General Information
Revision date
2015-06-01
Product name
Hamaca Blend
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Hamaca Blend is a synthetic crude oil of an approximately 26 API, obtained from upgrading Venezuelan extra heavy 8 API Hamaca Crude Oil. Commercial Crude will be exported and sold in the international market; being suitable as
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Company Information
company name
Vitol Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
SDSHOU@vitol.com
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Carcinogenicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 - Narcotic effects Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 - Respiratory irritation Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 2
Aspiration hazard
Category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Chronic Hazard Category 2 2.2
2.3 Other hazards
May contain or release poisonous hydrogen sulfide gas 2.3
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. Causes skin irritation. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. May contain poisonous hydrogen sulfide gas Harmful if inhaled. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May cause cancer. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
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. Keep cool. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use with explosion-proof equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / eye protection / face protection.
Response
IF ON SKIN: Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Do NOT induce vomiting. In case of fire: Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or foam for extinction. Collect spillage. Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Dispose of contents/container to approved disposal facility. Special H2S Warning: This product may contain trace quantities of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gas, which may collect in confined spaces. Acute effects vary with concentration of H2S released from mild eye, nose and throat irritation at approximately 100 ppm to sudden unconsciousness or death near 500 ppm.