MSDS

Safety Data Sheet
Product name:
Quartz 3000 10W-30
Page: 4/6
Version:1.00 Version of: 2004-9-30
Solubility : - in water : Insoluble
Soluble in many common solvents.
Partition coefficient (log Pow) : Log Pow > 6 Temperature (°C) 20
Viscosity :
11.0 mm2/s
Temperature (°C) 100
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability : The product is stable at normal storage, handling and use temperatures.
Conditions to avoid : Heat (temperatures above flash point), sparks, ignition points, flames, static electricity
Materials to avoid : Avoid contact with strong oxidizers
Hazardous decomp. products : Incomplete combustion and thermolysis produce more or less toxic gases such as CO, CO2, various
hydrocarbons, aldehydes and soot.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity / Local effect :
Inhalation, comments:
Risk is improbable under normal conditions of use
Inhalation of important concentration of vapour or aerosols may cause irritation of the upper
respiratory tract.
Skin contact, comments:
Risk is improbable under normal conditions of use.
Ingestion, comments:
In case of ingestion of small quantities, no important effect observed. in case of
ingestion of larger amounts: abdominal pain, diarrhea, ...
CHRONIC TOXICITY OR LONG-TERM TOXICITY :
Skin contact :
Characteristic skin affections (oil blisters) may develop following prolonged and repeated exposure
through contact with stained clothing
Sensitization :
To our knowledge, the product does not cause aggravated sensitivity.
Carcinogenicity :
During use in engines, contamination of oil with low levels of combustion products occurs.
Used motor oils have been shown to cause skin cancer in mice following repeated application and
continuous exposure.
Brief or intermittent skin contact with used motor oil is not expected to have serious effects in
humans if the oil is thoroughly removed by washing with soap and water.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Comments about ecotoxicity : Experimental data on the finished product are not available.
It is considered to present a little danger for aquatic life.
no information available for used product
Mobility : - Air:
there is a slow loss by evaporation.
- Soil:
Given its physical and chemical characteristics, the product generally shows little mobility in the
ground.
- Water:
The product is insoluble; it spreads on the surface of the water
Persistence and degradability : No experimental information about the finished product.
The product should offer slow biodegradability