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Product identifier
Product name : Unleaded Gasoline (Export RON 95)
Synonyms : Unleaded Petrol, gasoline, unleaded bulk, lead free motor spirit,
gasoline petrol, ULP LF grade fuel octane 50-100 motor fuel,
Lead Replacement Petrol , Premium Unleaded Petrol, Mogas
Unleaded Gasoil
Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use
Recommended use : Lead free motor fuel for Internal combustion engines, 2-stroke
and 4-stroke.
Restrictions on use : Solvent or detergent
Manufacturer or supplier's details
Plant Site
Company : Malaysian Refining Company Sdn. Bhd.
Address : Persiaran Penapisan,
76300 Sungai Udang,
Melaka,
Malaysia
Emergency telephone : (+606)-352 2444 (Fire Station Radio Operator)
number National Poison Centre:
+604-6570099 (Mon-Fri : 8.10 am - 5.10 pm)
+6012-4309499 (Mon-Fri : 5.10 pm - 10.10 pm) &
(Sat, Sun & Public holiday : 8.10 am - 5.10 pm)
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Safety Data Sheet
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media : Alcohol-resistant foam
Dry chemical
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Unsuitable extinguishing : High volume water jet
media
Physicochemical hazards arising from the chemical
Specific hazards during : Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water
firefighting courses.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire-fighters
Special protective equipment : Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if
for firefighters necessary.
Specific extinguishing : Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately. This
methods must not be discharged into drains.
Fire residues and contaminated fire extinguishing water must
be disposed off in accordance with local regulations.
For safety reasons in case of fire, cans should be stored
separately in closed containments.
Use a water spray to cool fully closed containers.
Handling
Precautions for safe handling
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Advice on protection against : Take necessary action to avoid static electricity discharge
fire and explosion (which might cause ignition of organic vapours).
Use only explosion-proof equipment.
Normal measures for preventive fire protection.
Do not spray on a naked flame or any incandescent material.
Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of
ignition.
Advice on safe handling : Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
Avoid formation of aerosol.
Do not breathe vapours/dust.
Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.
For personal protection see section 8.
Smoking, eating and drinking should be prohibited in the
application area.
Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms.
Open drum carefully as content may be under pressure.
Dispose of rinse water in accordance with local and national
regulations.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Storage
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Conditions for safe storage : No smoking.
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated
place.
Observe label precautions.
Electrical installations / working materials must comply with
the technological safety standards.
Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and
kept upright to prevent leakage.
Further information on : No decomposition if stored and applied as directed.
storage stability
Control parameters
Components CAS-No. Value type Control Basis
(Form of parameters /
exposure) Permissible
concentration
MTBE 1634-04-4 TWA 40 ppm MY PEL
144 mg/m3
TWA 50 ppm ACGIH
Iso-pentane 78-78-4 TWA 600 ppm MY PEL
1,770 mg/m3
TWA 1,000 ppm ACGIH
Benzene 71-43-2 TWA 0.5 ppm MY PEL
1.6 mg/m3
TWA 0.5 ppm ACGIH
STEL 2.5 ppm ACGIH
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Appearance : Liquid
Colour : Yellow
Odour : Hydrocarbon-like
Odour Threshold : No data available
pH : 8.0
Melting point/freezing point : < -60.0 °C
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Acute toxicity
Components:
Light straight run naphtha:
Acute oral toxicity : LD50 (Rat): 5,000 mg/kg
Acute inhalation toxicity : LC50 (Rat): > 5.61 mg/l
Acute dermal toxicity : LD50 (Rabbit): > 2,000 mg/kg
MTBE:
Acute oral toxicity : LD50 (Rat): 4,000 mg/kg
Acute inhalation toxicity : LC50 (Rat): 85 mg/l
Exposure time: 4 h
Acute dermal toxicity : LD50 (Rat): > 2,000 mg/kg
Isomerate:
Acute oral toxicity : LD50 (Rat): > 5,000 mg/kg
Acute inhalation toxicity : LC50 (Rat): > 5.2 mg/l
Acute dermal toxicity : LD50 (Rabbit): > 2,000 mg/kg
Iso-pentane:
Acute oral toxicity : LD50 (Rat, male and female): > 2,000 mg/kg
Acute inhalation toxicity : LC50 (Rat): > 23.5 mg/l
Exposure time: 4 h
Acute dermal toxicity : Remarks: No data available
Reformate:
Acute oral toxicity : LD50 (Rat): > 5,000 mg/kg
Acute inhalation toxicity : LC50 (Rat): > 5.2 mg/l
Acute dermal toxicity : LD50 (Rabbit): > 2,000 mg/kg
Benzene:
Acute oral toxicity : LD50 (Rat): > 2,000 mg/kg
Acute inhalation toxicity : LC50 (Rat, female): 43.7 mg/l
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MTBE:
Germ cell mutagenicity - : No data available
Assessment
Isomerate:
Germ cell mutagenicity - : May contain benzene, a constituent that is classified as a
Assessment germ cell mutagen.
