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 | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Combustible. | NO open flames. | Use water spray, foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide, dry sand. |
SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
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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 |
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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 |
STORAGE | |
Separated from strong oxidants. | |
PACKAGING | |
WHITE MINERAL OIL | ICSC: 1597 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
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EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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Routes of exposure
Effects of short-term exposure
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Inhalation risk
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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MAK: (respirable fraction): 5 mg/m3; peak limitation category: II(4); pregnancy risk group: C |
ENVIRONMENT |
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NOTES |
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Highly refined oil, typical fraction of C14-C20. The symptoms of chemical pneumonitis do not become manifest until few hours or even after days have passed. Refer for medical attention if breathing difficulties and/or fever develop. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations