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Product identifier Turps/White Spirits

Trade name: Turps / White Spirits

Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against

Use

Company

Solvent. Paint related material. For industrial use only. REFLECTA LAB SUPPLIES

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SECTION 2. Turps / White Spirits – Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

South Africa. GHS Classification and Labelling of Chemicals – SANS 10234

Classification Flammable Liquids Category 3 Aspiration toxicity Category 1

Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B

Carcinogenicity Category 1B

Specific target organ toxicity – repeated exposure Category 1

Skin irritation Category 2

Label elements

South Africa. GHS Classification and Labelling of Chemicals –

SANS 10234

Pictogram

Signal word Danger

Hazard statements H226: Flammable liquid and vapour.

H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

H340: May cause genetic defects if swallowed.

H350: May cause cancer.

H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated

exposure if inhaled.

H315: Causes skin irritation.

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Precautionary statements

Prevention P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.

P223: Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of

violent reaction and possible flash fire.

P240: Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

P241: Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment.

P242: Use only non-sparking tools.

P243: Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face

protection.

P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P201 + P202: Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle

until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

P260: Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.

P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P273: Avoid release to the environment.

Response P303 + P361 + P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.

P370 + P378: In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol

resistant foam for extinction.

P302 + P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.

P321: Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this

label).

P332 + P313: If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.

Storage P403 + P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

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Disposal

P501: Dispose of as hazardous waste in compliance with local and

national regulations.

Other hazards No data available

SECTION 3. Composition/information on ingredients

Mixture

Naphtha (petroleum), hydrodesulfurized heavy; Low boiling point hydrogen

treated naphtha

Contents: < 60.00

%W/W

CAS-No. 64742-82-1

Index-No. 649-330-00-2 EC-No. 265-185-4

Kerosine (petroleum); Straight run kerosine

Contents: < 20.00 %W/W

CAS-No. 8008-20-6 Index-No. 649-404-00-4 EC-No. 232-366-4 Hazard statements H304 H315 H411

Heptane [and isomers]

Contents: < 10.00

%W/W

CAS-No. 142-82-5

Octane [and isomers]

Index-No. 601-008-00-2 EC-No. 205-563-8

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Contents: < 10.00 %W/W

CAS-No. 111-65-9 Index-No. 601-009-00-8 EC-No. 203-892-1 Hazard statements H225 H304 H315 H336 H400 H410

methylcyclohexane

Contents: < 10.00 %W/W

CAS-No. 108-87-2 Index-No. 601-018-00-7 EC-No. 203-624-3

cyclohexane

Contents: < 5.00 %W/W

CAS-No. 110-82-7 Index-No. 601-017-00-1 EC-No. 203-806-2

Toluene

Contents: < 5.00 %W/W

CAS-No. 108-88-3 Index-No. 601-021-00-3 EC-No. 203-625-9 Hazard statements H304 H225 H315 H361d H373

H336

Xylene

Contents: < 5.00 %W/W

CAS-No. 1330-20-7 Index-No. 601-022-00-9 EC-No. 215-535-7 Hazard statements H226 H332 H312 H315

For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

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SECTION 4. White spirits – First aid measures

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Description of necessary first-aid measures

Inhalation Move to fresh air in case of accidental inhalation of vapours. If breathing is irregular or stopped, administer artificial

respiration. Call a physician immediately.

Skin contact Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician immediately.

Eye contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses. If eye

irritation persists, consult a specialist.

Ingestion Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If symptoms

persist, call a physician

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Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed

Refer to SECTION 11

SECTION 5. Firefighting measures

Suitable extinguishing Water spray. Dry powder. Foam.

media

Special hazards arising Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water from the substance or courses.

mixture

Special protective Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit. equipment for

firefighters

SECTION 6. Accidental release measures

Personal

precautions

Environmental

precautions

Methods for cleaning up

Reference to other sections

Use personal protective equipment. Do not breathe vapours or spray mist. Ensure adequate ventilation. Keep away from sources of ignition – No smoking.

