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MEDIUM ALIPHATIC SOLVENT NAPHTHA (PETROLEUM)

ICSC: 1381

White spirit type 0, regular flash point
Straight run kerosine
Straight run white spirit
ICSC # 1381 		CAS # 64742-88-7
UN # 1268
EC # 649-405-00-X
March 15, 2001 Validated

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE

ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS

PREVENTION

FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING

FIRE Flammable.
NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.
Water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION Above 38°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
Above 38°C use a closed system, ventilation, and explosion-proof electrical equipment.
In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
EXPOSURE
PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!

•INHALATION Dizziness. Headache. Drowsiness. Nausea. Cough. Unconsciousness.
Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
•SKIN Dry skin.
Protective gloves.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
•EYES Redness.
Safety goggles, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION Cough. Diarrhoea. Sore throat. Vomiting. (Further see Inhalation).
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention. See Notes.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Ventilation. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Do NOT wash away into sewer. (Extra personal protection: filter respirator for organic vapours of low boiling compounds.)
Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants. Well closed.

Note: H
Xn symbol
R: 65
S: 2-23-24-62
UN Hazard Class: 3
UN Packing Group: III
ICSC: 1381 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

MEDIUM ALIPHATIC SOLVENT NAPHTHA (PETROLEUM)

ICSC: 1381

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS LIQUID , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:
The vapour is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant ignition possible.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
Reacts with strong oxidants, causing fire and explosion hazard. Attacks some forms of plastics and rubber.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.
MAK not established.


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C; on spraying or dispersing, however, much faster.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The vapour is slightly irritating to the eyes and the respiratory tract . The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system . Exposure to high concentration of vapours may result in unconsciousness. Swallowing the liquid may cause aspiration into the lungs with the risk of chemical pneumonitis.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
The liquid defats the skin. The substance may have effects on the central nervous system and liver , resulting in impaired functions .See Notes.

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 138-178°C
Melting point: -48 - -26°C
Density: 0.75-0.82
g/cm3
Solubility in water:
none
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.2-0.6
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.0
Flash point:
38-60°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 229-260°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.6-6.5

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA


N O T E S

This is a mixture of n- and iso-paraffins, aromatic hydrocarbons and naphthenes. The contents of benzene is less than 0.1 % by volume. Depending on the raw material and the production processes, the composition and physical properties of this solvent can vary considerably. Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated adequately. The symptoms of chemical pneumonitis do not become manifest until a few hours or even a few days have passed. Also consult ICSC 0361 Stoddard Solvent.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30G35

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



ICSC: 1381 MEDIUM ALIPHATIC SOLVENT NAPHTHA (PETROLEUM)
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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