SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Q20 – INSTANT LUBRICANT
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS) according to ISO / SANS 11014:2009/2010, UN
Transportation of Dangerous Goods, UN Globally Harmonized System of
Classification and Labelling and EC Directives 1272/2008
SECTION 1: Identification – Chemical Product and Company
Trade Name Q20 – INSTANT LUBRICANT
Product Code 030022
Chemical Technical Name Aerosol
Proper Shipping Name Aerosols
UN Number 1950
CAS Number Mixture
GHS Product Identifier Moisture Repellent (Aerosol)
Chemical Family Moisture Repellent
Recommended use of the Chemical Moisture repellent for protecting and removing moisture from wet
ignition systems on cars, trucks, motorbikes, marine engines and
electric motors. Q20 overcomes and prevents stubborn starting and
stalling in damp climates and heavy downpours. Q20’s unique
penetrating power makes it ideal as a release agent and light duty
lubricant for use in the home, garage and workshop. Q20 is silicone
free.
Restrictions of the Chemical Not to be used by untrained persons.
Supplier Details CRC Industries RSA (Pty) Ltd
Address Gauteng Business Park, Triton-Leo House, 15/16
Bronssingel, Clayville Ext 20, Olifantsfontein.
Telephone Number +27(0)87 135 5888
E-Mail Info.sa@crcind.com / simon.smith@crcind.com
24 Hour Emergency Phone Number +27 (0)82 874 5969
SECTION 2: Hazards Identification
GHS Classification of substances: Flammable Aerosol
Hazard Class: 2.3
Hazard Type Hazard Category GHS Hazard Statement
Flammable Aerosols Category 2 H223 Flammable Aerosols
Acute Toxicity Oral Category 5 H302 Harmful if swallowed
Acute Toxicity Dermal Category 2 H316 Causes Skin Irritation
Acute Toxicity Inhalation Category 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled
Respiratory Sensitizer Category 1B H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or
breathing difficulties if inhaled.
Eye Damage/Irritation Category 2A H318 Causes serious eye irritation
Aquatic Acute Acute 2 H402 Harmful to Aquatic Life
Aquatic Chronic Category 2 H402 Harmful to Aquatic Life
Carcinogenicity Category 2A H351 Suspected of causing cancer if swallowed
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The most important adverse effects to know in emergency are:-
SANS 10234:2007 GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements:
Signal word: Warning
Hazard Statement:-
H223 Flammable Aerosols
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H318 Causes serious eye damage
H316 Causes mild skin irritation
H332 Harmful if inhaled
H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
H351 Suspected of causing cancer if swallowed
H402 Harmful to aquatic life
Precautionary statements:-
P210 Keep away from Heat, Sparks, Open Flames and Hot surfaces – No Smoking
P211 Do not spray on open flames or other ignition source
P251 Pressurized container – Do not pierce or burn even after use.
P280 Wear protective Gloves
P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using / handling this product
P302 + P352 If on skin wash off with plenty of water
P332 + P313 If skin irritation continues, get medical attention
P305 + P351 + P338 If in eyes rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if safe and
easy to do, continue rinsing and get medical attention.
P261 + P271 avoid breathing mist, wear eye & face protection and use in well ventilated areas
P301 If swallowed and feels unwell, get medical attention.
Response:
Refer Sections 5, 6 and 8
Storage:
Refer Section 7
Special Labelling requirements
Refer to Section 14 for transport labels.
SECTION3: Composition / Information on Ingredients
Chemical Identity Mixture
Other means of identity None
Common Name, synonyms, etc. None
Ingredient Name UN Number CAS Number % Classification EC1272/2008
Tetrachloroethylene 1897 127-18-4 40-60 204-825-9
Distillates (Petroleum),
hydrotreated heavy Mixture 64742-52-2 10-20 265-155-0
naphthenic
Nonane 1920 111-84-2 5-15 203-913-4
Octane, N-Octane 1262 111-65-9 <5 203-892-1
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SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Description of necessary first aid measures:
Eye Contact – Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids.
