Shell Tellus Oil 68

Safety Data Sheet

Shell Tellus Oil 68

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

Product Code 001B0670

Infosafe No. ACKQ7 IN/eng/C
Issued Date 10/12/2004
Product Type/Use Hydraulic oil.

Other Names Name Code

Shell Tellus Oil 68 140001010641
Supplier Telephone Numbers
Bharat Shell Limited Emergency Tel.
Plot No T-5, + 91 22 5616 1058
M.I.D.C., Taloja, Telephone/Fax Number
Dist. Raigad, - 410 208
Maharashtra Tel:+91 22 27402022 / 23 / 24 Fax: +91 22 2741 0799
INDIA

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Preparation Description
Highly refined mineral oils and additives. The highly refined mineral oil contains <3% (w/w) DMSO-extract,
according to IP346.

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Human Health Hazards

No specific hazards under normal use conditions. Prolonged or repeated exposure may give rise to dermatit-
is. Used oil may contain harmful impurities.
Safety Hazards
Not classified as flammable, but will burn.
Environmental Hazards
Not classified as dangerous for the environment.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Symptoms and Effects

Not expected to give rise to an acute hazard under normal conditions of use.
Inhalation
In the unlikely event of dizziness or nausea, remove casualty to fresh air. If symptoms persist, obtain medical
attention.

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Skin
Remove contaminated clothing and wash affected skin with soap and water. If persistent irritation occurs, ob-
tain medical attention. When using high pressure equipment, injection of product under the skin can occur. If
high pressure injuries occur, the casualty should be sent immediately to a hospital. Do not wait for symptoms
to develop.
Eye
Flush eye with copious quantities of water. If persistent irritation occurs, obtain medical attention.
Ingestion
Wash out mouth with water and obtain medical attention. Do not induce vomiting.
Advice to Doctor
Treat symptomatically. Aspiration into the lungs may result in chemical pneumonitis. Dermatitis may result
from prolonged or repeated exposure. High pressure injection injuries require prompt surgical intervention
and possibly steroid therapy, to minimise tissue damage and loss of function.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Specific Hazards
Combustion is likely to give rise to a complex mixture of airborne solid and liquid particulates and gases, in-
cluding carbon monoxide, oxides of sulphur, and unidentified organic and inorganic compounds.
Extinguishing Media
Foam and dry chemical powder. Carbon dioxide, sand or earth may be used for small fires only.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media
Water in jet. Use of halon extinguishers should be avoided for environmental reasons.
Protective Equipment
Proper protective equipment including breathing apparatus must be worn when approaching a fire in a con-
fined space.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Precautions
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear PVC, Neoprene or nitrile rubber gloves. Wear rubber knee length
safety boots and PVC Jacket and Trousers. Wear safety glasses or full face shield if splashes are likely to oc-
cur.
Environmental Precautions
Prevent from spreading or entering into drains, ditches or rivers by using sand, earth, or other appropriate
barriers. Inform local authorities if this cannot be prevented.
Clean-up Methods - Small Spillages
Absorb liquid with sand or earth. Sweep up and remove to a suitable, clearly marked container for disposal in
accordance with local regulations.
Clean-up Methods - Large Spillages
Prevent from spreading by making a barrier with sand, earth or other containment material. Reclaim liquid dir-
ectly or in an absorbent. Dispose of as for small spills.

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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling
Use local exhaust ventilation if there is risk of inhalation of vapours, mists or aerosols. Avoid prolonged or re-
peated contact with skin. When handling product in drums, safety footwear should be worn and proper hand-
ling equipment should be used. Prevent spillages. Cloth, paper and other materials that are used to absorb
spills present a fire hazard. Avoid their accumulation by disposing of them safely and immediately. In addition
to any specific recommendations given for controls of risks to health, safety and the environment, an assess-
ment of risks must be made to help determine controls appropriate to local circumstances.
Storage
Keep in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Use properly labelled and closeable containers. Avoid direct sun-
light, heat sources, and strong oxidizing agents.
Storage Temperatures
0ºC Minimum. 50ºC Maximum.
Recommended Materials
For containers or container linings, use mild steel or high density polyethylene.
Unsuitable Materials
For containers or container linings, avoid PVC.
Other Information
Polyethylene containers should not be exposed to high temperatures because of possible risk of distortion.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure Limits
Exposure Dura-
Substance Regulations Exposure Limit Units Notes
tion
Oil mist, mineral PLCS 1987 TWA 5 mg/m3
PLCS 1987 STEL 10 mg/m3

The Factories Act, 1948, The Second Schedule: Permissible levels of certain chemical substances
PLCS 1987
in work environment, as amended through 1987
Exposure Controls
Use local exhaust ventilation if there is a risk of inhalation of vapours, mists or aerosols.
Respiratory Protection
Not normally required. If oil mist cannot be controlled, a respirator fitted with an organic vapour cartridge com-
bined with a particulate pre-filter should be used.
Hand Protection
PVC or nitrile rubber gloves.
Eye Protection
Wear safety glasses or full face shield if splashes are likely to occur.
Body Protection
Minimise all forms of skin contact. Overalls and shoes with oil resistant soles should be worn. Launder over-
alls and undergarments regularly.
Environmental Exposure Controls
Minimise release to the environment. An environmental assessment must be made to ensure compliance with
local environmental legislation.

