Product identifier Turps/White Spirits
Trade name: Turps / White Spirits
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Use
Company
Solvent. Paint related material. For industrial use only. REFLECTA LAB SUPPLIES
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| SECTION 2. Turps / White Spirits ��� Hazards identification |
Classification of the substance or mixture
South Africa. GHS Classification and Labelling of Chemicals ��� SANS 10234
Classification Flammable Liquids Category 3 Aspiration toxicity Category 1
Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B
Carcinogenicity Category 1B
Specific target organ toxicity ��� repeated exposure Category 1
Skin irritation Category 2
Label elements
South Africa. GHS Classification and Labelling of Chemicals ���
SANS 10234
Pictogram
Signal word Danger
Hazard statements H226: Flammable liquid and vapour.
H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
H340: May cause genetic defects if swallowed.
H350: May cause cancer.
H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated
exposure if inhaled.
H315: Causes skin irritation.
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Precautionary statements
Prevention P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P223: Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of
violent reaction and possible flash fire.
P240: Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
P241: Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment.
P242: Use only non-sparking tools.
P243: Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face
protection.
P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P201 + P202: Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle
until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P260: Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P273: Avoid release to the environment.
Response P303 + P361 + P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
P370 + P378: In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol
resistant foam for extinction.
P302 + P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P321: Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this
label).
P332 + P313: If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.
Storage P403 + P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
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Disposal
P501: Dispose of as hazardous waste in compliance with local and
national regulations.
Other hazards No data available
| SECTION 3. Composition/information on ingredients |
Mixture
Naphtha (petroleum), hydrodesulfurized heavy; Low boiling point hydrogen
treated naphtha
Contents: < 60.00
%W/W
CAS-No. 64742-82-1
Index-No. 649-330-00-2 EC-No. 265-185-4
Kerosine (petroleum); Straight run kerosine
Contents: < 20.00 %W/W
CAS-No. 8008-20-6 Index-No. 649-404-00-4 EC-No. 232-366-4 Hazard statements H304 H315 H411
Heptane [and isomers]
Contents: < 10.00
%W/W
CAS-No. 142-82-5
Octane [and isomers]
Index-No. 601-008-00-2 EC-No. 205-563-8
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Contents: < 10.00 %W/W
CAS-No. 111-65-9 Index-No. 601-009-00-8 EC-No. 203-892-1 Hazard statements H225 H304 H315 H336 H400 H410
methylcyclohexane
Contents: < 10.00 %W/W
CAS-No. 108-87-2 Index-No. 601-018-00-7 EC-No. 203-624-3
cyclohexane
Contents: < 5.00 %W/W
CAS-No. 110-82-7 Index-No. 601-017-00-1 EC-No. 203-806-2
Toluene
Contents: < 5.00 %W/W
CAS-No. 108-88-3 Index-No. 601-021-00-3 EC-No. 203-625-9 Hazard statements H304 H225 H315 H361d H373
H336
Xylene
Contents: < 5.00 %W/W
CAS-No. 1330-20-7 Index-No. 601-022-00-9 EC-No. 215-535-7 Hazard statements H226 H332 H312 H315
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
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| SECTION 4. White spirits ��� First aid measures |
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Description of necessary first-aid measures
Inhalation Move to fresh air in case of accidental inhalation of vapours. If breathing is irregular or stopped, administer artificial
respiration. Call a physician immediately.
Skin contact Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician immediately.
Eye contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses. If eye
irritation persists, consult a specialist.
Ingestion Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If symptoms
persist, call a physician
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Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed
Refer to SECTION 11
| SECTION 5. Firefighting measures |
Suitable extinguishing Water spray. Dry powder. Foam.
media
Special hazards arising Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water from the substance or courses.
mixture
Special protective Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit. equipment for
firefighters
| SECTION 6. Accidental release measures |
Personal
precautions
Environmental
precautions
Methods for cleaning up
Reference to other sections
Use personal protective equipment. Do not breathe vapours or spray mist. Ensure adequate ventilation. Keep away from sources of ignition ��� No smoking.
Avoid subsoil penetration. Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.
Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid binder, universal binder). The material taken up must be disposed of in accordance with regulations.
Refer to Section 8 and 13
SECTION 7. Handling and storage
Safe handling advice
Advice on protection against fire and
explosion
Requirements for storage areas and containers
Advice on common storage
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Wear personal protective equipment. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep away from sources of ignition ��� No smoking.
