parties that may be involved in the receipt, use or handling of the product. Although all reasonable efforts were exercised in the compilation of this SDS, Sasol does not expressly warrant the accuracy or assume any liability for the incompleteness of the information contained herein or any advice given. The product is sold and risk passes in accordance with the specific terms and conditions of sale. The MSDS was created by: F. SHAI The MSDS was approved by: M. HUYSER Print Date 08.03.2012 100000001136 9/9