MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS)
MOTOR SPIRT
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
SUBSTANCE OR PREPATION TRADE NAME Motor spirit (gasoline/petrol)
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
Hydro treated 100 86290-81-5 300 500 DNA
distillate blend
The above listed CAS number and product is composed of the following components.
Benzene 1 71-43-2 0.5 2.5
Ethyl benzene 7-10 100-41-4 100 125
Toulene 19-20 108-88-3 50 150
Xylene 3-5 1330-20-7 100 150
C9 Aromatics 3-4 Mixture
C6 naphthenes 18-20 Mixture
C5/C6 Paraffin 40 Mixture
3. HAZARD CLASSIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW It is an extremely flammable. The vapour is heavier than air and
explosive mixtures can accumulate in low spots. It may be ignited at
some distance away from exposed motor spirit resulting in flashbacks.
Aspiration into lungs caused by vomiting is harmful and can be fatal
POTENTIAL HEALTH HAZARDS
EYE SKIN INHALATION INGESTION OTHERS
ACUTE Short-term Unlikely to High vapour The Inhalation of
irritation with cause concentrations swallowing of vapours /mists
redness and irritation on can cause small amounts may cause
stinging single contact. irritation to may cause respiratory
Prolonged or eyes and nausea and system
repeated mucous diarrhoea, irritation
contact may membrances, larger amounts
cause short- and drowsiness may cause
term irritation, leading to loss irritation and
defatting of of drowsiness
skin and could consciousness with vomiting
result in
dermatitis
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CHRONIC No chronic health effects occur at exposure levels encountered in the distribution and
use of petrol as a motor fuel. Case reports of chronic petrol abuse have reported a
range of neurological effects, sudden death from cardiac arrest, hematologic changes
and leukaemia.
NFPA HAZARD HEALTH FLAMMABILITY REACTIVITY SPECIAL
SIGNALS 1 3 0
HAZCHEM CODE 3YE
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
SKIN CONTACT Wash skin as soon as possible with soap and water. Change
contaminated clothing and launder before reuse. Red medical advice if
irritation persists
EYE CONTACT Wash out thoroughly with large amounts of water. If redness and/or
irritation continuous get medical advice.
INHALATION If inhalation of vapour irritation or drowsiness remove to fresh air. Get
medical advice if the symptoms continue.
INGESTION Wash mouth out with water and give water to drink. (Milk if available).
Get medical advice
OTHER INSTRUCTIONS Do not induce vomiting because of danger of aspiration
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT -42.70C
AUTO IGNITION TEMP 280 0C
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR BY VOL% LEL % 1.4, UEL % 7.8.
FIRE EXTINGUISHING AGENTS AND Dry powder, foam, carbon dioxide
SPECIAL PROCEDURES
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION Do not use water jets, waterfog should be left to
HAZARDS experienced personnel
SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR Fires in confined space should be dealt with by
FIREFIGHTERS trained personnel wearing approved breathing
apparatus.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS Treat any spillage as a major fire hazard
ENVIRONMENTAL Vapour heavier than air and collect in sumps and drainage systems
PRECAUTIONS
METHOD OF CLEANING Contain spillage; do not wash spillage down drain. Absorb using
absorbent clay, diatomaceous clay or other suitable absorbent.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
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Where exposure is likely protective clothing must be worn including
impervious gloves and eye protection. Ensure good ventilation at all
HANDLING times classified extremely flammable.
Keep away from the sparks, flame and other sources of ignition.
Protect container against static electricity, lighting and physical
STORAGE damage. Hot work (e.g./ cutting and welding) must not be carried
out on or near any container used for storage of this product unless
it has been made safe by pugging or other suitable means. Drums
should not be stored on their sides on racks preferably under cover,
out of direct sunlight in well-ventilated conditions. Other types of
container should be stored under cover out of direct sunlight, in
well-ventilated conditions. Care should be taken to avoid over
stacking
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS-PERSONAL PROTECTION
VENTILATION AND Use in well ventilated area with local exhaust ventilation.
