ENGEN HEAVY FUEL OIL
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
| Product name : | ENGEN HEAVY FUEL OIL |
| UN number : | 1268 |
| Supplier : | Engen Petroleum Limited (Tel: 021-403 4911, a/h: 021-403 4099) |
| Health Emergency Telephone : | 021-658 5111 (Red Cross Poison Service) |
| Transport Emergency Telephone : | 011-975 1278/83 (Hazchemwise) |
| Customer Service Center : | 0860 036 436 (Sales and Technical Information) |
| MSDS Internet website : | www.engen.co.za/content/products/default2.htm |
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| Chemical name | CAS-No. | Weight% | Symbol Codes |
R-Phrase Numbers |
| Fuel oil, residual | 68476-33-5 | > 99.00 | T | R45, R63, R48/24, R52/53 |
| Naphthalene | 91-20-3 | < 2.00 | R45 | |
| Ethyl Benzene | 100-41-4 | < 1.00 | Xn | R20, R45 |
| Hydrogen Sulphide | 7783-06-4 | < 0.10 | F+, T+, N | R12, R26, R50 |
See Section 15 for European Label Information. See Section 8 for Exposure Limits (if applicable).
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
| Emergency response data : | Dark brown Viscous liquid. Flammable. The product can form flammable mixtures or will burn on heating above the flashpoint. However, contaminations by hydrocarbons of higher volatility may increase the hazard. DOT ERG No. : 128 |
| Potential health effects Inhalation : |
Respiratory irritation, dizziness, nausea and loss of consciousness. In cases of extreme exposure death is possible. |
| Skin : | Irritation or more serious skin disorders. Prolonged skin contact may produce serious toxic effects including skin cancer, liver damage, blood effects and effects on unborn. Toxic effects are unlikely to occur if good personal hygiene is practiced. |
| Eye : | Practically non-irritating. |
| Ingestion : | Harmful if swallowed. |
See Section 11 for further health effects/toxicological data.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
| Inhalation : | Remove from further exposure. If respiratory irritation, dizziness, nausea, or unconsciousness occurs, seek immediate medical assistance. If breathing has stopped, assist ventilation with mechanical device or use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation with a mouthpiece. |
| Skin contact : | Remove contaminated clothing. Dry wipe exposed skin and cleanse with hand cleaner, soap and water. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse. (See Section 16 – Injection Injury) |
| Eye contact : | Flush thoroughly with water. If irritation occurs call a doctor. |
| Ingestion : | Seek immediate medical attention. If medical attention is delayed, induce vomiting with a reliable emetic followed by a glass of water. Do not induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an unconcious person. |
| Note to doctors : | Hydrosulphide anion is strongly bound to haemoglobin in a manner similar to cyanide. Administration of sodium nitrite would produce methaemoglobin in the blood which MAY partially inactivate this poison. |
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
| Extinguishing media : | Carbon dioxide, foam, dry chemical and water fog. |
| Special fire fighting procedure : | Water spray should only be used to keep fire-exposed containers cool, flush spills away from exposures, disperse vapours and protect personnel attempting to stop leak. Prevent runoff from fire control or dilution from entering streams, municipal sewers, or drinking water supply. |
| Special protective equipment for firefighters | For fires in enclosed areas, fire fighters must use Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus. |
| Unusual fire and explosive hazards : | Hydrogen sulphide may be present which can accumulate to hazardous levels in enclosed spaces. |
| Products of decomposition : | Fumes, smoke, carbon monoxide, sulphur oxides, aldehydes and other decomposition products, in the case of incomplete combustion. |
| Flash Point : | > 55 °C (ASTM D-93) |
| NFPA Hazard Id : | Health: 3; Flammability: 2; Reactivity: 0 |
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
| Procedure if material is released or spilled : | Report spills/releases as required to appropriate authorities. |
| Methods for cleaning up: | LAND SPILL: Shut off source taking normal safety precautions. Take measures to minimize the effects on ground water. Recover by pumping using explosion-proof equipment or contain spilled liquid with sand or other suitable absorbent and remove mechanically into containers. If necessary, dispose of absorbed residues as directed in Section 13. WATER SPILL: Notify port and relevant authorities. Confine with booms if skimming equipment is available to recover the spill for later recycling or disposal. Warn other ships in the vicinity. If allowed by regulatory authorities the use of suitable dispersants should be considered where recommended in local oil spill procedures. |
