P.i. Performance Improver SDS
P.i. Performance Improver SDS
1. Identification
Product identifier
Product name P.i. Performance Improver Gasoline Additive
2. Hazard(s) identification
Health hazards Acute Tox. 4 - H302 Skin Corr. 1B - H314 Eye Dam. 1 - H318 STOT SE 3 - H336 Asp. Tox. 1
- H304
Label elements
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Precautionary statements P210 Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and hot surfaces. No smoking.
P261 Avoid breathing vapor/ spray.
P264 Wash contaminated skin thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves, eye and face protection.
P301+P310 If swallowed: Immediately call a poison center/ doctor.
P301+P330+P331 If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P303+P361+P353 If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse
skin with water/ shower.
P304+P340 If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P305+P351+P338 If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact
lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P370+P378 In case of fire: Use foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder or water fog to extinguish.
P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/ container in accordance with national regulations.
Supplemental label AT(i) 30.9% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute inhalation toxicity.
information
Other hazards
This product does not contain any substances classified as PBT or vPvB.
3. Composition/information on ingredients
Mixtures
Classification
Flam. Liq. 4 - H227
Skin Irrit. 2 - H315
Eye Irrit. 2A - H319
STOT SE 3 - H336
Asp. Tox. 1 - H304
Aquatic Chronic 3 - H412
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Classification
Acute Tox. 4 - H302
Skin Corr. 1B - H314
Eye Dam. 1 - H318
Classification
Flam. Liq. 4 - H227
Skin Irrit. 2 - H315
Eye Irrit. 2A - H319
STOT SE 3 - H336
Asp. Tox. 1 - H304
Aquatic Chronic 3 - H412
Classification
Eye Dam. 1 - H318
Skin Sens. 1B - H317
Aquatic Chronic 2 - H411
The full text for all hazard statements is displayed in Section 16.
Composition comments The exact percentage is withheld as a trade secret in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200.
The product identifiers are withheld as a trade secret in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200.
4. First-aid measures
Inhalation Remove affected person from source of contamination. Move affected person to fresh air and
keep warm and at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Maintain an open airway.
Loosen tight clothing such as collar, tie or belt. When breathing is difficult, properly trained
personnel may assist affected person by administering oxygen. Place unconscious person on
their side in the recovery position and ensure breathing can take place.
Ingestion Rinse mouth thoroughly with water. Remove any dentures. Give a few small glasses of water
or milk to drink. Stop if the affected person feels sick as vomiting may be dangerous. Do not
induce vomiting unless under the direction of medical personnel. If vomiting occurs, the head
should be kept low so that vomit does not enter the lungs. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Move affected person to fresh air and keep warm and at rest in a
position comfortable for breathing. Place unconscious person on their side in the recovery
position and ensure breathing can take place. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing
such as collar, tie or belt.
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Skin Contact It is important to remove the substance from the skin immediately. Take off immediately all
contaminated clothing. Rinse immediately with plenty of water. Continue to rinse for at least
15 minutes and get medical attention. Chemical burns must be treated by a physician.
Eye contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water. Remove any contact lenses and open eyelids wide
apart. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes.
Protection of first aiders First aid personnel should wear appropriate protective equipment during any rescue. If it is
suspected that volatile contaminants are still present around the affected person, first aid
personnel should wear an appropriate respirator or self-contained breathing apparatus. Wash
contaminated clothing thoroughly with water before removing it from the affected person, or
wear gloves. It may be dangerous for first aid personnel to carry out mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation.
Inhalation A single exposure may cause the following adverse effects: Severe irritation of nose and
throat. Symptoms following overexposure may include the following: Corrosive to the
respiratory tract.
Ingestion May cause chemical burns in mouth, esophagus and stomach. Symptoms following
overexposure may include the following: Severe stomach pain. Nausea, vomiting. Aspiration
hazard if swallowed. Entry into the lungs following ingestion or vomiting may cause chemical
pneumonitis.
Skin contact Causes severe burns. Symptoms following overexposure may include the following: Pain or
irritation. Redness. Blistering may occur.
Eye contact Causes serious eye damage. Symptoms following overexposure may include the following:
Pain. Profuse watering of the eyes. Redness.
5. Fire-fighting measures
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media The product is combustible. Extinguish with alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide, dry
powder or water fog. Use fire-extinguishing media suitable for the surrounding fire.
