Safety Data Sheet

Light Distillate Oil

Version 2.01 Revision Date 22.05.2019

SECTION 1. Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

Product identifier
Trade name Light Distillate Oil

Synonyms LDO, U35 / 056TK-3521

Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against

Use Fuel Oil Fuel component for compression ignition powered

automotive applications
Manufacturer or supplier's details

Company Sasol Oil Pty (Ltd)

Address Sasol Place, 50 Katherine Street

Sandton
2090
South Africa
Telephone +27860335444
E-mail address sasolchem.info.sa@sasol.com

Emergency telephone number +44 (0)1235 239 670 (Europe, Israel, Africa, Americas)

+44(0)1235 239 671 (Middle East, Arabic African countries)

+65 3158 1074 (Asia Pacific)

+86 10 5100 3039 (China)

+27 (0)17 610 4444 (South Africa)

+61 (2) 8014 4558 (Australia)

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SECTION 2. Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

South Africa. GHS Classification and Labelling of Chemicals - SANS 10234

Classification
Carcinogenicity Category 2
Aspiration hazard Category 1

Label elements

Pictogram

Signal word Danger

Hazard statements H351: Suspected of causing cancer.

H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

Precautionary statements

Prevention P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face

protection.

Response P308 + P313: IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.

P301 + P310: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER
or doctor/ physician.
P331: Do NOT induce vomiting.
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Storage P405: Store locked up.

Disposal P501: Dispose of contents/container to an approved facility in

accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.

Other hazards No data available

SECTION 3. Composition/information on ingredients

Mixture

Fuel oil, No 2; Gasoil

Contents: 80.00 %W/W

CAS-No. 68476-30-2 Index-No. 649-225-00-1 EC-No. 270-671-4
Hazard statements H351

Aromatics

Contents: 20.00 %W/W

CAS-No. Index-No. EC-No.

For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

SECTION 4. First aid measures

Description of necessary first-aid measures

Inhalation Move to fresh air in case of accidental inhalation of vapours. In

case of shortness of breath, give oxygen. If breathing is

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irregular or stopped, administer artificial respiration. Call a

physician immediately.

Skin contact Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes. If symptoms persist, call a physician.

Eye contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids,
for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses. If eye irritation
persists, consult a specialist.

Ingestion If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this

container or label. Do not induce vomiting without medical
advice. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person.

Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed

Refer to SECTION 11

SECTION 5. Firefighting measures

Suitable extinguishing Water spray. Dry powder. Foam.

media

Special hazards arising Flash back possible over considerable distance. Do not allow
from the substance or run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water courses.
mixture

Special protective Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.

equipment for firefighters

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SECTION 6. Accidental release measures

Personal precautions Use personal protective equipment. Do not breathe vapours or

spray mist. Ensure adequate ventilation.

Environmental precautions Avoid subsoil penetration. Do not flush into surface water or
sanitary sewer system.

Methods for cleaning up Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid
binder, universal binder, sawdust). The material taken up must
be disposed of in accordance with regulations.

Reference to other sections Refer to section 8 and 13

SECTION 7. Handling and storage

Safe handling advice Wear personal protective equipment. Avoid contact with skin
and eyes. Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.

Advice on protection Use explosion-proof equipment. Provide sufficient air exchange

against fire and explosion and/or exhaust in work rooms. Keep away from open flames,
hot surfaces and sources of ignition.

Requirements for storage Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place.
areas and containers Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.

Advice on common storage No data available

SECTION 8. Exposure controls/personal protection

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Components with workplace control parameters

NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.

Exposure controls

Engineering measures

Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms.

Personal protective equipment

Hand protection Gloves suitable for permanent contact:

Material: butyl-rubber
Break through time: 4 h
Material thickness: 0.5 mm

Eye protection Safety glasses with side-shields

Skin and body protection Protective suit Safety shoes

Hygiene measures Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the
product.

