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SAFETY DATA SHEET
RONSON LIGHTER FLUID
1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY/ UNDERTAKING
APPLICATION: RONSON LIGHTER FLUID
SUPPLIER: Ronson International Ltd.
Station Works
Long Buckby
Northampton NN6 7PF
United Kingdom
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE: 01327 841 500 (office hours only)
2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Highly flammable.
Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
Irritating to skin.
Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
CLASSIFICATION Xn;R65. Xi;R38. F;R11. N;R51/53. R66, R67.
3 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name EC No. CAS-No. Content Classification
SOLVENT NAPHTHA (PETROLEUM), LIGHT ALIPH.;
LOW BOILING POINT NAPHTH
265-192-2 64742-89-8 >99% Carc2;R45 Xn;R65
The full text for all R-Phrases are Displayed in Section 16
EC (EINECS) NO. 265-192-2
CAS-NO. 64742-89-8
COMPOSITION COMMENTS Benzene Content <0.1%
R45 (may cause cancer) does not apply under Note P of the Approved Supply List
4 FIRST-AID MEASURES
INHALATION
Remove victim immediately from source of exposure.
Place unconscious person on the side in the recovery position and ensure breathing
Get medical attention.
INGESTION
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING!
If risk of unconsciousness, place and transport the victim in secured side position.
Drink plenty of water.
Do not give victim anything to drink if they are unconscious.
Get medical attention immediately!
SKIN CONTACT
Remove contaminated clothing.
Wash the skin immediately with soap and water.
Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.
EYE CONTACT
Promptly wash eyes with plenty of water while lifting the eye lids.
Make sure to remove any contact lenses from the eyes before rinsing.
Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes.
Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.
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5 FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Stop flow of material to fire.
Fire can be extinguished using:
Water fog or mist.
Foam.
Carbon dioxide (CO2).
Dry chemicals, sand, dolomite etc.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
Avoid breathing fire vapours.
Use water to keep fire exposed containers cool and disperse vapours.
Keep run-off water out of sewers and water sources. Dike for water control.
6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS
Protect drains by covering to avoid any spillage entering the drainage system.
SPILL CLEAN UP METHODS
Stop leak if possible without risk.
Extinguish all ignition sources. Avoid sparks, flames, heat and smoking. Ventilate.
Wear necessary protective equipment.
Absorb in vermiculite, dry sand or earth and place into containers.
Disposal should be carried out in accordance with the Hazardous Waste Regulations. If any liquid enters the drainage system or
watercourse inform the local authorities, Fire Brigade and Environment Agency
7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
USAGE PRECAUTIONS
Do not use in confined spaces without adequate ventilation and/or respirator.
Eliminate all sources of ignition.
Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame.
Avoid inhalation of vapours.
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
Store in tightly closed original container in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame.
STORAGE CLASS
Store in accordance with the Petroleum (Consolidation) Act 1928 (UK only)
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Name Std LT - ppm LT - mg/m3 ST - ppm ST - mg/m3
VMP C Naphtha OEL Sol 300 mg/m3
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
ENGINEERING MEASURES
Must not be handled in confined space without sufficient ventilation.
HAND PROTECTION
Chemical resistant gloves required for prolonged or repeated contact.
Use protective gloves made of:
Impermeable material.
EYE PROTECTION
Wear approved safety goggles.
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HYGIENE MEASURES
Wash at the end of each work shift and before eating, smoking and using the toilet.
Wash promptly with soap & water if skin becomes contaminated.
DO NOT SMOKE IN WORK AREA!
9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE Clear Liquid
COLOUR Colourless
ODOUR Hydrocarbon
VOLATILITY DESCRIPTION Volatile.
SOLUBILITY Insoluble in water Miscible with Organic solvents
BOILING POINT (°C) 100 - 125 760 mm Hg RELATIVE DENSITY 0.710 @ 15 °c
FLASH POINT (°C) 5 CC (Closed cup). AUTO IGNITION
TEMPERATURE (°C) > 250
FLAMMABILITY LIMIT - FLAMMABILITY LIMIT -
LOWER(%) 1.6 UPPER(%) 8.0
10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY
No particular stability concerns. Avoid: Heat, sparks, flames.
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data available
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICITY
Dangerous for the environment if discharged into watercourses.
13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL METHODS
This material must be disposed of via an Authorised Waste/Disposal Company in accordance with Local and or National Waste
Disposal Regulations.
WASTE CLASS
Waste Code: 07 01 04 Waste code 13.02.05
14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UK ROAD CLASS 3
PROPER SHIPPING NAME PETROLEUM DISTILLATES NOS (C7-C8 HYDROCARBONS)
UN NO. ROAD 1268 UK ROAD PACK GR. II
ADR CLASS Class 3: Flammable liquids. ADR PACK GROUP P.G. II
HAZARD NO. (ADR) 33 Highly flammable liquid HAZCHEM CODE 3YE
(flash-point below 23°C).
RID CLASS NO. 3 RID PACK GROUP P.G. II
UN NO. SEA 1268 IMDG CLASS 3
IMDG PACK GR. II MARINE POLLUTANT No.
UN NO. AIR 1268 AIR CLASS 3
AIR PACK GR. II
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15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
LABELLING
Harmful Highly flammable Dangerous for the environment
CONTAINS SOLVENT NAPHTHA (PETROLEUM), LIGHT ALIPH.; LOW BOILING POINT NAPHTH
RISK PHRASES
R11 Highly flammable.
R65 Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
R38 Irritating to skin.
R51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
R66 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
R67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
SAFETY PHRASES
S9 Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
S16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
S24 Avoid contact with skin.
S37 Wear suitable gloves.
S51 Use only in well-ventilated areas.
S57 Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination.
S60 This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
S61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheets.
S62 If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show this container
or label.
UK REGULATORY REFERENCES
Petroleum (Consolidation) Act, as amended 1984 SI 1244.
The Chemical (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply Regulations) 1993 amended & 2002.
CDG Road, The Classification , Packaging and Labelling Regulations 1996.
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1988.
EU DIRECTIVES
Dangerous Substance Directive 67/548/EEC.
Dangerous Preparations Directive 1999/45/EC.
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS
Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging) Regulations.
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health.
APPROVED CODE OF PRACTICE
Classification and Labelling of Substances and Preparations Dangerous for Supply.
GUIDANCE NOTES
Workplace Exposure Limits EH40.
16 OTHER INFORMATION
INFORMATION SOURCES
Fire and Related Properties of Industrial Chemicals
Fire Protection Association.
DISCLAIMER
The information in this document has been compiled on the basis of the best available knowledge in accordance with the requirements of the Chemical Hazards, Information and
Packaging regulations 1994 (as amended 1999). It does not imply that the information is complete or accurate in all cases. It is the user's responsibility to satisfy themselves as to the
application of the information and/or the recommendations given for their own use.