SAFETY DATA SHEET
Castrol ATF Dex III
Section 1. Identification
Product name Castrol ATF Dex III
Product code 467172-MY01
SDS no. 467172
Use of the substance/mixture Transmission fluid
For specific application advice see appropriate Technical Data Sheet or consult our
company representative.
Product type Liquid.
Supplier BP Oil New Zealand Limited
20 Customs House Quay
Wellington 1
New Zealand
Phone 04 495 5000
Emergency telephone number 0800 243643 (0800 CHEMHELP) (NZ use only)
New Zealand National Poisons 0800 764 766 National Poison Centre
Centre
OTHER PRODUCT Technical Helpline 0800 10 40 60
INFORMATION
Section 2. Hazards identification
HSNO Classification 6.5 - SENSITIZATION - Category B (Skin)
This material is classified as hazardous according to criteria in the Hazardous Substances (Minimum Degrees of
Hazard) Regulations 2001 and has been classified according to the Hazardous Substances (Classifications)
Regulations 2001.
This material is not classified as a dangerous good according to criteria in New Zealand Standard 5433:2007 Transport
of Dangerous Goods on Land.
Routes of entry Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation.
GHS label elements
Signal word Warning
Hazard statements May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Precautionary statements
Prevention Read label before use. Wear protective gloves. Keep out of reach of children.
Avoid breathing vapour. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of
the workplace. If medical advice is needed: Have product container or label at hand.
Response IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation or rash occurs:
Get medical advice/attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Storage Not applicable.
Disposal Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national
and international regulations.
Symbol
Other hazards which do not Defatting to the skin.
result in classification
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Section 3. Composition/information on ingredients
Substance/mixture Mixture
Highly refined base oil (IP 346 DMSO extract < 3%). Proprietary performance additives.
Ingredient name % CAS number
Base oil - unspecified 50 - 95 Varies
Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated light paraffinic 20 - 50 64742-55-8
Methacrylate copolymer 1-5 Proprietary
Alkoxylated long chain alkyl amine 0.1 - 1 Proprietary
There are no additional ingredients present which, within the current knowledge of the supplier and in the
concentrations applicable, are classified as hazardous to health or the environment and hence require
reporting in this section.
Occupational exposure limits, if available, are listed in Section 8.
Section 4. First-aid measures
Description of necessary first aid measures
Inhalation If inhaled, remove to fresh air. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.
Ingestion Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If unconscious, place in recovery
position and get medical attention immediately. Get medical attention if adverse
health effects persist or are severe.
Skin contact In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes
while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash skin thoroughly with soap
and water or use recognised skin cleanser. In the event of any complaints or
symptoms, avoid further exposure. Wash clothing before reuse. Clean shoes
thoroughly before reuse. Get medical attention.
Eye contact In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes. Check for and remove any contact lenses. Eyelids should be held away
from the eyeball to ensure thorough rinsing. Get medical attention.
Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary
Notes to physician Treatment should in general be symptomatic and directed to relieving any effects.
Protection of first-aiders No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. It
may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
Wash contaminated clothing thoroughly with water before removing it, or wear
gloves.
Section 5. Fire-fighting measures
Extinguishing media
Suitable In case of fire, use foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide extinguisher or spray.
Not suitable Do not use water jet.
Specific hazards arising In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and the container may burst.
from the chemical
Hazardous combustion Combustion products may include the following:
products carbon oxides (CO, CO2) (carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide)
Hazchem code Not available.
Special precautions for fire- Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if
fighters there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without
suitable training.
Special protective Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained
equipment for fire-fighters breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure
mode.
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Section 6. Accidental release measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
For non-emergency No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training.
personnel Evacuate surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from
entering. Do not touch or walk through spilt material. Floors may be slippery; use
care to avoid falling. Avoid breathing vapour or mist. Provide adequate ventilation.
Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see Section 8). Contact
emergency personnel.
For emergency responders If specialised clothing is required to deal with the spillage, take note of any
information in Section 8 on suitable and unsuitable materials. See also the
information in "For non-emergency personnel".
Environmental precautions Avoid dispersal of spilt material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains
and sewers. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental
pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air).
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Small spill Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Absorb with an inert
material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container. Dispose of via a
licensed waste disposal contractor.
Large spill Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Approach the release
from upwind. Prevent entry into sewers, water courses, basements or confined
areas. Contain and collect spillage with non-combustible, absorbent material e.g.
sand, earth, vermiculite or diatomaceous earth and place in container for disposal
according to local regulations (see Section 13). Contaminated absorbent material
may pose the same hazard as the spilt product. Dispose of via a licensed waste
disposal contractor.
Section 7. Handling and storage
Precautions for safe Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see Section 8). Persons with a
handling history of skin sensitization problems should not be employed in any process in
which this product is used. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Do not ingest.
