SAFETY DATA SHEET
Section 1. Identification
Product name Castrol Vecton 15W-40
SDS # CK-4 469318
Code 469318-US06
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised
against Product use Engine Oils.
For specific application advice see appropriate Technical Data Sheet or
consult our company representative.
Supplier BP Lubricants USA Inc.
1500 Valley Road
Wayne, NJ 07470
Telephone: (973) 633-2200
EMERGENCY HEALTH
1 (800) 447-8735
INFORMATION:
Outside the US: +1 703-527-3887 (CHEMTREC)
EMERGENCY SPILL
1 (800) 424-9300 CHEMTREC (USA)
INFORMATION:
Section 2. Hazards identification
OSHA/HCS status This material is not considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication
Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
Classification of the Not classified.
substance or mixture
GHS label elements
Signal word No signal word.
Hazard statements No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Precautionary statements
General Read label before use. Keep out of reach of children. If medical advice is
needed, have product container or label at hand.
Prevention Not applicable.
Response Not applicable.
Storage Not applicable.
Disposal Not applicable.
Hazards not otherwise Defatting to the
classified skin.
USED ENGINE
OILS
Used engine oil may contain hazardous components which have the potential
to cause skin cancer.
See Toxicological Information, section 11 of this Safety Data Sheet.
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Section 3. Composition/information on
Highly refined base oil (IP 346 DMSO extract < 3%). Chemically modified base oil. Proprietary performance
additives.
Substance/mixture Mixture
Ingredient name CAS number %
Base oil - highly refined Varies - See Key ≥75 - ≤90
to abbreviations
zinc bis[O-(6-methylheptyl)] bis[O-(sec-butyl)] 93819-94-4 ≤3
bis(dithiophosphate) Molybdenum polysulfide long chain Not available. ≤0.3
alkyl dithiocarbamide complex
Any concentration shown as a range is to protect confidentiality or is due to batch variation.
There are no additional ingredients present which, within the current knowledge of the supplier and in the
concentrations applicable, are classified as hazardous to health or the environment and hence require reporting in
this section.
Occupational exposure limits, if available, are listed in Section 8.
Description of necessary first aid measures
Section
Eye contact 4. First aid measures
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes. Eyelids should be held away from the eyeball to ensure thorough
rinsing. Check for and remove any contact lenses. Get medical attention.
Skin contact Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water or use recognized skin cleanser.
Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse. Get medical attention if symptoms
occur.
Inhalation If inhaled, remove to fresh air. In case of inhalation of decomposition
products in a fire, symptoms may be delayed. The exposed person may need
to be kept under medical surveillance for 48 hours. Get medical attention if
Ingestion symptoms occur.
Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Get
medical attention if symptoms occur.
Protection of first-aiders No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training.
Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed
See Section 11 for more detailed information on health effects and symptoms.
Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary
Notes to physician In case of inhalation of decomposition products in a fire, symptoms may
be delayed. The exposed person may need to be kept under medical
surveillance for 48 hours. Treatment should in general be symptomatic
and directed to relieving any effects.
Specific treatments No specific treatment.
Section 5. Fire-fighting measures
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing In case of fire, use foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide extinguisher
media
Unsuitable extinguishing or spray. Do not use water jet.
media
Specific hazards arising
In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and the container may burst.
from the chemical
Hazardous combustion
Combustion products may include the
products
following: carbon dioxide
carbon
monoxide
nitrogen oxides
sulfur oxides
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Section 5. Fire-fighting
Special protective actions Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the
for fire-fighters incident if there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk
or without suitable training.
Special protective Fire-fighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing
equipment for fire-fighters apparatus (SCBA) and full turnout gear.
Section 6. Accidental release measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
For non-emergency No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable
personnel training. Evacuate surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and unprotected
personnel from entering. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Put
on appropriate personal protective equipment. Floors may be slippery; use
care to avoid falling.
For emergency responders If specialized clothing is required to deal with the spillage, take note of any
information in Section 8 on suitable and unsuitable materials. See also the
information in "For non- emergency personnel".
Environmental precautions
Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil,
waterways, drains and sewers. Inform the relevant authorities if the
product has caused environmental pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or
air).
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Small spill Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Absorb with an
inert material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container. Dispose
of via a licensed waste disposal contractor.