| Personal precautions : | See Section 8. |
| Environmental precautions : | Prevent spill from entering municipal sewers, water sources or low lying areas. Advise the relevant authorities if contaminations have occurred. |
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
| Safe handling advice : | Harmful in contact with or if absorbed through the skin. Avoid all personal contact. Significant amounts of Hydrogen sulphide may be present. Keep face clear of tank and/or tank car openings. Avoid inhalation of vapours or mists. See Section 8 for additional personal protection advice when handling this product. |
| Storage information : | Store in a cool area. Under extreme temperatures or extended storage periods, hydrogen sulphide gas may accumulate in the head-space of storage containers. Enclosed areas must be tested for hydrogen sulphide concentration before entry. |
| Storage and handling procedures : | To minimize the risk of fire or explosion from discharges, static and/or vapour accumulation, effectively bond and ground product storage and transfer systems. Electrical equipment and fittings must comply with local fire prevention regulations for this class of product. Refer to national or local regulations covering safety at petroleum handling and storage areas for this product. |
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Occupational Exposure Limits (OELs)
| Components | CAS-No. | Source | TWA | Value | Notations | |
| Naphthalene | 91-20-3 | ACGIH TLV | LTEL | 52 mg/m3 | 10 ppm | Skin; A4 |
| STEL | 79 mg/m3 | 15 ppm | ||||
| OSHA PEL | LTEL | 50 mg/m3 | 10 ppm | |||
| STEL | 75 mg/m3 | 15 ppm | ||||
| Ethyl Benzene | 100-41-4 | ACGIH TLV | LTEL | 434 mg/m3 | 100 ppm | A3; BEI |
| STEL | 543 mg/m3 | 125 ppm | ||||
| OSHA PEL | LTEL | 435 mg/m3 | 100 ppm | |||
| STEL | 545 mg/m3 | 125 ppm | ||||
| Hydrogen Sulphide | 7783-06-4 | ACGIH | LTEL | 14 mg/m3 | 10 ppm | |
| STEL | 21 mg/m3 | 15 ppm | ||||
| OSHA | LTEL | 14 mg/m3 | 10 ppm | |||
| STEL | 21 mg/m3 | 15 ppm | ||||
| Note : | The residual oil component does not have recognised exposure limits. An estimated LTEL of 0.2 mg/m3 is recommended. |
| LTEL: | Long Term Exposure Limits – Time Weight Average (TWA) over 8 hours. |
| STEL: | Short Term Exposure Limits – Time Weight Average (TWA) over 15 Minutes |
| Note: | Limits Shown for guidance only. Follow applicable regulations. |
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
| Engineering controls : | Use in well ventilated area. Explosive-proof ventilation equipment with local exhaust is desirable. |
| Respiratory protection : | Approved respiratory equipment must be used when airborne concentrations are unknown or exceed the recommended exposure limit. Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus may be required for use in confined or enclosed spaces |
| Eye protection : | If splash with liquid is possible, chemical type goggles should be worn. |
| Skin and body protection : | Impervious gloves must be worn. Good personal hygiene practices should always be followed. |
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
| Appearance : | Viscous liquid. |
| Colour : | Dark brown |
| Odour : | Hydrocarbon |
| Solubility : | Negligible |
| Boiling point/range : | > 204 °C |
| Flash Point : | > 55 °C (ASTM D-93) |
| Density : | 0.9850 g/cm3 @ 20 °C (ASTM D-4052) |
| Viscosity, kinematic : | 150 mm2/s @ 50 °C (ASTM D-445) |
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
| Stability : | Stable. |
| Conditions to avoid : | Extreme heat and high energy sources of ignition, such as sparks and static electricity. |
| Materials to avoid : | Halogens, strong acids, alkalis and oxidizers. |
| Hazardous decomposition products : | Fumes, smoke, carbon monoxide, sulphur oxides, aldehydes and other decomposition products, in the case of incomplete combustion. |
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
| Acute oral toxicity : | (Rats): Harmful (LD50: Greater than 200 but 2000 mg/kg or less). Based on testing of similar products and/or components. |
| Acute inhalation toxicity : | (Rats): Practically non-toxic (LC50: greater than 5mg/l). Based on testing of similar products and/or the components. |
| Acute dermal toxicity : | (Rabbits): Practically non-toxic (LD50: greater than 2000 mg/kg). Based on testing of similar products and/or the components. |
| Skin irritation : | (Rabbits): Practically non-irritating. (Primary Irritation Index: greater than 0.5 but less than 3). Based on testing of similar products and/or the components. |
