General Information
Revision date
2021-07-01
Product name
Illuminating Paraffin
Product Synonyms
Lamp Oil, Illuminating Kerosine
CAS No.
2243403-81-6
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Component of heating fuels. Industrial use
Emergency telephone
South Africa 0800 11 28 90; International +27 17 610 4444
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Sasol Oil Pty (Ltd)
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sasolchem.info.sa@sasol.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H304, H336, H372, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008
Classifications
Flammable liquids Category 3
Aspiration hazard
Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - single Category 3 exposure Specific target organ toxicity - repeated Category 1 exposure Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard Category 2
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection/ hearing protection. P261 Avoid breathing mist or vapours. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. 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): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. P370+ P378 In case of fire: Use Dry chemical, CO2, Water spray or fire-fighting foam to extinguish P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. P391 Collect spillage.
Storage
P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
