MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS)
PYGAS
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
SUBSTANCE OR PREPATION TRADE NAME Pygas
CHEMICAL CLASSIFICATION Hydrocarbon mixture
COMPANY/ UNDERTAKING NAME AND Haldia Petrochemicals Limited,
ADDRESS PO Box No 12, Haldia Plant
PO Durgachak, Dist Midnapore
West Bengal, India
PIN 721 602
TELEPHONE 091-3224-274384 / 274400
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER 091-3224-275916
2. COMPOSTION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CHEMICAL % CONTENT CAS NUMBER EXPOSURE LIMITS IN AIR (ppm)
NAME ACGIH ACGIH IDLH
TLV-TWA TLV-STEL
Hydrogenated 100 DNA
Pyrolysis
Gasoline
The above listed CAS number and product is composed of the following components.
Benzene 0.1 71-43-2 0.5 2.5 500
Dicyclopentadiene 0.0 77-73-6 5.0
Toluene 42.8 108-88-3 50 500
Ethylbenzene 25.5 100-41-4 100 125 800
Xylenes 0.1364 1330-20-7 100 150
3. HAZARD CLASSIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW TOXIC, HIGHLY FLAMMABLE, CANCER
HAZARD product is a pale yellow liquid with a
pungent odour. Vapour is heavier than air and may
spread long distances. Distant ignition and
flashback are possible. Flammable liquid and
vapour can accumulate static charge. Liquid can
float on water and may travel to distant locations
and or spread fire. Excessive inhalation of this
material may cause damage to blood system, and
over time may cause kidney and liver damage,
blood disorders and possibly cancer (leukaemia)
POTENTIAL HEALTH HAZARDS
EYE SKIN INHALATION INGESTION OT
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ACUTE Contact with Prolonged and or Excessive Harmful if
liquid and vapours repeated skin contact inhalation may swallowed.
of this product is with this product may result in Ingestion may
irritating to the cause irritation, heartbeat also cause kidney
eyes dermatitis and possible irregularities and liver damage
chemical blistering; and central and blood
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product contains nervous system disorders. Small
components that may effects amounts of this
be absorbed through including product, if
the skin. Prolonged headache, aspirated into
contact with this sleepiness, lungs, may cause
product may cause dizziness, mild to severe
allergic skin nausea, loss of pulmonary injury
sensitisation reactions coordination,
CHRONI Major target organs are CNS, respiratory and cardiac system, liver, kidney and blood
C forming systems. Several major components are known or suspect human carcinogens and
some are known to have reproductive effects & fetotoxicity.
NFPA HAZARD HEALTH FLAMMABILITY REACTIVITY SPECIAL
SIGNALS 1 3 0
HAZCHEMCODE 3WE
Classification Flammable liquids Category 2
(GHS-US) Acute toxicity (oral) Category 4
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A
Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B
Carcinogenicity Category 1A
Reproductive toxicity Category 2
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 - Narcotic effects
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1
Aspiration hazard Category 1
GHS-US labeling
Hazard pictograms
(GHS-US)
Signal word Danger
(GHS-US)
Hazard statements Highly flammable liquid and vapour, Harmful if swallowed, May be fatal if
(GHS-US) swallowed and enters airways, Causes skin irritation, Causes serious eye
irritation, May cause drowsiness or dizziness, May cause genetic defects, May
cause cancer, Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Causes
damage to organs (blood, hematopoietic system [blood forming], bone marrow,
kidneys, liver, peripheral nervous system, visual organ (color vision effects),
olfactory organ, immune system, hearing organ (loss of hearing)) through
prolonged or repeated exposure.
