MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Carbon Black Feed Stock (CBFS)

SECTION 1 – CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY

Chemical Name & Synonyms : Carbon Black Feed Stock (CBFS)

Formula : Heavy & Light Fuel Oils
Manufacturer's Name : ONGC PETRO ADDITIONS LTD
Address : Plot No Z-1 and Z-83
C/O Dahej SEZ Ltd. P.O. Dahej, Taluka – Vagra
Dist- Bharuch – 392130. Gujarat. India
Website : www.opalindia.in
Telephone No. : +91 2641-666100
Fax No. : +91 2641-666110

SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Substance/Preparation Substance

Components/Impurities CBFS

Mixture of Asphaltenes,
Hazardous Ingredients
Naphthalenes,Aromatics etc

SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Flammability YES/NO YES

Flash Point 70 ºC minimum
Hazardous Combustion products Toxic Gases & Vapor CO etc.
Corrosive Material Yes
Hazardous Polymerisation Yes
Combustible Liquid YES YES
Flammable Material YES
Pyrophoric Material YES

Route of Entry:
Inhalation: Vapours of CBFS can be inhaled especially when it is hot.
Skin Contact / Skin Absorption: Causes irritation and skin burning and redness.
Eye Contact: Causes irritation and acute allergic Inflammation of the eyes, sclera and the
cornea.

Effects of Exposure/Symptoms
Acute Exposure: When hot, it may cause burns and release toxic gasses. Vapours cause
irritation to the eyes, nose and throat. Avoid contact with skin and eyes when it is hot.
Chronic Exposure: May cause chronic Bronchitis on chronic inhalation.

SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES

Emergency Treatment:
Eyes: causes irritation to eyes. Wash with water and apply anti-allergic drops. If irritation
persists seek medical attention
Skin: Causes skin irritation. Wash with copious amounts of fluids and administer anti-
inflammatory, antiallergic drugs. For severe burns, seek medical attention.

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Inhalation: Remove the patient to fresh air. Administer Oxygen through mask. If choking
persists nebulize steroids and asthalin.
Ingestion: If ingested induce vomiting. Administer universal antidote and antacids. Clinically
watch for deterioration and development of signs. Treat accordingly.

SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

FIRE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:

Extinguish with Dry Chemical Powder, Foam or Carbon Dioxide Cool exposed container
with water.

FIRE Special Procedures: Flammable. Keep away from spark, flame & heat.
Hot CBFS may cause burn. Use protective clothing. Use dry sand for spilled liquid.

SPILLS Steps to be taken: Contain covering with sand. Eliminate sparks, flames and all
source of ignition.

SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus when entering area unless atmosphere is proved to
be safe. Evacuate area. Ensure adequate air ventilation. Eliminate ignition sources.
Environmental precautions
Try to stop release. Prevent from entering sewers, basements and workpits, or any place
where its accumulation can be dangerous.
Clean up methods
Ventilate area.

SECTION 7- HANDLING AND STORAGE

7.1. Precautions for safe handling

Provide adequate ventilation. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using the product. Wear
protective skin cream on exposed skin before and during work shift. Persons susceptible
to allergic reactions should not handle this product.

7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Keep in original container. Store at moderate temperatures in dry, well ventilated area.
Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. Store away from: Oxidising
material.

SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Acute Exposure: When hot, it may cause burns and release toxic gasses. Vapours cause
irritation to the eyes, nose and throat. Avoid contact with skin and eyes when it is hot.
Chronic Exposure: May cause chronic Bronchitis on chronic inhalation.

Hand protection: Wear protective gloves. Use protective gloves made of:
Polyethylene/Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol (PE/EVAL). In the molten form wear appropriate heat
resistant gloves.
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Eye protection: Wear full-face visor or shield. For the molten form: A face shield is
recommended.
Other Protection: Provide eyewash station. Wear full body industrial type work clothing,
including chemical resistant boots.
Hygiene measures: Promptly remove any clothing that becomes contaminated. Wash
promptly if skin becomes contaminated. Wash hands at the end of each work shift and
before eating, smoking and using the toilet. When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
Contaminated clothing to be placed in closed container until disposal or decontamination.
Warn cleaning personnel of chemical's hazardous properties.
Skin protection: When handling the product at elevated temperatures: Wear appropriate
heat resistant clothing.
Thermal hazards: The molten product can cause serious burns.
SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

General Information
Melting/Freezing Point ºC Variable
Specific Gravity (Water=1) 1.007(min.) at 15ºC
Appearance Dark Black liquid
Physical State Liquid
Solubility in Water at 30ºC : Forms Emulsion.

SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical stability
Stable

SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

1.Information on toxicological effects

Toxicological information :
The toxicity of this substance has been assessed during REACH registration.
Acute toxicity:
Acute Toxicity (Oral LD50)
> 2000 mg/kg Rat
Acute Toxicity (Dermal LD50)
> 2000 mg/kg

Skin Corrosion/Irritation:
Dose
0.5ml 4 hr Rabbit
Erythema\eschar score
Well defined erythema (2).
Oedema score
Slight oedema - edges of area well defined by definite raising (2).
Slightly irritating.
Serious eye damage/irritation:
Not Irritating.
Inhalation
When heated, irritating vapours may be formed.

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Ingestion
May cause discomfort if swallowed. May cause stomach pain or vomiting.
Skin contact
Irritating to skin. May cause sensitivity to sunlight. May cause skin disorders if contact is
repeated or prolonged. Prolonged contact may cause central nervous system damage, skin
cancer or scrotal cancer. The molten product can cause serious burns.
Eye contact
May cause temporary eye irritation.
Health Warnings
Prolonged exposure to the preparation may cause serious health effects. Known or
suspected carcinogen for humans.
Route of entry
Skin and/or eye contact.
Target Organs
Skin
Medical Symptoms
No specific symptoms noted, but this chemical may still have adverse health impact, either
in general or on certain individuals.
Medical Considerations
Persons with rash are directed to skin expert for examination of allergic eczema.
Specific effects
Contains a substance/a group of substances with possible risk of harm to the unborn child
and with possible risk of impaired fertility. May cause heritable damage.

SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

This product should be considered very toxic to aquatic organisms, with the potential to
cause long lasting adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Description of Waste Residues: No information available.

Safe Handling of Wastes: Handle in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal
regulations. Use personal protection measures as required. Use appropriate grounding and
bonding practices. Use only non-sparking tools. Do not expose to heat, open flames, strong
oxidizers or other sources of ignition. No smoking.

SECTION 14 – TRANSPORT INFORMATION

The product is not covered by international regulation on the transport of dangerous goods
(IMDG, IATA, ADR/RID)

SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION

1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or

mixture
2. Chemical Safety Assessment

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SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION

Nil.

DISCLAIMER: This information relates to the specific material designated and may not be
valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process.
Information contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet is to the best of our knowledge and
believed to be reliable but no representation, guarantee or warranties of any kind are made as
to its accuracy, suitability for a particular application etc. It is up to the user / distributor to
ensure that the information contained in the material safety data sheet is relevant to the
product manufactured or sold as the case may be. ONGC Petro Additions Ltd makes no
warranties, expressed or implied, in respect of the adequacy of this document for any
particular purpose.
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