PYGAS

Occidental Chemical Corporation

Revision date : 2017-01-25

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GHS06 GHS07 GHS08 GHS09
Health risk rating 1
Safety risk rating 1
Environmental risk rating 1

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

110-54-3

Name of the chemical

n-Hexan (790/2009)

Concentration

N/A

EC/CAS

109-66-0

Name of the chemical

pentane

Concentration

N/A

EC/CAS

64742-90-1

Name of the chemical

Residues (petroleum), steam-cracked

Concentration

N/A

EC/CAS

100-42-5

Name of the chemical

Styrene ( Vinyl benzene )

Concentration

N/A

EC/CAS

1330-20-7

Name of the chemical

Xylene

Concentration

N/A

Listed in

General Information

Revision date

2017-01-25

Product name

PYGAS

Chemical name

OLEFINS HEAVY FUEL OIL

Emergency telephone

1-800-733-3665 or 1-972-404-3228 (USA); CANUTEC (Canada) 1-613-996-6666; Number

Icons in SDS

Company Information

company name

Occidental Chemical Corporation

e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet

MSDS@oxy.com or 1-972-404-3245

GHS Information

Signal word

DANGER

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification OSHA REGULATORY STATUS: This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). ********************************************************************************************************************************** EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Color: Amber Physical State: Liquid

Signal word

DANGER DANGER

Health hazards

TOXIC IF INHALED. MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED AND ENTERS AIRWAYS MAY CAUSE DROWSINESS OR DIZZINESS. MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. CAUSES SERIOUS EYE IRRITATION. HARMFUL IN CONTACT WITH SKIN. CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE CANCER. MAY CAUSE GENETIC DEFECTS. MAY DAMAGE FERTILITY OR THE UNBORN CHILD. Causes damage to BLOOD, BONE MARROW, LIVER, KIDNEY, PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AND EYES through prolonged or repeated exposure. Not Otherwise Classified • The health hazards listed for this mixture is based upon the components and similarity to other hydrocarbon mixtures, and not on the basis of clinical experience with this specific mixture. Use clinical judgement in evaluation and treatment. See Section 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Physical hazards

HIGHLY FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR AQUATIC TOXICITY: TOXIC TO AQUATIC LIFE. TOXIC TO AQUATIC LIFE WITH LASTING EFFECTS. Flammable Liquid - Cat. 2 Highly Flammable GHS: CONTACT HAZARD - SKIN: Category 2 - Causes skin irritation GHS: CONTACT HAZARD - EYE: Category 2A - Causes serious eye irritation GHS: ACUTE TOXICITY - INHALATION: Category 3 - Toxic if inhaled GHS: ACUTE TOXICITY - DERMAL: Category 4 - Harmful in contact with skin GHS: ASPIRATION HAZARD: Category 1 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways GHS: TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE Category 3 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness EXPOSURE): GHS: TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (REPEATED Category 1 - Causes damage to BLOOD, BONE EXPOSURE): MARROW, LIVER, KIDNEY, PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, AND EYES through prolonged or repeated exposure GHS: CARCINOGENICITY: Category 1 - May cause cancer GHS: GERM CELL MUTAGENICITY: Category 1 - May cause genetic defects GHS: REPRODUCTION TOXIN: Category 1 - May damage fertility or the unborn child HAZARDOUS TO AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT - ACUTE Category 2 - Toxic to aquatic life HAZARDOUS TO AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT - Category 2 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects CHRONIC HAZARD: Not Otherwise Classified • Not Classified

Precautionary statements

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/ bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof equipment (eg. electrical, ventilating, and lighting). Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe mist, vapors, or spray. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear eye protection, face protection, protective gloves. Use personal protective equipment as required. ********************************************************************************************************************************** - Prevention • Obtain special instructions before use • Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood • Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking • Keep container tightly closed • Ground/ bond container and receiving equipment • Use explosion-proof equipment (electrical equipment, ventilating equipment, lighting equipment, etc.) • Use only non-sparking tools • Take precautionary measures against static discharge • Do not breathe mist, vapors, or spray • Wash hands thoroughly after handling • Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product • Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area • Avoid release to the environment • Wear eye protection, face protection, protective gloves • Use personal protective equipment as required - Response • IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician • Do NOT induce vomiting • IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water • IF EXPOSED: Call a POISON CENTER if you feel unwell • Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse • IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with soap and water. • If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention • IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing • Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell • IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing • If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention • Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell • In case of fire: Use carbon dioxide, regular dry chemical, or foam for extinction • Contain release - Storage • Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed • Keep cool • Store in a secure manner - Disposal • Dispose of contents and container in accordance with applicable local, regional, national, and/or international regulations

Hazard pictograms

Flame, Skull and Crossbones, Health hazards, Exclamation mark, Environmental hazard

Hazard statements

GHS - Physical Hazard Statement(s) • Highly flammable liquid and vapor GHS - Health Hazard Statement(s) • May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways • Harmful in contact with skin • Causes skin irritation • Causes serious eye irritation • Toxic if inhaled • May cause drowsiness or dizziness • May cause genetic defects • May cause cancer • May damage fertility or the unborn child • Causes damage to BLOOD, BONE MARROW, LIVER, KIDNEY, PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AND EYES through prolonged or repeated exposure GHS - Environmental Hazard Statement(s) • Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

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