11001 - TRANSFORMER OIL SD0396 v2.
0 RS 423-7363 REVISION DATE:MAY 2003
SAFETY DATA SHEET
TRANSFORMER OIL
RS CHIP3 MSDS Date 01/10/03
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY:
PRODUCT NAME: TRANSFORMER OIL
PART No.: RS 423-7363
SUPPLIER: ELECTROLUBE. A division of HK WENTWORTH LTD
KINGSBURY PARK, MIDLAND ROAD
SWADLINCOTE
Supplied by:
DERBYSHIRE, DE11 0AN RS Components Ltd,
Tel: +44(0)1283 222 111 Birchington Road, Corby, Northants, NN17 9RS.
Fax: +44(0)1283 550 177 Tel: (01536) 402888
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS:
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION:
Not regarded as a health or environmental hazard under current legislation.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES:
INHALATION: Move the exposed person to fresh air at once. Provide rest, warmth and fresh air.
INGESTION: Rinse mouth thoroughly. Get medical attention.
SKIN: Wash the skin immediately with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation
persists after washing.
EYES: Make sure to remove any contact lenses from the eyes before rinsing. Promptly wash
eyes with plenty of water while lifting the eye lids. Continue to rinse for at least 15
minutes. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: This material is not flammable. Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding
fire.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:
SPILL CLEANUP METHODS: Absorb in vermiculite, dry sand or earth and place into containers. Flush with plenty of
water to clean spillage area.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:
USAGE PRECAUTIONS: Avoid spilling, skin and eye contact.
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: Keep in cool, dry, ventilated storage and closed containers. Keep in original container.
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION:
INGREDIENT COMMENTS: OES = Occupational Exposure Standard. MEL = Maximum Exposure Limit.
VENTILATION: No particular ventilation requirements.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Use suitable protective gloves if risk of skin contact.
EYE PROTECTION: If risk of splashing, wear safety goggles or face shield.
OTHER PROTECTION: Wear appropriate clothing to prevent any possibility of skin contact.
HYGIENIC WORK PRACTICES: Wash at the end of each work shift and before eating, smoking and using the toilet.
Wash promptly if skin becomes wet or contaminated. No eating or drinking while
working with this material.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
APPEARANCE: Liquid.
ODOUR/TASTE: Characteristic.
BOILING POINT (°C, interval): >250 Pressure:
MELT./FREEZ. POINT (°C, interval): <-45
DENSITY/SPECIFIC GRAVITY 0.888 Temperature (°C): 15
(g/ml):
VAPOUR PRESSURE: 160 Pa Temperature (°C): 100
SOLUBILITY DESCRIPTION: Insoluble in water.
FLASH POINT (°C): >140 Method: PM Closed cup.
AUTO IGNITION TEMP. (°C): >270
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY:
STABILITY: Normally stable.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Avoid excessive heat for prolonged periods of time.
HAZARDOUS DECOMP. No specific hazardous decomposition products noted.
PRODUCTS:
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
HEALTH WARNINGS: No specific health warnings noted. No specific acute or chronic health impact noted,
but this chemical may still have adverse impact on human health, either in general or
on certain individuals with pre-existing or latent health problems.
OTHER HEALTH EFFECTS: This substance has no evidence of carcinogenic properties.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION: Not regarded as dangerous for the environment.
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:
DISPOSAL METHODS: Dispose of in accordance with Local Authority requirements.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION:
RAIL TRANSPORT NOTES: Not Classified.
SEA TRANSPORT NOTES: Not Classified.
AIR TRANSPORT NOTES: Not Classified.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION:
NC Not classified
RISK PHRASES: Not classified.
SAFETY PHRASES: Not classified.
UK REGULATORY REFERENCES: Chemicals (Hazard Information & Packaging) Regulations 1993.
EU DIRECTIVES: Dangerous Substance Directive 67\548. Dangerous Preparations Directive 88\379.
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS: Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging) Regulations. Control of Substances
Hazardous to Health.
APPROVED CODE OF PRACTICE: Classification and Labelling of Substances and Preparations Dangerous for Supply.
GUIDANCE NOTES: Occupational Exposure Limits EH40. Introduction to Local Exhaust Ventilation
HS(G)37. CHIP for everyone HSG(108).
16. OTHER INFORMATION:
REVISION COMMENTS: Revised in accordance with CHIP3 and EU Directive 1999/45/EC
REVISION DATE: MAY 2003
REV. No./REPL. SDS GENERATED: 0
DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this safety data sheet is correct to the best of our
knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is
designed only as guidance for the safe handling, use, processing, storage,
transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality
specification This information relates only to the specific material designated and may
not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any
process unless specified in the text.
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