SECTION 9. Physical and chemical properties

Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Form Liquid

State of matter Liquid; at 20 °C; 1,013 hPa

Colour light brown

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Odour Hydrocarbon-like

Odour Threshold No data available

pH No data available

Pour point 28 °C

Initial boiling point and 207 - 535 °C; 1,013 hPa

boiling range

Flash point 125 °C

Evaporation rate No data available

Flammability (solid, gas) No data available

Auto-ignition temperature No data available

Lower explosion limit No data available

Upper explosion limit No data available

Vapour pressure No data available

Relative vapour density No data available

Density 0.853 g/cm3

Water solubility Insoluble

Partition coefficient: n- No data available

octanol/water

Viscosity, kinematic 12.79 mm2/s; 40 °C

SECTION 10. Stability and reactivity

Reactivity No data available

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Chemical stability No data available

Possibility of hazardous No data available

reactions

Conditions to avoid No data available

Materials to avoid Oxidizing agents. Reducing agents Acids and bases

Hazardous decomposition No decomposition if stored normally.

products

SECTION 11. Toxicological information

Acute oral toxicity Fuel oil, No 2; Gasoil:

LD50 Rat: > 2,000 mg/kg; The data is derived from the
evaluations or test results achieved with similar products
(conclusion by analogy).

Acute inhalation toxicity Fuel oil, No 2; Gasoil:

LC50 Rat: 4 h; 4.6 mg/l; The data is derived from the
evaluations or test results achieved with similar products
(conclusion by analogy).

Acute dermal toxicity Fuel oil, No 2; Gasoil:

LD50 Rabbit: > 2,000 mg/kg; The data is derived from the
evaluations or test results achieved with similar products
(conclusion by analogy).
Skin irritation Fuel oil, No 2; Gasoil:
Rabbit: Slightly irritating; The data is derived from the
evaluations or test results achieved with similar products
(conclusion by analogy).
Eye irritation Fuel oil, No 2; Gasoil:
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Rabbit: Slightly irritating The data is derived from the

evaluations or test results achieved with similar products
(conclusion by analogy).

Carcinogenicity Fuel oil, No 2; Gasoil:

Possible carcinogen.

SECTION 12. Ecological information

Toxicity to fish Fuel oil, No 2; Gasoil:

flow-through test; Jordanelle Floridae; 96 h; LC50; 54 mg/l;

Toxicity to fish Fuel oil, No 2; Gasoil:

semi-static test; 4 d; LL50; 21 - 65 mg/l;

Toxicity to daphnia and other Fuel oil, No 2; Gasoil:

aquatic invertebrates Daphnia (water flea); 48 h; EL50; 68 - 210 mg/l

Toxicity to algae Fuel oil, No 2; Gasoil:

Cyanobacteria72 h; EL50; 10 - 22 mg/l;

SECTION 13. Disposal considerations

Product In accordance with local and national regulations.

SECTION 14. Transport information

Further Information Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport

regulations.

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SECTION 15. Regulatory information

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

Canada. DSL - Domestic Substances List, Components Not listed

part of CEPA Aromatics

Australia. AICS - Australian Inventory of Components Not listed

Chemical Substances Aromatics

New Zealand Inventory of Chemical Components Not listed

Substances Aromatics

Japan. ENCS - Existing and New Chemical Components Not listed

Substances Inventory Fuel oil, no. 2
Aromatics

Japan. Industrial Safety and Health Law - Components Not listed

Inventory Fuel oil, no. 2
Aromatics

Korea. KECI - Korean Existing Chemicals Components Not listed

Inventory Aromatics

Philippines. PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Components Not listed

Chemicals and Chemical Substances Aromatics

China. IECSC - Inventory of Existing Components Not listed

Chemical Substances in China Aromatics

Taiwan. Chemical Substances Inventory Components Not listed

(TCSI) Aromatics

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USA TSCA Inventory Components Not listed

Aromatics

SECTION 16. Other information

Full text of H-Statements

H351 Suspected of causing cancer.

All reasonable efforts were exercised to compile this SDS in accordance with the Globally Harmonized System of
Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). The SDS only provides information regarding the health, safety
and environmental hazards at the date of issue, to facilitate the safe receipt, use and handling of this product in
the workplace and does not replace any product information or product specifications. Since Sasol and its
subsidiaries cannot anticipate or control all conditions under which this 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 this 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 with respect to 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 this product.
Although all reasonable efforts were exercised in the compilation of this SDS, Sasol does not expressly warrant
the accuracy of, or assume any liability for incomplete information contained herein or any advice given. When
this product is sold, risk passes to the purchaser in accordance with the specific terms and conditions of sale.

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