Avoid subsoil penetration. Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.

Soak up with inert absorbent material (e.g. sand, silica gel, acid binder, universal binder). The material taken up must be disposed of in accordance with regulations.

Refer to Section 8 and 13

SECTION 7. Handling and storage

Safe handling advice

Advice on protection against fire and

explosion

Requirements for storage areas and containers

Advice on common storage

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Wear personal protective equipment. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep away from sources of ignition – No smoking.

Use explosion-proof equipment. Provide sufficient air

exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.

Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place. Keep away from sources of ignition – No smoking.

No data available

SECTION 8. Exposure controls/personal protection

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Components with workplace control parameters

NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

Components

Type

Control

parameters

Update

Basis

N-HEPTANE

TWA

STEL

1,600 mg/m3

400 ppm

2,000 mg/m3

500 ppm

1995

South Africa RELs

N-OCTANE

TWA

STEL

1,450 mg/m3

300 ppm

1,800 mg/m3

375 ppm

1995

South Africa RELs

CYCLOHEXANE

TWA

STEL

340 mg/m3

100 ppm

1,030 mg/m3

300 ppm

1995

South Africa RELs

TOLUENE

TWA

STEL

188 mg/m3

50 ppm

560 mg/m3

150 ppm

1995

South Africa RELs

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XYLENE, O-, M-, P- OR MIXED ISOMERS

TWA

STEL

435 mg/m3

100 ppm

650 mg/m3

150 ppm

1995

South Africa RELs

BUTANE

TWA

STEL

1,430 mg/m3

600 ppm

1,780 mg/m3

750 ppm

1995

South Africa RELs

Exposure controls

Engineering measures

Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms.

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection Respirator with combination filter for vapour/particulate (EN 141)

Hand protection Gloves suitable for permanent contact:

Material: butyl-rubber

Break through time: 4 h

Material thickness: 0.5 mm

Eye protection Safety glasses with side-shields

Skin and body protection Protective suit. Safety shoes.

Hygiene measures Wash hands immediately after handling the product.

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SECTION 9. White spirits – Physical and chemical properties

Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Form

State of matter

Colour

Odour

Odour Threshold

pour point

Boiling point/boiling range

Flash point

Evaporation rate

Flammability (solid, gas)

Relative vapour density Density

Water solubility

Viscosity, kinematic

Liquid

Liquid; at 20 °C; 1,013 hPa Clear to light yellowish brown Hydrocarbon-like Petroleum No data available

0 °C

160 °C

45 °C

No data available

0.77 g/cm3; 20 °C

Insoluble

3 mm2/s; 50 °C

SECTION 10. Stability and reactivity

Reactivity Stable under recommended storage conditions.

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Chemical stability Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Possibility of

hazardous reactions

Heating can release hazardous gases.

Conditions to avoid Heat, flames and sparks.

Materials to avoid Oxidizing agents. Reducing agents. Acids and bases

Hazardous

decomposition products

No decomposition if stored normally.

SECTION 11. Toxicological information

Acute oral toxicity Naphtha (petroleum), hydrodesulfurized heavy; Low boiling point hydrogen treated naphtha:

LD50 Rat: male> 5,000 mg/kg; (literature value)

Acute oral toxicity Kerosine (petroleum); Straight run kerosine: LD50 Rat: > 5,000 mg/kg; (literature value)

Acute oral toxicity Toluene:

LD50 Rat: 5,000 mg/kg; literature value;

Acute oral toxicity Xylene:

LD50 Rat: > 2,000 mg/kg; (literature value)

Acute inhalation toxicity Kerosine (petroleum); Straight run kerosine: LC50 Rat: 4 h; > 5 mg/l; (literature value)

Acute inhalation toxicity Toluene:

LC50 Mouse: 5,320 mg/l; literature value;

Acute inhalation toxicity Xylene:

LC50 Rat: 4 h; 5,000 mg/l; (literature value)

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SECTION 12. White spirits – Ecological information

Toxicity to fish Toluene:

