1.             IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY

 

Product Name:                RACING CASTOR OIL

 

Application:                        Castor Oil Based Lubricant

 

Manufacturer:                     OILSWELL Ltd

                                            Unit 2 North Dean Business Park

                                            Stainland Road

                                            Greetland

                                            West Yorkshire

                                            HX4 8LS

 

 

Emergency Telephone:        01422 365566

 

2.             COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

 

Hazardous Ingredients:     This material is not considered hazardous as defined by E.C. legislation.

 

 

3.             HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

 

This product is not considered hazardous, but should be handled in accordance with good standards of industrial hygiene and safety practices.

 

 

4.             FIRST AID MEASURES

 

Eyes:                                                          Flush eyes with water, lifting eyelids for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists obtain medical attention.

 

Skin:                                                          Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area with copious amounts of soap and water. If irritation persists obtain medical attention.

 

Ingestion:                                                  Rinse mouth out with water and give water to drink. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Obtain medical attention if ill effects occur.

 

Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Keep warm and at rest. Obtain medical attention if ill effects occur.

 

 

5.             FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

 

Extinguishing Media: Alcohol resistant foam, Dry chemical, Carbon Dioxide and Water fog/spray (to cool containers)

 

                                            DO NOT USE WATER JETS

 

Products of Combustion: Hazardous fumes may be evolved on burning or exposure to heat; this will include oxides of carbon.

 

Protective Equipment: Fire in confined spaces should be dealt with by trained personnel wearing approved breathing apparatus.


6.             ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

 

Personal Precautions: Wear appropriate protective clothing. Presents a significant slip hazard.

 

Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into drains, sewers and watercourses.

 

Decontamination Procedure: Contain and recover using absorbent inert material and dispose of in accordance with local byelaws and the Environmental Protection Act 1990. In case of large spills contact the appropriate authorities immediately.

 

 

 

7.             HANDLING AND STORAGE

 

Handling Precautions: Wear appropriate protective clothing.

 

Storage Conditions: Store in tightly closed original container in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Store away from sources of ignition. Do not store in copper or copper alloy vessels.

 

 

 

8.             EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

 

Eyes:                                  Wear chemical safety goggles.

 

Skin:                                  Wear chemical resistant gloves and protective overalls.

 

Inhalation:                        Ensure adequate ventilation or local exhaust measures.

 

Exposure Limits:               Non-Assigned

 

 

 

9.             PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

 

Physical State                   Liquid

Specific Gravity @ 15°C               0.948

Kinematic Viscosity @ 40°C    160 cSt

Flash Point (PMCC) °C                   >290

Boiling Point Range °C       >200

Auto-ignition Temperature °C    >400

Solubility in Water        Insoluble

pH (3% Deionised)     -

 

 

 

10.          STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

 

Stability:                           Stable under normal conditions of use.

 

Incompatibility:                   Avoid contact with strong oxidising agents.

 

Decomposition: Thermal decomposition can lead to the formation of a variety of compounds, the precise nature of which will depend on the prevailing conditions. Combustion will generate smoke and hazardous gases including oxides of carbon.


11.          TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

 

Ingestion:                                                  Expected to be of low order of oral toxicity.

 

Eyes:                                  Unlikely to cause more than transient irritation.

 

Skin:                                                          Unlikely to cause more than transient irritation.

 

Inhalation: Unlikely to be hazardous under normal conditions of use.

 

 

12.          ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

 

Mobility:                                                    Spillages may penetrate the soil causing ground contamination and eventually water contamination.

 

Persistence and Degradability: Readily biodegradable, >90% Biodegradability (OECD 301B)

                                                                   

Bioaccumulative Effect:                       None.

 

Aquatic Toxicity: Will form a floating layer on surface, which will not dissolve to any great extent. Expected to be practically non-toxic to aquatic organisms, but has the potential to physically foul aquatic organisms.

 

 

13.          DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

 

Place used and contaminated materials in suitable containers. Dispose of the waste in compliance with the “Duty of Care” and Environmental Protection Act 1990 regulations. Always dispose of using a licensed waste disposal contractor.

 

 

14.          TRANSPORT INFORMATION

 

Hazard Information:                    Not classified as hazardous for transportation.

 

 

15.          REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

Hazard Label Data:              No label required.

 

Risk and Safety Phrases:        None

 

            E.C. Directives:                                    Dangerous Preparations Directive 2001/60/EC

                                                            91/156/EEC Framework Waste Directive

                                                            87/101/EEC Waste Oil Directive

 

            Statutory Information:                Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2002 (CHIP 3)

                                                            EH40/2002 Occupational Exposure Limits

                                                            Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

                                                            Consumer Protection Act 1987

                                                            Control of Substances Hazardous to Health 1988

                                                            Environmental Protection Act 1990


 

16.          OTHER INFORMATION

 

The Company: The information given applies when these products are sold for their stated applications and no others. Use of these products for applications other than those stated may give rise to risks not already covered in this document. Before using for applications other than directed seek advice from the company.

 

Third Party: If you have purchased this product for supply to a third party for use in the workplace, it is your duty to take all the necessary steps to ensure that any person handling this product is provided with the appropriate health and safety information.

 

The Employer: If you are an employer, it is your duty to warn your employees and others who may be affected of the hazards, if any, that are associated with the use of this product and any precautions that should be taken.

 

Approved Codes of Practice:    Waste Management.

                                            The Duty of Care.