Avoid breathing vapour or mist. Wash thoroughly after handling. Eating, drinking
and smoking should be prohibited in areas where this material is handled, stored
and processed. Remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before
entering eating areas. Workers should wash hands and face before eating, drinking
and smoking. Keep in the original container or an approved alternative made from a
compatible material, kept tightly closed when not in use. Empty containers retain
product residue and can be hazardous. Do not reuse container. See also Section 8
for additional information on hygiene measures.
Conditions for safe storage, Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in original container protected
including any from direct sunlight in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible
incompatibilities materials (see Section 10) and food and drink. Keep container tightly closed and
sealed until ready for use. Store and use only in equipment/containers designed for
use with this product. Containers that have been opened must be carefully resealed
and kept upright to prevent leakage. Do not store in unlabelled containers. Use
appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination.
Not suitable Prolonged exposure to elevated temperature
Section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Control parameters
Occupational exposure limits
Ingredient name Exposure limits
Base oil - unspecified NZ OSH (New Zealand).
WES-STEL: 10 mg/m³ 15 minutes. Issued/
Revised: 9/2010 Form: Mist
WES-TWA: 5 mg/m³ 8 hours. Issued/
Revised: 9/2010 Form: Mist
Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated light paraffinic NZ OSH (New Zealand).
WES-TWA: 5 mg/m³ 8 hours. Issued/
Revised: 9/2010 Form: Mist
WES-STEL: 10 mg/m³ 15 minutes. Issued/
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Section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Revised: 9/2010 Form: Mist
Recommended monitoring If this product contains ingredients with exposure limits, personal, workplace
procedures atmosphere or biological monitoring may be required to determine the effectiveness
of the ventilation or other control measures and/or the necessity to use respiratory
protective equipment. Reference should be made to appropriate monitoring
standards. Reference to national guidance documents for methods for the
determination of hazardous substances will also be required.
Appropriate engineering Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the relevant
controls airborne concentrations below their respective occupational exposure limits. All
activities involving chemicals should be assessed for their risks to health, to ensure
exposures are adequately controlled. Personal protective equipment should only be
considered after other forms of control measures (e.g. engineering controls) have
been suitably evaluated. Personal protective equipment should conform to
appropriate standards, be suitable for use, be kept in good condition and properly
maintained.
Your supplier of personal protective equipment should be consulted for advice on
selection and appropriate standards. For further information contact your national
organisation for standards. The final choice of protective equipment will depend
upon a risk assessment. It is important to ensure that all items of personal
protective equipment are compatible.
Environmental exposure Emissions from ventilation or work process equipment should be checked to ensure
controls they comply with the requirements of environmental protection legislation. In some
cases, fume scrubbers, filters or engineering modifications to the process
equipment will be necessary to reduce emissions to acceptable levels.
Individual protection measures
Hygiene measures Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before
eating, smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period.
Appropriate techniques should be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing.
Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wash
contaminated clothing before reusing. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety
showers are close to the workstation location.
Eye protection Safety glasses with side shields.
Hand protection Wear protective gloves if prolonged or repeated contact is likely. Wear chemical
resistant gloves. Recommended: Nitrile gloves. The correct choice of protective
gloves depends upon the chemicals being handled, the conditions of work and use,
and the condition of the gloves (even the best chemically resistant glove will break
down after repeated chemical exposures). Most gloves provide only a short time of
protection before they must be discarded and replaced. Because specific work
environments and material handling practices vary, safety procedures should be
developed for each intended application. Gloves should therefore be chosen in
consultation with the supplier/manufacturer and with a full assessment of the
working conditions.
Skin protection Use of protective clothing is good industrial practice. Cotton or polyester/cotton
overalls will only provide protection against light superficial contamination that will
not soak through to the skin. Overalls should be laundered on a regular basis.
When the risk of skin exposure is high (e.g. when cleaning up spillages or if there is
a risk of splashing) then chemical resistant aprons and/or impervious chemical suits
and boots will be required. Personal protective equipment for the body should be
selected based on the task being performed and the risks involved and should be
approved by a specialist before handling this product.
Respiratory protection In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. The correct
choice of respiratory protection depends upon the chemicals being handled, the
conditions of work and use, and the condition of the respiratory equipment. Safety
procedures should be developed for each intended application. Respiratory
protection equipment should therefore be chosen in consultation with the supplier/
manufacturer and with a full assessment of the working conditions. Respiratory
protection should conform to AS/NZS 1715 and AS/NZS 1716.
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Section 9. Physical and chemical properties
Appearance
Physical state Liquid.
Colour Red.
Odour Mild.
pH Not available.
Melting point Not available.
Boiling point Not available.
Drop Point Not available.
Flash point Closed cup: 200°C (392°F) [Pensky-Martens.]
Vapour pressure Not available.
Vapour density Not available.
Density 857.2 kg/m³ (0.857 g/cm³) at 15°C
Solubility insoluble in water.
Viscosity Kinematic: 35 mm2/s (35 cSt) at 40°C
Kinematic: 7.64 mm2/s (7.64 cSt) at 100°C
Section 10. Stability and reactivity
Chemical stability The product is stable.
