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Date of Issue : Mar 1999 1. IDENTIFICATION
General Product Name : TUNG OIL Other Names : TUNG OIL CHINA WOOD OIL 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 : In the manufacture of quick-drying wood varnishes, linoleum, and floor cloth. In exterior paints. In India rubber substitutes, insulating masses. For water proofing paper and other tissues.
1.1 Physical Description / Properties
Appearance : Pale yellow drying oil, odourous. Formula : MIXTURE Boiling Point : DEC deg C Melting Point : N/A deg C Vapour Pressure : N/A Specific Gravity : 0.938 (water = 1) Flash Point : Test Unknown 288 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
On long keeping, or on heating for a short time at 300 deg C, material polymerises harmlessly to a stiff jelly. Soluble in chloroform, ether, carbon disulphide, and oils. 1.3 Ingredients
2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
2.1 Health Effects - Acute Swallowed
Slightly toxic. Slightly irritative. Eye
Slightly irritative. Skin
Slightly irritative. Inhaled
Exposure to fumes is slightly toxic and slightly irritative to the respiratory tract including the mucous membranes, throat and lungs. 2.2 Health Effects - Chronic
No significant health effects could be found.
2.3 First Aid
Swallowed
Contact a Doctor or the immediately.
Eye
Flood eyes with clean water for 15 minutes - retracitng eyelids often. If condition persists immediately transport to a hospital or doctor.
Skin
Remove all contaminated clothing including footwear. Wash affected areas thoroughly with mild soap and water. If condition persists, immediately transport to a hospital or doctor.
Inhaled
Remove from contaminated area immediately; avoid becoming a casualty. If NOT breathing apply artificial resuscitation. Experienced person may administer oxygen if breathing is difficult. Immediately transport to a hospital or doctor.
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 = not available Dermal LD50 = not available Inhalation LC50 = not available
3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
3.1 Exposure Standards
An exposure standard has not been established for this material by Worksafe .
3.2 Engineering Controls
Use in a naturally well-ventilated area, ensuring adequate ventilation to maintain exposure levels below recommended workplace standards.
3.3 Personal Protection
Butyl rubber gloves and boots, safety goggles, cotton overalls to protect skin and clothing.
3.4 Flammability
Combustible. Keep away from heat sources. Keep away from ignition sources (NO SMOKING). SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
4.1 Storage / Transport
Store in a cool, dry area away from heat and ignition sources. Must be stored in accordance with relevant regulations for Combustible materials. No special precautions necessary.
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 TUNG OIL Hazard
Risk Phrases
Safety Phrases
4.3 Spills and Disposal
Spills
Eliminate all ignition sources (NO SMOKING) and flammables. Clean-up personnel should wear full protective clothing including breathing protection in confined areas. Prevent material from entering drains, sewers and other water courses.
Contain with sand or dirt. For large spills, pump into steel drums. For small spills absorb material with sand or diatomaceous earth and shovel into steel drums. Wash spill site with copious amounts of water.
Disposal
Dispose of in accordance with all Federal, State and Local regulations by burning in an incinerator equipped with a scrubber and afterburner.
4.4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Fire / Explosion
May cause fire/explosion with oxidising materials. May burn if heated. May burn if ignited. Evolves TOXIC and very irritating gases on decomposition. Autoignition temperature 457 deg C.
Extinguishing Media
Fire-fighters should wear full protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Use alcohol or polymer foam to extinguish fires. Water may be effective for cooling containers. Remove from the vicinity containers not involved in the fire. 5 OTHER INFORMATION
Other Information
No data available
5.1 Contact Points
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