Safety Data Sheet

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Product:
Product code: 40008722
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Date: 15/10/2003

1 Identification of the substance/preparation and company.
Product name: GLYCOSHELL DILUTED
Product code: 40008722
Product type: Antifreeze
Supplier: Shell Nederland Verkoopmaatschappij B.V.
Address: Rivium Boulevard 156, 2909 LK, Capelle aan den IJssel.
Contact numbers: 0900 202 27 50
Emergency telephone number: Refinery Pernis: 010 - 4 31 32 33
( 24 hour a day available).
Product safety guide: Others products.
2 Composition/information on ingredients.
Preparation description: Based on ethylene glycol.
Dangerous components: 50 - 100 % ethylene glycol, Harmful, R22, CAS-Nr.: 107-21-1.
1 - 2.5 % sodium 2-ethylhexalacid/sodium 2-ethylhexanoate, Harmful, R63, CAS-Nr.:
19766-89-3.
Other information: Contains Bitrex which has an extremely bitter taste.
3 Hazards Identification.
Human Health Hazards: Harmful if swallowed.
Safety hazards: Not classified as flammable but will burn.
Environmental hazards: Not classified as dangerous under EC criteria.
4 First Aid Measures.
First aid - inhalation: In the event of dizziness or nausea, remove casualty to fresh air.
If symptoms persist, obtain medical attention.
First aid - skin: Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected skin with soap and water.
If persistent irritation occurs, obtain medical attention.
First aid - eye: Flush eye with copious quantities of water.
If persistent irritation occurs, obtain medical attention.
First aid - ingestion: OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY
Advice to physicians: Treat symptomatically
5 Fire Fighting Measures.
Specific hazards: Not classified as flammable but will burn.
Extinguishing media: Alcohol-resistant foam. Dry chemical powder, carbon dioxide, sand or earth may be used for
small fires only.
Unsuitable extinguishing media: Water in a jet.
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Protective equipment: Proper protective equipment including breathing apparatus must be worn when approaching a
fire in a confined space.
6 Accidental Release Measures.
Personal precautions: Avoid contact with:
- Skin
- Eyes
Personal protection: Wear impermeable gloves and boots
Environmental precautions: Prevent from spreading or entering into drains, ditches or rivers by using sand, earth or other
appropriate barriers.
Inform local authorities if this cannot be prevented.
Clean-up methods - small spillage: Absorb or contain liquid with sand, earth or spill control material
Clean-up methods - large spillage: As for small spills
7 Handling and Storage.
Handling: When handling product in drums, safety footwear should be worn and proper handling
equipment should be used.
Prevent spillages.
Storage: Keep only in original container
Keep away from direct sunlight and other sources of heat or ignition.
Keep in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place.
8 Exposure Controls/Personal Protection.
Engineering control measures: Use local exhaust ventilation if there is a risk of inhalation of vapours, mists or aerosols.
Occupational exposure standards: Polyalkylene glycol; TWA = 5 mg/m3 ( ACGIH).
Hygiene measures: Wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking and using the toilet.
Respiratory protection: Not normally required.
Hand protection: Impermeable and hydrocarbon resistant gloves.
Eye protection: Wear safety glasses or full face shield if splashes are likely to occur.
Body protection: Minimise all forms of skin contact.
Wear overalls to minimise contamination of personal clothing. Launder overalls regularly.
9 Physical and Chemical Properties.
Physical state: Liquid
Density: 1070 to 1076 kg/m3 at 20 C.
Flash point: > 100 C.
Flammability limit - upper: 53 % (V/V)
Flammability limit - lower: 3 % (V/V)
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Auto-ignition temperature: Data not available.
Solubility in water: Completely miscible
n-Octanol/water partition coefficient: Data not available.
10 Stability/Reactivity.
Stability: Stable under normal use conditions
Conditions to avoid: Heat, flames and sparks
Extremes of temperature and direct sunlight
Materials to avoid: Strong oxidising agents
Strong acids
Hazardous decomposition products: Hazardous decomposition products are not expected to form during normal storage.
11 Toxicological Information.
Basis for assessment: Toxicological data have not been determined specifically for this product.
Information given is based on a knowledge of the components and the toxicology of similar
products.
" Suffix (A), (H) and (O) only valid in France"
Acute toxicity - oral (A): LD 50 expected to be above 2000 mg/kg.
Note: There is a marked difference in acute oral toxicity between animals and man, man being
more susceptible than animals. The estimated fatal dose for man is 100 millilitres.
Acute toxicity - dermal (A): Data not available.
Acute toxicity - inhalation (O): Data not available.
Eye irritation (O): Expected to be slightly irritant
Skin irritation (O): Expected to be slightly irritant
Respiratory irriation (H): If vapours are inhaled, slight irritation of the respiratory tract may occur.
If mists are inhaled, slight irritation of the respiratory tract may occur.
Skin sensitization (O): Not expected to be a skin sensitiser.
12 Ecological information.
Basis for assessment: Ecotoxicological data have not been determined specifically for this product.
Information given is based on a knowledge of the components and the ecotoxicology of similar
products.
Mobility: * Soil :
If product enters soil, it will be mobile and may contaminate groundwater.
* Water :
Dissolves in water .
Persistence/degradability: Readily biodegradable.
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Bioaccumulation: Does not bioaccumulate significantly.
Acute toxicity - Fish: LC50 > 100 mg/l.
(estimated).
Acute toxicity - Algae: IC50 > 100 mg/l.
(estimated).
13 Disposal Considerations.
Waste disposal: Dispose to licensed disposal contractor
The competence of the contractor to deal satisfactorily with used grease should be established
beforehand.
Product disposal: As for waste disposal
14 Transport Information.
Not dangerous for conveyance under UN, IMO, ADR/RID and IATA/ICAO codes
15 Regulatory Information.
EU Classification: Harmful
EU Symbols: Xn
EU Risk phrases : R22 - Harmful if swallowed.
EU Safety phrases : S2 - Keep out of reach of children.
S13 - Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.
S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S46 - If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.
16 Other information
EU Risk phrases(chapter 2,3): R22 - Harmful if swallowed.
R63 - Possible risk of harm to the unborn child.
Technical contact point: Technical Information Centre.
Technical contact numbers: 31-(0)10 - 300 27 80
SDS history: Edition number: 1
First issued: 15-10-2003
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