Material safety data sheet gtl diesel - the shell

Material Safety Data Sheet 

GTL Diesel 

Version 1.00 Revision Date 07.12.2010 

SECTION 1. Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking 

1.1 Product identifier 

Product identifier GTL Diesel 

Other Identifier GTL Diesel, GTL Gasoil/ Diesel/ FT Diesel/ FT Distillates/ Sasol 

SPD Diesel/ Oryx GTL Diesel/ EGTL Diesel/ FT Gasoil/ Gasoil 

REACH Substance name GTL Diesel 

REACH Registration Number 01-0000020118-77-0000 

1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against 

Use Fuel component for compression ignition powered automotive 

applications 

Uses advised against Heat, flames and sparks. 

1.3 Manufacturer or supplier's details 

Company Name Sasol Synfuels International (Pty) 

Company Address 33 Baker Street 

Rosebank 

2196 

South Africa 

Telephone +27 11 344 0126/0124 

E-mail address msds.info@sasol.com 

1.4 Emergency Phone Number 

Emergency telephone Europe, Israel, Africa, Americas +44 (0)208 762 8322 

Middle East, Arabic African 

countries 

+961 3 487 287 

Asia Pacific +65 633 44 177 

China +86 10 5100 3039 

South Africa +27 (0)17 610 4444 

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SECTION 2. Hazards identification 

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture 

Hazard class 

Hazard class 

2.2 Label elements 

Classification according to Regulation (EU) 1272/2008 with the 

correlation table 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC (Annex VII of CLP) 

Aspiration hazard 

Category 1 

Classification and labelling according to Directive 67/548/EEC. 

R65: Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. 

R66: Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. 

Signal word 

Classification according to Regulation (EU) 1272/2008 with the 

correlation table 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC (Annex VII of CLP) 

Warning 

Hazard class 

Aspiration hazard Category 1 

Hazard statements H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. 

EUH066: Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. 

Precautionary 

Statement - Prevention 

Precautionary 

Statement - Response 

Precautionary 

Statement - Storage 

Precautionary 

Statement - Disposal 

P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. 

P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. 

P301 + P330 + P331: IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce 

vomiting. 

P403: Store in a well-ventilated place. 

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulation. 

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Pictogram 

Classification and labelling according to Directive 67/548/EEC. 

R-phrase(s) R65: Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. 

R66: Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. 

S-phrase(s) S23: Do not breathe vapour. 

S24: Avoid contact with skin. 

S62: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice 

immediately and show this container or label. 

Symbol(s) 

2.3 Other hazards 

Other hazards no data available 

SECTION 3. Composition/information on ingredients 

3.1 Substance Contains 

Distillates (Fischer-Tropsch), C8-C26-branched and linear 

Contents: 100.00 %W/W 

CAS-No. 848301-67-7 Index-No. EC-No. 481-740-5 

SECTION 4. First aid measures 

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4.1 .Description of necessary first-aid measures 

Inhalation Move to fresh air in case of accidental inhalation of vapours. If 

symptoms persist, call a physician. 

Skin contact Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 

minutes. If skin irritation persists, call a physician. 

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 If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this 

container or label. Prevent vomiting if possible. If a person 

vomits when lying on his back, place him in the recovery 

position. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious 

person. 

4.2 Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed 

Refer to SECTION 11 

4.3 Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed 

Refer to SECTION 4.2 

SECTION 5. Fire-fighting measures 

5.1 Suitable extinguishing 

media 

5.2 Special hazards 

arising from the 

substance or mixture 

5.3 Special protective 

equipment for firefighters 

Dry powder, Foam, Carbon dioxide (CO2) 

Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water 

courses. 

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit. 

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SECTION 6. Accidental release measures 

6.1 Personal precautions Use personal protective equipment. Ensure adequate 

ventilation. 

6.2 Environmental 

precautions 

6.3 Methods for cleaning 

up 

6.4 Reference to other 

sections 

SECTION 7. Handling and storage 

Avoid subsoil penetration. Try to prevent the material from 

entering drains or water courses. 

Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid 

binder, universal binder, sawdust). The material taken up must 

be disposed of in accordance with regulations. 

Refer to Section 8 and 13 

7.1 Safe handling advice Wear personal protective equipment. Avoid contact with skin 

and eyes. 

7.2 Advice on protection 

against fire and explosion 

7.3 Requirements for 

storage areas and 

containers 

Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place. 

no data available 

SECTION 8. Exposure controls/personal protection 

8.1 Components with workplace control parameters 

Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values. 

8.2 Exposure controls 

Engineering measures 

Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms. 

Personal protective equipment 

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Respiratory protection In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory 

equipment. 

Hand protection Impervious gloves 

Eye protection If splashes are likely to occur, wear:, Safety glasses with sideshields 

Skin and body protection Safety shoes, Protective suit 

Hygiene measures Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the 

product. 