Check for and remove any contact lenses. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. Get medical attention.
Inhalation – Remove victim to fresh air and keep at the rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If not
breathing, if breathing is irregular or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or oxygen by trained
personnel. It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Get medical
attention. If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately. Maintain an open
airway. Loosen tight clothing such as collar, tie, belt or waistband. In case of inhalation of decomposition
products in a fire, systems may be delayed. The exposed person may need to be kept under medical
surveillance for 48 hours.
Skin Contact – Flush contaminated skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes.
Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. Get medical attention. Wash clothing before reuse. Clean shoes
thoroughly before reuse.
Ingestion – Wash mouth out with water. Remove dentures if any. Remove victim to fresh air and keep at ret in
a position comfortable for breathing. If material has been swallowed ant he exposed person feels sick as
vomiting may be dangerous. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. If vomiting
occurs, the head should be kept low so that the vomit does not enter the lungs. Get medical attention. If
necessary, call poison centre or physician. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If
unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately. Maintain an open airway.
Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.
Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed
Potential acute health effects
Eye Contact – Causes serious eye irritation
Inhalation – Exposure to decomposition products may cause a health hazard. Serious effects may be delayed
following exposure.
Over-exposure signs/symptoms
Eye Contact – Adverse symptoms may include the following: Pain/Irritation, Watering, redness
Inhalation – No specific Data
Skin Contact – Adverse symptoms may include the following: Irritation, redness
Ingestion – No specific Data
Indication of immediate medical attention and treatment needed, if necessary
Notes to physician – In case of inhalation of the decomposition products in a fire, symptoms may be delayed.
The exposed person may need to be kept under medical surveillance for 48 hours.
Specific Treatments – No specific Treatments
Protection of first-aiders – No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. It
may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
See toxicological information (Section 11)
SECTION 5: Fire-Fighting Measures
Product is flammable
Suitable extinguishing media: Dry Chemical, CO2, Foam
Unsuitable extinguishing material: Water
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture, in case of fire, the following can develop:
- Oxides of carbon
- Danger of bursting (Explosion) when heated
- Danger of explosion by prolonged heating
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- Explosive vapour/any mixture
Small fires – immediate action should be to quickly put out the fire.
Large Fires – evacuate area, move containers out and away from fire if can be done safely without increasing
risk. Isolate and contain fire as much as possible, and dike or use inert material form berm to contain any spilled
materials and run-off water for later disposal. NB need to prevent run-off containing product from contaminating
any water source as toxic to aquatic life.
Special Hazards – Use water to keep containers cool to prevent pressure build up and possible explosion which
could be caused through pressure build up.
Protective Clothing – Wear full protective clothing and self-contained, positive breathing apparatus. For large
fires, get professional emergency response where very large.
Refer to the ERG – Emergency Response Guide 2016 and SANS 10232 – 3 - ERG 154
NB: Prompt actions can prevent spread of small fires but large fires involving chemicals require
professional Emergency Response.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
For non-emergency personnel – No action shall be taken involving any personnel risk or without training.
Evacuate surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. In case of aerosols
being ruptured, care should be taken due to the rapid escape of the pressurized contents and propellant. If a
large number of containers are ruptured, treat as a bulk material spillage according to the instructions in the
clean-up section. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Shut off all ignition sources. No flares, smoking
or flames in hazard area. Avoid breathing vapour or mist. Provide adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate
respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Put on appropriate personal protective equipment.
For emergency responders – If specialised 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). Water polluting material, may be harmful to the environment if released in large
quantities. Collect spillage.
Clean-up methods
Small Spills: Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Dilute with water and mop up if water-
soluble. Alternatively, if water-insoluble, absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste
disposal container. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment. Dispose of via a licensed waste
disposal contractor.
Large Spills: Stop leak without risk. Move containers from spill area. Approach release from upwind. Prevent
entry into sewers, water sources, basements or confined areas. Wash spillage with non-combustible, absorbent
material e.g. sand, earth, vermiculite or diatomaceous earth and place in container for disposal according to local
regulations (see section 13). Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment. Dispose of via a licensed
waste disposal contractor. Contaminated absorbent material may pose the same hazard as the spilled product.