Unsuitable extinguishing Do not use water jet as an extinguisher, as this will spread the fire.
media
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Protective actions during Avoid breathing fire gases or vapors. Evacuate area. Cool containers exposed to heat with
firefighting water spray and remove them from the fire area if it can be done without risk. Cool containers
exposed to flames with water until well after the fire is out. If a leak or spill has not ignited, use
water spray to disperse vapors and protect men stopping the leak. Control run-off water by
containing and keeping it out of sewers and watercourses. If risk of water pollution occurs,
notify appropriate authorities.
Special protective equipment Wear positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and appropriate protective
for firefighters clothing. Standard Firefighter’s clothing including helmets, protective boots and gloves, that
provides a basic level of protection during chemical incidents is defined by the Canada
Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, by provincial guidelines on occupational health
and safety or by NFPA standards if applicable.
Environmental precautions
Environmental precautions Avoid discharge into drains or watercourses or onto the ground. Avoid discharge to the
aquatic environment. Large Spillages: Inform the relevant authorities if environmental pollution
occurs (sewers, waterways, soil or air).
Reference to other sections For personal protection, see Section 8. See Section 11 for additional information on health
hazards. See Section 12 for additional information on ecological hazards. For waste disposal,
see Section 13.
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Usage precautions Read and follow manufacturer's recommendations. Wear protective clothing as described in
Section 8 of this safety data sheet. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.
Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No
smoking. Handle all packages and containers carefully to minimize spills. Keep container
tightly sealed when not in use. Avoid the formation of mists. This product is corrosive.
Immediate first aid is imperative. Avoid discharge to the aquatic environment. Do not handle
until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not handle broken packages
without protective equipment. Do not reuse empty containers.
Advice on general Wash promptly if skin becomes contaminated. Take off contaminated clothing and wash
occupational hygiene before reuse. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Do not eat, drink or smoke when
using this product. Wash at the end of each work shift and before eating, smoking and using
the toilet. Change work clothing daily before leaving workplace.
Control parameters
Occupational exposure limits
Comments The following constituents are the only constituents of the product which have a PEL, TLV or
other recommended exposure limit. At this time, the other constituents have no known
exposure limits.
Under conditions which may generate mists, the following exposure limits are recommended:
Long-term exposure limit (8-hour TWA): 5 mg/m³
Short-term exposure limit (15-minute): 10 mg/m³
Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering Provide adequate ventilation. Personal, workplace environment or biological monitoring may
controls be required to determine the effectiveness of the ventilation or other control measures and/or
the necessity to use respiratory protective equipment. Use process enclosures, local exhaust
ventilation or other engineering controls as the primary means to minimize worker exposure.
Personal protective equipment should only be used if worker exposure cannot be controlled
adequately by the engineering control measures. Ensure control measures are regularly
inspected and maintained. Ensure operatives are trained to minimize exposure.
Eye/face protection Eyewear complying with an approved standard should be worn if a risk assessment indicates
eye contact is possible. Personal protective equipment for eye and face protection should
comply with OSHA 1910.133 and/or the Canadian regulation on health and safety at work,
SOR/86-304, Part XII (12.6), and any relevant provincial regulation relating to health and
safety at work. Unless the assessment indicates a higher degree of protection is required, the
following protection should be worn: Tight-fitting safety glasses.
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Hand protection Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should be worn if
a risk assessment indicates skin contact is possible. The most suitable glove should be
chosen in consultation with the glove supplier/manufacturer, who can provide information
about the breakthrough time of the glove material. To protect hands from chemicals, gloves
should comply with OSHA 1910.138 and/or the Canadian regulation on health and safety at
work, SOR/86-304, Part XII (12.9), and be demonstrated to be impervious to the chemical and
resist degradation. Considering the data specified by the glove manufacturer, check during
use that the gloves are retaining their protective properties and change them as soon as any
deterioration is detected. Frequent changes are recommended.
Other skin and body Appropriate footwear and additional protective clothing complying with an approved standard
protection should be worn if a risk assessment indicates skin contamination is possible.
Hygiene measures Provide eyewash station and safety shower. Contaminated work clothing should not be
allowed out of the workplace. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Clean equipment
and the work area every day. Good personal hygiene procedures should be implemented.
