SAFETY DATA SHEET
Creation Date 16-Nov-2010 Revision Date 26-Dec-2021 Revision Number 4
1. Identification
Product Name Mineral oil
Cat No. : AC415080000; AC415080010; AC415080025; AC415080060;
AC415080100
CAS No 8042-47-5
Synonyms Paraffin oil
Recommended Use Laboratory chemicals.
Uses advised against Food, drug, pesticide or biocidal product use.
Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company
Fisher Scientific Company Acros Organics
One Reagent Lane One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Tel: (201) 796-7100
Emergency Telephone Number For information US call: 001-800-ACROS-01 / Europe call: +32 14 57 52 11
Emergency Number US:001-201-796-7100 / Europe: +32 14 57 52 99
CHEMTREC Tel. [Link]-800-424-9300 / Europe:001-703-527-3887
2. Hazard(s) identification
Classification
Classification under 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
This chemical is not considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Label Elements
None required
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)
None identified
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3. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Component CAS No Weight %
White mineral oil 8042-47-5 100
4. First-aid measures
Eye Contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Get
medical attention.
Skin Contact Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention
immediately if symptoms occur.
Inhalation Remove to fresh air. Get medical attention immediately if symptoms occur. If not breathing,
give artificial respiration.
Ingestion Do NOT induce vomiting. Get medical attention.
Most important symptoms and No information available.
effects
Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically
5. Fire-fighting measures
Suitable Extinguishing Media Water spray, carbon dioxide (CO2), dry chemical, alcohol-resistant foam.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media No information available
Flash Point > 220 °C / > 428 °F
Method - No information available
Autoignition Temperature No information available
Explosion Limits
Upper No data available
Lower No data available
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact No information available
Sensitivity to Static Discharge No information available
Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical
Keep product and empty container away from heat and sources of ignition.
Hazardous Combustion Products
None under normal use conditions.
Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full
protective gear.
NFPA
Health Flammability Instability Physical hazards
1 1 0 N/A
6. Accidental release measures
Personal Precautions Use personal protective equipment as required. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid contact
with skin, eyes or clothing.
Environmental Precautions Avoid release to the environment. See Section 12 for additional Ecological Information.
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Methods for Containment and Clean Soak up with inert absorbent material. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
Up
7. Handling and storage
Handling Wear personal protective equipment/face protection. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage. Keep in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Incompatible
Materials. None known.
8. Exposure controls / personal protection
Exposure Guidelines This product does not contain any hazardous materials with occupational exposure
limitsestablished by the region specific regulatory bodies.
Engineering Measures Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Ensure that eyewash stations
and safety showers are close to the workstation location.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye/face Protection Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by
OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard
EN166.
Skin and body protection Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respiratory Protection Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard
EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if
exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
9. Physical and chemical properties
Physical State Liquid
Appearance Clear, Viscous
Odor No information available
Odor Threshold No information available
pH No information available
Melting Point/Range No data available
Boiling Point/Range No information available
Flash Point > 220 °C / > 428 °F
Evaporation Rate No information available
Flammability (solid,gas) Not applicable
Flammability or explosive limits
Upper No data available
Lower No data available
Vapor Pressure No information available
Vapor Density No information available
Specific Gravity 0.877
Solubility Insoluble in water
Partition coefficient; n-octanol/water No data available
Autoignition Temperature No information available
Decomposition Temperature No information available
Viscosity 65-75 cSt at 40 °C
10. Stability and reactivity
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Reactive Hazard None known, based on information available
Stability Stable under normal conditions.
Conditions to Avoid Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.
Incompatible Materials None known
Hazardous Decomposition Products None under normal use conditions
Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
Hazardous Reactions None under normal processing.
11. Toxicological information
Acute Toxicity
Product Information
Component Information
Component LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation
White mineral oil >5000 mg/kg (Rat) >3000 mg/kg (Rabbit) Not listed
Toxicologically Synergistic No information available
Products
Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure
Irritation No information available
Sensitization No information available
Carcinogenicity The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a carcinogen.
Component CAS No IARC NTP ACGIH OSHA Mexico
White mineral oil 8042-47-5 Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed
Mutagenic Effects No information available
Reproductive Effects No information available.
Developmental Effects No information available.
Teratogenicity No information available.
STOT - single exposure None known
STOT - repeated exposure None known
Aspiration hazard No information available
Symptoms / effects,both acute and No information available
delayed
Endocrine Disruptor Information No information available
Other Adverse Effects The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.
12. Ecological information
Ecotoxicity
.
Component Freshwater Algae Freshwater Fish Microtox Water Flea
White mineral oil Not listed LC50: > 10000 mg/L, 96h Not listed Not listed
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(Lepomis macrochirus)
Persistence and Degradability May persist
Bioaccumulation/ Accumulation No information available.
Mobility . Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility.
Component log Pow
White mineral oil 6
13. Disposal considerations
Waste Disposal Methods Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a
hazardous waste. Chemical waste generators must also consult local, regional, and
national hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
14. Transport information
DOT Not regulated
TDG Not regulated
IATA Not regulated
IMDG/IMO Not regulated
15. Regulatory information
United States of America Inventory
Component CAS No TSCA TSCA Inventory notification - TSCA - EPA Regulatory
Active-Inactive Flags
White mineral oil 8042-47-5 X ACTIVE -
Legend:
TSCA US EPA (TSCA) - Toxic Substances Control Act, (40 CFR Part 710)
X - Listed
'-' - Not Listed
TSCA 12(b) - Notices of Export Not applicable
International Inventories
Canada (DSL/NDSL), Europe (EINECS/ELINCS/NLP), Philippines (PICCS), Japan (ENCS), Japan (ISHL), Australia (AICS), China (IECSC), Korea
(KECL).
Component CAS No DSL NDSL EINECS PICCS ENCS ISHL AICS IECSC KECL
White mineral oil 8042-47-5 X - 232-455-8 X X X X X KE-35412
KECL - NIER number or KE number ([Link]
U.S. Federal Regulations
SARA 313 Not applicable
SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories See section 2 for more information
CWA (Clean Water Act) Not applicable
Clean Air Act Not applicable
OSHA - Occupational Safety and Not applicable
Health Administration
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CERCLA Not applicable
California Proposition 65 This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals.
U.S. State Right-to-Know Not applicable
Regulations
U.S. Department of Transportation
Reportable Quantity (RQ): N
DOT Marine Pollutant N
DOT Severe Marine Pollutant N
U.S. Department of Homeland This product does not contain any DHS chemicals.
Security
Other International Regulations
Mexico - Grade No information available
Authorisation/Restrictions according to EU REACH
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
Component CAS No OECD HPV Persistent Organic Ozone Depletion Restriction of
Pollutant Potential Hazardous
Substances (RoHS)
White mineral oil 8042-47-5 Listed Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Component CAS No Seveso III Directive Seveso III Directive Rotterdam Basel Convention
(2012/18/EC) - (2012/18/EC) - Convention (PIC) (Hazardous Waste)
Qualifying Quantities Qualifying Quantities
for Major Accident for Safety Report
Notification Requirements
White mineral oil 8042-47-5 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
16. Other information
Prepared By Regulatory Affairs
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Email: [Link]@[Link]
Creation Date 16-Nov-2010
Revision Date 26-Dec-2021
Print Date 26-Dec-2021
Revision Summary This document has been updated to comply with the US OSHA HazCom 2012 Standard
replacing the current legislation under 29 CFR 1910.1200 to align with the Globally
Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS).
Disclaimer
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the
date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage,
transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information
relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other
materials or in any process, unless specified in the text
End of SDS
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