Note: see section 1 for emergency contact information and section 13 for waste disposal.
GHS Disposal Precautionary Statement – P501 dispose of spilt product, waste and containers in accordance
with SA National and/or regional Regulations, refer National Environmental Management Waste Act –NEM: WA,
it’s Waste Information Centre sawic.environment.gov.za
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Precautions for safe handling – wear appropriate personal protective equipment see section 8.
Eating, drinking and smoking shall be prohibited in areas where chemicals are handled, stored or processed.
Workers must wash hands before eating, drinking or smoking to remove any chemicals that could be ingested or
inhaled and should remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before entering eating areas.
Pressurized container: Protect from sunlight and do not expose to temperatures exceeding 50°C. Do not pierce
or burn, even after use. Avoid exposure – obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety
precautions have been read and understood. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Do not ingest. Avoid
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breathing gas. Avoid breathing vapour or mist. Avoid release to the environment. Use only with adequate
ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Store and use away from heat, sparks,
open flame or any other ignition source. Use explosion-proof electrical (ventilating, lighting and material
handling) equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Empty containers retain product residue and can be
hazardous.
Conditions for Safe Storage – Store in accordance with local regulations. Store away from; direct sunlight, in a
dry, cool, well-ventilated area, incompatible materials (See section 10), food and drink. Store locked up.
Eliminate all ignition sources. Separate from oxidizing materials. Use appropriate containment to avoid
environmental contamination.
Product Shelf Life – 5 Years from date of manufacture.
SECTION 8: Exposure controls / personal protection
Control parameters e.g. occupational exposure limit values or biological limit values
Ingredient Name % Exposure Limits – OHS Act South Africa 1993
Tetrachloroethylene 1-5 ACGIH (United States, 1994)
TWA: 25PPM
STEL: 100PPM
TWA: 170 mg/m3
STEL: 685 mg/m3
ACGIH TLV (United States, 2/2010)
TWA: 25PPM 8 Hours
STEL: 100PPM 15 Minutes
TWA: 170 mg/m3 8 Hours
STEL: 685 mg/m3 15 Minutes
Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (SA)
TWA: OEL:RL 50PPM
STEL: OEL:RL 150PPM
TWA: OEL:RL 335 mg/m3
STEL: OEL:RL 1000 mg/m3
Distillates (Petroleum), Hydrotreated Heavy 1-5 ACGIH TLV (United States, 2/2010)
Naphthenic TWA: 5MG/m3 8 Hours
Form: Inhalable fraction
Nonane 1-5 ACGIH (United States, 1994)
TWA: 200PPM
TWA: 200 mg/m3
CEIL: 250mg/m3
ACGIH TLV (United States, 2/2010)
TWA: 200PPM 8 Hours
TWA: 1050 mg/m3 8 Hours
Octane; n-octane 1-5 ACGIH (United States, 1994)
TWA: 300PPM
STEL: 375PPM
TWA: 1400 mg/m3
STEL: 1750 mg/m3
ACGIH TLV (United States, 2/2010)
TWA: 300PPM 8 Hours
Recommended monitoring procedures:
If this product contains ingredients with exposure limits, personal, workplace atmosphere or biological
monitoring may be required to determine the effectiveness of the ventilation or other control measures
and/or the necessity to use respiratory protective equipment.
Appropriate engineering controls:
Use only with adequate ventilation. If user operations generate dust, fumes, gas, vapour or mist, use
process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep worker exposure
to airborne contaminants below any recommended or statutory limits. The engineering controls also
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need to keep gas, vapour or dust concentrations below any lower explosive limits. Use explosion-
proof ventilation equipment.
Environmental exposure controls:
Emissions from ventilation or work process equipment should be checked to ensure they comply with
the requirements of the environmental protection legislation. In some cases, fume scrubbers, filters or
engineering modifications to process equipment will be necessary to reduce emissions to acceptable
levels.
Individual protection procedures
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 stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.