Large spill Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Prevent entry into
sewers, water courses, basements or confined areas. Contain and collect
spillage with non- combustible, absorbent material e.g. sand, earth,
vermiculite or diatomaceous earth and place in container for disposal
according to local regulations. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal
contractor.
Section 7. Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling
Protective measures Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see Section 8).
Advice on general Eating, drinking and smoking should be prohibited in areas where this
occupational hygiene material is handled, stored and processed. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before entering
eating areas. See also Section 8 for additional information on hygiene
measures.
Conditions for safe storage,
including any Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in original container
incompatibilities protected from direct sunlight in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, away
from incompatible materials (see Section 10) and food and drink. Keep
container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Store and use only in
equipment/containers designed for use with this product. Containers that
have been opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent
leakage. Do not store in unlabeled containers. Use appropriate containment
to avoid environmental contamination.
Not suitable Prolonged exposure to elevated temperature
Control parameters
Section
Occupational8. Exposure
exposure limits controls/personal protection
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Section 8. Exposure controls/personal
Base oil - highly refined ACGIH TLV (United States).
TWA: 5 mg/m³ 8 hours.
Issued/Revised: 11/2009 Form:
Inhalable fraction
OSHA PEL (United States).
TWA: 5 mg/m³ 8 hours.
Issued/Revised: 6/1993
zinc bis[O-(6-methylheptyl)] bis[O-(sec-butyl)] bis(dithiophosphate)
None. Molybdenum polysulfide long chain alkyl dithiocarbamide
complex
None.
Appropriate engineering
controls All activities involving chemicals should be assessed for their risks to health,
to ensure exposures are adequately controlled. Personal protective
equipment should only be considered after other forms of control measures
(e.g. engineering controls) have been suitably evaluated. Personal protective
equipment should conform to appropriate standards, be suitable for use, be
kept in good condition and properly maintained.
Your supplier of personal protective equipment should be consulted for
advice on selection and appropriate standards. For further information
contact your national organisation for standards.
Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the relevant
airborne concentrations below their respective occupational exposure limits.
Environmental exposure The final choice of protective equipment will depend upon a risk assessment.
controls It is important to ensure that all items of personal protective equipment are
compatible.
Emissions from ventilation or work process equipment should be checked to
ensure they comply with the requirements of environmental protection
legislation. In some cases, fume scrubbers, filters or engineering
modifications to the process equipment will be necessary to reduce emissions
to acceptable levels.
Individual protection measures
Hygiene measures
Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products,
before eating, smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working
period.
Appropriate techniques should be used to remove potentially contaminated
clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Ensure that eyewash
Eye/face protection stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.
Skin protection Safety glasses with side shields.
Hand protection Wear protective gloves if prolonged or repeated contact is likely. Wear
chemical resistant gloves. Recommended: Nitrile gloves. The correct choice
of protective gloves depends upon the chemicals being handled, the
conditions of work and use, and the condition of the gloves (even the best
chemically resistant glove will break down after repeated chemical
exposures). Most gloves provide only a short time of protection before they
must be discarded and replaced. Because specific work environments and
material handling practices vary, safety procedures should be developed for
each
intended application. Gloves should therefore be chosen in consultation with the
supplier/ manufacturer and with a full assessment of the working conditions.
Consult your supervisor or Standard Operating Procedure (S.O.P) for special
handling instructions.
Body protection Use of protective clothing is good industrial practice.
Cotton or polyester/cotton overalls will only provide protection against light
superficial
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Section 8. Exposurechemical
controls/personal
resistant aprons and/or impervious chemical suits and boots will be
required.
Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the
task being performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a
specialist before handling this product.
Other skin protection Appropriate footwear and any additional skin protection measures should be
selected based on the task being performed and the risks involved and
should be approved by a specialist before handling this product.
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Section 8. Exposure controls/personal
Respiratory protection In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.
The correct choice of respiratory protection depends upon the chemicals
being handled, the conditions of work and use, and the condition of the
respiratory equipment. Safety procedures should be developed for each
intended application. Respiratory protection equipment should therefore be
chosen in consultation with the supplier/manufacturer and with a full
assessment of the working conditions.
Section 9. Physical and chemical properties
Appearance
Physical state Liquid
Color .
