1. Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking
Trade name Fluidar 70/914
Synonyms Solumix, Shellsol X7B
Use Solvents, raw material for printing inks and printing ink
additives
Company Rolfes Chemicals
A Division of Rolfes Group of Companies
Cnr Brammer and Strachan, Industries East
Germiston
Information (Product safety) Telephone: +27 11 873 0157 Fax: +27 11 8738480
Emergency telephone South Africa +27 (0)86 044 44 11
2. Composition/information on ingredients
toluene
Contents: 42.96 %W/W
CAS-No. 108-88-3 Index-No. 601-021-00-3 EC-No. 203-625-9
Symbol(s) F, Xn R-phrase(s) -R11 -R38 -R48/20 -R63 -R65 -R67
m-xylene
Contents: 14.39 %W/W
CAS-No. 108-38-3 Index-No. 601-022-00-9 EC-No. 203-576-3
Symbol(s) Xn R-phrase(s) -R10 -R20/21 -R38
p-xylene
Contents: 6.72 %W/W
CAS-No. 106-42-3 Index-No. 601-022-00-9 EC-No. 203-396-5
Symbol(s) Xn R-phrase(s) -R10 -R20/21 -R38
o-xylene
Contents: 6.39 %W/W
CAS-No. 95-47-6 Index-No. 601-022-00-9 EC-No. 202-422-2
Symbol(s) Xn R-phrase(s) -R10 -R20/21 -R38
ethylbenzene
Contents: 6.08 %W/W
CAS-No. 100-41-4 Index-No. 601-023-00-4 EC-No. 202-849-4
Symbol(s) F, Xn R-phrase(s) -R11 -R20
heptane [and isomers]
Contents: 4.03 %W/W
CAS-No. 589-34-4 Index-No. 601-008-00-2 EC-No. 209-643-3
Symbol(s) F, Xn, N R-phrase(s) -R11 -R38 -R50/53 -R65 -R67
heptane [and isomers]
Contents: 3.76 %W/W
CAS-No. 142-82-5 Index-No. 601-008-00-2 EC-No. 205-563-8
Symbol(s) F, Xn, N R-phrase(s) -R11 -R38 -R50/53 -R65 -R67
n-hexane
Contents: 2.26 %W/W
CAS-No. 110-54-3 Index-No. 601-037-00-0 EC-No. 203-777-6
Symbol(s) F, Xn, N R-phrase(s) -R11 -R38 -R48/20 -R62 -R65 -R67 -R51/53
heptane [and isomers]
Contents: 2.22 %W/W
CAS-No. 591-76-4 Index-No. 601-008-00-2 EC-No. 209-730-6
Symbol(s) F, Xn, N R-phrase(s) -R11 -R38 -R50/53 -R65 -R67
hexane, mixture of isomers (containing < 5 % n-hexane (203-777-6))
Contents: 0.84 %W/W
CAS-No. 107-83-5 Index-No. 601-007-00-7 EC-No. 203-523-4
Symbol(s) F, Xn, N R-phrase(s) -R11 -R38 -R51/53 -R65 -R67
hexane, mixture of isomers (containing < 5 % n-hexane (203-777-6))
Contents: 0.76 %W/W
CAS-No. 96-14-0 Index-No. 601-007-00-7 EC-No. 202-481-4
Symbol(s) F, Xn, N R-phrase(s) -R11 -R38 -R51/53 -R65 -R67
pentane
Contents: 0.16 %W/W
CAS-No. 109-66-0 Index-No. 601-006-00-1 EC-No. 203-692-4
Symbol(s) F+, Xn, N R-phrase(s) -R12 -R51/53 -R65 -R66 -R67
isopentane; 2-methylbutane
Contents: 0.12 %W/W
CAS-No. 78-78-4 Index-No. 601-006-00-1 EC-No. 201-142-8
Symbol(s) F+, Xn, N R-phrase(s) -R12 -R51/53 -R65 -R66 -R67
For the full text of the R phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
3. Hazards identification
Identification of the risks
R11 Highly flammable.
R20/21 Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin.
R38 Irritating to skin.
R48/20 Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure
through inhalation.
R51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in
the aquatic environment.
R63 Possible risk of harm to the unborn child.
R65 Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
4. First aid measures
General advice Call a physician immediately.
Inhalation Move to fresh air in case of accidental inhalation of vapours. If
breathing is irregular or stopped, administer artificial
respiration. Monitor breathing, seek medical advice
immediately.
