ergon msds transformer oil

Material Safety Data Sheet

1 . Identification of the material and supplier

Transformer OilProduct name

CASLA (105306)Historic SDS#:461633SDS #

Product use Transformer OilFor specific application advice see appropriate Technical Data Sheet or consult our companyrepresentative.BP Australia Pty Ltd (ABN 53 004 085 616)Melbourne Central,360 Elizabeth Street,Melbourne,Victoria 3000,AustraliaTel: +61 (03) 9268 4111Fax: +61 (03) 9268 3321

Supplier

1800 14 14 74EMERGENCY TELEPHONENUMBER

Technical Help Line 1 300 557 998 (Local Call)OTHER PRODUCTINFORMATIONProduct code 461633-AU01

Hazards identification2 .NON-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. NON-DANGEROUS GOODS.Statement of

hazardous/dangerous nature

Composition/information on ingredients3 .Highly refined base oilThis product does not contain any hazardous ingredients at or above regulated thresholds.

Skin contact

In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with a copious amount of water for at least 15 minutes. Getmedical attention if irritation occurs.Immediately wash exposed skin with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes.Wash clothing before reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse. Get medical attention if irritationdevelops.

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If inhaled, remove to fresh air. Get medical attention if symptoms appear.Inhalation

Eye contact

First-aid measures

Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouthto an unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physicianimmediately.

Fire-fighting measures5 .Extinguishing Media

Suitable

None identified.

Fire-fighters should wear self-contained positive pressure breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full turnoutgear.

Protection of fire-fighters

Special fire-fightingprocedures

In case of fire, use water fog, foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide extinguisher or spray.

Unusual fire/explosionHazards

This material is not explosive as defined by established regulatory criteria.

Hazards from combustionproducts

These products arecarbon oxides

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Emergency Procedures Immediately contact emergency personnel. Keep unnecessary personnel away. Use suitableprotective equipment (See Section: "Exposure controls/personal protection"). Follow all fire fightingprocedures (See Section: "Fire-fighting measures").

6 . Accidental release measures

If emergency personnel are unavailable, contain spilled material. For small spills add absorbent (soilmay be used in the absence of other suitable materials) scoop up material and place in a sealed, liquid-proof container for disposal. For large spills dike spilled material or otherwise contain material toensure runoff does not reach a waterway. Place spilled material in an appropriate container fordisposal. Avoid contact of spilt material with soil and prevent runoff entering surface waterways. SeeSection 13 for Waste Disposal Information.

Methods and materials forcontainment and clean-up

Handling

Handling and storage

Storage

7 .Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Wash thoroughly after handling.Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.

Combustibility Classification Combustible liquid Class C1 (AS 1940).

Ingredient name Occupational exposure limits

8 . Exposure controls/personal protection

Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated, lightnaphthenic (Highly refined mineral oil)

NOHSC (Australia).TWA: 5 mg/m3 8 hour(s). Form: Oil mist, mineral

Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the relevant airborne concentrationsbelow their respective occupational exposure limits.

Control Measures

Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before eating, smokingand using the lavatory and at the end of the working period.

Hygiene measures

Biological Limit Values No biological limit allocated.

Personal protective equipmentAvoid breathing of vapours, mists or spray. Select and use respirators in accordance with AS/NZS1715/1716. When mists or vapours exceed the exposure standards then the use of the following isrecommended: Approved respirator with organic vapour and dust/mist (Type P1) filters. Filter capacityand respirator type depends on exposure level.

Respiratory system

Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Wear protective clothing if prolonged or repeatedcontact is likely.

Skin and body

Wear protective gloves if prolonged or repeated contact is likely. Chemical resistant gloves.Recommended: Nitrile gloves. The correct choice of protective gloves depends upon the chemicals being handled, the conditions ofwork and use, and the condition of the gloves (even the best chemically resistant glove will break downafter repeated chemical exposures). Most gloves provide only a short time of protection before theymust be discarded and replaced. Because specific work environments and material handling practicesvary, safety procedures should be developed for each intended application. Gloves should therefore bechosen in consultation with the supplier/manufacturer and with a full assessment of the workingconditions.

Hands

Safety glasses with side shields.Eyes

Whilst specific OELs for certain components are included in this SDS, it should be noted that other components of the preparation will bepresent in any mist, vapour or dust produced. For this reason, the specific OELs may not be applicable to the product and are provided forguidance purposes.

Physical and chemical properties

Auto-ignition temperature >270 C

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Flash point 145 C (Open cup) Cleveland.148 C (Closed cup) Pensky-Martens.

Pour Point -57 C

Colour Yellow.Pale colour.Physical state Liquid.

Odour Odourless.

Not available.

Not available.889 kg/m3 (0.889 g/cm3) at 15CDensity

Vapour density Not available.Not available.Vapour pressure

Solubility Insoluble in water.