ENGINEEERING CONTROL Ventilation required and equipment must be explosion proof.
Use away from all ignition sources.
OTHER CONTROL PARAMETERS
PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
EYE/ FACE RESPIRATORY HAND PROTECTION BODY PROTECTION
PROTECTION PROTECTION
Goggles giving In case of insufficient PVC or other plastic Chemical resistant
complete protection ventilation wear material gloves apron/flame retardant
to eyes suitable respiratory antistatic protective
protection clothing, heavy duty
work shoes
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMIAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE ODOUR PHYSICAL STATE BOILING POINT
Colourless to light Gasoline like Liquid 46.5--1900C
orange liquid
MELTING / SPECIFIC GRAVITY PH SOLUBILITY IN
FREEZING POINT (AT200C) (WATER=1) WATER (AT 300C)
N/A 0.767-0.775 NA Insoluble
VAPOUR PRESSURE VAPOUR DENSITY OTHER VISCOSITY
(AT 200C) IN kPa (AIR=1) INFORMATIONS
46-60 3-4 Motor spirit contains
hydrocarbons (mainly
aromatics) from C5 to
C8
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CONDITIONS TO AVOID Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
MATERIALS WITH WHICH SUBSTANCE May react with strong oxidisers like liquid oxygen,
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IS INCOMPATIBLE Cl2
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION Carbon monoxide, hazardous fumes and gases,
PRODUCTS Carbon Dioxide etc.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION Hazardous polymerisation reaction will not occur.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ANIMAL TOXICITY DATA
ORAL: LD50 IN (rat) g/kg : >2000 mg/kg DERMAL: LD50 (rabbit) g/kg: >2000 mg/kg
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY INFORMATION
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY No adverse reproductive effects
MUTAGENICITY No mutagenic effects
EMBRYOTOXICITY No adverse effects
TERATOGENICITY No mutagenic effects
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ENVIRONMENTAL STABILITY Expected to biodegrade slowly
EFFECT OF MATERIAL ON PLANTS OR There is no evidence to suggest bioaccumulation
ANIMALS will occur. Spillage may penetrate the soil causing
ground water contamination.
EFFECT OF CHEMICAL ON AQUATIC LIFE Likely to harm aquatic organism, may cause long-
term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Likely to evaporate rapidly, but any films formed
on water may affect oxygen transfer and damage
organism
13. DISPOSAL CONDSIDERATIONS
WASTE Disposal should be carried out by incerination or as required under local authority
DISPOSAL regulations. Under no circumstances should spirit be discharged into the public
METHODS drainage system or marine and inland waterways
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
PROPER HAZARD IDENTIFICATION PACKING LABEL
SHIPPING CLASS NUMBER GROUP REQUIRED
NAME
DOT Motor spirit 3 1203 II Flammable
liquid
TDG Motor spirit 3 1203 II Flammable
liquid
IMDG Motor spirit 3.1 1203 II Flammable
liquid
IATA/ Motor spirit 3 1203 II Flammable
ICAO liquid
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
INDIAN REGULATION Manufacture Import & Storage of hazardous
chemical rules. Amended as on 2000
INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS
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EU RISK PHRASES R12 Extremely flammable, R20/R21/R22: Harmful
CLASSIFICATION by inhalation, in contact with the skin and if
swallowed. R33: danger of cumulative effects. R38:
Irritation to Skin. R65: Harmful: May cause lung
damage if swallowed.
SAFETY PHRASES S23: Do not breath spray. S24: Avoid contact with
skin. S16: Keep away from source of ignition- No
smoking. S43: In case of fire, use foam /dry powder/
CO2. Never use water jets. S62: If swallowed do not
induce vomiting: Seek medical advice immediately
and show this container & level.
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION
SARA CLASSIFICATION This product contains no “Extremely Hazardous
Substances”. SARA (311 /312) Reportable hazard
categories: Fire, Chronic, and Acute. This product
contains no chemicals reportable under SARA (313)
toxic release program.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
DISCLAIMER Information contained in this material safety data sheet is believed to be reliable but
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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
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