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REVISION DATE: 09-2007 SAFETY DATA SHEET WD40 BULK According to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING PRODUCT NAME WD40 BULK APPLICATION Anti-squeak. Moisture repellant. Releasing agent SUPPLIER WD40 Company Limited PO Box 440 Kiln Farm Milton Keynes MK11 3LF Tel: 01908 555400 Fax: 01908 266900 info wd40.co.uk EMERGENCY TELEPHONE 00 44 1908 555 400 (08.00 - 16.30) 2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Flammable. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. CLASSIFICATION Xn R65. R10, R66. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL HAZARDS Flammable. HUMAN HEALTH See section 11 for additional information on health hazards. This substance has no evidence of carcinogenic properties. 3 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Name EC No. CAS-No. Content Classification PETROLEUM DISTILLATE 265-150-3 64742-48-9 60-80% Xn R65. R10,R66. The Full Text for all R-Phrases are Displayed in Section 16 4 FIRST-AID MEASURES INHALATION Move the exposed person to fresh air at once. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues. When breathing is difficult, properly trained personnel may assist affected person by administering oxygen. Perform artificial respiration if breathing has stopped. Get medical attention immediately INGESTION DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING NEVER MAKE AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON VOMIT OR DRINK FLUIDS Rinse mouth thoroughly. Get medical attention. If vomiting occurs, keep head low so that stomach content doesn t get into the lungs. Get medical attention immediately SKIN CONTACT Remove contaminated clothing immediately and wash skin with soap and water. Get medical attention promptly if symptoms occur after washing. EYE CONTACT Make sure to remove any contact lenses from the eyes before rinsing. Promptly wash eyes with plenty of water while lifting the eye lids. Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention. 5 FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Extinguish with foam, carbon dioxide or dry powder. SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES Containers close to fire should be removed immediately or cooled with water. Avoid water in straight hose stream will scatter and spread fire. Keep run-off water out of sewers and water sources. Dike for water control. PROTECTIVE MEASURES IN FIRE Self contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing must be worn in case of fire. 1 / 4REVISION DATE: 09-2007 WD40 BULK 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS Wear protective clothing as described in Section 8 of this safety data sheet. ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS Avoid discharge to the aquatic environment. SPILL CLEAN UP METHODS Extinguish all ignition sources. Avoid sparks, flames, heat and smoking. Ventilate. Stop leak if possible without risk. Absorb in vermiculite, dry sand or earth and place into containers. Flush with plenty of water to clean spillage area. Containers with collected spillage must be properly labelled with correct contents and hazard symbol. 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE USAGE PRECAUTIONS Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame. Avoid inhalation of vapours/spray and contact with skin and eyes. STORAGE PRECAUTIONS Keep in original container. STORAGE CLASS Flammable liquid storage. 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION HAND PROTECTION Rubber gloves are recommended. The most suitable glove must be chosen in consultation with the gloves supplier, who can inform about the breakthrough time of the glove material. EYE PROTECTION Wear approved, tight fitting safety glasses where splashing is probable. HYGIENE MEASURES DO NOT SMOKE IN WORK AREA Promptly remove any clothing that becomes contaminated. Wash promptly if skin becomes contaminated. When using do not eat, drink or smoke. 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES APPEARANCE Liquid COLOUR Light (or pale) Amber ODOUR Characteristic SOLUBILITY Insoluble in water BOILING POINT (C) 148C (minimum) 760 mm Hg RELATIVE DENSITY 0.817 21C VAPOUR DENSITY (air=1) > 1 VOLATILE BY VOL. (%) 57% FLASH POINT (C) 44C TOC (Tag open cup). FLAMMABILITY LIMIT - LOWER(%) 0.6% FLAMMABILITY LIMIT - UPPER(%) 8.0% 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY STABILITY Stable under normal temperature conditions and recommended use. CONDITIONS TO AVOID Avoid heat, flames and other sources of ignition. Avoid contact with strong oxidisers. HAZARDOUS POLYMERISATION Will not polymerise. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS During fire, toxic gases (CO, CO2, NOx) are formed. 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION INGESTION Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. May cause discomfort if swallowed. May cause stomach pain or vomiting. SKIN CONTACT Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. 2 / 4