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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET /
LUBRICATING OILS – SPEC OIL
Below is a generic material safety data sheet that encompasses Spec Oil range of lubricating oils.
This describes all the necessary preventive handling requirements, associated risks and corrective
measures in cases of accidents and spillages. Specific material safety data sheets per product
are available on request.
PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Manufacturer/Supplier / MEYBURGH TRUST
P.O. BOX 9699
BLOEMFONTEIN
9300
Phone Number / 051 4331365
Fax / 051 4334337
COMPOSITION
This product is a member of the chemical family of lubricants and is classified as a preparation.
It compromises:
Substance / % (m/m) / Risk phrase
Mineral Base Oils / 80 to 99,5 / Not considered hazardous
Lubricating Oil Additives / 0,5 to 20 / No component present at
sufficient concentration to
require a hazard classification
for health in accordance with
EC Directives.
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
To man / To the environment
NONE IN NORMAL USE / NONE IN NORMAL USE
FIRST AID MEASURES
SYMPTOMS AND EFFECTS
Inhalation / At temperatures higher than 60 °C, or in poorly ventilated spaces, vapours
may irritate the respiratory system.
Eye / Slight irritation in the event of small quantities entering the eye.
Ingestion / Has low toxicity and oily nature inhibits swallowing. Swallowed oils may,
however, be irritant to the mouth, throat, stomach and intestines causing
nausea, vomiting and diarrhea but the risk of permanent injury is slight.
Certain additives present in the lubricant may lead to purging in sensitive
individuals.
Skin / Generally not harmful but may cause dermatitis on repeated or prolonged
contact depending on individual sensitivity.
FIRST AID
Product Inhalation / Avoid areas where mists have built up without wearing proper breathing
equipment. Remove exposed or affected persons to fresh air. Apply artificial
respiration if necessary.
Product in Eye / Flush eyes with copious amounts of water. If irritation persists obtain
medical attention.
Product Ingestion / DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING as aspiration of small quantities of vomits into
the lungs may lead to chemical pneumonitis. Give milk or water (± 500ml)
and OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
Product on Skin / Contaminated skin is easily cleansed by soap and warm water but waterless
hand cleaner may be used if available.
Advice to physicians
Gastric ravage may be considered if large quantities of lubricant have been accidentally ingested and
provided that reflux into the pulmonary system can be controlled. Otherwise only symptomatic treatment
is recommended.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Small fire - / Carbon dioxide of dry chemical
Large fire - / Dry chemical, foam or water fog
HAZARDS
Mainly heat and oxygen depletion
Fire-fighters must use self-contained apparatus and protective clothing.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal protection / Oil resistant boots, gloves and protective clothing. Self-contained breathing
equipment and eye protection if oil mists or fumes are present due to
overheating of product.
Small spillage / Collect by mopping with cotton waste or other available absorbents.
Large spillage / Recover by pumps or vacuum and finish by absorption using dry sand, earth,
lime and other mineral absorbents. If necessary, obtain specialist assistance.
Environmental / Prevent pollution of drainage systems, waterways, streams, rivers or dams.
precautions / Dike spills with absorbents.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling / Use PVC, nit rile or other resistant gloves and protective clothing in cases
where frequent or prolonged skin contact cannot be avoided. Where eye
contact is a potential hazard, goggles or face shields should be worn.
Handling temperature / Avoid temperatures exceeding 60 °C.
Storage / Avoid temperatures above 60 °C and strong oxidizing agents.
Storage conditions / Ambient temperatures and atmospheric pressures normally encountered
within buildings or roofed-over storage areas are acceptable. Avoid entering
areas where mists or vapours have built up as a result of abnormal
temperatures or pressures without the proper breathing equipment and
protective clothing.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE STANDARDS
The acceptable limit for oil mists in air is 5mg/m3 but the use of this product is not expected
to generate workplace mists.
OSHA: / PEL 5mg/m3
ENGINEERING CONTROL MEASURES
Avoid the hazardous practice of dropping drums and other containers form trucks and delivery
vehicles. Use properly engineered equipment for handling of drums and cartons containing
lubricants. Mechanical ventilation of storage, dispensing and discharge areas is recommended.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
Respiratory: None under normal conditions. Approved supplied-air respirators if fumes or mists
are present.