Use explosion-proof equipment. Provide sufficient air
exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.
Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place. Keep away from sources of ignition ��� No smoking.
No data available
SECTION 8. Exposure controls/personal protection
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Components with workplace control parameters
NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
| Components | Type | Control
parameters |
Update | Basis |
| N-HEPTANE
N-HEPTANE |
TWA
TWA STEL STEL |
1,600 mg/m3
400 ppm 2,000 mg/m3 500 ppm |
1995
1995 1995 1995 |
South Africa RELs
South Africa RELs South Africa RELs South Africa RELs |
| N-OCTANE
N-OCTANE |
TWA
TWA STEL STEL |
1,450 mg/m3
300 ppm 1,800 mg/m3 375 ppm |
1995
1995 1995 1995 |
South Africa RELs
South Africa RELs South Africa RELs South Africa RELs |
| CYCLOHEXANE
CYCLOHEXANE |
TWA
TWA STEL STEL |
340 mg/m3
100 ppm 1,030 mg/m3 300 ppm |
1995
1995 1995 1995 |
South Africa RELs
South Africa RELs South Africa RELs South Africa RELs |
| TOLUENE
TOLUENE TOLUENE |
TWA
TWA STEL STEL |
188 mg/m3
50 ppm 560 mg/m3 150 ppm |
1995
1995 1995 1995 |
South Africa RELs
South Africa RELs South Africa RELs South Africa RELs |
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| XYLENE, O-, M-, P- OR MIXED ISOMERS
XYLENE, O-, M-, P- OR MIXED ISOMERS XYLENE, O-, M-, P- OR MIXED ISOMERS |
TWA
TWA STEL STEL |
435 mg/m3
100 ppm 650 mg/m3 150 ppm |
1995
1995 1995 1995 |
South Africa RELs
South Africa RELs South Africa RELs South Africa RELs |
| BUTANE
BUTANE |
TWA
TWA STEL STEL |
1,430 mg/m3
600 ppm 1,780 mg/m3 750 ppm |
1995
1995 1995 1995 |
South Africa RELs
South Africa RELs South Africa RELs South Africa RELs |
Exposure controls
Engineering measures
Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms.
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection Respirator with combination filter for vapour/particulate (EN 141)
Hand protection Gloves suitable for permanent contact:
Material: butyl-rubber
Break through time: 4 h
Material thickness: 0.5 mm
Eye protection Safety glasses with side-shields
Skin and body protection Protective suit. Safety shoes.
Hygiene measures Wash hands immediately after handling the product.
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| SECTION 9. White spirits ��� Physical and chemical properties |
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Form
State of matter
Colour
Odour
Odour Threshold
pour point
Boiling point/boiling range
Flash point
Evaporation rate
Flammability (solid, gas)
Relative vapour density Density
Water solubility
Viscosity, kinematic
Liquid
Liquid; at 20 ��C; 1,013 hPa Clear to light yellowish brown Hydrocarbon-like Petroleum No data available
0 ��C
160 ��C
45 ��C
No data available
No data available
No data available
0.77 g/cm3; 20 ��C
Insoluble
3 mm2/s; 50 ��C
SECTION 10. Stability and reactivity
Reactivity Stable under recommended storage conditions.
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Chemical stability Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Possibility of
hazardous reactions
Heating can release hazardous gases.
Conditions to avoid Heat, flames and sparks.
Materials to avoid Oxidizing agents. Reducing agents. Acids and bases
Hazardous
decomposition products
No decomposition if stored normally.