Odor Brow
n.
Odor threshold
Not
pH
available.
Melting point
Not
available.
Not
available.
Not
available.
Boiling point Not available.
Flash point Closed cup: 204°C (399.2°F) [Pensky-Martens.]
Pour point -42 °C
Evaporation rate Not available.
Flammability (solid, gas) Not applicable. Based on - Physical
Lower and upper explosive state Not available.
(flammable) limits
Vapor pressure Not
Vapor density available.
Density Not
Solubility available.
Partition coefficient: n- 870 kg/m³ (0.87 g/cm³) at 15°C
octanol/water insoluble in
Auto-ignition temperature water.
Not available.
Not available.
Decomposition temperature Not available.
Viscosity Kinematic: 121.8 mm2/s (121.8 cSt) at
40°C Kinematic: 15.8 mm2/s (15.8
cSt) at 100°C
Reactivity No specific test data available for this product. Refer to Conditions to
Section 10. Stability avoid
andand
reactivity
Incompatible materials for additional information.
Chemical stability The product is stable.
Possibility of hazardous
Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous reactions will not
reactions
occur. Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous
polymerization will not occur.
Conditions to avoid
Avoid all possible sources of ignition (spark or flame).
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Section 8. Exposure controls/personal
Under normal conditions
of storage and use,
hazardous
decomposition products
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Section 11. Toxicological
Information on toxicological effects
Information on the likely
Routes of entry anticipated: Dermal, Inhalation.
routes of exposure
Potential acute health
effects Eye contact
No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Skin contact No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Inhalation Exposure to decomposition products may cause a health hazard. Serious
effects may be delayed following exposure.
Ingestion No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological
characteristics Eye contact No specific data.
Skin contact Adverse symptoms may include the following:
irritation
drynes
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Inhalation No specific data.
Ingestion No specific data.
Delayed and immediate effects and also chronic effects from short and long term exposure
Short term exposure
Potential immediate Not available.
effects
Potential delayed effects Not available.
Long term exposure
Potential immediate Not available.
effects
Potential delayed effects Not available.
Potential chronic health effects
General USED ENGINE OILS
Combustion products resulting from the operation of internal combustion
engines contaminate engine oils during use. Used engine oil may contain
hazardous components which have the potential to cause skin cancer.
Frequent or prolonged contact with all types and makes of used engine oil
must therefore be avoided and a high standard of personal hygiene
Carcinogenicity maintained.
Mutagenicity No known significant effects or critical
Teratogenicity hazards. No known significant effects or
critical hazards. No known significant
effects or critical hazards.
Developmental effects No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Fertility effects No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Numerical measures of toxicity
Acute toxicity estimates
Route
Oral ATE value
172413.8 mg/kg
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Section 12. Ecological
Toxicity
No testing has been performed by the manufacturer.
Persistence and degradability
Expected to be biodegradable.
Bioaccumulative potential
This product is not expected to bioaccumulate through food chains in the environment.
Mobility in soil
Soil/water partition
Not available.
coefficient (KOC)
Mobility Spillages may penetrate the soil causing ground water contamination.
Other adverse effects No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Other ecological information Spills may form a film on water surfaces causing physical damage to
organisms. Oxygen transfer could also be impaired.
Section 13. Disposal considerations
Disposal methods The generation of waste should be avoided or minimized wherever possible.
Significant quantities of waste product residues should not be disposed of via
the foul sewer but processed in a suitable effluent treatment plant. Dispose of
surplus and non-recyclable products via a licensed waste disposal contractor.
Disposal of this product, solutions and any by-products should at all times
comply with the requirements of environmental protection and waste
disposal legislation and any regional local authority requirements. Waste
packaging should be recycled. Incineration or landfill should only be
considered when recycling is not feasible. This material and its container
must be disposed of in a safe way. Empty containers or liners may retain
some product residues. Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and
contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers.
Section 14. Transport information
DOT Classification TDG Classification IMDG IATA
UN number Not regulated. Not regulated. Not regulated. Not regulated.
UN proper - - - -
shipping name
Transport - - - -
hazard class(es)
Packing group - - - -
Environmental No. No. No. No.
hazards
Additional - - - -
information
Special precautions for user
Not
available.
Transport in bulk according
to Annex II of MARPOL and
Not
the IBC Code available.
