RDG603A73 - Issue 3
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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.
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity
Based on available data the classification criteria are not met. Not regarded as dangerous for
the environment.
12.1. Toxicity
Toxicity
Based on available data the classification criteria are not met. Not considered toxic to fish.
Acute toxicity
– aquatic
Based on available data the classification criteria are not met.
Invertebrates
12.2. Persistence and degradability
Persistence and degradability
The product contains mineral oil which has limited biodegradability in CEC test methods but
will biodegrade slowly in aerobic water and sediments and is considered ultimately
biodegradable.
Stability (hydrolysis)
The product is based on highly refined mineral oils that are considered stable to hydrolysis.
Biodegradation
The product is not considered readily biodegradeable, albeit the major constituents are
expected to ultimately biodegrade.
Biological oxygen demand
Not determined.
Chemical oxygen demand
Not determined.
12.3. Bioaccumulative potential
Bioaccumulative potential
Bioaccumulation is unlikely to be significant because of the low water-solubility of this product.
Partition coefficient
Not determined. log Kow: > 7 The above figure is typical of mineral oil.
12.4. Mobility in soil
Mobility
The product is non-volatile. The product is insoluble in water and will spread on the water
surface.
Henry's law constant
Not determined.
