RDG603A13
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SECTION 11: Toxicological information
11.1. Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity - oral
Acute toxicity oral (LD
₅₀
2,000.0
mg/kg)
Species
Rat
Notes (oral LD
₅₀
)
Not expected to be highly toxic based on information of ingredients. Based on available data
the classification criteria are not met.
Acute toxicity - dermal
Acute toxicity dermal (LD
₅₀
2,000.0
mg/kg)
Species
Rabbit
Notes (dermal LD
₅₀
)
Not expected to be highly toxic based on information of ingredients. Based on available data
the classification criteria are not met.
Acute toxicity - inhalation
Notes (inhalation LC
₅₀
)
Not determined. The product is unlikely to present any significant inhalation hazard at ambient
temperatures and under normal conditions of use.
Serious eye damage/irritation
Serious eye damage/irritation
May cause mild, short lasting discomfort to eyes.
Respiratory sensitisation
Respiratory sensitisation
No evidence to suggest the product will be a respiratory sensitiser. Repeated exposure to oil
mists may cause respiratory damage.
Skin sensitisation
Skin sensitisation
Not expected to be a skin sensitizer based on information on components.
Carcinogenicity
Carcinogenicity
This product contains mineral oils which are considered to be severly refined and not
considered to be carcinogenic under IARC. All of the oils in this product have been
demonstrated to contain less than 3% extractables by the IP346 test
Reproductive toxicity
Reproductive toxicity - fertility
No data available to suggest the product will cause reproductive toxicity.
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
STOT - single exposure
Based on available data the classification criteria are not met.
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
STOT - repeated exposure
Based on available data the classification criteria are not met.
Aspiration hazard
Aspiration hazard
Kinematic viscosity > 20.5 mm²/s. The product viscosity is greater than the upper limit
assigned for classification. The product contains mineral oil. If aspirated into the lungs e.g.
through vomitting after ingestion admit to hospital immediately.
General information
This product has low toxicity. Only large quantities are likely to have adverse effects on
human health.
Inhalation
Unlikely to be hazardous by inhalation because of the low vapour pressure of the product at
ambient temperature.
Ingestion
No harmful effects expected from quantities likely to be ingested by accident.
Skin contact
Skin irritation should not occur when used as recommended. Repeated exposure may cause
skin dryness or cracking.
Eye contact
May cause temporary eye irritation.
Acute and chronic health
Prolonged or repeated contact with used oil may cause serious skin diseases, such as
hazards
dermatitis and skin cancer.