Eyes/Face protection:
Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk assessment
indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists, gases or dusts.
Skin protection
Hand protection:
Chemical resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should be worn at all
times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary.
Body protection:
Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task being performed
and 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.
Respiratory protection:
Use properly fitted, air-purifying or air-fed respirator complying with an approved standard if a risk
assessment indicates this is necessary. Respirator selection must be based on known or anticipated
exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe working limits of the selected respirator.
Gloves Eye Protection Running Water Dust Masks
Rubber/PVC Goggles/Shield Access Dust Mask
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance Liquid (Aerosol) Light Brown
Odour Hydrocarbon (Slight)
Odour Threshold Not Known
Ph (of diluted product) -
Density 0,817g/ml
Concentration Liquid Concentrate
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Initial boiling point / range 176°C (Liquid concentrate)
Melting / Freezing point / range <-66°C (ASTMD97, Liquid Concentrate)
Flash point Close cup: >70°C (7158°F) Pensky-Martens
Explosive Properties Not Applicable
Flammability Yes
Viscosity Kinematic (40°C (104°F)): 0.02cm 2/5 (2cSt)
% Volatile by volume Not Assessed but not readily volatile at ambient temperatures
Solubility – water Insoluble in cold water and hot water
Auto-ignition temperature Not Determined
Decomposition temperature Not Determined
Vapour Density Not Determined
Vapour Pressure 7.2 Bar (20°C) ; 9.4 Bar (50°C)
Lower Explosive Limit Not Determined
Upper Explosive Limit Not Determined
Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water) Not Determined
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability Product is stable under normal operating and temperature
Conditions.
Reactivity No specific test data related to reactivity available for this
product or its ingredients.
Conditions to Avoid Heating, Open Flame, Ignition sources (See section 7)
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous
reactions will not occur.
Incompatible Materials Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents (See section 7)
Hazardous Decomposition Products No decomposition when used as directed.
SECTION 11: Toxilogical Information
Acute Results Species Product/Ingredient Dose/Exposure Caution
toxicity name
Oral Cat 5 Rat Tetrachloroethylene LD50 2629mg/kg Harmful if swallowed
Oral Cat 5 Rat Distillates LD50 >5000mg/kg Harmful if swallowed
(Petroleum),
Hydrotreated heavy
naphthenic
Inhalation Cat 4 Rat Nonane Gas LD50 3200ppm 4 Hours Harmful if Inhaled
Inhalation Cat 4 Rat Nonane Vapor LD50 17000mg/m3 4 Hours Harmful if Inhaled
Inhalation Cat 4 Rat Octane Gas LD50 25260ppm 4 Hours Harmful if Inhaled
Inhalation Cat 4 Rat n-Octane Vapor LD50 118g/m3 4 Hours Harmful if Inhaled
Dermal Cat 2 Rabbit Distillates LD50 500mg Mild Irritation
(Petroleum),
Hydrotreated heavy
naphthenic
Dermal Cat 2 Rabbit Tetrachloroethylene LD50 810mg Severe Irritation
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Dermal Cat 2 Rabbit Tetrachloroethylene LD50 500mg Severe Irritation
Eye Cat 2 Rabbit Tetrachloroethylene 500mg 24 Hours Mild Irritation
Eye Cat 2 Rabbit Tetrachloroethylene 162mg 24 Hours Mild Irritation
Dermal Cat 2 Pig Nonane LD50 250 micro Litres Mild Irritation
Dermal Cat 2 Rat Nonane LD50 300 micro Litres Moderate Irritation
Carbon Dioxide Toxicity/Effect Unconsciousness, Blisters by skin-contact, vomiting, frostbite, amnoxance,
symptoms palpitations, itching, headaches, ear noises, dizziness.
