Rotair Plus

Safety Data Sheet

Rotair Plus
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

Infosafe No. SLVJV GB/eng/C

Issued Date 13/10/2008
Product Type/Use Compressor oil.

Supplier Telephone Numbers

Emergency Tel.
CWC +32 3 870 21 05
4 rue Emile Zola, +44 20 7771 5394
Zone Industrielle, Telephone/Fax Number
60114 Méru Cedex Tel: +33 3 44 52 72 27
FRANCE

Email
[email protected]

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

EC Classification Not classified as Dangerous under EC criteria.

Human Health Hazards
No specific hazards under normal use conditions. Prolonged or repeated exposure may give rise to dermatitis.
Used oil may contain harmful impurities.
Safety Hazards
Not classified as flammable, but will burn.
Environmental Hazards
Not classified as dangerous for the environment.

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Preparation Description
Highly refined mineral oils and additives. The highly refined mineral oil contains <3% (w/w) DMSO-extract,
according to IP346.
Dangerous Components / Constituents
Exposure limits apply to the following components: Highly refined mineral oil.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Symptoms and Effects

Not expected to give rise to an acute hazard under normal conditions of use.
Inhalation
In the unlikely event of dizziness or nausea, remove casualty to fresh air. If symptoms persist, obtain medical

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attention.
Skin
Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected skin with soap and water. If persistent irritation occurs, obtain
medical attention. When using high pressure equipment, injection of product under the skin can occur. If high
pressure injuries occur, the casualty should be sent immediately to a hospital. Do not wait for symptoms to
develop.
Eye
Flush eye with copious quantities of water. If persistent irritation occurs, obtain medical attention.
Ingestion
Wash out mouth with water and obtain medical attention. Do not induce vomiting.
Advice to Doctor
Treat symptomatically. Aspiration into the lungs may result in chemical pneumonitis. Dermatitis may result from
prolonged or repeated exposure. High pressure injection injuries require prompt surgical intervention and
possibly steroid therapy, to minimise tissue damage and loss of function.
Because entry wounds are small and do not reflect the seriousness of the underlying damage, surgical
exploration to determine the extent of involvement may be necessary. Local anaesthetics or hot soaks should
be avoided because they can contribute to swelling, vasospasm and ischaemia. Prompt surgical
decompression, debridement and evacuation of foreign material should be performed under general
anaesthetics, and wide exploration is essential. There may be a risk to health where low viscosity products are
aspirated into the lungs following vomiting, although this is uncommon in adults. Such aspiration would cause
intense local irritation and chemical pneumonitis. Children, and those in whom consciousness is impaired, will
be more at risk. Emesis of lubricants is not usually necessary, unless a large amount has been ingested, or
some other compound has been dissolved in the product. If this is indicated, for example, when there is rapid
onset of central nervous system depression from large ingested volume - gastric lavage under controlled
hospital conditions, with full protection of the airway is required. Supportive care may include oxygen, arterial
blood gas monitoring, respiratory support, and, if aspiration has occurred, treatment with corticosteriods and
antibiotics. Seizures should be controlled with Diazepam, or appropriate equivalent drug.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Specific Hazards
Combustion is likely to give rise to a complex mixture of airborne solid and liquid particulates and gases,
including carbon monoxide and unidentified organic and inorganic compounds.
Extinguishing Media
Foam and dry chemical powder. Carbon dioxide, sand or earth may be used for small fires only.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media
Water in jet. Use of halon extinguishers should be avoided for environmental reasons.
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 and eyes. Wear PVC, Neoprene or nitrile rubber gloves. Wear rubber knee length safety
boots and PVC Jacket and Trousers. Wear safety glasses or full face shield if splashes are likely to occur.
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 Spillages
Absorb liquid with sand or earth. Sweep up and remove to a suitable, clearly marked container for disposal in
accordance with local regulations.

