Rotair Food Grade

Safety Data Sheet

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

Infosafe No. SLVJK GB/eng/C

Issued Date 10/10/2008
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
Blend of polyolefins, synthetic esters and additives. Product contains only substances permitted under US 21
CFR 178.3570, 178.3620 and 182 for use in lubricants with incidental food contact.

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
attention.

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Skin
Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected skin with soap and water. If persistent irritation occurs, obtain
medical attention. If high pressure injection injuries occur, obtain medical attention immediately.
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. Because entry wounds are small and may not reflect the seriousness of the
underlying damage, surgical exploration to determine the extent of involvement may be necessary. 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.
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 only if manufacturer’s seal is intact. 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

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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
Food grade lubricants should be stored separately from other lubricants, chemical substances and foodstuffs.
Keep in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Avoid direct sunlight, heat sources, and strong oxidizing agents. Use
original containers only and ensure tight closure after decanting into clean dedicated containers for top-up of
equipment (N.B. cleaning of top-up or decant containers should be conducted in accordance with Good
Manufacturing Practice and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) systems).
Storage Temperatures
0ºC Minimum. 40ºC 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
No Exposure Limit Established
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
ensure that appropriate training is given. All personal protective equipment should be regularly inspected and
replaced if defective.
Respiratory Protection
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.
If product is subjected to elevated temperatures, half masks (EN 149) or valved half masks (EN 405) in
combination with type AX (EN 371) and P2/3 (EN 143) prefilters 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

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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. 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. Application of a non-perfumed moisturizer is recommended.
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 Colourless.
Physical State Liquid at ambient temperature.
Odour Neutral odour and taste.
pH Value Not applicable.
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 circa 834 kg/m3 at 15ºC.
Flash Point 244ºC (COC).
Flammable Limits - Upper Data not available.
Flammable Limits - Lower Data not available.
Auto-Ignition Temperature Data not available.
Kinematic Viscosity circa 46 mm2/s at 40ºC.
Evaporation Rate Data not available.
Vapour Density (Air=1) Greater than 1.
Partition co-efficient, n-octanol/water Data not available.
Pour Point circa -51ºC.

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability
Stable.
Conditions to Avoid
Extremes of temperature and direct sunlight.
Materials to Avoid
Strong oxidizing agents.

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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
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. 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 oils should be handled with caution and skin contact avoided as far as
possible.

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.

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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).
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

Disposal Considerations
Waste product should not be allowed to contaminate soil or ground water, or be disposed of into the
environment. Waste, spills or used product is dangerous waste.
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

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

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

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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.
Other Information
Made only from substances permitted under the US FDA Title 21 CFR 178.3570, 178.3620 and/or those generally
recognised as safe (US 21 CFR 182) for use in food grade lubricants. This product meets the guidelines (1998) of
the US Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) for H1 use (lubricants with incidental
food contact).

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Revisions Highlighted
Revised according to REACh Legislation
References
European Model Code of Safe Practice in the Storage and Handling of Petroleum Products. EN 374-2:1994
Protective gloves against chemicals and micro-organisms
EN 149:2001 Respiratory protective devices - filtering half masks to protect against particles - requirements,
testing, marking
EN 405:1992 Respiratory protective devices - valved filtering half masks to protect against gases or gases and
particles - requirements, testing, marking.
EN 141:2000 Respiratory protective devices - gas filters and combined filters - requirements, testing, marking
EN 143:2000 Respiratory protective devices - particle filters - requirements, testing, marking
EN 166:1995 Personal eye-protection - specification.
REGULATION (EU) No. 1907/2006 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL
Restrictions
To comply with the requirements of US 21 CFR 178.3570, contact with food should be avoided where possible.
In the case of incidental contact, the concentration of product must not exceed 10 parts per million (10mg/Kg of
foodstuff). In locations and/or applications where local legislation does not specify maximum concentration
limits, Atlas Copco recommends that the same 10ppm limit be observed, as up to this concentration, this
product will not impart undesirable taste, odour or colour to food, nor will cause adverse health effects.
To be consistent with good manufacturing practice, the amount used should be the minimum required to
accomplish the desired technical effect on the equipment, and appropriate corrective action should be taken
should excessive incidental contact with food be detected. If used as an anti-rust film, the lubricant must be
removed from the equipment surface by washing or wiping, as required to leave the surface effectively free of
any substance which could be transferred to food being processed.
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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