Skin contact Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes. Call a physician immediately.
Eye contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids,
for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses. Call a
physician immediately.
Ingestion If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this
container or label. Prevent vomiting if possible. If a person
vomits when lying on his back, place him in the recovery
position. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person.
5. Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing Foam, Dry powder
media
Specific hazards during Flash back possible over considerable distance.
fire fighting
Special protective Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.
equipment for firefighters
Further information Cool containers / tanks with water spray.
6. Accidental release measures
Personal precautions Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Remove all
sources of ignition. Do not breathe vapours or spray mist.
Environmental Prevent product from entering drains. Prevent further leakage
precautions or spillage if safe to do so.
Methods for cleaning up Soak up with inert absorbent material and dispose of as
hazardous waste.
Additional advice Never return spills in original containers for re-use.
7. Handling and storage
Handling
Safe handling advice Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist. Provide sufficient air
exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms. Wear personal
protective equipment.
Advice on protection Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Use only
against fire and explosion explosion-proof equipment.
Storage Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated
Requirements for storage place
areas and containers
8. Exposure controls / personal protection
Components with workplace control parameters
NATIONAL OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
EUROPEAN OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
Components
Type
Control
parameters
Update
Basis
M-XYLENE
TWA
TWA
STEL
STEL
221 mg/m3
50 ppm
442 mg/m3
100 ppm
02 2006
02 2006
02 2006
02 2006
EU Exposure Limit Values
EU Exposure Limit Values
EU Exposure Limit Values
EU Exposure Limit Values
P-XYLENE
TWA
TWA
STEL
STEL
221 mg/m3
50 ppm
442 mg/m3
100 ppm
02 2006
02 2006
02 2006
02 2006
EU Exposure Limit Values
EU Exposure Limit Values
EU Exposure Limit Values
EU Exposure Limit Values
O-XYLENE
TWA
TWA
STEL
STEL
221 mg/m3
50 ppm
442 mg/m3
100 ppm
02 2006
02 2006
02 2006
02 2006
EU Exposure Limit Values
EU Exposure Limit Values
EU Exposure Limit Values
EU Exposure Limit Values
ETHYLBENZENE
TWA
TWA
STEL
STEL
442 mg/m3
100 ppm
884 mg/m3
200 ppm
05 2003
05 2003
05 2003
05 2003
EU Exposure Limit Values
EU Exposure Limit Values
EU Exposure Limit Values
EU Exposure Limit Values
N-HEPTANE
TWA
TWA
2,085 mg/m3
500 ppm
02 2006
02 2006
EU Exposure Limit Values
EU Exposure Limit Values
N-HEPTANE
2,085 mg/m3
500 ppm
05 2003
05 2003
EU Exposure Limit Values
EU Exposure Limit Values
N-HEPTANE
TWA
TWA
2,085 mg/m3
500 ppm
02 2006
02 2006
EU Exposure Limit Values
EU Exposure Limit Values
Engineering measures
Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms.
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection Respirator with a vapour filter (EN 141)
Hand protection Solvent-resistant gloves
Eye protection Safety glasses with side-shields
Skin and body protection protective suit, Safety shoes
Hygiene measures Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the
product.
Protective measures Wear suitable protective equipment.
9. Physical and chemical properties
Form liquid
Colour colourless
pH not applicable
pourpoint < -40 °C
Boiling point/range 110 °C; start of boiling
Flash point 8.1 °C; ASTM D 93; closed cup
Autoignition temperature 500 °C
Lower explosion limit 1.2 %(V)
Upper explosion limit 7.4 %(V)
Vapour pressure 50 hPa; 20 °C
Density 0.813 g/cm3; 20 °C
Bulk density no data available
Water solubility immiscible, insoluble
Solubility in other Medium: Diethylether; slightly soluble
solvents
Viscosity, dynamic 0.62 mPa.s
Viscosity, kinematic no data available
Relative vapour density 3.3
10. Stability and reactivity
Materials to avoid Oxidizing agents, Reducing agents
Hazardous Carbon oxides
decomposition products
11. Toxicological information
Acute oral toxicity Toluene:
LD50 rat: 5,000 mg/kg; literature value
Xylenes:
LD50 rat: 4,300 mg/kg; literature value
Xylenes:
LD50 mouse: 2,119 mg/kg; literature value
Acute inhalation toxicity Toluene:
LC50 mouse: 5,320 mg/l; literature value
Xylenes:
LC50 rat: 50,000 mg/l; literature value; 4 h
Acute dermal toxicity Toluene:
LD50 rat: 12,124 mg/kg; literature value
Xylenes:
LD50 rabbit: > 17,000 mg/kg; literature value
12. Ecological information
Ecotoxicity effects
Toxicity to fish Toluene:
LC50 Pimephales promelas: 34.27 mg/l; 96 h; literature value
Toluene:
LC50 Poecilia reticulata: 59.3 mg/l; 96 h; literature value
Toluene:
LC50 Cyprinodon variegatus: 277 mg/l; 96 h; literature value
Xylenes:
LC50 Salmo gairdneri: 13.5 mg/l; 96 h; literature value
Xylenes:
Pimephales promelas: 42 mg/l; 96 h; literature value
Toxicity to daphnia and Toluene:
other aquatic LC50 Daphnia magna: 313 mg/l; 48 h; literature value.