| Eye irritation : | (Rabbits): Practically non-irritating. (Draize score: greater than 0 but 6 or less). Based on testing of similar products and/or the components. |
| Sensitization : | Aromatic oils contain polycyclic compounds implicated in allergic skin sensitization and photosensitization studies in both animals and humans. |
| Repeated dose toxicity : | Repeated dermal application to rats for 13 weeks was carried out with aromatic oils similar to components used in this product. Resulting effects included increased mortality, increased liver weight, decreased thymus gland weight and lymphoid tissue and blood disorders. Kidney and bone marrow toxicity and skin irritation were also observed in some cases. |
| Toxicity to reproduction : | Repeated dermal application to rats using similar aromatic oils resulted in maternal toxicity, decreased foetal body weights and survival. In some cases male rats showed malformations and decreased sperm count. |
| Mutagenicity : | Modified Ames Test indicates that fuel oils containing significant levels of carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic compounds are mutagenic. |
| Carcinogenicity : | Aromatic oils and extracts are carcinogenic in lifetime mouse skin painting bioassays. |
| Other toxicological information : | Skin cleansing studies show that toxic effects are not likely to occur if the aromatic oil is removed using guidance in Section 4. See Section 8 for recommended protection and precautions |
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Elimination information (persistence and degradability)
| Biodegradability : | The majority of the components in this product would be expected to be inherently biodegradable through photodegradation. |
| Physico-chemical removability : | Dissolution of the higher molecular weight hydrocarbon components in water will be limited, but losses through sediment adsorption may be significant. |
| Bioaccumulation : | Log Kow values above 3 have been estimated for residual fuels constituents. Persistence in the environment is low based on volatility and biodegradability, hence, the long-term aquatic effects are minimal. |
| Ecotoxicity effects | |
| Toxicity to aquatic organisms : | This substance has shown acute toxicity to aquatic organisms (LL50: 10 – 100 mg/l). |
| Further information on ecology | |
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
| Waste disposal : | Product is suitable for burning for fuel value in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and consideration of product characteristics at time of disposal. |
| Contaminated packaging : | Empty containers retain residue (liquid and/or vapour) and can be dangerous. DO NOT PRESSURIZE, CUT, WELD, BRAZE, SOLDER, DRILL, GRIND OR EXPOSE SUCH CONTAINERS TO HEAT, FLAME, SPARKS, STATIC ELECTRICITY, OR OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION; THEY MAY EXPLODE AND CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. Do not attempt to refill or clean container since residue is difficult to remove. Empty drums should be completely drained, properly bunged and promptly returned to a drum reconditioner. All containers should be disposed of in an environmentally safe manner and in accordance with governmental regulations. |
| Other regulations : | Disposal of unused product may be subject to RCRA regulations (40 CFR 261). Disposal of the used product may also be regulated due to ignitability, corrosivity, reactivity, or toxicity as determined by the Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure (TCLP). |
| Flash Point : | > 55 °C (ASTM D-93) |
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
| US OSHA Hazard | |
| Communication Standard : | Product assessed in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 and determined to be hazardous. |
| Governmental Inventory Status : | All components comply with TSCA, EINECS/ELINCS, AICS, METI, DSL, KECI, ENCS, PICCS and IECSC. |
| EU Labelling : | Product is dangerous as defined by the European Union Dangerous Substances/Preparations Directives. |
| Symbols : | T |
| Toxic | |
| R-Phrase(s) : | R45, R63, R48/21, R52 |
| May cause cancer., Possible risk of harm to the unborn child., Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact with skin., Harmful to aquatic organisms. | |
| S-phrase(s) : | S53, S45 |
| Avoid exposure – obtain special instructions before use., In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). | |
| Note : | Contains Aromatic Oils. |
| SARA | |
| U.S. Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act SARA Title III : | This product contains no "EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES". |
| SARA (311/312) Reportable Hazard Categories : | Fire Chronic |