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Clean-up Methods - Large Spillages

Prevent from spreading by making a barrier with sand, earth or other containment material. Reclaim liquid
directly or in an absorbent. Dispose of as for small spills.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling
Use local exhaust ventilation if there is risk of inhalation of vapours, mists or aerosols. Avoid prolonged or
repeated contact with skin. When handling product in drums, safety footwear should be worn and proper
handling equipment should be used. Prevent spillages. Cloth, paper and other materials that are used to absorb
spills present a fire hazard. Avoid their accumulation by disposing of them safely and immediately. In addition to
any specific recommendations given for controls of risks to health, safety and the environment, an assessment
of risks must be made to help determine controls appropriate to local circumstances. Exposure to this product
should be reduced as low as reasonably practicable. Reference should be made to the Health and Safety
Executive's publication 'COSHH Essentials'.
Storage
Keep in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Use properly labelled and closeable containers. Avoid direct sunlight,
heat sources, and strong oxidizing agents. The storage of this product maybe subject to the Control of Pollution
(Oil Storage) (England) Regulations. Further guidance maybe obtained from the local environmental agency
office.
Storage Temperatures
0ºC Minimum. 50ºC Maximum.
Recommended Materials
For containers or container linings, use mild steel or high density polyethylene.
Unsuitable Materials
For containers or container linings, avoid PVC.
Other Information
Polyethylene containers should not be exposed to high temperatures because of possible risk of distortion.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure Limits
Substance Regulations Exposure Duration Exposure Limit Units Notes
Oil mist, mineral EH 40 2005 TWA 5 mg/m3
EH 40 2005 STEL 10 mg/m3

EH 40 2005 EH 40 2005 Health and Safety Executive. EH40; Workplace Exposure Limits
Exposure Controls
The use of personal protective equipment is only one aspect of an integrated approach to the Control Of
Substances Hazardous to Health.
The management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992 require employers to identify and evaluate the
risks to health and to implement appropriate measures to eliminate or minimise those risks. The choice of
personal protective equipment is highly dependent upon local conditions, e.g. exposure to other chemical
substances and micro-organisms, thermal hazards (protection from extremes of cold and heat), electrical
hazards, mechanical hazards and appropriate degree of manual dexterity required to undertake an activity.
Whilst the content of this section may inform the choice of personal protective equipment used, the limitations of
any information which can be provided must be fully understood, e.g. personal protective equipment chosen to
protect employees from occasional splashes maybe entirely inadequate for activities involving partial or complete
immersion.If the levels of oil mist or vapour in air are likely to exceed the occupational exposure standards then
consideration should be given to the use of local exhaust ventilation to reduce personal exposure.
The choice of personal protective equipment should only be undertaken in the light of a full risk assessment by a
suitably qualified competent person ( e.g. a professionally qualified occupational hygienist).
Effective protection is only achieved by correctly fitting and well maintained equipment and employers should