Boiling point / range

Melting point / range



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pH Not available.Relative density/SpecificGravity

Not available.

Viscosity Kinematic: 8 mm2/s (8 cSt) at 40C

Stability and reactivity10 .

Hazardous polymerization Will not occur.

The product is stable.StabilityAvoid extreme temperatures, strong oxidizers, fire.Conditions to Avoid

Incompatibility with varioussubstances/HazardousReactions

Reactive or incompatible with the following materials: oxidizing materials.

These products arecarbon oxides

Hazardous DecompositionProducts

Toxicological information11 .Effects and symptoms

Eyes Unlikely to cause more than transient stinging or redness if accidental eye contact occurs.Prolonged or repeated contact can defat the skin and lead to irritation and/or dermatitis.Skin

Inhalation Inhalation of oil mist or vapours at elevated temperatures may cause respiratory irritation.Unlikely to cause harm if accidentally swallowed in small doses, though larger quantities may causenausea and diarrhoea.

Ingestion

Chronic toxicityNo component of this product at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen byACGIH, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the European Commission (EC), orthe National Occupational Health and Safety Commission (Australia).

Carcinogenic effects

Ecological informationEcotoxicity

12 .Not classified as environmentally hazardous in accordance with the Approved Criteria for ClassifyingHazardous Substances [NOHSC (1008)/2004 as amended and adapted].

BiodegradabilityPersistence/degradability The biodegradability of this material has not been determined.

Disposal considerations13 .Avoid contact of spilled material and runoff with soil and surface waterways. Consult an environmentalprofessional to determine if local, regional or national regulations would classify spilled or contaminatedmaterials as hazardous waste. Use only approved transporters, recyclers, treatment, storage ordisposal facilities. Dispose of in accordance with all applicable local and national regulations.

Disposal Consideration /Waste information

No additional special precautions identified.Special Precautions forLandfill or Incineration

14 . Transport informationNot classified as dangerous for transport (ADG, IMDG, ICAO/IATA).

No known special precautions required. See Section: "Handling and storage" for additional information.Special precautions for user

Regulatory information15 .Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and PoisonsNot regulated.Control of Scheduled Carcinogenic SubstancesIngredient name ScheduleNo Listed Substance

Other Classification Information

InventoriesOther regulations

Australia inventory (AICS): All components are listed or exempted.Canada inventory: All components are listed or exempted.China inventory (IECSC): All components are listed or exempted.

Europe inventory: All components are listed or exempted.United States inventory (TSCA 8b): All components are listed or exempted.



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Japan inventory (ENCS): All components are listed or exempted.Korea inventory (KECI): All components are listed or exempted.Philippines inventory (PICCS): All components are listed or exempted.

Other information16 .

HistoryDate of issue 20/07/2007.

No Previous Validation.Date of previous issuePrepared by Product Stewardship

Notice to reader

AMP = Acceptable Maximum PeakACGIH = American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, an agency that promulgatesexposure standards.ADG = Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and RailADG Code = Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and RailCAS Number = Chemical Abstracts Service Registry NumberHAZCHEM Code = Emergency action code of numbers and letters which gives information toemergency services. Its use is required by the ADG Code for Dangerous Goods in bulk.ICAO = International Civil Aviation Organization.IATA = International Air Transport Association, the organization promulgating rules governing shipmentof goods by air.IMDG = International Maritime Organization Rules, rules governing shipment of goods by water.IP 346 = A chemical screening assay for dermal toxicity. The European Commission hasrecommended that Method IP 346 be used as the basis for labelling certain lubricant oil base stocks forcarcinogenicity. The EU Commission has stipulated that the classification as a carcinogen need notapply if it can be shown that the substance contains less than 3% DMSO extract as measured by IP346. (See Note L, European Commission Directive 67/548/EEC as amended and adapted.) DMSO isa solvent.NOHSC = National Occupational Health & Safety Commission, AustraliaTWA = Time weighted averageSTEL = Short term exposure limitUN Number = United Nations Number, a four digit number assigned by the United Nations Committeeof Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods.

Key to abbreviations

All reasonably practicable steps have been taken to ensure this data sheet and the health, safety and environmental information containedin it is accurate as of the date specified below. No warranty or representation, express or implied is made as to the accuracy orcompleteness of the data and information in this data sheet.

The data and advice given apply when the product is sold for the stated application or applications. You should not use the product otherthan for the stated application or applications without seeking advice from us.

It is the users obligation to evaluate and use this product safely and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. The BP Group shallnot be responsible for any damage or injury resulting from use, other than the stated product use of the material, from any failure to adhereto recommendations, or from any hazards inherent in the nature of the material. Purchasers of the product for supply to a third party for useat work, have a duty to take all necessary steps to ensure that any person handling or using the product is provided with the information inthis sheet. Employers have a duty to tell employees and others who may be affected of any hazards described in this sheet and of anyprecautions that should be taken.



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