Sludge Remover for Tank Cleaner

APRA SR 254 H Version:3.0 Date of Print: 02.10.2024

PT. ALVAN PRATAMA
Revised 3 on 02/10/2024

Material Safety Data Sheet

APRA 254 H
1. Identification
SDS Record Number : 05/COA-LAB/SR/AP/02/10/24
Date of SDS : 02 Oktober 2024
Identity of the substance : APRA 254 H Sludge Removal
Product Description : Aromatic hydrocarbon
Other names/synonyms : Dimethylbenzene, Methyl Toluene, Xylol, Xylenes (IBC code)
Name of the supplier : Petrochemical Corporation of Singapore (Private) Limited
Recommended uses : Solvent, diluent, chemical feedstock, or fuel

2. Hazards Identification
GHS Classification
Hazard Class Hazard Category
Flammable Liquid 3
Acute Toxicity (Oral) 5
Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) 4
Skin Corrosion/Irritation 2
Serious Eye Damage/ Irritation 2A
2 Caricinogenicity
Toxic to reproduction 1B
STOST (Single exposure) 2 (central nervous system)
STOST (Repeated exposure) 2 (central nervous system)
Aspiration hazard 1
Acute hazards to the aquatic environment 2

Pictograms

Signal Word: Danger

Hazard Statements
Flammable liquid and vapour
May be harmful if swallowed
Harmful if inhaled
Causes skin irritation and serious eye irritation
May damage fertility or the unborn child
May cause damage to organs
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
Toxic to aquatic life

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Precautionary Statements
Prevention
Keep container tightly closed.
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking.
Wear protective gloves /protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Ground/Bond container and receiving equipment
Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment.
Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
Use only non-sparking tools.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Obtain special instructions before use.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Avoid release to the environment
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

Response
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with
water/shower.
Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
In case of fire: Use appropriate media for extinction.
If INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
Take of contaminated clothing and wash before re-use.
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present
and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
If eye irritation persists, get medical advice/attention.
Wash hands after handling
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/advice.
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
Do NOT induce vomiting.

Storage
Store in well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Store locked up.

Disposal
Dispose of the contents in accordance to the local mandatory rules and regulations

3. Composition/Information On Ingredients
Chemical identification : C6H4(CH3)2
Common name(s) / synonym(s) : Dimethylbenzene, Methyl Toluene, Xylol
CAS number / EC number : 1330-20-7/215-535-7

Other substances in product Hazardous to health or environment

Chemical Common name CAS number Concentration
Identification
Ethyl Benzene Ethyl Benzene 100-41-4 51- 69 wt%
m-Xylene m-Xylene 108-38-3 16 - 26 wt%
p-Xylene p-Xylene 106-42-3 6 - 11 wt%
o-Xylene o-Xylene 95-47-6 7 - 13 wt%
Toluene Toluene 108-88-3 0.01- 0.07 wt%

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4. First-Aid Measures
Eye: Irrigate immediately. If this chemical contacts the eyes, immediately wash (irrigate) the eyes with
large amounts of water, occasionally lifting the lower and upper lids. Get medical attention
immediately.

Skin: Soap wash promptly. If this chemical contacts the skin, promptly flush the contaminated skin
with soap and water. If this chemical penetrates the clothing, promptly remove the clothing and flush
the skin with water. If irritation persists after washing, get medical attention.

Breathing: Respiratory support. If a person breathes large amounts of this chemical, move the
exposed person to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped, perform artificial resuscitation. Keep the
affected person warm and at rest. Get medical attention as soon as possible.

Swallow: Medical attention immediately. If this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention
immediately. DO NOT induce vomiting. Keep at rest.

5. Fire-Fighting Measures
Extinguishing media
Use foam or dry chemical to extinguish fire.
Use water spray to cool fire exposed surfaces and to protect personnel.
Shut off fuel to fire if possible to do so without hazard. If a leak or spill has not ignited use water spray
to disperse the vapours.

Specific Hazards Arising From The Chemical:

General Hazards: Flammable Liquid; may release vapours that form flammable mixtures at or above
the flash point. Toxic gases will form upon combustion.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Fumes, smoke, and carbon monoxide.
This liquid is volatile and gives off invisible vapors.
Either the liquid or vapor may settle in low areas or travel some distance along the ground or surface
to ignition sources where they may ignite or explode.

