459836: Castrol GTX 5W-20 - Filpac

7. Handling and storageHandlingStorageAvoid contact with skin and clothing. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Avoid contactwith eyes. Use only with adequate ventilation Avoid breathing vapor or mist. Wash thoroughlyafter handling.Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Empty containersmay contain harmful, flammable/combustible or explosive residue or vapors. Do not cut, grind, drill,weld, reuse or dispose of containers unless adequate precautions are taken against thesehazards.8. Exposure controls/personal protectionOccupational exposurelimitsIngredient nameBase oil - highly refinedSome states may enforce more stringent exposure limits.Control MeasuresHygiene measuresPersonal protectionEyesSkin and bodyRespiratoryHandsProvide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the relevant airborneconcentrations below their respective occupational exposure limits. Ensure that eyewash stationsand safety showers are close to the work-station location.Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before eating,smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period.Avoid contact with eyes. Chemical splash goggles.Consult local authorities for acceptable exposure limits.Occupational exposure limitsACGIH (United States).STEL: 10 mg/m 3 15 minute(s). Form: Oil mist, mineralTWA: 5 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: Oil mist, mineralOSHA (United States).TWA: 5 mg/m 3 8 hour(s). Form: Oil mist, mineralAvoid contact with skin and clothing. Wear suitable protective clothing.Use only with adequate ventilation In accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety workpractices, airborne exposures should be controlled to the lowest extent practicable.Wear gloves that cannot be penetrated by chemicals or oil.Recommended: Nitrile gloves.The correct choice of protective gloves depends upon the chemicals being handled, the conditionsof work and use, and the condition of the gloves (even the best chemically resistant glove willbreak down after repeated chemical exposures). Most gloves provide only a short time ofprotection before they must be discarded and replaced. Because specific work environments andmaterial handling practices vary, safety procedures should be developed for each intendedapplication. Gloves should therefore be chosen in consultation with the supplier/manufacturer andwith a full assessment of the working conditions.Consult your supervisor or S.O.P. for special handling directions9.Physical and chemical propertiesPhysical stateLiquid.Heat of combustionNot available.Pour Point -33 °CDensity860 kg/m 3 (0.86 g/cm 3 )Solubilityinsoluble in water.Viscosity Kinematic: 8.9 mm 2 /s (8.9 cSt) at 100°CProductnameCastrol GTX 5W-20Version 1 Date of issue 06/07/2007.Format USLanguageBuild 5.3.1Product code459836-US07, US12, US13,CA01ENGLISH.Page: 3/6( ENGLISH )