MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

MSDS
Trade Name: Castrol Transaqua HT
Revision date: 15.07.2002
Replaced:

Castrol Transaqua HT
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY
TRADE NAME: Castrol Transaqua HT APPROVED:
CHEMICAL NAME: RECEIPT NO:
FORMULA: ARTICLE NO:
SYNONYMS: EC-NO:
INDEX NO: CAS NO:
GROUP: PR.NO:
Castrol Offshore
Wakefield House
SUPPLIER:
Pipers Way
Swindon SN3 1RE. United Kingdom
TOXIC INFORMATION: EMERGENCY PHONE:
RESPONSIBLE:
AUTHOR:
APPLICATION: Hydraulic fluid
For specific application advice see appropriate Technical Data Sheet or consult your Castrol
MORE INFORMATION:
representative.
2. COMPOSITION
COMPOSITION CAS-NO EC-NO % CONC. CH CF CE R-phrases NOTE
Ethylene glycol; ethanediol 107-21-1 203-473-3 20-50 Xn 22
Triethanolamine 102-71-6 203-049-8 1-10 Xi 36
EXPLANATION:
CF/CH/CE=Classification fire/-health/-environment, Tx=Very Toxic, T=Toxic, C=Corrosive, Xn=Harmful, Xi=Irritating, IK=No
classification required, E=Explosive, O=Oxidizing, Fx=Extremely flammable, F=Highly flammable, N=Danger for environment,
M=Genotoxic, A=Sensitisation, K=Carcinogen, R=Causes birth defects.
COMPOSITION COMMENTS:
See Section 16 for the full text of the R Phrases declared above.
* Occupational Exposure Limit(s), if available, are listed in Section 8.
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

MORE INFORMATION:
This preparation is classified as dangerous according to Directive 1999/45/EC as amended and adapted.

Physical/chemical Hazards: Not classified as dangerous.

Human health hazards: Harmful if swallowed.
Environmental hazards: Unlikely to be harmful to aquatic organisms.

Effects and symptoms:

Eyes: No significant health hazards identified.
Skin: No significant health hazards identified.

Note: High Pressure Applications

Injections through the skin resulting from contact with the product at high pressure constitute a major medical emergency.
See 'Medical Advice' under First-Aid Measures, Section 4 of this Safety Data Sheet.

Inhalation: No significant health hazards identified.

Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
INHALATION:
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. Get medical attention if symptoms appear.

SKIN CONTACT:
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes.
Wash clothing before reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse. Get medical attention if irritation develops.

EYE CONTACT:
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with a copious amount of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if
irritation occurs.

INGESTION:
Get medical attention urgently informing the doctor that a product containing ethylene glycol has been ingested and specific
treatment may be required (see Advice to physicians).

If hospital facilites or medical assistance are NOT immediately available:

If contamination of the mouth occurs, wash out thoroughly with water. If larger amounts are swallowed and hospital facilities or
medical assistance are not immediately available, induce vomiting if the casualty is fully conscious. Never attempt to induce
vomiting in an unconscious or semi-conscious patient. Transport
casualty together with the product container, its label or the safety data sheet urgently to hospital. Inform the doctor that a
product containing ethylene glycol has been ingested.

INFORMATION TO HEALTH PERSONEL:

Gastric lavage is indicated if significant quantities have been ingested in the previous 4 hours. The metabolism of the glycol to
oxalic acid may be delayed by the intravenous administration of ethanol (give as a 5% solution in physiological saline to
maintain a blood level of 1-2mg/ml). This has been shown to be an
effective antidote provided treatment is started within about 6 hours of exposure. The glycol may be removed by dialysis but
oxalates are not readily removed.

Note: High Pressure Applications Injections through the skin resulting from contact with the product at high pressure constitute
a major medical emergency. Injuries may not appear serious at first but within a few hours tissue becomes swollen,
discoloured and extremely painful with extensive subcutaneous necrosis.
Surgical exploration should be undertaken without delay. Thorough and extensive debridement of the wound and underlying
tissue is necessary to minimise tissue loss and prevent or limit permanent damage. Note that high pressure may force the
product considerable distances along tissue planes.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
SUITABLE EXTINGUISH MEDIA:
In case of fire, use water fog, foam, dry chemical or CO2 extinguisher or spray.

UNSUITABLE EXTINGUISH MEDIA:

Do not use water jet.

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:

Unusual fire/explosion Hazards: None.

Hazardous decomposition products: These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2), nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2).

PERSONAL PROTECTION WHEN FIREFIGHTING:

None identified.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS:
Immediately contact emergency personnel. Keep unnecessary personnel away. Use suitable protective equipment (Section 8).
Follow all fire fighting procedures (Section 5).

ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS:
If emergency personnel are unavailable, contain spilled material. For small spills add absorbent (soil may be used in the
absence of other suitable materials) scoop up material and place in a sealed, liquid-proof container for disposal. For large
spills dike spilled material or otherwise contain material to ensure runoff does not reach a waterway. Place spilled material in
an appropriate container for disposal. Minimize contact of spilled material with soils to prevent runoff to surface waterways.
See Section 13 for Waste Disposal Information.

CLEANING MEASURES:
Splash goggles. Full suit. Boots. Gloves.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.

