Safety Data Sheet

Version: 1

Product:

Product code: 40008722

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Date: 15/10/2003

1 Identification of the substance/preparation and company.Product name: GLYCOSHELL DILUTED

Product code: 40008722

Product type: Antifreeze

Supplier: Shell Nederland Verkoopmaatschappij B.V.

Address: Rivium Boulevard 156, 2909 LK, Capelle aan den IJssel.

Contact numbers: 0900 202 27 50

Emergency telephone number: Refinery Pernis: 010 - 4 31 32 33

( 24 hour a day available).

Product safety guide: Others products.

2 Composition/information on ingredients.Preparation description: Based on ethylene glycol.

Dangerous components: 50 - 100 % ethylene glycol, Harmful, R22, CAS-Nr.: 107-21-1.

1 - 2.5 % sodium 2-ethylhexalacid/sodium 2-ethylhexanoate, Harmful, R63, CAS-Nr.:

19766-89-3.

Other information: Contains Bitrex which has an extremely bitter taste.

3 Hazards Identification.Human Health Hazards: Harmful if swallowed.

Safety hazards: Not classified as flammable but will burn.

Environmental hazards: Not classified as dangerous under EC criteria.

4 First Aid Measures.First aid - inhalation: In the event of dizziness or nausea, remove casualty to fresh air.

If symptoms persist, obtain medical attention.

First aid - skin: Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected skin with soap and water.

If persistent irritation occurs, obtain medical attention.

First aid - eye: Flush eye with copious quantities of water.

If persistent irritation occurs, obtain medical attention.

First aid - ingestion: OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY

Advice to physicians: Treat symptomatically

5 Fire Fighting Measures.Specific hazards: Not classified as flammable but will burn.

Extinguishing media: Alcohol-resistant foam. Dry chemical powder, carbon dioxide, sand or earth may be used for

small fires only.

Unsuitable extinguishing media: Water in a jet.

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Protective equipment: Proper protective equipment including breathing apparatus must be worn when approaching a

fire in a confined space.

6 Accidental Release Measures.Personal precautions: Avoid contact with:

- Skin

- Eyes

Personal protection: Wear impermeable gloves and boots

Environmental precautions: Prevent from spreading or entering into drains, ditches or rivers by using sand, earth or other

appropriate barriers.

Inform local authorities if this cannot be prevented.

Clean-up methods - small spillage: Absorb or contain liquid with sand, earth or spill control material

Clean-up methods - large spillage: As for small spills

7 Handling and Storage.Handling: When handling product in drums, safety footwear should be worn and proper handling

equipment should be used.

Prevent spillages.

Storage: Keep only in original container

Keep away from direct sunlight and other sources of heat or ignition.

Keep in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place.

8 Exposure Controls/Personal Protection.Engineering control measures: Use local exhaust ventilation if there is a risk of inhalation of vapours, mists or aerosols.

Occupational exposure standards: Polyalkylene glycol; TWA = 5 mg/m3 ( ACGIH).

Hygiene measures: Wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking and using the toilet.

Respiratory protection: Not normally required.

Hand protection: Impermeable and hydrocarbon resistant gloves.

Eye protection: Wear safety glasses or full face shield if splashes are likely to occur.

Body protection: Minimise all forms of skin contact.

Wear overalls to minimise contamination of personal clothing. Launder overalls regularly.

9 Physical and Chemical Properties.Physical state: Liquid

Density: 1070 to 1076 kg/m3 at 20 C.

Flash point: > 100 C.

Flammability limit - upper: 53 % (V/V)

Flammability limit - lower: 3 % (V/V)

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Auto-ignition temperature: Data not available.

Solubility in water: Completely miscible

n-Octanol/water partition coefficient: Data not available.

10 Stability/Reactivity.Stability: Stable under normal use conditions

Conditions to avoid: Heat, flames and sparks

Extremes of temperature and direct sunlight

Materials to avoid: Strong oxidising agents

Strong acids

Hazardous decomposition products: Hazardous decomposition products are not expected to form during normal storage.

11 Toxicological Information.Basis for assessment: Toxicological data have not been determined specifically for this product.

Information given is based on a knowledge of the components and the toxicology of similar

products.

" Suffix (A), (H) and (O) only valid in France"

Acute toxicity - oral (A): LD 50 expected to be above 2000 mg/kg.

Note: There is a marked difference in acute oral toxicity between animals and man, man being

more susceptible than animals. The estimated fatal dose for man is 100 millilitres.

Acute toxicity - dermal (A): Data not available.

Acute toxicity - inhalation (O): Data not available.

Eye irritation (O): Expected to be slightly irritant

Skin irritation (O): Expected to be slightly irritant

Respiratory irriation (H): If vapours are inhaled, slight irritation of the respiratory tract may occur.

If mists are inhaled, slight irritation of the respiratory tract may occur.

Skin sensitization (O): Not expected to be a skin sensitiser.

12 Ecological information.Basis for assessment: Ecotoxicological data have not been determined specifically for this product.

Information given is based on a knowledge of the components and the ecotoxicology of similar

products.

Mobility: * Soil :

If product enters soil, it will be mobile and may contaminate groundwater.

* Water :

Dissolves in water .

Persistence/degradability: Readily biodegradable.

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Bioaccumulation: Does not bioaccumulate significantly.

Acute toxicity - Fish: LC50 > 100 mg/l.

(estimated).

Acute toxicity - Algae: IC50 > 100 mg/l.

(estimated).

13 Disposal Considerations.Waste disposal: Dispose to licensed disposal contractor

The competence of the contractor to deal satisfactorily with used grease should be established

beforehand.

Product disposal: As for waste disposal

14 Transport Information.Not dangerous for conveyance under UN, IMO, ADR/RID and IATA/ICAO codes

15 Regulatory Information.EU Classification: Harmful

EU Symbols: Xn

EU Risk phrases : R22 - Harmful if swallowed.

EU Safety phrases : S2 - Keep out of reach of children.

S13 - Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.

S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

S46 - If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.

16 Other informationEU Risk phrases(chapter 2,3): R22 - Harmful if swallowed.

R63 - Possible risk of harm to the unborn child.

Technical contact point: Technical Information Centre.

Technical contact numbers: 31-(0)10 - 300 27 80

SDS history: Edition number: 1

First issued: 15-10-2003

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