Tutela Truck Dot Special - FL Selenia

Material Safety Data Sheet
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Infosafe No. 5FUMH Issue Date : February 2008 ISSUED by FUCHS
Product Name :
Tutela Truck Dot Special
Not classified as hazardous
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product Name
Product Code 3093
Product Use
Company Name
Address
Telephone
Number/Fax
Email
Tutela Truck Dot Special
Synthetic brake fluid for hydraulic and cluth components of commercial vehicles.
FL Selenia S.p.A
49 McIntyre Road Sunshine
Victoria 3020 Australia
Tel: 03 9300 6400
Fax: 03 9300 6401
flselenia.com
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients
Name CAS Proportion Hazard Symbol Risk Phrase
Polyethylene glycol
ethers
Polyethylene glycol
Diethylene glycol
Triethylen Glycol
Dimethyl Ether
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Chronic Effects
Inhalation
Ingestion
Skin
Eye
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
N\Alloc.
N\Alloc.
111-46-6
112-49-2
60-100 %
10-30 %
0-10 %
0-10 %
Animal studies have shown that long term repeated exposure to high doses of
glycols in the diet causes kidney injury.
Not expected to cause respiratory irritation.
No adverse effects expected, however large amounts may cause symptoms of
alcohol intoxication including dizziness, nausea, vomiting, progressing to
cyanosis, headache, pulmonary oedema, muscle tenderness, stupor and
convulsions.
Will have a degreasing action on the skin.
Contact with skin may result in irritation. Will have a degreasing action on
the skin. Repeated or prolonged skin contact may lead to irritant contact
dermatitis.
May be an eye irritant.
Inhalation Remove victim from exposure - avoid becoming a casualty.
Remove contaminated clothing and loosen remaining clothing.
Allow patient to assume most comfortable position and keep warm. Keep at
rest until fully recovered.
Seek medical advice if effects persist.
Ingestion Rinse mouth thoroughly with water immediately.Give plenty of water to drink.
If vomiting occurs, give further water. Seek medical assistance.
Skin Wash with plenty of soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before
re-use. If irritation occurs seek medical advice.
Eye Immediately irrigate with copious quantities of water for at least 15
minutes. Eyelids to be held open.
In all cases of eye contamination it is a sensible precaution to seek
medical assistance. Transport to hospital or medical centre.
First Aid Facilities Typical washroom facilities.
Advice to Doctor
Treat symptomatically.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Specific Hazards
Combustible liquid. On burning will emit toxic fumes.
Fire fighters to wear self-contained breathing apparatus if risk of
exposure to vapour or products of combustion.
* Extinguishing Media: Water fog, (or if unavailable fine water spray),
foam, dry agent (carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder).
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Material Safety Data Sheet
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Infosafe No. 5FUMH Issue Date : February 2008 ISSUED by FUCHS
Product Name :
Flash Point
Tutela Truck Dot Special
Greater than 120°C typical
Ignition Temperature 430°C typical
Flammable Limits
LEL
Flammability
Explosion Data
Not available
Combustible liquid.
Not available
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spills & Disposal
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Packaging
Not classified as hazardous
Slippery when spilt. Avoid accidents, clean up immediately. In event of large
spill: Use absorbent (soil or sand, sawdust, inert material, vermiculite). Sweep
up. Collect and seal in properly labelled drums for disposal. Wash area down with
detergent and excess water.
Wear protective equipment to prevent skin and eye contamination and
inhalation of vapours.
Refer to State Land Waste Management Authority for disposal.
(Victoria:MMBW (03) 9615 6099)
Not regulated.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
National Exposure
Standards
Personal Protective
Equipment
Eng. Controls
No value assigned for this specific material by the National Occupational
Health and Safety Commission (Worksafe Australia).
Avoid eye contact and repeated or prolonged skin contact.
Wear overalls, safety shoes, chemical goggles and impervious gloves.
Always wash hands before eating, smoking, drinking or using the toilet.
Wash contaminated clothing and other protective equipment before storing
or re-using.
Must be sufficient to prevent breathing of vapour. Maintain concentration below
recommended exposure limit.
Keep containers closed when not in use.
Natural ventilation should be adequate under normal use conditions.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance
Boiling Point
Specific Gravity
(H2O=1)
Vapour Pressure
Vapour Density
(Air=1)
Volatile Component
Flash Point
Flammability
Light yellow liquid.
265°C typical
1.065 @ 15°C
Not available
Not available
80 max (@ 100°C)
Greater than 120°C typical
Combustible liquid.
Ignition Temperature 430°C typical
Flammable Limits
LEL
Explosion Properties
Other Information
Not available
Not available
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Hazardous Reaction
Soluble in water, ethanol and acetone.
Absorbs moisture from air. Reacts with oxidising agents.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicology
Information
Inhalation
No LD50 data available for product.
Not expected to cause respiratory irritation.
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Material Safety Data Sheet
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Infosafe No. 5FUMH Issue Date : February 2008 ISSUED by FUCHS
Product Name :
Ingestion
Skin
Eye
Chronic Effects
Tutela Truck Dot Special
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Biological Properties
Environ. Protection
Not classified as hazardous
No adverse effects expected, however large amounts may cause symptoms of
alcohol intoxication including dizziness, nausea, vomiting, progressing to
cyanosis, headache, pulmonary oedema, muscle tenderness, stupor and
convulsions.
Will have a degreasing action on the skin.
Contact with skin may result in irritation. Will have a degreasing action on
the skin. Repeated or prolonged skin contact may lead to irritant contact
dermatitis.
May be an eye irritant.
Animal studies have shown that long term repeated exposure to high doses of
glycols in the diet causes kidney injury.
Product is biodegrable (90%, 15 days static test)
Avoid contaminating waterways.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Storage and
Transport
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule
Packaging &
Labelling
Store in a cool place and out of direct sunlight.
Classified as a C1 COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID for the purpose of storage and
handling, in accordance with the requirements of AS1940.
Not defined as a Dangerous Good by the Australian Code for the Transport of
Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail.
Avoid contamination which could result in brake system failure during use.
Keep containers dry and closed at all times as material is hygroscopic and
may absorb moisture from air. Store away from oxidising agents.
Not Scheduled
Not regulated.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
References
* NOHSC:2011 National Code of Practice for the Preparation of Material Safety Data
Sheets
* NOHSC:1008 Approved Criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances
* NOHSC:10005 List of Designated Hazardous Substances
* NOHSC:1005 Control of Workplace Hazardous Substances, National Model Regulations
* NOHSC:2007 Control of Workplace Hazardous Substances, National Code of Practice
* NOHSC:1003 Exposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in the Occupational
Environment, National Exposure Standards
* NOHSC:3008 Exposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in the Occupational
Environment, Guidance Note
* NOHSC:1015 Storage and Handling of Workplace Dangerous Goods, National Standard
* NOHSC:2017 Storage and Handling of Workplace Dangerous Goods, National Code of
Practice
* SUSDP, Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons
* ADG, Australian Dangerous Goods Code
* MSDS of component materials
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Last Change
Poisons Schedule
Supercedes Issue Date: Not applicable
Reason(s) for issue: Alignment to Worksafe requirement
Safety data sheets are updated frequently. Please ensure that you have a
current copy.
Not Scheduled
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