Special Protective Equipment And Precautions For Fire Fighters

Respiratory and eye protection required for fire fighting personnel.
Avoid spraying water directly into storage containers due to danger of boilover.
A self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is recommended for indoor fires and any significant
outdoor fires. For small outdoor fires, which may easily be extinguished with a portable fire
extinguisher, use of an SCBA is optional.

6. Accidental Release Measures

Keep public away. Prevent additional discharge of material, if possible to do so without hazard.
Prevent spills from entering sewers, watercourses or low areas.
Contain spilled liquid with sand or earth. Do not use combustible materials such as sawdust.
Recover by pumping (use an explosion proof motor or hand pump), or by using a suitable absorbent.
Warn occupants and shipping in surrounding and downwind areas of fire and explosion hazard and
request all to stay clear. Remove from surface by skimming or with suitable absorbents.
If allowed by local authorities and environmental agencies, sinking and/or suitable dispersants may be
used in unconfined waters.
Notify the appropriate authorities immediately.

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Take all additional action necessary to preatend remedy the adverse effects of the spill.
Provide adequate Ventilation.
Remove all ignition sources.
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible.
Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.
(Extra personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours.)

7. Handling And Storage

Precautions for safe handling
Keep container closed. Handle and open containers with care.
Do not handle or store near an open flame, heat, or other sources of ignition.
Do not pressurize, cut, heat, or weld containers.
Empty product containers may contain product residue.
Do not reuse empty containers without commercial cleaning or reconditioning.
Keep away from sources of ignition and from contact with oxidizing materials and strong acids

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Store in a cool, well ventilated place away from incompatible materials.
Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants and strong acids.
Protect material from direct sunlight.
Material will accumulate static charges, which may cause an electrical spark (ignition source).
Use proper grounding procedures.

8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Appropriate engineering controls
The use of local exhaust ventilation is recommended to control emissions near the source.
Laboratory samples should be handled in a fume hood.
Provide mechanical ventilation of confined spaces.
Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

The selection of personal protective equipment varies depending upon conditions of use.
Skin: Prevent skin contact. Wear appropriate personal protective clothing to prevent skin contact.
Eyes: Prevent eye contact. Wear appropriate eye protection to prevent eye contact.
Wash skin: When contaminated. The worker should immediately wash the skin when it becomes
contaminated.
Remove: When wet (flammable). Work clothing that becomes wet should be immediately removed
due to its flammability hazard (i.e., for liquids with a flash point <100°F).
Change: No recommendation. No recommendation is made specifying the need for the worker to
change clothing after the work shift.
Where prolonged and/or repeated skin and eye contact is likely to occur, wear safety glasses with
side shields, long sleeves, and chemical resistant gloves.
Where eye contact is unlikely, but may occur as a result of short and/or periodic exposures, wear
safety glasses with side shields.

Respirator Recommendations (NIOSH/OSHA)

Up to 900 ppm:
(APF = 10) Any chemical cartridge respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)*
(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)*
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator*
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece

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Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:

(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a
pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode (APF = 10,000). Any supplied-air respirator that

has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in

combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus

Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-
mounted organic vapor canister/Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus

APF: Assigned Protection Factor

9. Physical And Chemical Properties

Property Value, Description
Appearance (physical state, colour etc); Clear, colourless liquid.
Odour; Aromatic odour.
Odour threshold; Not avaialble
pH; Not applicable
Melting point/freezing point; -35 deg C
Initial boiling point and boiling range; 139 to 141 deg C
Flash point; 27 deg C TCC Minimum
Evaporation rate; 0.8 Approximate
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits; 1.9 to 12.3 % by volume Approximate
Vapour pressure; 1.893 kPa at 38 deg C Approximate
Vapour density; 3.7 (Air = 1)
Relative density; 0.87 at 15.5 deg C
Solubility(ies); 0.02% at 25 deg C in water
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water; Not available
Auto-ignition temperature; 500 deg C Approximate
Decomposition temperature; Not available
Viscosity. 0.69 cST at 25 deg C Approximate

10. Stability And Reactivity

Reactivity/Chemical Stability: This product is stable under normal temperature and pressure

Possibility Of Hazardous Reactions: Hazardous polymerization will not occur

Conditions To Avoid: Temperature above ambient, ignition sources

Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, concentrated nitric and sulphuric acids, acetic acid,
halogen, molten sulphur and 1,3-dichloro-5,5-dimethyl-2,4-imidazolidindione (dichlorohydrantoin).

