VGO Low Sulfur

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H304, H315, H332, H351, H373, H411

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

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. 3;R40, Xn;R20-65, Xi;R38, N;R51/53 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

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 3 H226 - Flammable liquid and vapour. Not classified for physical hazards.

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 4 H332 - Harmful if inhaled. Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 H315 - Causes skin irritation. Carcinogenicity Category 2 H351 - Suspected of causing cancer. Specific target organ toxicity - repeated Category 2 (thymus, liver, bone marrow) H373 - May cause damage to exposure organs (thymus, liver, bone marrow) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Harmful by inhalation. Irritating to skin. Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.

Aspiration hazard

Category 1 H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 2 H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long-term aquatic hazard long lasting effects. Hazard summary 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. Prolonged and repeated contact with the product may cause skin cancer. Main symptoms Irritation of eyes and mucous membranes. Skin irritation. Defatting of the skin. Dermatitis. Ingestion may cause irritation and malaise.

2.2 Label elements

Label according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 as amended

Contains

Gas oils (pertroleu m), light vacuum Identification number 649-224-00-6

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H226 - Flammable liquid and vapour. H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H315 - Causes skin irritation. H332 - Harmful if inhaled. H351 - Suspected of causing cancer. H373 - May cause damage to organs (thymus, liver, bone marrow) through prolonged or repeated exposure. H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. 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

None known

2.3 Other hazards

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). Not a PBT or vPvB substance or mixture.