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Section 15. Regulatory
U.S. Federal regulations
United States inventory At least one component is not listed.
(TSCA 8b)
SARA 302/304
Composition/information on ingredients
No products were found.
SARA 311/312
Classification Not applicable.
SARA 313
Product name CAS number Concentration
Form R - Reporting zinc bis[O-(6-methylheptyl)] bis[O-(sec- 93819-94-4 0.90625 - 1.45
butyl)] bis
requirements (dithiophosphate)
Supplier notification zinc bis[O-(6-methylheptyl)] bis[O-(sec- 93819-94-4 0.90625 - 1.45
butyl)] bis
(dithiophosphate)
SARA 313 notifications must not be detached from the SDS and any copying and redistribution of the SDS
shall include copying and redistribution of the notice attached to copies of the SDS subsequently
redistributed.
State regulations
Massachusetts The following components are listed: OIL MIST, MINERAL
New Jersey The following components are listed: MINERAL OIL (UNTREATED and
MILDLY TREATED); ZINC compounds
Pennsylvania The following components are listed: MINERAL OIL MIST; ZINC COMPOUNDS
California Prop. 65 WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of
California to cause cancer.
Nickel
Other regulations
Australia inventory (AICS)
All components are listed or exempted.
Canada inventory All components are listed or exempted.
China inventory (IECSC) At least one component is not
Japan inventory (ENCS) listed. All components are listed
Korea inventory (KECI)
or exempted. All components are
Philippines inventory
listed or exempted. All
(PICCS)
components are listed or
Taiwan Chemical
exempted.
Substances Inventory
(TCSI)
All components are listed or exempted.
REACH Status For the REACH status of this product please consult your company contact, as
identified in Section 1.
National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.)
Section 16. Other information
Flammability1
Health 1 0 Instability/Reactivity
Special
History
Date of issue/Date of
11/07/2016.
revision
Date of previous
11/02/2016.
issue Prepared by
Product Stewardship
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Section 16. Other
Key to abbreviations ACGIH = American Conference of Industrial Hygienists
ATE = Acute Toxicity
Estimate BCF =
Bioconcentration Factor
CAS Number = Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Number
GHS = Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of
Chemicals IATA = International Air Transport Association
IBC = Intermediate Bulk Container
IMDG = International Maritime Dangerous Goods
LogPow = logarithm of the octanol/water partition coefficient
MARPOL = International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution From Ships,
1973 as modified by the Protocol of 1978. ("Marpol" = marine pollution)
OEL = Occupational Exposure
Limit SDS = Safety Data Sheet
STEL = Short term exposure
limit TWA = Time weighted
average UN = United
Nations
UN Number = United Nations Number, a four digit number assigned by the
United Nations Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods.
Varies = may contain one or more of the following 101316-69-2,
101316-70-5, 101316-71-6, 101316-72-7, 64741-88-4, 64741-89-5,
64741-95-3, 64741-96-4,
64741-97-5, 64742-01-4, 64742-44-5, 64742-45-6, 64742-52-5, 64742-53-6,
64742-54-7,
64742-55-8, 64742-56-9, 64742-57-0, 64742-58-1, 64742-62-7, 64742-63-8,
64742-64-9,
64742-65-0, 64742-70-7, 72623-85-9, 72623-86-0, 72623-87-1, 74869-22-0,
90669-74-2
Indicates information that has changed from previously issued version.
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information contained in it is accurate as of the date specified below. No warranty or representation, express or implied is
made as to the accuracy or completeness of the data and information in this data sheet.
The data and advice given apply when the product is sold for the stated application or applications. You should not use the
product other than for the stated application or applications without seeking advice from BP Group.
It is the user’s obligation to evaluate and use this product safely and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. The
BP Group shall not be responsible for any damage or injury resulting from use, other than the stated product use of the
material, from any failure to adhere to recommendations, or from any hazards inherent in the nature of the material.
Purchasers of the product for supply to a third party for use at work, have a duty to take all necessary steps to ensure that
any person handling or using the product is provided with the information in this sheet. Employers have a duty to tell
employees and others who may be affected of any hazards described in this sheet and of any precautions that should be
taken. You can contact the BP Group to ensure that this document is the most current available. Alteration of this
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