40 - 312 307 002 Brake fluid
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40 - 312 307 002 Brake fluid
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Castrol Girling G884. 5 l can.
4 pcs.
No restrictions apply when transporting this product.
May be dangerous to inhale or consume. Avoid contact with the skin.
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Material safety data sheet
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1.
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IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product name
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Response DOT 4
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Product number
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031748
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Product type
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Brake fluid
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Supplier
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Castrol
Box 49104
100 28 STOCKHOLM
Tel: +46 (0) 8 441 11 00
Fax: +46 (0) 8 651 01 35
Tel (emergency): 112
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2.
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COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Composition
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Polyalkyleneglycols, glycolethers and function improving additives.
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Ingredient
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CAS-no.
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Content
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FM
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FB
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FH
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R-phrases
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Contains no substances that require the product to be classified as harmful. With regard to exposure limits, see section 8.
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Key
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FB/FH/FM = Hazard code for fire/health/environment
T+ = Very toxic
T = Toxic
C = Corrosive
Xn = Harmful
Xi = Irritant
V = Moderately harmful
IK = Not subject to labelling
E = Explosive
O = Oxidizing
F+ = Extremely flammable
F = Highly flammable
N = Dangerous for the environment
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HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Health hazards
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According to Swedish law, this product is not classified as hazardous. Brake fluid has a sweet taste, which means there is a risk that children may swallow large quantities.
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FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation
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Remove from the exposure.
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Skin
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Wash with soap and water.
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Eyes
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In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water
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Ingestion
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Rinse the mouth and water. DO NOT induce vomiting. Seek medical advice.
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FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media
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Carbon dioxide, powder, foam or water spray - do not use a water jet.
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Particular risks of exposure
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Irritating smoke.
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Special protective equipment for firefighters
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Self-contained breathing apparatus.
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6.
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SPILLAGE/ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions
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Spillage will make surface very slippery.
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Environmental precautions
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Keep away from drains and watercourses.
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Methods for cleaning up
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Soak up with an inert absorbent material, or collect, and destroy in a suitable manner.
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HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
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Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling. Avoid contact with painted surfaces.
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Storage
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Avoid contaminating the product with oil, petrol, solvent, water or similar as this can damage the vehicle. Never leave the packaging open. Keep in original packaging only. Keep out of the reach of children.
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EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure limit
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-
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Technical measures
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Use only in well-ventilated areas.
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Personal protection equipment
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Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
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9.
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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form/state
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Liquid
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Odour
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Odourless
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Colour
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Colourless
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pH
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7-9
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Boiling point
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Above 260°C
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Lowest flow point
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Below -50°C
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Flash point (COC)
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> 115 °C
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Relative density (at 15°C)
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over 1.0
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Solubility in water
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Soluble. Hygroscopic
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STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability
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Stable, will not polymerize.
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Conditions to avoid
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None known
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Avoid contact with
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Water. Strong oxidizing agents.
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Hazardous decomposition products
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None.
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TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Eyes
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Causes temporary irritation.
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Inhalation
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-
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Skin
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-
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Ingestion
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Swallowing large quantities may cause serious bodily damage. Similar products have shown that ingestion of this type of brake fluid by children may cause convulsions.
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Chronic effects
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Prolonged and repeated skin contact may cause skin irritation.
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Miscellaneous
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Not know.
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Acute toxicity
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The toxicological profile is based on knowledge of the toxicity of the constituent components.
Oral LB
50
, rat >5000 mg/kg
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ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Mobility
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Non-volatile. Fluid. Soluble in water.
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Persistence and degradability
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Not know.
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Bioaccumulative potential
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Not know.
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Ecotoxicity
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No ecotoxic data available for the product.
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DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal considerations
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Dispose of in accordance with current legislation.
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Unused product
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Do not empty into drains or watercourses. Dispose of at hazardous or special waste collection point.
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Used product
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Treat as unused product. For more information, contact your local environmental protection agency.
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Packaging
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The regulations on producer responsibility for packaging covers the responsibility of the producer to deal with various packaging waste, specified in detail in the regulations. Packaging should be reused or recycled in accordance with set targets.
Castrol fulfils it producer responsibility through affiliation to REPA, which is a subsidiary of four materials companies. The materials companies carry on, through subcontractors, the collection, removal and handling of used, sorted packaging. Queries about local packaging collection can be answered by the local materials company and subcontractors. For information (Sweden only) ring REPA, tel. 020-73 11 12. There is a special recycling system for metal drums which requires the careful cleaning of drums prior to acceptance for recycling.
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Handling of metal packaging (not drums)
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Contact the waste collection unit or subcontractor in your municipality for information about the collection of metal packaging.
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TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Transport information
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This product is not classed as hazardous goods.
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REGULATORY INFORMATION
Labelling
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Not subject to labelling.
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Risk symbols
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None
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16.
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OTHER INFORMATION
General information
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The details provided in the material safety data sheet are based on current knowledge. The information regards health, safety and the environment and is no guarantee for the properties of the product. The material safety data sheet only applies to the designated use of the product. Other uses can give rise to risks not named here. Do not use the product for other purposes without first consulting Castrol. It is the responsibility of the employer to inform employees and other parties concerned of the risks described in this material safety data sheet, and of the necessary safety precautions. If the product is purchased to be supplied and used by a third party, it is the duty of the purchaser to undertake all necessary measures to ensure that the person handling the product is provided with the information in this material safety data sheet. The material safety data sheet must not replace the user's own evaluation of the risks at the workplace, supported by other health and safety regulations. The product sheet provides further information regarding the use of the product. Extra copies of the material safety data sheet can be obtained from Castrol.
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Castrol brochure
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Hygiene, health and safety in contact with lubricants and workshop chemicals.
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Issue
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02
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Issued
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1999-02-11
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