MSDS

Safety Data Sheet
Product name:
Quartz 3000 10W-30
Page: 2/6
Version:1.00 Version of: 2004-9-30
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash point:
See heading 9
Extinguishing media : - suitable:
Foam, carbon dioxide (CO2), powder.
- not recommended:
do not use water jets (stick jets) for extinguishing fire since they could help to spread the flames.
Specific hazards : Incomplete combustion and thermolysis produce gases of varying toxicity such as CO, CO2,
various hydrocarbons, aldehydes and soot. These may be highly dangerous if inhaled.
Protective measures for firefighters : Insulated breathing apparatus must be worn in confined premises with heavy concentrations of
fumes and gases.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
See sections 8 and 13.
After spillage / leakage : - On the soil:
Surfaces on which the product has been spilled may become slippery.
Do not allow the product to enter sewers or rivers or contaminate the soil.
Recover with mechanical means such as pumps and skimmers.
- On water:
Floating absorbant material, then mechanical recovery.
If the product is spilled in a river or in the sewers, notify the authorities of the
possible presence of floating items.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING :
Prevention of user exposure : Ventilate extensively if the formation of vapours, fumes, mists or aerosol is a risk.
Make all the necessary arrangements in order to reduce exposure risk, notably to products in use
or to wastes.
Keep away from combustible substances; keep away from food and beverages.
Prevention of fire and explosion : Empty containers may contain flammable or explosive vapours.
There is a fire hazard associated with rags, paper or any other material used to remove spills which
become soaked with product.
Avoid accumulate of these: they are to be disposed off safely after use.
Precautions : Avoid static electricity build up with connection to earth.
Set up machinery and equipment so as to avoid the risk of accidental spills or splashes onto hot
machine parts and electrical contacts (on joint failure, for example).