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ensure that appropriate training is given. All personal protective equipment should be regularly inspected and
replaced if defective. Reference should be made to HSE's publication Methods for the Determination of
Hazardous Substances (MDHS) 84 - Measurement of oil mist from mineral oil-based metalworking fluids.
Measurement of an employee's exposure to oil vapour maybe supplemented through the use of stain tubes. In
the first instance, further guidance maybe obtained through HSE's publication 'COSHH - a brief guide to the
regulations' (INDG 136(rev1)).
Respiratory Protection
At standard temperature and pressure, the Occupational Exposure Standard for oil vapour is unlikely to be
exceeded. Care should be taken to keep exposures below applicable occupational exposure limits. If this cannot
be achieved, use of a respirator fitted with an organic vapour cartridge combined with a particulate pre-filter
should be considered. Half masks (EN 149) or valved half masks (EN 405) in combination with type A2 (EN 141)
and P2/3 (EN 143) pre-filters maybe considered.
Hand Protection
Chemical protective gloves are made from a wide range of materials, but there is no single glove material ( or
combination of materials) which gives unlimited resistance to any individual or combination of substances or
preparations. The extent of the breakthrough time will be affected by a combination of factors which include
permeation, penetration, degradation, use pattern ( full immersion, occasional contacts) and how the glove is
stored when not in use.
Theoretical maximum levels of protection are seldom achieved in practice and the actual level of protection can
be difficult to assess. Effective breakthrough time should be used with care and a margin of safety should be
applied. HSE guidance on protective gloves recommends a 75% safety factor to be applied to any figures
obtained in a laboratory test. Nitrile gloves may offer relatively long breakthrough times and slow permeation
rates. Test data, e.g breakthrough data obtained through test standard EN374-3:1994 are available from
reputable equipment suppliers.
Personal hygiene is a key element of effective hand care. Gloves must only be worn on clean hands. After using
gloves, hands should be washed and dried thoroughly. A non perfumed moisturiser should be applied.
Eye Protection
Goggles conforming to a minimum standard of EN 166 345B should be considered if there is a possibility of eye
contact with the product through splashing. Higher rated eye protection must be considered for highly hazardous
operations or work areas. For example, employees involved in metalworking operations such as chipping,
grinding or cutting may require additional protection to avert injury from fast moving particles or broken tools.
Body Protection
Minimise all forms of skin contact. Overalls and shoes with oil resistant soles should be worn. Launder overalls
and undergarments regularly.
Environmental Exposure Controls
Minimise release to the environment. An environmental assessment must be made to ensure compliance with
local environmental legislation.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Colour Light brown.

Physical State Liquid at ambient temperature.
Odour Characteristic mineral oil.
pH Value Data not available.
Vapour Pressure Expected to be less than 0.5 Pa at 20°C.
Initial Boiling Point Expected to be above 280°C.
Solubility in Water Negligible.
Density 875 kg/m3 at 15ºC.
Flash Point 230ºC (COC).
Flammable Limits - Upper 10%(V/V) (typical).
Flammable Limits - Lower 1%(V/V) (typical).
Auto-Ignition Temperature Expected to be above 320ºC.
Kinematic Viscosity 46 mm2/s at 40ºC.
Evaporation Rate Data not available.

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Vapour Density (Air=1) Greater than 1.

Partition co-efficient, n-octanol/water Log Pow expected to be greater than 6.
Pour Point -33ºC.

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability
Stable.
Conditions to Avoid
Extremes of temperature and direct sunlight.
Materials to Avoid
Strong oxidizing agents.
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.
Acute Toxicity - Oral
LD50 expected to be > 2000 mg/kg.
Acute Toxicity - Dermal
LD50 expected to be > 2000 mg/kg.
Acute Toxicity - Inhalation
Not considered to be an inhalation hazard under normal conditions of use.
Eye Irritation
Expected to be slightly irritating.
Skin Irritation
Expected to be slightly irritating.
Respiratory Irritation
If mists are inhaled, slight irritation of the respiratory tract may occur.
Skin Sensitisation
Not expected to be a skin sensitizer.
Carcinogenicity
Product is based on mineral oils of types shown to be non-carcinogenic in animal skin-painting studies. Other
components are not known to be associated with carcinogenic effects.
Mutagenicity
Not considered to be a mutagenic hazard.
Reproductive Toxicity
Not considered to be toxic to reproduction.
Other Information
Prolonged and/or repeated contact with this product can result in defatting of the skin, particularly at elevated
temperatures. This can lead to irritation and possibly dermatitis, especially under conditions of poor personal
hygiene. Skin contact should be minimised. High pressure injection of product into the skin may lead to local
necrosis if the product is not surgically removed. Used oils may contain harmful impurities that have
accumulated during use. The concentration of such impurities will depend on use and they may present risks to
health and the environment on disposal. ALL used oil should be handled with caution and skin contact avoided
as far as possible.