Iso-pentane:
Germ cell mutagenicity - : Not mutagenic in vivo and in vitro
Assessment
Reformate:
Germ cell mutagenicity - : May contain benzene, a constituent that is classified as a
Assessment germ cell mutagen.
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Benzene:
Germ cell mutagenicity - : In vivo tests showed mutagenic effects
Assessment
Carcinogenicity
Components:
Light straight run naphtha:
Carcinogenicity - : May contain benzene, a constituent that is classified as a
Assessment carcinogen
MTBE:
Carcinogenicity - : No data available
Assessment
Isomerate:
Carcinogenicity - : May cause cancer based on animal data.
Assessment
Iso-pentane:
Carcinogenicity - : No data available
Assessment
Reformate:
Carcinogenicity - : May cause cancer based on animal data.
Assessment
Benzene:
Carcinogenicity - : Known human carcinogen, may cause leukemia.
Assessment
Reproductive toxicity
Components:
Light straight run naphtha:
Reproductive toxicity - : Suspected human reproductive toxicant.
Assessment
MTBE:
Reproductive toxicity - : No data available
Assessment
Isomerate:
Reproductive toxicity - : Suspected human reproductive toxicant.
Assessment
Iso-pentane:
Reproductive toxicity - : Not classified as reproductive toxicant
Assessment
Reformate:
Reproductive toxicity - : Suspected human reproductive toxicant.
Assessment
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Benzene:
Reproductive toxicity - : No evidence of adverse effects on sexual function and fertility,
Assessment or on development, based on animal experiments.
MTBE:
Remarks : No data available
Isomerate:
Target Organs : Central Nervous System
Assessment : May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Iso-pentane:
Assessment : May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Reformate:
Target Organs : Central Nervous System
Assessment : May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Benzene:
Remarks : No data available
MTBE:
Statement on Aspiration Tox. : No data available
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Isomerate:
Statement on Aspiration Tox. : May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
Iso-pentane:
Statement on Aspiration Tox. : May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
Reformate:
Statement on Aspiration Tox. : May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
Benzene:
Statement on Aspiration Tox. : May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
Further information
Product:
Remarks : Symptoms of overexposure may be headache, dizziness,
tiredness, nausea and vomiting.