invertebrates
13. Disposal considerations
Product Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
Contaminated packaging Store containers and offer for recycling of material when in
accordance with the local regulations.
14. Transport information
ADR UN-No.: 3295; Class: 3; Packaging group: II; F1; Description of
the goods: HYDROCARBONS, LIQUID, N.O.S.
(toluene, xylene)
RID UN-No.: 3295; Class: 3; Packaging group: II; F1; Description of
the goods: HYDROCARBONS, LIQUID, N.O.S.
(toluene, xylene)
ADNR UN-No.: 3295; Class: 3; Packaging group: II; F1; Description of
the goods: HYDROCARBONS, LIQUID, N.O.S.
(toluene, xylene)
IMDG UN-No.: 3295; Class: 3; EmS: F-E, S-D; Packaging group: II;
Description of the goods: HYDROCARBONS, LIQUID, N.O.S.
(toluene, xylene)
ICAO/IATA UN-No. : 3295; Class: 3; Packaging group: II; Description of the
goods: Hydrocarbons, liquid, n.o.s.
(toluene, xylene)
15. Regulatory information
Labelling
Regulatory base 1999/45/EC
Symbol(s) F: Highly flammable
Xn: Harmful
N: Dangerous for the environment
R-phrase(s) R11: Highly flammable.
R20/21: Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin.
R38: Irritating to skin.
R48/20: Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by
prolonged exposure through inhalation.
R51/53: Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term
adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
R63: Possible risk of harm to the unborn child.
R65: Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
S-phrase(s) S 9: Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
S16: Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
S23: Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapour/spray.
S33: Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
S60: This material and its container must be disposed of as
hazardous waste.
S62: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice
immediately and show this container or label.
S 3/7: Keep container tightly closed in a cool place.
S36/37: Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
Hazardous components toluene
which must be listed on m-xylene
the label p-xylene
o-xylene
16. Other information
Full text of R-phrases referred to under sections 2 and 3
R10 Flammable.
R11 Highly flammable.
R12 Extremely flammable.
R20 Harmful by inhalation.
R20/21 Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin.
R38 Irritating to skin.
R48/20 Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure
through inhalation.
R50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects
in the aquatic environment.
R51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the
aquatic environment.
R62 Possible risk of impaired fertility.
R63 Possible risk of harm to the unborn child.
R65 Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
R66 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
R67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
All reasonable efforts were exercised to compile this MSDS in accordance with ISO 11014 and ANSIZ400.1.1993. The MSDS provides information regarding the health, safety and environmental hazards, at the date of issue, to facilitate the safe receipt, use and handling of the product in the workplace. Since Rolfes Chemicals cannot anticipate or control all conditions under which the product may be handled, used and received in the workplace, it remains the obligation of each user, receiver or handler to, prior to usage, review this MSDS in the context within which the product will be received, handled or used in the workplace. The user, handler or receiver must ensure that the necessary mitigating measures are in place as regards health and safety. This does not substitute the need or requirement for any relevant risk assessments to be conducted.
It further remains the responsibility of the receiver, handler or user to communicate such information to all relevant parties that may be involved in the receipt, use or handling of the product. Although all reasonable efforts were exercised in the compilation of this MSDS, Rolfes Chemicals does not expressly warrant the accuracy or assume any liability for the incompleteness of the information contained herein or any advice given. The product is sold and risk passes in accordance with the specific terms and conditions of sale.