MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

 

Wausau Chemical Corporation, 2001 N. River Drive, Wausau, WI 54403

                                                                             Last Revision:               January 26, 2004

HMIS Hazard 4 – Extreme                  Health              1 3 – High                       Fire                  1 2 – Moderate               Reactivity         0 1 – Slight                      Other 0 - Least

Emergency       CHEMTREC              800-424-9300

Phones:            Wausau Chemical         715-842-2285

SECTION 1 - MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION

 

 

 

NAME:                       MINERAL SEAL OIL

SYNONYMS:             MSO; Petroleum Seal Oil

MANUFACTURERS              Citgo Petroleum Corp; Total Petroleum

SECTION 2  - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

 

 

 

HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL               CAS #             PERCENT       PEL/TWA        SARA III, SEC 313    

Hydrotreated Middle Distillate  64742-46-7     100%               5mg/m³                                                  NO

 

 

 

SECTION 3 – CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

 

 

 

Appearance:           Clear, colorless liquid                      Boiling Point (^oF):                                 530-610 ^oF

Odor:                     Kerosene like                                 Freezing Point (^oF):                               -20 to -11 ^oF

pH:                         NA                                                            Specific Gravity (H₂O=1):                     0.840-0.845

Water solubility:            Slightly in cold water                 Vapor Pressure, mm Hg, 20^oC: LT 0.5

Vapor Density (air=1):              5.8 to 6.3         Volatile Organic (VOC) content:           100%

Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1)                ND

 

SECTION 4 – FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS

 

 

Flash Point (Method):               275-285 ^oF (CC)         Flammability Limits: Lower       0.7%    Upper  5.0%   

Auto Ignition Temperature:        650 to 700 ^oF

 

Extinguishing Media:                 Water, foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical

Special Fire Fighting Procedures and Hazards: Use NIOSH/MSHA approved self-contained breathing apparatus.

Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards:       Smoke, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and other harmful gases will form.

 

SECTION 5 – REACTIVITY INFORMATION

 

 

Stable:    X  Unstable:               Hazardous Polymerization:   Occurs:                 Does not Occur:           X

 

Conditions to Avoid:                 Extreme heat, strong acids, and strong oxidizing conditions.

Materials to Avoid:                   Strong acids, alkalies, and oxidizers such as liquid chlorine, hydrogen peroxide and oxygen.

Decomposition Products:          Not available.

 

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SECTION 6 – HEALTH HAZARDS – PROTECTIVE MEASURES  – FIRST AID

 

 

Carcinogen:      May cause skin cancer on extended contact based on laboratory animal studies

 

EYES:              Mild eye irritant with stinging, watering, redness and swelling. Use chemical goggles. In the event of contact flush with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if symptoms develop.

 

SKIN:              Can cause skin irritation on repeated or prolonged contact. Use neoprene or rubber gloves when handling. In the event of contact wash thoroughly with soap and water. Get medical attention if symptoms develop.

 

INHALATION:           Mist or vapors can cause irritation of the respiratory system. Excessive inhalation can cause dizziness and headache and pulmonary fibrosis.

 

INGESTION:              Will create irritation and burning sensation of the mouth, throat, and esophagus. Can also create nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, and delirium. Do Not induce vomiting. Get immediate medical attention.

 

IN ALL CASES:          GET PROMPT MEDICAL ATTENTION IF ADVERSE EFFECTS PERSIST

 

PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY:      Skin, eyes, inhalation, ingestion.

 

HYGIENE:      Wash hands and face before eating or drinking. Wash soiled clothing before wearing again if contact occurs.

SECTION 7 – PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING, STORAGE AND USE

 

 

 

SPILLS AND LEAKS:            Contain to prevent loss to the environment. Collect excess material. Flush the residual material to a sanitary sewer.

 

STORAGE AND HANDLING:           Keep containers tightly closed. Store at ambient temperatures. Use goggles and neoprene gloves when handling.

 

WASTE DISPOSAL:              Follow recommendations of local, state and federal regulations.

 

EMPTY CONTAINERS:        Send to a recycling center for disposal or return to Wausau Chemical.

 

SECTION 8 – REGULATORY INFORMATION

 

 

 

DOT SHIPPING DESCRIPTION:                  NONE

 

LABEL REQUIRED:                                       NONE

 

The information contained herein is given in good faith, but no warranty, representation, inducement or license of any kind is made, except that the information is accurate to the best of Wausau Chemical Corporation’s knowledge, or is obtained from sources believed by Wausau Chemical Corporation to be reliable and accurate. Wausau Chemical Corporation does not assume any legal responsibility for use or reliance upon the information being furnished. Customers are encouraged to conduct their own tests. Before using any product, read the container label directions as well as the Material Safety Data Sheet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ND – Not Determined              NA – Not Applicable               NE – Not Established