Ecotoxicity
Components:
Light straight run naphtha:
Toxicity to fish : LL50 (Fish): > 1 - 10 mg/l
Exposure time: 96 h
Toxicity to daphnia and other : LL50 (Daphnia (water flea)): > 1 - 10 mg/l
aquatic invertebrates Exposure time: 48 h
Toxicity to algae : ErL50 (Algae): > 1 - 10 mg/l
Exposure time: 72 h
Toxicity to fish (Chronic : NOEL (Fish): <= 2.6 mg/l
toxicity)
Toxicity to daphnia and other : NOEL (Daphnia (water flea)): <= 2.6 mg/l
aquatic invertebrates
(Chronic toxicity)
Toxicity to microorganisms : Remarks: No data available
MTBE:
Toxicity to fish : LC50 (Menidia beryllina (Silverside)): 574 mg/l
Exposure time: 96 h
Toxicity to daphnia and other : EC50 (Daphnia magna (Water flea)): 472 mg/l
aquatic invertebrates Exposure time: 48 h
Toxicity to algae : IC50 (Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (green algae)): 491
mg/l
Exposure time: 96 h
Toxicity to fish (Chronic : NOEC (Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow)): 299 mg/l
toxicity) Exposure time: 31 d
Toxicity to daphnia and other : NOEC (Daphnia magna (Water flea)): 51 mg/l
aquatic invertebrates
(Chronic toxicity) Exposure time: 21 d
Toxicity to microorganisms : EC10 (Pseudomonas putida): 710 mg/l
Exposure time: 18 h
Isomerate:
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Iso-pentane:
Toxicity to fish : LL50 (Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout)): 34.05 mg/l
Exposure time: 96 h
Remarks: QSAR
Toxicity to daphnia and other : EC50 (Daphnia magna (Water flea)): 2.3 mg/l
aquatic invertebrates Exposure time: 48 h
Toxicity to algae : ErL50 (Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (green algae)): 25.12
mg/l
Exposure time: 72 h
Remarks: QSAR
Toxicity to fish (Chronic : Remarks: No data available
toxicity)
Toxicity to daphnia and other : Remarks: No data available
aquatic invertebrates
(Chronic toxicity)
Toxicity to microorganisms : NOEL (Tetrahymena pyriformis): 29.28 mg/l
Exposure time: 48 h
Remarks: QSAR
Reformate:
Toxicity to fish : LC50 (Fish): 1 - 10 mg/l
Exposure time: 96 h
Toxicity to daphnia and other : EC50 (Crustaceans): 1 - 10 mg/l
aquatic invertebrates Exposure time: 48 h
Toxicity to algae : ErC50 (Algae): 1 - 10 mg/l
Exposure time: 72 h
Toxicity to fish (Chronic : NOEL (Fish): 2.6 mg/l
toxicity)
Toxicity to daphnia and other : NOEL (Daphnia (water flea)): 2.6 mg/l
aquatic invertebrates
(Chronic toxicity)
Toxicity to microorganisms : Remarks: No data available
Benzene:
Toxicity to fish : LC50 (Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout)): 5.3 mg/l
Exposure time: 96 h
Toxicity to daphnia and other : EC50 (Daphnia magna (Water flea)): 10 mg/l
aquatic invertebrates Exposure time: 48 h
Toxicity to algae : ErC50 (Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (algae)): 100 mg/l
Exposure time: 72 h
Toxicity to fish (Chronic : NOEC (Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow)): 0.8 mg/l
toxicity) Exposure time: 32 d
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Toxicity to daphnia and other : NOEC (Ceriodaphnia dubia (Water flea)): 3 mg/l
aquatic invertebrates
(Chronic toxicity) Exposure time: 7 d
Toxicity to microorganisms : IC50 (Nitrosomonas sp.): 13 mg/l
Exposure time: 24 h
Persistence and degradability
Components:
Light straight run naphtha:
Biodegradability : Result: Inherently biodegradable.
MTBE:
Biodegradability : Result: Not readily biodegradable.
Isomerate:
Biodegradability : Result: Inherently biodegradable.
Iso-pentane:
Biodegradability : Result: Readily biodegradable.
Reformate:
Biodegradability : Result: Inherently biodegradable.
Benzene:
Biodegradability : Result: Readily biodegradable.
Bioaccumulative potential
Components:
Light straight run naphtha:
Bioaccumulation : Remarks: Potentially bio-accumulative.
Partition coefficient: n- : log Pow: > 4
octanol/water
MTBE:
Bioaccumulation : Bioconcentration factor (BCF): 1.5
Partition coefficient: n- : log Pow: 1.06
octanol/water
Isomerate:
Bioaccumulation : Remarks: Potentially bio-accumulative.
Partition coefficient: n- : log Pow: > 4
octanol/water
Iso-pentane:
Bioaccumulation : Remarks: No data available
Partition coefficient: n- : log Pow: 4 (25 °C)
octanol/water
Reformate:
Bioaccumulation : Remarks: Potentially bio-accumulative.
