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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/ MIXTURE AND OF THE

COMPANY/ UNDERTAKING
Chemical name: Ligth crude oil.

Internal registration number: B8JS1.

Application on the substance/ the preparation: Obtaining benzene, toluene and xylene.

Manufacture Name: CSP - COMPANHIA SIDERÚRGICA DO PECÉM

CNPJ: 09.509.535/0001-67

Manufacture Address: Rodovia CE 155, S/N, Km 11,5 – CEP: 62.674-000 - Pecém - São
Gonçalo do Amarante - CE.

Telephone number: (85) 3033-3800.

Emergency telephone number: (85) 9 8684-5904.

Responsible: Ítalo Rolim - CREA Nº 45.594.

2. HAZARDS INDENTIFICATION
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture: Flammable and toxic, liquid.

2.2. Label elements:

Hazards Symbols

Signal Word Danger Danger Warming Danger

Highly flammable
Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Harmful IF inhaled.
Hazard Statement May cause cancer.
Causes serious eye irritation.
Suspected of causing genetic defects.
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child

Keep away from sources of ignition and heat, sparks and flames.
No Smoking.
Precautionary statements Avoid release to the environment.
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapor/spray.
Avoid exposure. Obtain special instructions before use.
2.3.
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2.3 Others hazards: Not determined

3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

3.1 Mixture:

- Trade name: Light oil.

- CAS Number: 65996-78-3

- Dangerous components:

Chemical name CAS No Designating Percent (weight %)

Benzene 71-43-2 64,3 - 80,7

Toluene 108-88-3 6,3 - 11,2

Naphtalene 91-20-3 0,65 - 6,0

Naphta 8030-30-6 1,0 - 3,0

m-Xylene 108-38-3 0,72 - 1,84

p-Xylene 106-42-3 0,72 - 1,84

Indene 95-13-6 0,67 - 1,60

Styrene monomer 100-42-5 0,64 - 1,25

Carbon Disulfide 75-15-0 0,47 - 1,18

o-Xylene 1330-20-7 0,22 - 0,46

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Description of first aid measures:

- After Inalation: Remove to uncontaminated area with fresh air. If unconscious, lay her on
her back with her head tilted back. If breathing is difficult, ensure airway is clear and give
oxygen. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

- After skin contact: Immediately wash exposed skin with plenty of soap and water while
removing contaminated clothing and shoes.

- After eye contact: Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult
doctor.

- After swallowing: Do not induce vomiting; instantly call for medical help.
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4.1 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed: Respiratory irritation,
headaches, loss of coordination and dizziness.

4.2 Information for Doctor: decontamination, performing gastric lavage if quantity ingested is
more than 1ml/kg.

5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
5.1 Extinguishing media: Use foam, carbon dioxide (CO2), dry chemical.

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture: Highly flammable. Container may
explode if heated. Vapor form explosive mixtures with air. The water used in fire fighting can
cause pollution. It can produce carbon monoxide (CO) in case of fire. Avoid runoff to sewerage it
may create fire or explosion. This liquid is lighter than water.

3. Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters: Firefighters should wear full face-
piece self-contained breathing apparatus and chemical protective clothing with thermal
protection.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Ensure
adequate ventilation. Wear personal protective equipment. See also section 8 Avoid contact with
skin, eyes and clothing. Do not breathe dust. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and
sources of ignition. Avoid dust formation. Do not smoke.
Only qualified personnel equipped with suitable protective equipment may intervene.

6.2 Environmental precautions: In case of a leak, stop the leak if it can be done safely. Prevent
the access to water courses.

