BPDZZ - JP-4

Product Identification

Product ID:JP-4
MSDS Date:04/16/1992
FSC:9130
NIIN:00-273-2380
MSDS Number: BPDZZ

Responsible Party
SHELL CHEMICAL COMPANY A DIV. OF SHELL OIL CO.
1 SHELL PLAZA
HOUSTON, TX 77001
US

Emergency Phone: 713-473-9461

Info Phone: 713-241-4819

Cage: 86961

Contractor
SHELL OIL CO
2463 HOUSTON, TX 77001 US

Telephone: 713-473-9461/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Cage: 93508

Ingredients

HYDROTREATED HEAVY NAPHTHA

CAS: 64742-48-9

Fraction By Weight: 88 - 95%


NAPHTHA (PETROLEUM), LIGHT STRAIGHT RUN

CAS: 64741-46-4

RTECS: QK8000300

Fraction By Weight: 5 - 12%


MINOR ADDITIVES

Fraction By Weight: < 0.5%


BENZENE (SARA III)

CAS: 71-43-2

RTECS: CY1400000

Fraction By Weight: < 2.5%

OSHA PEL 1PPM/5STEL;1910.1028

ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM; A2; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE- HIGH VAPOR CONCENTRATIONS ARE
IRRITATING TO THE EYES & RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. MAY CAUSE HEADACHE,
DIZZINESS, ANESTHESIA, DROWSINESS, UNCONSCIOUSNESS & DEATH.
PROLONGED/REPEATED SKIN CONTACT LEADS TO IRRITATION & DERMATITIS.
LIQUID CAN IRRITATE EYES. CHRONIC- MAY CAUSE DERMATITIS, CANCER,
LIVER & KIDNEY DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS BENZENE, A
CARCINOGEN ALSO LINKED TO BLOOD, KIDNEY, AND NERVOUS SYSTEM
DISORDERS.
Effects of Overexposure:HIGH VAPOR CONCENTRATIONS ARE IRRITATING TO THE
EYES & RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. MAY CAUSE HEADACHE, DIZZINESS,
ANESTHESIA, DROWSINESS, UNCONSCIOUSNESS & DEATH. PROLONGED/REPEATED
SKIN CONTACT LEADS TO IRRI TATION & DERMATITIS. LIQUID CAN IRRITATE
EYES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
DISORDERS OR IMPAIRED LIVER, KIDNEY OR RESPIRATORY FUNCTION MAY BE
MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF THE SUBSTANCE.

First Aid

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. SKIN:WASH WITH
SOAP & WATER. EYE:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, HOLDING EYELIDS
OPEN. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR & PROVIDE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED.
ORAL:DO N OT INDUCE VOMITING. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. IF
CONSCIOUS, DRINK WATER TO DILUTE.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:-10F,-23C
Lower Limits:1.3 %
Upper Limits:8 %
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CO2, FOAM/DRY CHEMICAL. WATER SPRAY
MAY BE USED TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL & FLUSH SPILLS
AWAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EVACUATE A RADIUS OF 1500 FEET FOR
UNCONTROLLED FIRE. VAPORS ARE HEAVIER THAN AIR & MAY TRAVEL TO A
FLAME & FLASH BACK. EXTINGUISH ONLY IF FLOW CAN BE STOPPED.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTS. SHUT OFF & REMOVE
IGNITION SOURCES. VENTILATE AREA. RECOVER FREE PRODUCT. ADD SAND,
EARTH/OTHER SUITABLE ABSORBENT AND REMOVE FOR DISPOSAL. KEEP
PRODUCT OUT OF SEWERS AND W ATERCOURSES. ADVISE AUTHORITIES IF
ENTERED SEWERS.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE- STORE IN COOL, VENTILATED
AREA, IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINERS, AWAY FROM HEAT, FLAMES &
OXIDIZERS.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING OF VAPORS. EMPTY CONTAINERS RETAIN
RESIDUE (LIQUID AND/OR VAPOR) AND CAN BE DANGEROUS. DO NOT
PRESSURIZE, CUT, WELD, BRAZE, SOLDER, DRILL, GRIND OR EXPOSE SUCH
CONTAINERS TO HEAT, FLAM E, SPARKS -- THEY MAY EXPLODE.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:WEAR A NIOSH-APPROVED ORGANIC RESPIRATOR IF
VENTILATION DOES NOT MAINTAIN INHALATION EXPOSURES BELOW PEL/TLV.
WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IF REQUIRED FOR HIGH LEVELS
OF CONTAMINATES.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL EXHAUST, EXPLOSION-PROOF)
VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE OR NATURAL RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection:SPLASH GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, QUICK DRENCH SHOWER AND
IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING
Work Hygienic Practices:USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. AVOID BREATHING
MIST. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN & EYES. WASH HANDS AFTER USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>100F,>38C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-72F,-58C
Vapor Pres:724
Vapor Density:3.5
Spec Gravity:0.7796
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR AND BRIGHT LIQUID-HYDROCARBON ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES, SPARKS, PILOT LIGHTS,
STATIC ELECTRICITY, AND OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND
LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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