Pimephales promelas; 96 h; LC50; 34.27 mg/l; literature value;

Toxicity to fish Toluene:

Poecilia reticulata; 96 h; LC50; 59.3 mg/l; literature value;

Toxicity to fish Toluene:

Cyprinodon variegatus; 96 h; LC50; 277 mg/l; literature value;

Toxicity to daphnia and

other Toluene:

aquatic invertebrates Daphnia magna; 48 h; LC50; 313 mg/l

Biodegradability Kerosine (petroleum); Straight run kerosine:

Expected to be biodegradable

Mobility in soil No data available

Results of PBT and vPvB This mixture contains no substance considered to be very assessment persistent and very bioaccumulating (vPvB).

SECTION 13. Disposal considerations

Product In accordance with local and national regulations.

SECTION 14. Transport information

ADR

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UN number:

3295

Class:

Packaging group:

Proper shipping name:

RID

UN number:

Class:

Packaging group:

Proper shipping name:

ADNR

III; F1;

HYDROCARBONS, LIQUID, N.O.S. (Toluene, Xylene)

3295

III; F1

HYDROCARBONS, LIQUID, N.O.S. (Toluene, Xylene)

UN number: 3295

Class: 3

Packaging group: III; F1

Proper shipping name: HYDROCARBONS, LIQUID, N.O.S.

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Safety Data Sheet

Turposol

Version 1.00 Revision Date 31.01.2017

(Toluene, Xylene)

IMDG

UN number:

Class:

EmS:

Packaging group:

Proper shipping name:

ICAO/IATA

UN number :

Class:

Packaging group:

Proper shipping name:

3295

F-E, S-D

III

HYDROCARBONS, LIQUID, N.O.S. (Toluene, Xylene)

3295

III

HYDROCARBONS, LIQUID, N.O.S. (Toluene, Xylene)

SECTION 15. Regulatory information

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Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

Registration, Evaluation and

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All chemical constituents are listed in: Registration, Evaluation

Authorisation of Chemicals (REACH) Inv. of Exist. Chem. Substances in China

USA TSCA Inventory

Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL)

Australian Inv. of Chem. Substances (AICS)

New Zealand Inventory of

Chemicals (NZIoC)

Jap. Inv. of Exist. & New Chemicals (ENCS)

Japan. Industrial Safety & Health Law (ISHL)

Korea. Existing Chemicals Inventory (KECI)

Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS)

China Inv. Existing Chemical

Substances (IECSC)

and Authorisation of Chemicals (REACH) (See chapter 3)

All chemical constituents are listed in: Inv. of Exist. Chem. Substances in China (See chapter 3)

All chemical constituents are listed in: USA TSCA Inventory (See chapter 3)

All chemical constituents are listed in: Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL) (See chapter 3)

All chemical constituents are listed in: Australian Inv. of Chem. Substances (AICS) (See chapter 3)

All chemical constituents are listed in: New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC) (See chapter 3)

All chemical constituents are listed in: Jap. Inv. of Exist. & New Chemicals (ENCS) (See chapter 3)

All chemical constituents are listed in: Japan. Industrial Safety & Health Law (ISHL) (See chapter 3)

All chemical constituents are listed in: Korea.

Existing Chemicals Inventory (KECI) (See chapter 3)

All chemical constituents are listed in: Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS) (See chapter 3)

All chemical constituents are listed in: China Inv. Existing Chemical Substances (IECSC) (See chapter 3)

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SECTION 16. Other information

Full text of H-Statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.

H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.

H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

H312 Harmful in contact with skin.

H315 Causes skin irritation.

H332 Harmful if inhaled.

H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

H361d Suspected of damaging the unborn child.

H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.

H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

DisclaimerThe information stated above is considered to be correct, but does not claim to be inclusive and shall only be used as a guideline. The information provided by this document is confirmed by our continuous updating of knowledge and adheres to the products appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the product’s
properties. RLS Chemicals and its Associates shall not be held accountable for any damage’s consequent of handling the above product.

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