6.3 Methods and materials for containment and clean up: Contain product with sand, clay.
Using sand and clay to absorb the liquid waste. Do not flush the product into sewers but in a
place authorized by law.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

7.1 Precautions for safe handling: Chemicals products should only be handled by trained
people. Conduct training of personnel involved, according to procedures and standards. Make
appropriate signage in the area, about the dangers of the product. Use protective equipment
indicated (section 8). Avoid massive exposure to the product. Eliminate all sources of ignition. Do
not smoke. Avoid direct contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Do not use contact lenses. In any
operation with the possibility of heating or volatilization, there must be adequate ventilation.
Strictly follow the operating procedures and safety when working with chemicals.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities: The locations for storage
should be reserved exclusively for this purpose. Store in lease covered, dry, ventilated area away
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from ignition sources with dike containment system for firefighting system to capture and treat
vapors. Signaling the dangers of the product. Do not store with oxidizing agents and not leave in
the sun. Store in a tightly closed container, preferably of the same material as the original.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION

8.1 Control parameters: 0.2 mg / m³ on average per shift of 8 hours to the total fraction of
benzene soluble particles including dust, smoke and fog. (OSHA-PEL).

8.2 Engineering measures: To reduce the possibility of potential health risk, it must be ensured
that there is sufficient ventilation or local exhaust to control the ambient concentration to low
levels.

8.3 Personal protective equipment

- Eye protection: Safety glasses for chemicals

- Body protection: Wear protective clothing to prevent skin contact. A face-shield should be
used. Gloves and safety footwear.

- Respiratory protection: Use a positive pressure demand, full face, supplied air respirator.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance: Light yellow liquid.

Physical state (Solid/Liquid/Gas): Liquid.

Substance type (Pure/Mixture): Mixture.

Odour: Aromatic.

pH: No data available.

Melting point/range: Not determined.

Boiling point/range: 80 °C – 200 °C.

Flash Point: entre 15 - 27 °C.

Evaporation rate: 325 mg / L (volatility of benzene at 20 ° C).

Flammable Limits: Not determined.

Lower / upper explosive limit: 1,3% - 7,1%.

Vapor pressure: 75 mmHg (a 20 º C).

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Vapor density: 2,7 (ar = 1).

Density: 0,876 - 25ºC (water = 1,0).

Solubility: 0.01% in water; soluble in alcohol, ether, and most organic solvents.

Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined.

Auto-Ignition Temperature: 498°C.

Decomposition temperature: 228,5 °C.

Viscosity: Not determined.

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

10.1 Reactivity: avoid very high temperatures.

10.2 Chemical stability: The Light Crude Oil is stable.

10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions: Polymerization does not occur.

10.4 Conditions to be avoided: Sources of heat, flames and sun exposure.

10.5 Incompatible materials: Strong oxidizing agents, many fluoride, nitric acid and perchlorate.

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products: Can be released in case of fire carbon monoxide
(CO) and carbon dioxide.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute Toxicity: It is produced by the inhalation of large quantities of vapor at once in a short
period of time. Its effect is on the nervous system, as evidenced by the action narcotic
(anesthetic).It also causes dizziness, nausea, tremors, apathy, motor and sensory paralysis, and
respiratory arrest.
The lethal dose (LD) and Lethal Concentration (LC) have not been established for light crude oil
as a whole. The following data were found for the following component:

BENZENE: LD50= 30000 mg/m³ (inhalation/rat/7hr);

LC50= 10000ppm (inhalation/rat/7hr);

Primary irritant effect on the skin: The light crude oil can cause skin irritation from mild to
severe.
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Primary irritant effect on the eye: Direct contact of crude light oil with eyes can cause irritation.
Vapors may cause mild irritation. Reversible injury and irritation of the cornea can occur.

Sensitization: Prolonged contact with the skin can cause dryness, characterized by dermatitis
may also occur redness and blistering.

Germ cell mutagenicity: The light oil is classified as mutagenic potential of germ cells. The
mutagenicity and genotoxicity following information was found for component:

BENZENE: Chronic exposure to benzene can cause chromosomal aberrations in humans and
animals.

Carcinogenicity: The light crude oil is classified as a material that can cause cancer. The
information carcinogenicity was found for the following components.

BENZENE: (major constituent of light crude oil) is considered carcinogenic) is considered

carcinogenic. Case reports and studies have shown the occurrence of several types of leukemia.

