Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
General Information
Revision date
2016-12-07
Product name
TOWER ILLUMINATING PARAFFIN
CAS No.
8008-20-6
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Fuel
Emergency telephone
+27 861 555 777
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Chevron South Africa (Pty) Limited
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H304, H315, H335, H336, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquid Category 3. Aspiration toxicant Category 1. Skin irritation Category 2. Target organ toxicant (central nervous system) Category 3. Target organ toxicant (respiratory irritant) Category 3. Acute aquatic toxicant Category 2. Chronic aquatic toxicant Category 2.
Signal word
Danger
Physical hazards
Flammable liquid and vapour (H226)
Health hazards
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways (H304). Causes skin irritation (H315). May cause drowsiness or dizziness (H336). May cause respiratory irritation (H335).
Environmental hazards
Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects (H411)
Prevention
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. -- No smoking (P210). Use only non- sparking tools (P242). Take precautionary measures against static discharge (P243). Keep container tightly closed (P233). Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment (P241). Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray (P261). Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area (P271). Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection (P280). Wash thoroughly after handling (P264). Avoid release to the environment (P273).
Response
IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing (P304+P340). Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell (P312). IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower (P303+P361+P353). If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention (P332+P313). Wash contaminated clothing before reuse (P363). IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician (P301+P310). Do NOT induce vomiting (P331). In case of fire: Use media specified in the SDS for extinguish (P370+P378). Specific treatment (see Notes to Physician on this label) (P321). Collect spillage (P391).
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed (P403+P233). Store locked up (P405) Keep cool (P235).
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with applicable local/regional/national/international regulations (P501).