SECTION 11. Toxicological information
Acute oral toxicity Naphtha (petroleum), hydrodesulfurized heavy; Low boiling point hydrogen treated naphtha:
LD50 Rat: male> 5,000 mg/kg; (literature value)
Acute oral toxicity Kerosine (petroleum); Straight run kerosine: LD50 Rat: > 5,000 mg/kg; (literature value)
Acute oral toxicity Toluene:
LD50 Rat: 5,000 mg/kg; literature value;
Acute oral toxicity Xylene:
LD50 Rat: > 2,000 mg/kg; (literature value)
Acute inhalation toxicity Kerosine (petroleum); Straight run kerosine: LC50 Rat: 4 h; > 5 mg/l; (literature value)
Acute inhalation toxicity Toluene:
LC50 Mouse: 5,320 mg/l; literature value;
Acute inhalation toxicity Xylene:
LC50 Rat: 4 h; 5,000 mg/l; (literature value)
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| SECTION 12. White spirits ��� Ecological information |
Toxicity to fish Toluene:
Pimephales promelas; 96 h; LC50; 34.27 mg/l; literature value;
Toxicity to fish Toluene:
Poecilia reticulata; 96 h; LC50; 59.3 mg/l; literature value;
Toxicity to fish Toluene:
Cyprinodon variegatus; 96 h; LC50; 277 mg/l; literature value;
Toxicity to daphnia and
other Toluene:
aquatic invertebrates Daphnia magna; 48 h; LC50; 313 mg/l
Biodegradability Kerosine (petroleum); Straight run kerosine:
Expected to be biodegradable
Mobility in soil No data available
Results of PBT and vPvB This mixture contains no substance considered to be very assessment persistent and very bioaccumulating (vPvB).
| SECTION 13. Disposal considerations |
Product In accordance with local and national regulations.
| SECTION 14. Transport information |
ADR
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UN number:
3295
Class:
Packaging group:
Proper shipping name:
RID
UN number:
Class:
Packaging group:
Proper shipping name:
ADNR
3
III; F1;
HYDROCARBONS, LIQUID, N.O.S. (Toluene, Xylene)
3295
3
III; F1
HYDROCARBONS, LIQUID, N.O.S. (Toluene, Xylene)
UN number: 3295
Class: 3
Packaging group: III; F1
Proper shipping name: HYDROCARBONS, LIQUID, N.O.S.
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Safety Data Sheet
Turposol
Version 1.00 Revision Date 31.01.2017
(Toluene, Xylene)
IMDG
UN number:
Class:
EmS:
Packaging group:
Proper shipping name:
ICAO/IATA
UN number :
Class:
Packaging group:
Proper shipping name:
3295
3
F-E, S-D
III
HYDROCARBONS, LIQUID, N.O.S. (Toluene, Xylene)
3295
3
III
HYDROCARBONS, LIQUID, N.O.S. (Toluene, Xylene)
| SECTION 15. Regulatory information |
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Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
Registration, Evaluation and
White Spirits
All chemical constituents are listed in: Registration, Evaluation
Authorisation of Chemicals (REACH) Inv. of Exist. Chem. Substances in China
USA TSCA Inventory
Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL)
Australian Inv. of Chem. Substances (AICS)
New Zealand Inventory of
Chemicals (NZIoC)
Jap. Inv. of Exist. & New Chemicals (ENCS)
Japan. Industrial Safety & Health Law (ISHL)
Korea. Existing Chemicals Inventory (KECI)
Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS)
China Inv. Existing Chemical
Substances (IECSC)
and Authorisation of Chemicals (REACH) (See chapter 3)
All chemical constituents are listed in: Inv. of Exist. Chem. Substances in China (See chapter 3)
All chemical constituents are listed in: USA TSCA Inventory (See chapter 3)
All chemical constituents are listed in: Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL) (See chapter 3)
All chemical constituents are listed in: Australian Inv. of Chem. Substances (AICS) (See chapter 3)
All chemical constituents are listed in: New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC) (See chapter 3)
All chemical constituents are listed in: Jap. Inv. of Exist. & New Chemicals (ENCS) (See chapter 3)
All chemical constituents are listed in: Japan. Industrial Safety & Health Law (ISHL) (See chapter 3)
All chemical constituents are listed in: Korea.
Existing Chemicals Inventory (KECI) (See chapter 3)
All chemical constituents are listed in: Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS) (See chapter 3)
All chemical constituents are listed in: China Inv. Existing Chemical Substances (IECSC) (See chapter 3)
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| SECTION 16. Other information |
Full text of H-Statements
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.
H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
H312 Harmful in contact with skin.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H332 Harmful if inhaled.
H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
H361d Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
DisclaimerThe information stated above is considered to be correct, but does not claim to be inclusive and shall only be used as a guideline. The information provided by this document is confirmed by our continuous updating of knowledge and adheres to the products appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the product���s
properties. RLS Chemicals and its Associates shall not be held accountable for any damage���s consequent of handling the above product.
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