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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
Liquid under most environmental conditions. Floats on water. If it enters soil, it will adsorb to soil particles and
will not be mobile.
Persistence / Degradability
Not expected to be readily biodegradable. Major constituents are expected to be inherently biodegradable, but
the product contains components that may persist in the environment.
Bioaccumulation
Contains components with the potential to bioaccumulate.
Ecotoxicity
Poorly soluble mixture. May cause physical fouling of aquatic organisms. Product is expected to be practically
non-toxic to aquatic organisms, LL/EL50 >100 mg/l. (LL/EL50 expressed as the nominal amount of product
required to prepare aqueous test extract). Mineral oil is not expected to cause any chronic effects to aquatic
organisms at concentrations less than 1 mg/l.
Other Adverse Effects
Not expected to have ozone depletion potential, photochemical ozone creation potential or global warming
potential.
Product is a mixture of non-volatile components, which are not expected to be released to air in any significant
quantities.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste Disposal
Recycle or dispose of in accordance with prevailing regulations, by a recognised collector or contractor. The
competence of the contractor to deal satisfactorily with this type of product should be established beforehand.
Do not pollute the soil, water or environment with the waste product.
Product Disposal
As for waste disposal.
Container Disposal
Recycle or dispose of in accordance with the legislation in force with a recognised collector or contractor.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Transport Information
Not dangerous for transport under ADR/RID, IMO and IATA/ICAO regulations.
ADR/RID Class
None Allocated
ADR/RID Packing Group
None Allocated
IMDG Hazard Class
None Allocated
IMDG Packing Group
None Allocated
IATA Hazard Class
None Allocated
IATA Packing Group
None Allocated

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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

EC Symbols None.
EC Risk Phrase Not classified.
EC Safety Phrase Not classified.
EINECS All components listed or polymer exempt.
TSCA (USA) All components in compliance.

National Legislation
Environmental Protection Act 1990 (as amended).
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Consumers Protection Act 1987
Control of Pollution Act 1974
Environmental Act 1995
Factories Act 1961
Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail (Classification, Packaging and Labelling) Regulations
Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2002.
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1994 (as amended).
Road Traffic (Carriage of Dangerous Substances in Packages) Regulations
Merchant Shipping (Dangerous Goods and Marine Pollutants) Regulations
Road Traffic (Carriage of Dangerous Substances in Road Tankers in Tank Containers) Regulations
Road Traffic (Training of Drivers of Vehicles Carrying Dangerous Goods) Regulations
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurences Regulations
Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981
Personal Protective Equipment (EC Directive) Regulations 1992
Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992
Packaging & Labelling
Safety data sheet available for professional user on request.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

References
GUIDANCE NOTES
UK Chemicals Regulatory Atlas, An Overview of how to guide your chemical through to regulatory compliance
(DTI).

HSG71 The storage of packaged dangerous substances.

EH/40 Occupational Exposure Limits.
EH/58 The Carcinogenicity of Mineral Oils.
MS24 Health surveillance of occupational skin disease.
HSG 53 The selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment: A practical guide.
HSG 206 Cost and effectiveness of chemical protective gloves for the workplace: Guidance for employers and
health and safety specialists.
L74 First Aid at work: Approved Code of Practice and Guidance.
HSG 136 Workplace transport safety : guidance for employers.
INDG234 (rev) Are you Involved in the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road or Rail
OTHER LITERATURE
Concawe Report 3/82 Precautionary Advice on the Handling of Used Engine Oils
Concawe Report 86/69 Health Aspects of Worker Exposure to Oil Mists
Concawe Report 01/97 Petroleum Products - First Aid Emergency and Medical Advice
Concawe Report 01/53 Classification and labelling of petroleum substances according to the EU dangerous
substances directive ( Concawe recommendations August 2001)
Concawe Report 01/54 environmental classification of petroleum substances summary data and rationale
Concawe Report 5/02 amended safety data sheet directive ( 2001/58/EC)
Department of the Environment - Waste Management - The Duty of Care - A Code of Practice

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www.concawe.be
Restrictions
This product must not be used in applications other than recommended without first seeking the advice of the
technical department.
Further Information
This information is based on our current knowledge and is intended to describe the product for the purposes of
health, safety and environmental requirements only. It does not constitute a guarantee for any specific property
of the product.
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