Sensitization No significant risk level
Tetratogenicity No significant risk level
Germ Cell Mutagenicity Negative Analogous Conclusion
Carcinogenicity Probably carcinogenic to humans
Reproductive Toxicity Negative Analogous Conclusion
STOT Specific Target Organ Category 3, Octane; n-Octane – May cause drowsiness or dizziness
Toxicity Single Exposure
Category 1, Octane; n-Octane – May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or
Aspiration Hazard breathing difficulties if inhaled
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Result Species Exposure
Acute EC50 3.64mg/L Fresh Water Algae – Chlamydomonas reinhardtii – 72 Hours
Exponential Growth phase – 7 Days
Acute EC50 509000ug/L Marine Water Algae – Skeletonema costatum 96 Hours
Acute EC50 7500ug/L Fresh Water Daphnia – Daphnia magna – Instar - <24 48 Hours
Toxicity hours.
Acute LC50 3.5mg/L Marine Water Crustaceans – Elminius modestus 48 Hours
Acute LC50 4000ug/L Fresh Water Fish – Jordanella floridae – Juvenile 96 Hours
(Fledgling, Hatchling, Weanling) – 2 to 4
months.
Chronic NOEC >0.4mg/L Fresh Water Daphnia – Daphnia Magna 21 Days
Chronic NOEC 500ug/L Fresh Water Fish – Pimephales promelas – Larvae – 32 Days
30 to 35 days
Persistance & Test Result Dose Inoculum
Degradability - 15.38% - Not Readily – 5 Days - -
Product/Ingredient Aquatic Half-Life Photolysis Biodegradability
Name
Tetrachloroethylene 2.9 77 Low
Nonane 0.00417 3.92 Low
Octane; n-octane 4 to 5.18 3.71 Low
Mobility in soil
Soil/Water Partition coefficient (Koc): Not Available
Other Adverse Effects: No known significant effects or critical hazards
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
Disposal methods
Hazardous chemical waste. Empty containers or liners may retain some product residues. Do not puncture or
incinerate container. Waste must be disposed to a landfill permitted in terms of the Department of Water Affairs
and Forestry’s minimum requirements for waste disposal to landfill, and the minimum requirements for the
handling, classification and disposal of hazardous waste.
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SECTION 14: Transport information
SANS 10228:2012 IMDG IATA
UN Number UN1950 UN1950 UN1950
UN Proper shipping Aerosols Aerosols. Marine pollutant Aerosols, Flammable,
name (tetrachloroethylene, octane) containing substances in
Division 6.1,
Packing Group III
Transport Class 2 (6.1) 2.1 2.1 (6.1)
Packing Group - - -
Environmental Yes Yes Yes
Hazards
Special Precautions None None None
for users
Additional Emergency schedules (EmS) Passenger and Cargo
Information F-D, S-U Aircraft
Quantity limitation: 75kg
Packaging instructions: 203
Cargo Aircraft Only
Quantity limitation: 150kg
Packaging instructions: 203
Limited Quantities
Passenger Aircraft quantity
limitation: 30kg
Packaging instructions: Y203
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
Safety, Health and Environmental Regulations Specific for the Product
No known specific and/or regional regulations applicable to this product (Including its ingredients).
SECTION 16: Other Information
ECHA – European Chemical Agency website, Chemical information, C&L Inventory, Chemicals
of Very High Concern (SVHCs) and Chemicals for Community Rolling Action Plan (CoRAP)
ERG 2016 Transport Canada and US Dept Transportation PHMSA – Pipeline and Hazardous
Materials Safety Administration.
Other relevant information including information on preparation and revision of the SDS –
ISO 11014:2009 Safety Data Sheets for Chemical Products – content and order of sections
adopted as SANS 11014:2010
UN Recommendations for Transport of Dangerous Goods Model Regulations commonly known
as the TDG “Orange Books” 18th revision 2013 currently in effect, 19th revision published June 2015.
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UN Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals – GHS commonly
known as the GHS “purple book” 5th revision 2013 in effect, 6th revision published July 2015.
IMDG – International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, 2014 edition, amendment 37-14
IATA Technical Regulations 56th edition, January 2015.
EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY
The information provided in the Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of
its publication; however no guarantee is made to its accuracy. The information given is prepared only as guidance for safe
handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and should not be considered a warranty or quality
specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material when used
in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in this Safety Data Sheet.
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