SECTION 9. Physical and chemical properties 

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties 

Form liquid 

state of matter liquid; at 20 °C; 1,013 hPa 

Colour colourless 

Odour petroleum 

Odour Threshold no data available 

Melting point/range < -20 °C 

Boiling point/boiling 

range 

62 - 181 °C 

Flash point 94 °C; closed cup 

Evaporation rate no data available 

Flammability (solid, gas) no data available 

Autoignition temperature 208 °C 

Vapour pressure 0.000005 hPa; 20 °C 

Vapour density no data available 

Density 0.77 g/cm3; 15 °C 

Water solubility immiscible 

Partition coefficient: n- POW: > 6.5 

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octanol/water 

Viscosity, kinematic 7 mm2/s; 40 °C 

SECTION 10. Stability and reactivity 

10.1 Reactivity Stable under recommended storage conditions. 

10.2 Chemical stability Stable under normal conditions. 

10.3 Possibility of 

hazardous reactions 

Stable under recommended storage conditions. 

10.4 Conditions to avoid Heat, flames and sparks. 

10.5 Materials to avoid Strong acids and oxidizing agents 

10.6 Hazardous 

decomposition products 

No decomposition if stored normally. 

SECTION 11. Toxicological information 

11.1 Information on toxicological effects 

Acute toxicity 

Acute oral toxicity Distillates (Fischer-Tropsch), C8-C26-branched and linear: 

LD50 rat: > 5,000 mg/kg; The data is derived from the 

evaluations or test results achieved with similar products 

(conclusion by analogy). 

Acute inhalation toxicity Distillates (Fischer-Tropsch), C8-C26-branched and linear: 

LC50 rat: > 1.5 mg/l; The data is derived from the evaluations 

or test results achieved with similar products (conclusion by 

analogy). 

Acute dermal toxicity Distillates (Fischer-Tropsch), C8-C26-branched and linear: 

LD50 : > 2,000 mg/kg; The data is derived from the evaluations 

or test results achieved with similar products (conclusion by 

analogy). 

Irritation and corrosion 

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Skin irritation no data available 

Eye irritation no data available 

Sensitisation 

Sensitisation no data available 

Repeated dose toxicity 

Repeated dose toxicity no data available 

Carcinogenicity 

Carcinogenicity no data available 

Mutagenicity 

Mutagenicity no data available 

Toxicity for reproduction 

Eye contact 

Eye contact no data available 

Skin contact 

Skin contact no data available 

Inhalation 

Inhalation no data available 

Ingestion 

Ingestion Harmful by ingestion. 

Further information The data is derived from the evaluations or test results 

achieved with similar products (conclusion by analogy). 

SECTION 12. Ecological information 

12.1 Ecotoxicity effects 

Toxicity to fish no data available 

12.2 Persistence and degradability 

Biodegradability Readily biodegradable. 

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential 

Bioaccumulation no data available 

12.4 Mobility in soil 

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Mobility in soil no data available 

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment 

Results of PBT and vPvB no data available 

assessment 

12.6 Other adverse effects 

Other adverse effects no data available 

SECTION 13. Disposal considerations 

13.1 Product In accordance with local and national regulations. 

SECTION 14. Transport information 

14.1 UN Number 1202 

14.2 UN Proper shipping name DIESEL FUEL 

14.3 Transport hazard class(es) 3, 

14.4 Packing group III;F1; 

14.5 Environmental hazards Maybe hazardous to the 

environment 

14.6 Special precautions for users None additional 

14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II 

of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code 

Not applicable 

SECTION 15. Regulatory information 

15.1Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture 

Concentration limits 

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Regulatory base EU. GHS Classification. CLP Reg. No 1272/2008 

Additional Information None additional 

15.2 Chemical Safety 

Assessment 

SECTION 16. Other information 

No data available 

All reasonable efforts were exercised to compile this SDS in accordance with ISO 11014 and 

ANSIZ400.1.1993. The MSDS provides information regarding the health, safety and environmental 

hazards, at the date of issue, to facilitate the safe receipt, use and handling of the product in the 

workplace. Since Sasol and its subsidiaries cannot anticipate or control all conditions under which the 

product may be handled, used and received in the workplace, it remains the obligation of each user, 

receiver or handler to, prior to usage, review this SDS in the context within which the product will be 

received, handled or used in the workplace. The user, handler or receiver must ensure that the 

necessary mitigating measures are in place as regards health and safety. This does not substitute the 

need or requirement for any relevant risk assessments to be conducted. It further remains the 

responsibility of the receiver, handler or user to communicate such information to all relevant parties that 

may beinvolved in the receipt, use or handling of the product. 

The MSDS was created by: MOTLATSI 

The MSDS was approved by: Elsie 

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