NAPHTHALENE: Limited Evidence of carcinogenicity.

Reproductive toxicity: Not determined

Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure): There is no toxicity to specific organs after a
single exposure to light crude oil as a mixture. The following information was found for the
following component:

BENZENE: Mild to moderate irritation of the airways

Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure): There is no specific organ toxicity after
repeated exposure to light crude oil as a whole. The following information was found for the
following components:

Benzene: In human erythrocyte were characterized by anisocytosis and poikilocytosis, anemia,

decreased hemoglobin and hematocrit reduced. Moreover, benzene is a human carcinogen.

Aspiration hazard: Causes irritation of the respiratory system, headaches, loss of coordination
and dizziness.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

12.1 Ecotoxicity: No data available for light oil as a whole. However, individual components have
been found to be toxic to the environment.

BENZENE: LC50 = 20 mg/L/96 (lepomis macrochirus); LC50 = 12 mg/ L 1hr (salmo trutta).
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TOLUENE: LC50 = 34,27mg/L96 hr (Pimephales promelas); LC50 = 313mg/L 48 hr (Daphnia
magna).

XYLENE: LC50 = 75000 µg/L 24hr (Fish-goldfish).

NAPHTHALENE: LC50 = 1,4mg/L 96 horas (Pink salmon).

12.2 Persistence / biodegradation: Vapor-phase benzene and toluene are degraded in the
atmosphere by reaction with photochemically-produced hydroxyl radicals; the half life for this
reaction in air is estimated to be 13 days and 3 days for benzene and toluene respectively.

12.3 Bioaccumulation: Not determined.

12.4 Mobility: No data available for light oil as a whole. However benzene and toluene were
estimated as moderate to highly mobile in soil.
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12.5 Other adverse effects: Not determined.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

13.1 Waste treatment methods: Applying methods according to the rules of procedure adopted
with carbochemical product, avoiding the release to the environment. Obeying the laws relating
to the protection of water and soil. The waste product leakage or debris must be collected and
packed in sealed containers and identified. Waste should be considered as Class I wastes
(hazardous) and designed properly depending on their classification.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN number: 1992.

UN proper shipping name: 3, Flammable liquids, toxic, n.o.s..

Label: 3, Flammable.

Hazard Index Number: 30.

Packaging group: II.

Pollution Category: Y
Ship type: 2 or 3

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

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Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or
mixture:

Ordinance 14 of 20/dec/95 - regulate actions, responsibilities and procedures for the prevention
of occupational exposure to benzene, forcing the registration using benzene to make a
Prevention Program, commonly known as PPEOB. This document has amended Annex 13 of
Norm No. 15 Unhealthy Activities and Operations

Regulatory Instructions 1 and 2, 20/dec/95 - sets the criteria for appraisals concentrations of
benzene in the workplace and health surveillance of workers.

Resolution No. 420, ANTT, February 12, 2004.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Important information:

This MSDS has been prepared according to the norms laid down in law NBR 14725-4: 2012
(ABNT). The company warns that the handling of any chemical requires prior knowledge of its
dangers by the user. It is up to the user company's product to promote training of its employees
and contractors about the potential risks from the product.

It applies to product which conforms to the specification, unless the contrary. We inform the user
of possible dangers when the additional product is used in other applications, other than those
prescribed.

Note: This information was based on current knowledge of the product and is intended to
describe the dangers to health, safety and environment. CSP is not liable for any damage
resulting from mishandling of the product. The product user is responsible for compliance with
existing laws and determinations.

All information contained in the MSDS represents the most common concepts related to this
product being obtained from various bibliographic queries made to its further development, and
also the knowledge acquired by the manufacturer over time in manufacturing and marketing of
this product.

In the interest of safety, occupational health and the environment, should inform all of this and
provide a copy to the respective users or anyone using the product (usage, storage, cleaning of
containers, other processes, etc.).

References:
1. Enciclopédia de Medicina, Higiene y Seguridad del Trabajo – Volume I.
2. Manual de Produtos Químicos Perigosos da CETESB.