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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Colour Light brown.
Physical State Liquid at ambient temperature.
Odour Characteristic mineral oil.
pH Value Not applicable.
Vapour Pressure Expected to be less than 0.5 Pa at 20°C.
Initial Boiling Point Expected to be above 280°C.
Solubility in Water Negligible.
Density 886 kg/m3 at 15ºC.
Flash Point 223ºC. (PMCC).
Flammable Limits - Upper 10%(V/V) (typical).
Flammable Limits - Lower 1%(V/V) (typical).
Auto-Ignition Temperature Expected to be above 320ºC.
Kinematic Viscosity 68 mm2/s at 40°C.
Vapour Density (Air=1) Greater than 1.
Partition co-efficient, n-octanol/water Log Pow expected to be greater than 6.
Pour Point -24ºC.

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability
Stable.
Conditions to Avoid
Extremes of temperature and direct sunlight.
Materials to Avoid
Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Hazardous decomposition products are not expected to form during normal storage.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Basis for Assessment

Toxicological data have not been determined specifically for this product. Information given is based on a
knowledge of the components and the toxicology of similar products.
Acute Toxicity - Oral
LD50 expected to be > 2000 mg/kg.
Acute Toxicity - Dermal
LD50 expected to be > 2000 mg/kg.
Acute Toxicity - Inhalation
Not considered to be an inhalation hazard under normal conditions of use.
Eye Irritation
Expected to be slightly irritating.
Skin Irritation
Expected to be slightly irritating.
Respiratory Irritation
If mists are inhaled, slight irritation of the respiratory tract may occur.

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Skin Sensitisation
Not expected to be a skin sensitizer.
Carcinogenicity
Product is based on mineral oils of types shown to be non-carcinogenic in animal skin-painting studies. Other
components are not known to be associated with carcinogenic effects.
Mutagenicity
Not considered to be a mutagenic hazard.
Reproductive Toxicity
Not considered to be toxic to reproduction.
Other Information
Prolonged and/or repeated contact with this product can result in defatting of the skin, particularly at elevated
temperatures. This can lead to irritation and possibly dermatitis, especially under conditions of poor personal
hygiene. Skin contact should be minimised. High pressure injection of product into the skin may lead to local
necrosis if the product is not surgically removed. Used oils may contain harmful impurities that have accumu-
lated during use. The concentration of such impurities will depend on use and they may present risks to
health and the environment on disposal. ALL used oil should be handled with caution and skin contact
avoided as far as possible.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Basis for Assessment

Ecotoxicological data have not been determined specifically for this product. Information given is based on a
knowledge of the components and the ecotoxicology of similar products.
Mobility
Liquid under most environmental conditions. Floats on water. If it enters soil, it will adsorb to soil particles and
will not be mobile.
Persistence / Degradability
Not expected to be readily biodegradable. Major constituents are expected to be inherently biodegradable,
but the product contains components that may persist in the environment.
Bioaccumulation
Contains components with the potential to bioaccumulate.
Ecotoxicity
Poorly soluble mixture. May cause physical fouling of aquatic organisms. Product is expected to be practically
non-toxic to aquatic organisms, LL/EL50 >100 mg/l. (LL/EL50 expressed as the nominal amount of product
required to prepare aqueous test extract). Mineral oil is not expected to cause any chronic effects to aquatic
organisms at concentrations less than 1 mg/l.
Other Adverse Effects
Not expected to have ozone depletion potential, photochemical ozone creation potential or global warming
potential.
Product is a mixture of non-volatile components, which are not expected to be released to air in any signific-
ant quantities.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste Disposal
Recycle or dispose of in accordance with prevailing regulations, with a recognised collector or contractor. The
competence of the contractor to deal satisfactorily with this type of product should be established beforehand.
Do not pollute the soil, water or environment with the waste product.

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Product Disposal
As for waste disposal.
Container Disposal
Recycle or dispose of in accordance with the legislation in force with a recognised collector or contractor.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Transport Information
Not dangerous for transport under UN, IMO, and IATA/ICAO codes.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

EC Symbols None.
EC Risk Phrase Not classified.
EC Safety Phrase Not classified.
EINECS All components listed or polymer exempt.
TSCA (USA) All components in compliance.
National Legislation
The Manufacture, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules 1989 (amended version issued 2000).
The Factories Act, 1948, The Second Schedule: Permissible levels of certain chemical substances in work
environment, as amended through 1987.
India Central motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules 1993.
Packaging & Labelling
Safety data sheet available for professional user on request.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Revisions Highlighted
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY/UNDERTAKING - Telephone/
Fax Number
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY/UNDERTAKING - Emergency
Tel.
16. OTHER INFORMATION - Technical Contact Numbers
Restrictions
This product must not be used in applications other than recommended without first seeking the advice of the
SHELL technical department.
Technical Contact Numbers
+91 120 2445001-5008
Further Information
This information is based on our current knowledge and is intended to describe the product for the purposes
of health, safety and environmental requirements only. It does not constitute a guarantee for any specific
property of the product.
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