Hazardous Decomposition Products: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide

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11. Toxicological Information

LD50: 4-g/kg oral rat
LC50: 6,500-ppm rat

Inhalation: High vapour/aerosol concentrations (greater than approximately 1000 ppm) are irritating
to the eyes and the respiratory tract, and may cause headaches, dizziness, anaesthesia, drowsiness,
unconsciousness, and other central nervous system effects, including death. Negligible hazard at
normal temperatures (up to 38 deg C).

Eye Contact: Irritating, but will not injure eye tissue.

Skin Contact: Frequent or prolonged contact may irritate the skin.

Low toxicity. Brief contact with the liquid will not result in significant irritation unless evaporation is
prevented. Skin contact may aggravate an existing dermatitis condition.

Ingestion: Small amounts of liquid aspirated into the respiratory system during ingestion or from
vomiting may cause mild to severe pulmonary injury and possibly death. Low toxicity.

Special Health Precautions: Health studies have shown that many petroleum hydrocarbons pose
potential human health risks, which may vary, from person to person. As a precaution, exposure to
liquids, vapours, mists or fumes should be minimised.

Occupational Exposure Limit

ACGIH Recommends: For Xylene, 100 ppm (434 mg/m3).

The previous OSHA limit for the xylenes was 100 ppm as an 8-hour TWA. Based on the ACGIH
recommendation, OSHA proposed to revise this limit to a TWA of 100 ppm and a 15-minute STEL of
150 ppm. NIOSH (Ex. 8-47, Table N1) as well as th e AFL-CIO (Ex. 194) concurred with these limits,
and they are established in the final rule. The xylene isomers are clear, flammable liquids with an
aromatic hydrocarbon odor.

Rats and rabbits exposed to a mixture of xylene isomers at a concentration of 690 ppm for eight hours
daily, six days per week showed no blood abnormalities, but rabbits exposed on the same regimen at
1150 ppm for 55 days showed a decrease in red and white blood cell counts and an increase in
platelet count (Fabre and Truhaut 1954, as cited in ACGIH 1986/Ex. 1-3, p. 637).

Studies of workers exposed to xylene revealed headache, fatigue, lassitude, irritability, and
gastrointestinal disturbances as the most common symptoms (Gerarde 1960d/Ex. 1-738a). At
unspecified exposure levels, Browning (1965b/Ex. 1-1016) also noted gastrointestinal disturbances, in
addition to kidney, heart, liver, and neurological damage; blood dyscrasias, some of which resulted in
death, were also reported in these workers. A study by Nelson, Enge, Ross et al. (1943/Ex. 1-66), in
which human volunteers were exposed to 200 ppm xylene, found eye, nose, and throat irritation in the
subjects at this level of exposure.

NIOSH developed a criteria document for xylene in 1975 (NIOSH 1975; as cited in ACGIH 1986/Ex.
1-3, p. 637), in which the work of Morley, Eccleston, Douglas, and colleagues (1970/Ex. 1-794) was
discussed. These authors observed liver dysfunction and renal impairment in three workers
overexposed to xylene (estimated concentration of 10,000 ppm). One of these workers died, but the
others recovered slowly. Furniture polishers were reported by Matthaus (1964/Ex. 1-830) to have
suffered corneal damage as a result of exposure to xylene at unknown concentrations.
One other commenter, Stanley L. Dryen of Chevron Corporation (Ex. 3-896, p. 15), objected to
OSHA's issuing of a STEL, stating that there was no basis for one. OSHA disagrees and points out
that a 100-ppm TWA limit alone would permit short-term exposure to several hundred ppm xylene,

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well above the 200-ppm level reported to be irritating as a result of short-term exposures. OSHA
notes that NIOSH also recommends a short-term limit to supplement the TWA.