Hand: PVC, nit rile or other gloves resistant to oil penetration in cases where frequent or prolonged
skin contact cannot be avoided.
Eye: Chemical goggles or face shields with safety glasses where eye contact is a potential hazard.
Skin: Oil resistant boots, face masks and other protective clothing if splashes may occur during
dispensing or handling.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance / Clear light brown liquid
Odour / Characteristic oil smell and taste
pH / Slightly alkaline
Boiling point / range / Not available
Melting point / range / Pour point = -3 to -50 °C
Flash point / 180 °C (COC)
Flammable limits / Non-flammable below flash point
Explosive properties / Non explosive except at temperatures exceeding its
flash point and in the presence of high oxygen concentrations.
Oxidizing properties / Non-oxidizing
Vapour pressure / Negligible at atmospheric pressures and ambient temperatures
(<1000 Pa @ 20 °C)
Density (typical) / 888 kg/m3
Solubility - water / true solubility is limited but emulsions may form under certain
conditions
Solubility - solvents / Highly soluble in most organic solvents
Viscosity / 10 to 1300 mm²/s @ 40 °C
3 to 60 mm²/s @ 100 °C
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Conditions to Avoid / Temperatures in excess of 100 °C and exposure to strongly
oxidizing conditions
Incompatible materials / Oxidizing agents, acids, halogens and halogenated compounds
Hazardous / Traces of aldehydes, phenols, acrylates, hydrogen and other sulphides,
decomposition / alkyl mercaptans and oxides of carbon, calcium, sulphur, phosphorus,
products / zinc and nitrogen liberated during decomposition can reach hazardous
concentrations in poorly ventilated areas.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE TOXICITY
Oral / Not available but anticipated LD50 > 10 000 mg/kg
Dermal / May be irritant to sensitive individuals
Inhalation / Oil mists in air up to 5 mg/m3 are considered safe
CHRONIC TOXICITY
Not available but not expected to be toxic under normal exposure conditions
IRRITATTION
Skin / May cause slight dermal irritation in sensitive individuals
Eyes / May cause slight ocular irritation in sensitive individuals
Respiratory / Only on exposure to vapours of mists generated at elevated temperatures
CARCINOGENICITY / No evidence to indicate carcinogenic toxicity
MUTAGENICITY / No evidence to indicate mutagenic toxicity
REPRODUCTIVE / No evidence to indicate reproductive toxicity
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICITY
Low water solubility. Spills may form a film on water surfaces causing impaired oxygen transfer.
PERSISTENCE
Biodegrading
Inherently, but not readily, biodegradable as the product contains components that may require
excavation.
Bioaccumulation
Contains components with the potential to bioaccumulation.
Mobility
Absorbs onto soil and not expected to be mobile. Contaminated soil may require excavation.
DISPOSAL
Disposal methods
Dispose of in an environmentally responsible manner. See Government Notice No. R797
published in Government Gazette No. 6959 of 18 April 1980 and subsequent amendments
for statutory requirements related to the disposal of used lubricants.
Classification / Not available
Disposal of packaging / Not available
TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Un No. / Not available
ADR / RID - class / Unregulated
IATA - class / Unregulated
REGULATORY INFORMATION
National legislation
Government Notice No. R797 in Government Gazette No. 6959 of 18 April 1980.
EEC hazard classification / Not regulated under Directive 67/548/ECC
Risk phrases / -
Safety phrases / -
OTHER INFORMATION
APPLICATION OR USE OF PRODUCT
Used as a monograde engine oil in naturally aspirated petrol and diesel engines and as a gear
lubricant in transmissions and final drives which do not require extreme pressure oil.
Compiled by: / W.B. Grimbeek (Manager)
REFERENCES
ECC Directives 67/548/ECC & 88/379/ECC
EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY
The information given in this document is based on knowledge at the date of preparation and
is offered in good faith. Responsibility cannot be accepted for error or omission therein, or
damage that may result.