Safety Information

Section 6. Accidental release measures
Environmental precautions
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Prevent entry into sewers,
water courses, basements or confined areas. Contain and collect spillage with non-
combustible, absorbent material e.g. sand, earth, vermiculite or diatomaceous earth
and place in container for disposal according to local regulations. Dispose of via a
licensed waste disposal contractor.
No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training.
Evacuate surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from
entering. Do not touch or walk through spilt material. Put on appropriate personal
protective equipment. Floors may be slippery; use care to avoid falling.
Avoid dispersal of spilt material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains
and sewers. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental
pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air).
Large spill
Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Absorb with an inert
material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container. Dispose of via a
licensed waste disposal contractor.
Small spill
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
For non-emergency
personnel
For emergency responders
If specialised clothing is required to deal with the spillage, take note of any
information in Section 8 on suitable and unsuitable materials. See also the
information in "For non-emergency personnel".
Section 7. Handling and storage
Advice on general
occupational hygiene
Conditions for safe storage,
including any
incompatibilities
Eating, drinking and smoking should be prohibited in areas where this material is
handled, stored and processed. Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove
contaminated clothing and protective equipment before entering eating areas. See
also Section 8 for additional information on hygiene measures.
Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in original container protected
from direct sunlight in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible
materials (see Section 10) and food and drink. Keep container tightly closed and
sealed until ready for use. Store and use only in equipment/containers designed for
use with this product. Containers that have been opened must be carefully resealed
and kept upright to prevent leakage. Do not store in unlabelled containers. Use
appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination.
Protective measures
Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see Section 8).
Precautions for safe handling
Not suitable
Prolonged exposure to elevated temperature.
Base oil - unspecified
Safe Work Australia (Australia).
TWA: 5 mg/m³ 8 hours. Issued/Revised:
5/1995 Form: Mist
Base oil - unspecified
Safe Work Australia (Australia).
TWA: 5 mg/m³ 8 hours. Issued/Revised:
5/1995 Form: Mist
Distillates (petroleum), hydrotreated heavy paraffinic
Safe Work Australia (Australia).
TWA: 5 mg/m³ 8 hours. Issued/Revised:
5/1995 Form: Mist
Section 8. Exposure controls and personal protection
Ingredient name
Exposure limits
Control parameters
Occupational exposure limits
Product name
Date of issue
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Castrol EDGE 0W-40 A3/B4
ENGLISH
(ENGLISH)
Product code
Version
3.02
Format
Language
Australia
467465-MY01
(Australia)
07/03/2018