After reviewing this evidence, OSHA concludes that both a TWA and a STEL are necessary to
prevent the risks of narcosis, blood effects, and irritant effects at the elevated levels possible at the
current exposure limit. The Agency considers the effects of narcosis, irritation, and blood effects to
constitute material impairments of health and functional capacity. Therefore, to reduce the risk of
irritation to workers exposed to the xylenes, OSHA is establishing a 150-ppm STEL and a 100-ppm
TWA for xylene isomers in the final rule.

12. Ecological Information

Fish: Toxic: 1 < LC/EC/IC50 <= 10 mg/l
Aquatic Invertebrates: Toxic: 1 < LC/EC/IC50 <= 10 mg/l
Algae: Toxic: 1 < LC/EC/IC50 <= 10 mg/l
Mobility: If product enters soil, it will be highly mobile and may contaminate groundwater. Floats on
water.
Persistence/degradability: Readily biodegradable. Oxidises rapidly by photochemical reactions in
air.
Bioaccumulation: Does not bioaccumulate significantly.
Other Adverse Effects: In view of the high rate of loss from solution, the product is unlikely to pose a
significant hazard to aquatic life.

13. Disposal Considerations

Material Disposal: Recover or recycle if possible. It is the responsibility of the waste generator to
determine the toxicity and physical properties of the material generated to determine the proper waste
classification and disposal methods in compliance with applicable regulations.
Container Disposal: Drain container thoroughlry.dAraftiening, vent in a safe place away from sparks
and fire. Residues may cause an explosion hazard. Do not, puncture, cut, or weld uncleaned drums.
Send to drum recoverer or metal reclaimer.
Local Legislation: Disposal should be in accordance with applicable regional, national, and local laws
and regulations.
Ensure disposal in compliance with government requirements and ensure conformity to local disposal
regulations.
Do not let this chemical enter the environment.

14. Transport Information

UN Number: 1307
Shipping Name: Xylenes or Xylenes Solution
Packing Group: III
Primary TDG: Class 3
Subsidiary TDG: Class 9.2

Note: C
Xn symbol
R: 10-20/21-38
S: 2-25
UN Hazard Class: 3
UN Packing Group: III

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30S1307-III

WHMIS Information:
Class B, Division 2: Flammable Liquids
Class D, Division 2, Subdivision B: Toxic Material

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Transport in Bulk (Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC code)

Pollution Category : Y
Ship Type : 2
Product Name : Xylenes

15. Regulatory Information

Permissible Exposure Level (Long Term) in Singapore: 100ppm (434mg/m3)
Permissible Exposure Level (Short Term) in Singapore: 150ppm (651mg/m 3)

TWA; 150 ppm as STEL A4 (ACGIH 2001). BEI specified by (ACGIH 2001).
EU OEL: 50 ppm as TWA; 100 ppm as STEL (skin) (EU 2000).
OSHA PEL: TWA 100 ppm (435 mg/m 3)
NIOSH REL: TWA 100 ppm (435 mg/m 3) ST 150 ppm (655 mg/m3)
NIOSH IDLH: 900 ppm
NFPA Code: H 2; F 3; R 0
ICSC # 0085
CAS # 108-38-3
UN # 1307
EC # 601-022-00-9

16. Other Information

Prepared By: Material Safety Committee

SDS Prepared on: 1/12/2010
Reviewed 1 on 1/10/2013
Revised 2 on 11/2/2015
Revised 3 on 18/3/2015

Revision (2) Notes

1 Sect. 14: Added information for Transport in Bulk according to MARPOL 73/78 Annex II
Revision (3) Notes
1 Sect. 2: Flammable Liquid hazard category changed from 2 to 3

CAUTION: The information given above (“the Information”) relates only to the substance or mixture
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mixture or in any process. If the substance or mixture is to be used for a purpose other than that
stated herein or under conditions other than specified herein, the Information cannot be relied upon as
being complete or accurate, and the user is advised to consult the supplier before using the
substance or mixture for such other purpose or under such other conditions. The Information is given
based on information available at the indicated date of preparation and no representation or warranty
is given that it will be correct as of any time after the indicated date of preparation.

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