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EC/CAS
273-263-4/68955-27-1
Name of the chemical
Distillates (petroleum), petroleum residues vacuum
Concentration
20-48
General Information
Revision date
2013-08-20
Product name
Vacuum Residue
Substance name
Vacuum Residue
Product Synonyms
None
CAS No.
68955-27-1
REACH No
01-2119489711-31-0000
supplier name
Valero Energy Ltd
Emergency telephone
0044/(0)18 65 407333
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Valero Energy Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
CorpHSE@valero.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H304, H332, H350, H361d, H373, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H304
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
The substance has been assessed and/or tested for its physical, health and environmental hazards and the following classification applies. Carc. Cat. 1;R45, Repr. Cat. 3;R63, Xn;R20-48/21, R66, N;R50/53 The full text for all R-phrases is displayed in section 16.
EU Classification
Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC as amended Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 as amended
Health hazards
Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 4 H332 - Harmful if inhaled. Carcinogenicity Category 1B H350 - May cause cancer. Reproductive toxicity Category 2 H361d - Suspected of damaging the unborn child. Specific target organ toxicity - repeated Category 2 (blood, thymus, liver) H373 - May cause damage to exposure organs (blood, thymus, liver) through prolonged or repeated exposure. May cause cancer. Harmful by inhalation. Also harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact with skin. Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
Aspiration hazard
Category 1 H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
Environmental hazards
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 1 H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life long-term aquatic hazard with long lasting effects. Hazard summary Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Specific hazards Breathing of high vapour concentrations may cause dizziness, light-headedness, headache, nausea and loss of co-ordination. Continued inhalation may result in unconsciousness. Prolonged or repeated contact with skin may cause redness, itching, irritation, eczema/chapping and oil acne. Components of the product may be absorbed into the body through the skin. Main symptoms In high concentrations, vapours are narcotic and may cause headache, fatigue, dizziness and nausea. Defatting of the skin. Dermatitis. Ingestion may cause irritation and malaise.
Physical hazards
Not classified for physical hazards.
2.2 Label elements
Label according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 as amended
Contains
Distillate s, petroleum residues vacuum Identification number 649-034-00-3
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H332 - Harmful if inhaled. H350 - May cause cancer. H361d - Suspected of damaging the unborn child. H373 - May cause damage to organs (blood, thymus, liver) through prolonged or repeated exposure. H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
Response
P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician. P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting.
Storage
P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Supplemental label elements
Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking
2.3 Other hazards
Not a PBT or vPvB substance or mixture. Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) can accumulate in the headspace of storage tanks and reach potentially hazardous concentrations. Static accumulator - Static accumulating flammable materials can become electrostatically charged even in bonded and grounded equipment. Sparks may ignite material and vapor may cause flash fire (or explosion).