Precautionary Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions
statements (GHS- have been read and understood. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, open
US) flames, sparks. - No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond
container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical, lighting,
ventilating equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary
measures against static discharge. Do not breathe gas, mist, spray, vapors. Wash
hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke
when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear
impermeable protective gloves, flame retardant protective clothing, and eye
protection. If swallowed: Immediately call doctor, poison center. Do NOT
induce vomiting. Rinse mouth. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. If on skin
(or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with
water/shower. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If inhaled:
Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse
cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and
easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical
advice/attention. Specific treatment (see Section 4 of MSDS). If exposed or
concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Get medical advice/attention if you
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feel unwell. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. In case of
fire: Use carbon dioxide (CO2), dry chemical, foam, Water spray to extinguish.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up. Dispose of contents
and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international
regulations.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
SKIN CONTACT Remove contaminated clothing and immediately wash skin with large
amounts of warm water and an oil emulsifying soap or shampoo is
recommended
EYE CONTACT Immediately flush eyes with lukewarm water for at least 15 minutes,
while holding eyelids open. Remove contact lenses, if worn. If pain is
severe, consider flushing with buffered saline solution
INHALATION Move to a well-ventilated area as soon as possible. Loosen any
restrictive clothing such as a collar, tie, and belt.
INGESTION If ingestion occurs and exposed individual is unconscious, maintain an
open airway by gently lifting chin and tilting head back. Do not inducing
vomiting .if vomiting occurs naturally, have victim lean forward to
reduce risk of aspiration. Seek medical attention immediately.
OTHER INSTRUCTIONS Avoid mouth-to-mouth contact by using a mouth shield to perform
artificial respiration. Person who is inhalation of this product.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT Below -37 0 C* (Closed cup)
AUTO IGNITION TEMP 240 0C*
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR BY VOL% LEL%: 1.2, UEL%: 7.2*
FIRE EXTINGUISHING AGENTS AND Dry chemical, foam, carbon dioxide, and water
SPECIAL PROCEDURES fog
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION Vapour may form explosive mixture with air,
HAZARDS container may explode when involved in a fire
SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR Fire fighters should wear full-face, self-contained
FIREFIGHTERS breathing apparatus and impervious protective
clothing
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS Isolate area. Keep unnecessary personnel away. Alert stand-by
emergency and fire fighting personnel. For large spills consider
downwind evacuation for 300meters.
ENVIRONMENTAL Prevent entry into sewers, drains, underground or confined spaces,
PRECAUTIONS water intakes and waterways. Land area may require soil
remediation. Absorb with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible
materials and clean up with non-sparking tools.
METHOD OF CLEANING Eliminate ignition source. For small spills, spill area should be
isolated immediately for 25 to 50meters in all direction. Keep
upwind and out of low area. Isolate, contain and attempt to recover.
An inert foam cover material may assist in short term vapour
suppression.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handle in fully grounded, properly designed and approved
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equipment systems that are suitable for flammable liquids. Collect
HANDLING and flare vents. No smoking or open flames permitted in storage,
use or handling areas. Keep away from heat, ignition sources and
incompatible materials such as oxidising agents and acids. Dissipate
static electricity during transfer by grounding and bonding
containers and equipment. Take special precautions when cold
cutting or breakage into lines, or when cleaning and disposal of
empty containers.
Storage area should be clearly identified, well illuminated, clear of
obstruction and accessible only to trained and authorized personnel.
STORAGE Store in grounded, properly designed vessel and away from
incompatible materials. Store and use away from heat, sparks, open
flame or any other ignition source. Equipment storage vents with
flame arrestor. Storage tank should be above ground level and diked
to hold entire contents.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS-PERSONAL PROTECTION
VENTILATION AND Provide local and general exhaust ventilation to effectively
ENGINEEERING CONTROL remove and prevent build-up of any vapours or mists
generated from the handling of this product. Equipment
selection reviews and preventative maintenance program
(including leak detection and repairs) are recommended
practices to minimize potential workplace exposures.
Ensure that eye wash stations and safety showers are
OTHER CONTROL PARAMETERS proximal to the workstation location. Use non-sparking,
grounded ventilation system.
PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
EYE/ FACE RESPIRATORY HAND PROTECTION BODY PROTECTION
PROTECTION PROTECTION
Wear safety glasses Organic vapour Chemically resistant gloves Impervious over coat.
wear chemical cartridge respirators or and footwear with good Fire resistant or natural
goggles SCBA traction to avoid slipping. fibre clothing is
recommended.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMIAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE ODOUR PHYSICAL STATE BOILING POINT
Colourless Like aromatics Liquid 45-2400C*
MELTING / SPECIFIC GRAVITY PH SOLUBILITY IN
FREEZING POINT (AT200C) (WATER=1) WATER (AT 300C)
-200C* 0.82* NA Negligible
VAPOUR PRESSURE VAPOUR DENSITY OTHER VISCOSITY
(AT 200C) IN MM Hg (AIR=1) INFORMATIONS
180* 3.0* NA
* Approximate
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CONDITIONS TO AVOID This is a stable product except minor gum formation.
Keep away from heat, sparks, or open flame.
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MATERIALS WITH WHICH SUBSTANCE Reactive with oxidizing agents, acids and halogens.
IS INCOMPATIBLE May attack and degrade some type of plastics, rubbers
and coatings.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and or low
PRODUCTS molecular weight hydrocarbons
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION Not likely to occur
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ANIMAL TOXICITY DATA
ORAL: LD50 IN (rat): NA DERMAL: LD50 (rabbit): NA
IRRITANCY OF PRODUCT Eye & skin irritant.
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY INFORMATION
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY Have reproductive effects
MUTAGENICITY No data available
EMBRYOTOXICITY Causes fetotoxicity
TERATOGENICITY Causes teratogenicity
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ENVIRONMENTAL STABILITY Based on the major components, these mixtures
are expected to have significant biodegradation
over a broad range of environmental condition.
When released to soil or water, product will
rapidly begin to volatilize, benzene migrates in
soils and ground waters.
EFFECT OF MATERIAL ON PLANTS OR No significant bioaccumulation found in fresh
ANIMALS water birds, plants and exposed mammals.
EFFECT OF CHEMICAL ON AQUATIC LIFE It is moderate to aquatic algae, fresh water fish
and invertebrates, based on toxic disruption of
biological membrane function
13. DISPOSAL CONDSIDERATIONS
WASTE Do not attempt to dispose of by uncontrolled ignition. Disposal of this product as
DISPOSAL per federal, provincial/state and local authorities
METHODS
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
PROPER SHIPPING HAZARD IDENTIFICATION PACKING LABEL
NAME CLASS NUMBER GROUP REQUIRED
DOT Flammable liquid 3 UN1203 II Flammable
liquid
TDG Flammable liquid 3 UN1203 II Flammable
liquid
IMDG Flammable liquid 3 UN1203 II Flammable
liquid
ICAO Flammable liquid 3 UN1268 II Flammable
liquid
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
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INDIAN REGULATION Manufacture Import & Storage of hazardous
chemical rules. Amended as on 2000
INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS
Highly flammable. Carcinogenic
EU RISK PHRASES May Cause Cancer. Highly Flammable. Also Toxic.
CLASSIFICATION [R: 45-11-48/23/24/25]. R36/38 irritating to eye &
skin
SAFETY PHRASES Avoid exposure-obtain special instruction before use
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION B2: Flammable liquid with a flash points lower than
37.8 0C and D2A, D2B carcinogen (Benzene,
Ethylbenzene) Animal Embryo toxic (Xylene)
OSHA CLASSIFICATION HCS class: Highly toxic, May cause cancer,
Flammable liquid IA having a flash point lower than
22.8 0C and a boiling point lower than 37.8 0C,
irritating substance, sensitising substance and target
organ effects.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
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suitability for a particular application or results to be obtained from them. It is upto
the user/ distributor to ensure that the information contained in the material safety
data sheet is relevant to the product manufactured/ handled or sold by him as the
case may be. HPL makes no warranties, expressed or implied, in respect of the
adequacy of this document for any particular purpose.
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