STORAGE:
Store in original container; DO NOT DECANT.
Do not remove warning labels from containers. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials and
ignition sources.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
COMPOSITION OEL unit PPM Note
Triethanolamine 5 mg/m3
EXPOSURE CONTROL:
Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapours below their respective
occupational exposure limits. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
Use with adequate ventilation.

EYE PROTECTION:
Safety glasses with side shields.

HAND PROTECTION:
Wear gloves that cannot be penetrated by chemicals or oil.

SKIN PROTECTION:
Avoid contact with skin. Wear clothing and footwear that cannot be penetrated by chemicals or o

MORE INFORMATION:
Hygiene measures: Wash hands, forearms, and face thoroughly after handling compounds and before eating, smoking, using
lavatory, and at the end of day.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
FORM: Liquid. ODOUR: Sweetish.
COLOUR: Yellow. SOLUBILITY:
MELTING/FREEZING
<-33 °C BOILING POINT: >100 °C
POINT:
DENSITY: >1 g/cm3 at 20 °C FLASH POINT:
EXPLOSION LIMITS LEL-
PH (CONCENTRATE.):
UEL %:
Soluble in water in any
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: MOL MASS:
proportion.
VAPOUR PRESSURE: VISCOSITY: kinematic at 40°C: 2.2 cSt
SATURATION CONC.: AUTO IGNITION TEMP:
DECOMPOSITION TEMP.: SMELL LIMIT:
REL.VAPOUR DENSITY
PH (SOLUTION):
(AIR=1):
Odour threshold: Not available.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY:
The product is stable.

REACTIVITY:
Hazardous reactions are possible with concentrated mineral acids, strong oxidizing agents, alkali metals and isocyanates.
Combustible material.

OTHER INFORMATION:
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
INHALATION:
At normal ambient temperatures this product will be unlikely to present an inhalation hazard because of its low volatility. May
be harmful by inhalation if exposure to vapour, mists or fumes resulting from thermal decomposition products occurs.

SKIN CONTACT
Unlikely to cause harm to the skin on brief or occasional contact but prolonged or repeated exposure may lead to dermatitis.

EYE CONTACT:
Unlikely to cause more than transient stinging or redness if accidental eye contact occurs.

INGESTION:
Harmful if swallowed.

CANCER:
No component of this product at levels greater than 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen by ACGIH, the International Agency for
Research on Cancer (IARC) or the European Commission (EC).
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
MOBILITY:
Spillages may penetrate the soil causing ground water contamination.

BIODEGRADABILITY:
Readily biodegradable.

ACCUMULATION:
This product is not expected to bioaccumulate through food chains in the environment.

ECOTOXICITY:
Unlikely to be harmful to aquatic organisms.

OTHER EFFECTS:
Miscible in water.
13. DISPOSAL
DECONTAMINATION/DISPOSAL:
Disposal Consideration / Waste:

Undiluted fluid:
Where possible, arrange for product to be recycled. Dispose of via an authorised person/ licensed waste disposal contractor in
accordance with local regulations.Incineration may be carried out under controlled conditions provided that local regulations for
emissions are met.

Diluted Fluid:
Diluted fluid should not be discharged into sewage systems unless provided for by local regulations. Dispose under conditions
approved by the local authority or via a licensed waste disposal contractor.

The classification of the product may meet the criteria for a hazardous waste
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADR(Road)
UN NO: CLASS:
LABEL: DANG. GOODS:
PACKING GROUP: HAZ. ID NO:
RID(Railway)
UN NO: CLASS:
HAZ. ID NO: DANG. GOODS:
PACKING GROUP:
IMDG(SEA)
UN NO: CLASS:
LABEL: DANG. GOODS:
EMS: PACKING GROUP:
MARINE POLL: SUB.RISK:
IATA(Airplane)
UN NO: CLASS:
LABEL: DANG. GOODS:
SUB.RISK: PACKING GROUP:
MORE INFORMATION:
Not classified as hazardous for transport (ADR, RID, UN , IMO, IATA/ICAO).
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

R-PHRASES:
R22 Harmful if swallowed.

S-PHRASES:
S46 If swallowed, do not induce vomoting: seek medical advice immediately and show ths container or label. Avoid contact
with skin.

REFERENCES:
Classification and labeling have been performed according to EU directives 1999/45/EC and 67/548/EEC as amended and
adapted. - Industrial applications.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
MORE INFORMATION:
Full text of R-phrases appearing in section 2:
R22- Harmful if swallowed.
R36- Irritating to eyes.

HISTORY
Date of issue: 15/07/2002.
Date of previous issue: 13/07/2002.
Prepared by: Product Stewardship Group.

Notice to Reader:
The data and advice given apply when the product is sold for the stated application or applications. The product is not sold as
suitable for any other
application. Use of the product for applications other than as stated in this sheet may give rise to risks not mentioned in this
sheet. You should not use the product other than for the stated application or applications without seeking advice from us.

If you have purchased the product for supply to a third party for use at work, it is your duty to take all necessary steps to
secure that any person handling or using the product is provided with the information in this sheet.

If you are an employer, it is your duty to tell your employees and others who may be affected of any hazards described in this
sheet and of any precautions which should be taken.

Further copies of this Safety Data Sheet may be obtained from Castrol International.
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