Possibility of hazardous Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous reactions will not occur.
reactions Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous polymerisation will not
occur.
Conditions to avoid Avoid all possible sources of ignition (spark or flame).
Incompatible materials Reactive or incompatible with the following materials: oxidising materials.
Hazardous decomposition Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products
products should not be produced.
Section 11. Toxicological information
Information on the likely routes of exposure
Inhalation No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Ingestion No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Skin contact Defatting to the skin. May cause skin dryness and irritation. May cause an allergic
skin reaction.
Eye contact No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics
Inhalation May be harmful by inhalation if exposure to vapour, mists or fumes resulting from
thermal decomposition products occurs.
Ingestion No specific data.
Skin contact Adverse symptoms may include the following:
irritation
redness
dryness
cracking
Eye contact No specific data.
Potential chronic health effects
General No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Inhalation Overexposure to the inhalation of airborne droplets or aerosols may cause irritation
of the respiratory tract.
Ingestion Ingestion of large quantities may cause nausea and diarrhoea.
Skin contact Once sensitized, a severe allergic reaction may occur when subsequently exposed
to very low levels. Prolonged or repeated contact can defat the skin and lead to
irritation, cracking and/or dermatitis.
Eye contact Potential risk of transient stinging or redness if accidental eye contact occurs.
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Section 11. Toxicological information
Carcinogenicity No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Mutagenicity No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Teratogenicity No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Developmental effects No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Fertility effects No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Aspiration hazard
Name
Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated light paraffinic
Section 12. Ecological information
Ecotoxicity No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Persistence and degradability
Expected to be biodegradable.
Bioaccumulative potential
This product is not expected to bioaccumulate through food chains in the environment.
Mobility in soil
Mobility Spillages may penetrate the soil causing ground water contamination.
Soil/water partition Not available.
coefficient (KOC)
Other ecological information Spills may form a film on water surfaces causing physical damage to organisms.
Oxygen transfer could also be impaired.
Section 13. Disposal considerations
Disposal methods The generation of waste should be avoided or minimised wherever possible.
Disposal of this product, solutions and any by-products should at all times comply
with the requirements of environmental protection and waste disposal legislation
and any regional local authority requirements. Dispose of surplus and non-
recyclable products via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Waste should not be
disposed of untreated to the sewer unless fully compliant with the requirements of
all authorities with jurisdiction. Waste packaging should be recycled. Incineration or
landfill should only be considered when recycling is not feasible. This material and
its container must be disposed of in a safe way. Care should be taken when
handling emptied containers that have not been cleaned or rinsed out. Empty
containers or liners may retain some product residues. Avoid dispersal of spilt
material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers.
Section 14. Transport information
Regulatory Proper shipping Classes PG* Label Additional
information name information
New Zealand Not - - - -
Class regulated.
ADG Class Not - - - -
regulated.
IATA Class Not - - - -
regulated.
IMDG Class Not - - - -
regulated.
PG* : Packing group
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Section 15. Regulatory information
New Zealand Regulatory Information
HSNO Approval Number HSR002606
HSNO Group Standard Lubricants, Lubricant Additives, Coolants and Anti-freeze Agents (Subsidiary
Hazard) Group Standard 2006
HSNO Classification 6.5 - SENSITIZATION - Category B (Skin)
Regulation according to other foreign laws
REACH Status For the REACH status of this product please consult your company contact, as identified in
Section 1.
United States inventory All components are listed or exempted.
(TSCA 8b)
Australia inventory (AICS) All components are listed or exempted.
Canada inventory status All components are listed or exempted.
China inventory (IECSC) All components are listed or exempted.
Japan inventory (ENCS) At least one component is not listed.
Korea inventory (KECI) All components are listed or exempted.
Philippines inventory All components are listed or exempted.
(PICCS)
Section 16. Other information
History
Date of issue/Date of 1/13/2014.
revision
Date of previous issue 4/23/2013.
Version 2
Notice to reader
Indicates information that has changed from previously issued version.
All reasonably practicable steps have been taken to ensure this data sheet and the health, safety and environmental information
contained in it is accurate as of the date specified below. No warranty or representation, express or implied is made as to the
accuracy or completeness of the data and information in this data sheet.
The data and advice given apply when the product is sold for the stated application or applications. You should not use the product
other than for the stated application or applications without seeking advice from BP Group.
It is the user’s obligation to evaluate and use this product safely and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. The BP
Group shall not be responsible for any damage or injury resulting from use, other than the stated product use of the material, from
any failure to adhere to recommendations, or from any hazards inherent in the nature of the material. Purchasers of the product for
supply to a third party for use at work, have a duty to take all necessary steps to ensure that any person handling or using the
product is provided with the information in this sheet. Employers have a duty to tell employees and others who may be affected of
any hazards described in this sheet and of any precautions that should be taken. You can contact the BP Group to ensure that
this document is the most current available. Alteration of this document is strictly prohibited.
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