| SARA (313) Toxic Release : | Ethyl Benzene (100-41-4) – Conc < 1 %. |
| Chemicals: | Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons – Conc 0.1%. |
The following product ingredients are cited on the lists below
| Chemical name | CAS-No. | Concentration [%] | List Citations |
| Fuel oil, residual | 68476-33-5 | > 99.00 | 8, 17, 21 |
| Naphthalene | 91-20-3 | < 2.00 | 16, 22 |
| Ethyl Benzene | 100-41-4 | < 1.00 | 1, 8, 10, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26 |
| Hydrogen Sulphide | 7783-06-4 | < 0.10 | 1, 10, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 |
Regulatory List Searched
| 1 = ACGIH ALL | 6 = IARC 1 | 11 = TSCA 4 | 17 = CA P65 | 22 = MI 293 |
| 2 = ACGIH A1 | 7 = IARC 2A | 12 = TSCA 5a2 | 18 = CA RTK | 23 = MN RTK |
| 3 = ACGIH A2 | 8 = IARC 2B | 13 = TSCA 5e | 19 = FL RTK | 24 = NJ RTK |
| 4 = NTP CARC | 9 = OSHA CARC | 14 = TSCA 6 | 20 = IL RTK | 25 = PA RTK |
| 5 = NTP SUS | 10 = OSHA Z | 15 = TSCA 12b | 21 = LA RTK | 26 = RI RTK |
Code Key: CARC = Carcinogen; SUS = Suspected Carcinogen
16. OTHER INFORMATION
Note: Engen products do not contain PCBs.
Health studies have shown that many hydrocarbons pose potential human health risks which may vary from person to person. Information provided on this MSDS reflects intended use. This product should not be used for any other applications. In any case, the following advice should be considered:
INJECTION INJURY WARNING: If product is injected into or under the skin, or into any part of the body, regardless of the appearance of the wound or its size, the individual should be evaluated immediately by a doctor as a surgical emergency. Even though initial symptoms from high pressure injection may be minimal or absent, early surgical treatment within the first few hours may significantly reduce the ultimate extent of injury.
Precautionary Label Text:
CONTAINS AROMATIC OILS
WARNING!
FLAMMABLE. RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS, AND IN CASES OF EXTREME EXPOSURE, POSSIBLY DEATH. HARMFUL IF IN CONTACT OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
PROLONGED, REPEATED SKIN CONTACT MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. AS LITTLE AS A FEW DROPS OF THIS
PRODUCT, APPLIED DAILY WITHOUT WASHING, MAY PRODUCE SERIOUS TOXIC EFFECTS INCLUDING SKIN CANCER, LIVER DAMAGE, BLOOD EFFECTS AND EFFECTS ON THE UNBORN. SAFETY: Keep away from heat and flame. Do not get on skin or clothing. Wear impervious gloves and clothing. Avoid breathing mist or vapour. Use with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling.
FIRST AID: If inhaled, remove from further exposure. If respiratory irritation, dizziness, nausea, or unconsciousness occurs, seek immediate medical assistance. If breathing has stopped, assist ventilation with a mechanical device or use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. In case of contact, remove contaminated clothing. Dry wipe the exposed skin and cleanse with waterless hand cleaner and follow by washing thoroughly with soap and water. For those providing assistance, avoid further skin contact to yourself and others. Wear impervious gloves. If swallowed, seek immediate medical attention. If medical attention is delayed, induce vomiting with a reliable emetic followed by a glass of water. Do not induce vomitting or give anything by mouth to an unconcious person.
For industrial use only. Not intended or suitable for use in or around a household or dwelling.
This warning is given to comply with California Health and Safety Code 25249.6 and does not constitute an admission or a waiver of rights. This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm are created by the combustion of this product. Refer to product Material Safety Data Sheet for further safety and health information.
Disclaimer
Information given herein is offered in good faith as accurate, but without guarantee. Conditions of use and suitability of the product for particular uses are beyond our control; all risks of use of the product are therefore assumed by the user and we expressly disclaim all warranties of every kind and nature, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose in respect to the use or suitability of the product. Nothing is intended as a recommendation for uses which infringe valid patents or as extending license under valid patents. Appropriate warnings and safe handling procedures should be provided to handlers and users.
| Prepared by : | Product Safety Adviser |
| Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Department | |
| Engen Petroleum Limited | |
| P.O.Box 35, Cape Town, 8000 | |
| Telephone : | (021) 403 4805 / 4911 (Office Hours) |
| (021) 403 4099 (After Hours) | |
| 083 628 4415 (Cellular) |