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Date of Issue : Sep 1999 1. IDENTIFICATION
General Product Name : WHITE MINERAL OIL Other Names : WHITE OIL PARAFFIN, LIQUID; MINERAL OIL; PETROLATUM, LIQUID UN No. : N/A Dangerous Goods Class : C.2 Subsidiary Risk : None Allocated Hazchem Code : N/A Pack Group : 0 EPG : N/A Poisons Schedule : N/A Uses : Greasing substance for cosmetics. Laxative. Externally as a protectant. Lubricant for precision apparatus. As a plastics modifier.
1.1 Physical Description / Properties
Appearance : Clear, colourless liquid with neutral odour. Formula : MIXTURE Boiling Point : >350 deg C Melting Point : N/A deg C Vapour Pressure : N/A Specific Gravity : N/A (water = 1) Flash Point : >175 pH : N/A () Solubility in water : Insol g/l (25 deg C) Flammability Limits (as percentage volume in air) Lower Explosion Limit : N/A Upper Explosion Limit : N/A 1.2 Other Properties
Solubility in organics: miscible with many. Density @ 15 deg C : 0.851 - 0.869 kg/l. Viscosity @ 20 deg C : 36 - 240 c.St. Boiling point: 350 - 535 deg C. Freeze point: -12 - -15 deg C. Flash point: 175 - 220 deg C. Autoignition temperature: >250 deg C. 1.3 Ingredients
2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
2.1 Health Effects - Acute Swallowed
Minute amounts aspirated into the lungs during ingestion or vomiting may cause severe pulmonary injury or death. May cause laxative effects when ingested. Excessive ingestion of white mineral oils has been associated with oil droplet formation in tissues, a condition which is considered to be clinically unimportant in humans. Eye
Not a primary eye irritant, but minor irritation may be noticed following contact. Skin
Frequent or prolonged contact may cause dermatitis. Inhaled
Negligible hazard at normal handling temperatures. Vapour mists or fumes due to elevated temperatures or mechanical action may form vapours, mists, or fumes which may be irritating to the eyes, nose, throat and lungs. Avoid breathing vapours, mists or fumes. 2.2 Health Effects - Chronic
The base oil component of this white oil has shown no carcinogenic activity in laboratory animals (long-term repeated skin painting tests). In addition, white mineral oils of similar composition and refining histoiry have not exhibited chronic toxicity in laboratory animals.
2.3 First Aid
Swallowed
DO NOT induce vomiting since it is important that no amount of material should enter the lungs (aspiration). Keep at rest. Get prompt medical attention.
Eye
If irritation should occur, flush eyes with water and obtain medical advice.
Skin
Wash with plenty of water. Remove grossly contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Inhaled
At ambient handling temperatures inhalation of vapours is not normally a problem. Using proper respiratory protection, immediately remove the affected victim from exposure. Administer artificial respiration if breathing is stopped. Keep at rest. Call for prompt medical attention.
First Aid Facilities
Ensure an eye bath and safety shower are available and ready for use.
2.5 Advice to Doctor
Treat symptomatically based on judgement of doctor and individual reactions of patient.
2.6 Toxicity Data
Oral LD50 = > 5000 mg/kg (Rat) Dermal LD50 = > 5000 mg/kg (Rabbit) Inhalation LC50 = > 4000 mg/m3 (Rat)
3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
3.1 Exposure Standards
The following exposure limit is recommended : Oil mists : TWA 5 mg/m3 - recommended based on the ACGIH TLV.
3.2 Engineering Controls
Provide general exhaust ventilation to maintain airborne concentrations below standard.
3.3 Personal Protection
For open systems where contact is likely, wear safety glasses with side shields. Where concentrations in air may exceed the limits given and engineering, work practice or other means of exposure reduction are not adequate, approved respirators (AS/NZS1715 and AS/NZS1716) may be necessary to prevent overexposure by inhalation.
3.4 Flammability
Keep away from ignition sources (NO SMOKING). Material can form flammable mixtures or can burn only upon heating to temperatures at or above the flash point. Product can accumulate static charges which can cause an incendiary electrical discharge. SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
4.1 Storage / Transport
Keep container closed. Handle containers with care. Open slowly in order to control possible pressure release. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials. Do not handle, store o open near an open flame, sources of heat or ignition. Protect material from direct sunlight. Material will accumulate static charges which may cause an elctrical spark (ignition course). Use proper grounding procedures.
4.2 Packaging / Labelling UN No. N/A Class C.2 Sub Risk None Allocated Hazchem Code N/A Pack Group 0 EPG No. N/A Shipping Name WHITE MINERAL OIL Hazard
Risk Phrases
Safety Phrases
4.3 Spills and Disposal
Spills
Clean-up personnel should wear full protective clothing including breathing apparatus. Eliminate all sources of ignition (NO SMOKING). DO NOT wash untreated material down the drain or sewer.
Contain spilled liquid with sand or earth. Recover by pumping (use an explosion proof or hand pump) or with a suitable absorbent. If liquid is too viscous for pumping, scrape up with shovels or pails and place into suitable containers for recycle or disposal.
Disposal
This product is NOT suitable for disposal either by landfill or via municipal sewers, drains, natural streams or rivers. This product is ashless and can be burned directly in appropriate equipment. Dispose of in accordance with all Local, State and Federal regulations.
4.4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Fire / Explosion
Material is stable. Avoid contact with strong oxidising agents. Product does not decompose at ambient temperatures. Hazardous polymerisation has not been reported.
Extinguishing Media
Fire-fighters should wear full protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Use water spray to cool fire exposed surfaces and to protect personnel. Shut off "fuel" to fire. Use foam, dry chemical, or water spray to extinguish fire. Avoid spraying water directly into storage containers due to danger of boilover. 5 OTHER INFORMATION
Other Information
White mineral oils released to the environment will remain largely on the soil surface, and in water will remain largely on the water surface. Harmful effects to terrestrial and aquatic organisms are expected to be minimal. White mineral oils are expected to biodegrade and not persist in the environment.
5.1 Contact Points
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The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use.
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