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Benzene:
Bioaccumulation : Bioconcentration factor (BCF): 13
Partition coefficient: n- : log Pow: 2.13 (20 °C)
octanol/water
Mobility in soil
Components:
Light straight run naphtha:
Mobility : Medium: Soil
Remarks: No data available
MTBE:
Mobility : Medium: Soil
Remarks: High mobility in soils
Isomerate:
Mobility : Medium: Soil
Remarks: Based on the regional scale exposure assessment,
the multimedia distribution of the substance is 38.79% to
sediment and 24.91% to soil.
Iso-pentane:
Mobility : Medium: Soil
Remarks: Koc = 794.3 (20°C)
Reformate:
Mobility : Medium: Soil
Remarks: No data available
Benzene:
Mobility : Medium: Soil
Remarks: Koc = 134 (20°C)
Other adverse effects
Product:
Additional ecological : Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
information
An environmental hazard cannot be excluded in the event of
unprofessional handling or disposal.
Components:
Light straight run naphtha:
Additional ecological : No data available
information
MTBE:
Additional ecological : No data available
information
Isomerate:
Additional ecological : No data available
information
Iso-pentane:
Additional ecological : No data available
information
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Reformate:
Additional ecological : No data available
information
Benzene:
Additional ecological : No data available
information
Disposal methods
Waste from residues : Do not dispose of waste into sewer.
Do not contaminate ponds, waterways or ditches with
chemical or used container.
Send to a licensed waste management company.
The product should not be allowed to enter drains, water
courses or the soil.
International Regulations
UNRTDG
UN number : UN 1268
Proper shipping name : PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, N.O.S.
Class : 3
Packing group : II
Labels : 3
IATA-DGR
UN/ID No. : UN 1268
Proper shipping name : Petroleum products, n.o.s.
Class : 3
Packing group : II
Labels : Class 3 - Flammable liquids
Packing instruction (cargo : 364
aircraft)
Packing instruction : 353
(passenger aircraft)
IMDG-Code
UN number : UN 1268
Proper shipping name : PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, N.O.S.
Class : 3
Packing group : II
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Labels : 3
EmS Code : F-E, S-E
Marine pollutant : yes
Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable for product as supplied.
Special precautions for user
The transport classification(s) provided herein are for informational purposes only, and solely
based upon the properties of the unpackaged material as it is described within this Safety Data
Sheet. Transportation classifications may vary by mode of transportation, package sizes, and
variations in regional or country regulations.
Safety, health, and environmental regulations specific for the hazardous chemical
Occupational Safety and Health (Classification, Labelling and Safety Data Sheet of Hazardous
Chemicals) Regulations 2013.
Occupational Safety and Health (Use and Standards of Exposure of Chemicals Hazardous to
Health) Regulations 2000.
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Chemicals
SADT - Self-Accelerating Decomposition Temperature
SDS - Safety Data Sheet
STEL - Short Term Exposure Limit
TCSI - Taiwan Chemical Substance Inventory
TDG - Transportation of Dangerous Goods
TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act (United States)
TWA - Time Weighted Average
UN - United Nations
UNRTDG - United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods
UVCB - Unknown or Variable Composition, Complex Reaction Products and
Biological Materials
vPvB - Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative
WHMIS - Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
LLx - Loading rate associated with x% lethality effect
Disclaimer
To the best of PETRONAS knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate and
reliable as of the date of publication. Any use of information provided should be undertaken in
consultation with a professional with the appropriate expertise, as necessary in the
circumstances. No warranty, express or implied, is given as to the quality, accuracy, reliability,
applicability or completeness of the contents of this SDS. The information presented here
pertains only to the product as shipped. It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that
any activities relating to the product comply with all federal, state or local laws. Any hazards
associated with any product regulatory requirements are subject to change and may differ
between various locations. Except to the extent required by law, re-publication or
retransmission of this SDS, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. PETRONAS does not take
responsibility for use, transportation, storage, handling, packaging or disposal of the product
that is beyond our knowledge and recommendation by this SDS.
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