MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

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1 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Issuing Date: 11-Mar IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING Version Product identifier Product Name Voluta C Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Recommended use Uses advised against normal speed cold quenching, mineral, oil based. Any other purpose Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Manufacturer Houghton plc Beacon Road Trafford Park Manchester M17 1AF Tel: +44 (0) Address MSDS@uk.houghtonglobal.com 1.4. Emergency telephone number Emergency telephone +44 (0) (9-5) 2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture 2.2. Label Elements Symbol(s) Not dangerous 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION R-phrase(s) S-phrase(s) 2.3. Other hazards Page 1 / 8

2 3.2. Mixtures Non-hazardous ingredients 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS For the full text of the R-phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section Description of first-aid measures 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Inhalation Skin contact Eye contact Ingestion Move to fresh air Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water while removing all contaminated clothes and shoes Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician. Clean mouth with water and afterwards drink plenty of water 4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Main Symptoms 4.3. Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Notes to physician 5.1. Extinguishing media Treat symptomatically 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable Extinguishing Media Use water spray, fog, Carbon dioxide (CO 2 ), foam or dry chemical Extinguishing media which shall not be used for safety reasons Do not use a solid water stream as it may scatter and spread fire 5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Special Hazard Combustible material. Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and unburned hydrocarbons (smoke) 5.3. Advice for fire-fighters Special protective equipment for fire-fighters As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES 6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Ensure adequate ventilation Page 2 / 8

3 Advice for non-emergency personnel Material can create slippery conditions Advice for emergency responders For personal protection see section Environmental precautions Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so 6.3. Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid binder, universal binder, sawdust) 6.4. Reference to other sections Other information See Section 8/12/13 for additional information 7.1. Precautions for safe handling Ensure adequate ventilation Technical measures/storage conditions Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place 7.3. Specific end uses 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE 7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Specific use(s) normal speed cold quenching, mineral, oil based. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION 8.1. Control parameters, Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values Derived No Effect Level (DNEL) Predicted No Effect Concentration (PNEC) 8.2. Exposure controls Engineering Measures Personal protective equipment Eye Protection Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas Tightly fitting safety goggles Page 3 / 8

4 Hand Protection Protective gloves, Please observe the instructions regarding permeability and breakthrough time which are provided by the supplier of the gloves. Also take into consideration the specific local conditions under which the product is used, such as the danger of cuts, abrasion Skin and body protection Long sleeved clothing Respiratory protection No special protective equipment required Hygiene measures Environmental Exposure Controls Thermal hazards Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. No special environmental precautions required under normal use conditions 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Physical C Odor liquid mineral oil Appearance Odor Threshold amber Property ph Melting/freezing point Boiling point/boiling range Flash Point Evaporation rate Flammability (solid, gas) Flammability Limits in Air upper flammability limit lower flammability limit Values < -10 C > 280 C > 150 C negligable 10% v/v typical 1% v/v typical Note Cleveland closed cup Vapor pressure 20 C Vapor density 20 C Relative density Water Solubility Insoluble in water Solubility in other solvents Soluble in hydrocarbons Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water>6 Autoignition temperature > 280 C Decomposition temperature Viscosity (kinematic) C Explosive properties Oxidizing ISO 3104 ISO 3105 Other information VOC Content 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Reactivity under normal use conditions Chemical stability Stable under normal conditions Possibility of hazardous reactions under normal use conditions Page 4 / 8

5 10.4. Conditions to avoid Exposure to water Incompatible Materials Water Hazardous decomposition products Carbon monoxide (CO) Carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) Information on toxicological effects 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute toxicity Product Information Inhalation Eye contact Skin contact Ingestion Product does not present an acute toxicity hazard based on known or supplied information. Component Information. Irritation Corrosivity known Chronic toxicity Sensitization Repeated Dose Toxicity Carcinogenicity Mutagenicity Toxicity to Reproduction known known known known known 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Toxicity Page 5 / 8

6 Ecotoxicity effects Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or that are not degradable in waste water treatment plants Persistence and degradability The product is not readily biodegradable, but it can be degraded by micro-organisms, it is regarded as being inherently biodegradable Bioaccumulative potential Does not bioaccumulate Mobility in soil The product is insoluble and floats on water Results of PBT and vpvb assessment Other adverse effects known Waste treatment methods 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Waste from Residues / Unused Products Dispose of in accordance with local regulations Special risks and unsuitable means when handling product waste/waste packaging Contaminated packaging Other information Empty containers should be taken to an approved waste handling site for recycling or disposal According to the European Waste Catalogue, Waste Codes are not product specific, but application specific, Waste codes should be assigned by the user based on the application for which the product was used 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION UN-Number UN proper shipping name Transport hazard class Page 6 / 8

7 14.4. Packing group Environmental Hazards Special precautions for users Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code IMDG/IMO ADR/RID ICAO/IATA 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture Take note of Directive 2000/39/EC establishing a first list of indicative occupational exposure limit values Take note of Directive 98/24/EC on the protection of the health and safety of workers from the risks related to chemical agents at work Take note of Dir 94/33/EC on the protection of young people at work. International Inventories All of the components in the product are on the following Inventory lists: TSCA Complies EINECS/ELINCS - DSL/NDSL - PICCS - ENCS - IECSC - AICS - KECL - Legend TSCA - United States Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(b) Inventory EINECS/ELINCS - European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances/EU List of Notified Chemical Substances DSL/NDSL - Canadian Domestic Substances List/Non-Domestic Substances List PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances ENCS - Japan Existing and New Chemical Substances AICS - Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances KECL - Korean Existing and Evaluated Chemical Substances Page 7 / 8

8 IECSC - China Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances Chemical Safety Assessment Full text of R-phrases referred to under sections 2 and 3 Full text of H-Statements referred to under section 2 and 3 Exposure scenario 16. OTHER INFORMATION Issuing Date: Revision Date: Revision Note 11-Mar Mar-2011 This safety data sheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 & (EC) No. 1272/2008 & (EC) 1999/45. Acts of Parliament: The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act Environment Protection Act 1990., Statutory Instruments: Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging) Regulations 2009., The Carriage of Dangerous Goods Regulations 2009., The Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005., Workplace exposure limits (EH40)., The classification detailed on this Safety Data Sheet refer to the neat material only. Dilution of the product may reduce the classification. Disclaimer The information provided on this SDS is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered as a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other material or in any process, unless specified in the text. Page 8 / 8