Wash at the end of each work shift and before eating, smoking and using the toilet. When
using do not eat, drink or smoke. Preventive industrial medical examinations should be carried
out. Warn cleaning personnel of any hazardous properties of the product.
Respiratory protection Respiratory protection complying with an approved standard should be worn if a risk
assessment indicates inhalation of contaminants is possible. Ensure all respiratory protective
equipment is suitable for its intended use and is NIOSH approved. Check that the respirator
fits tightly and the filter is changed regularly. Full face mask respirators with replaceable filter
cartridges should comply with OSHA 1910.134 and/or the Canadian regulation on health and
safety at work, SOR/86-304, Part XII (12.7), and any relevant provincial regulation relating to
health and safety at work. Gas and combination filter cartridges should comply with OSHA
1910.134 and/or the Canadian regulation on health and safety at work, SOR/86-304, Part XII
(12.7), and any relevant provincial regulation relating to health and safety at work. Half mask
and quarter mask respirators with replaceable filter cartridges should comply with OSHA
1910.134 and/or the Canadian regulation on health and safety at work, SOR/86-304, Part XII
(12.7), and any relevant provincial regulation relating to health and safety at work.
Color Yellow.
pH Not available.
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Oxidizing properties Does not meet the criteria for classification as oxidizing.
Reactivity See the other subsections of this section for further details.
Stability Stable at normal ambient temperatures and when used as recommended. Stable under the
prescribed storage conditions.
Conditions to avoid There are no known conditions that are likely to result in a hazardous situation.
Materials to avoid No specific material or group of materials is likely to react with the product to produce a
hazardous situation.
Hazardous decomposition Does not decompose when used and stored as recommended. Thermal decomposition or
products combustion products may include the following substances: Corrosive gases or vapors.
Skin corrosion/irritation
Animal data Skin Corr. 1B - H314 Causes severe burns.
Respiratory sensitization
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Respiratory sensitization Based on available data the classification criteria are not met.
Skin sensitization
Skin sensitization Based on available data the classification criteria are not met.
Carcinogenicity
Carcinogenicity Based on available data the classification criteria are not met.
IARC carcinogenicity Contains a substance/a group of substances which may cause cancer. IARC Group 1
Carcinogenic to humans.
Reproductive toxicity
Reproductive toxicity - fertility Based on available data the classification criteria are not met.
Reproductive toxicity - Based on available data the classification criteria are not met.
development
Aspiration hazard
Aspiration hazard Asp. Tox. 1 - H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Pneumonia may be the
result if vomited material containing solvents reaches the lungs.
General information The severity of the symptoms described will vary dependent on the concentration and the
length of exposure.
Inhalation Corrosive to the respiratory tract. Symptoms following overexposure may include the
following: Severe irritation of nose and throat.
Ingestion May cause chemical burns in mouth, esophagus and stomach. Symptoms following
overexposure may include the following: Severe stomach pain. Nausea, vomiting. Aspiration
hazard if swallowed. Entry into the lungs following ingestion or vomiting may cause chemical
pneumonitis.
Skin Contact Causes severe burns. Symptoms following overexposure may include the following: Pain or
irritation. Redness. Blistering may occur.
Eye contact Causes serious eye damage. Symptoms following overexposure may include the following:
Pain. Profuse watering of the eyes. Redness.
Toxicity Aquatic Chronic 3 - H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
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Bioaccumulative potential
Bio-Accumulative Potential No data available on bioaccumulation.
Mobility in soil
Mobility No data available.
Disposal methods Do not empty into drains. Dispose of surplus products and those that cannot be recycled via a
licensed waste disposal contractor. Waste, residues, empty containers, discarded work
clothes and contaminated cleaning materials should be collected in designated containers,
labeled with their contents. Incineration or landfill should only be considered when recycling is
not feasible.
UN Number
UN No. (TDG) 1760
Proper shipping name (IMDG) CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S. (CONTAINS Alcohols, C12-15 Propoxylated, Aminated)
Proper shipping name (ICAO) CORROSIVE LIQUID, N.O.S. (CONTAINS Alcohols, C12-15 Propoxylated, Aminated)
Proper shipping name (DOT) CORROSIVE LIQUIDS, N.O.S. (CONTAINS Alcohols, C12-15 Propoxylated, Aminated)
TDG class 8
TDG label(s) 8
IMDG Class 8
ICAO class/division 8
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Transport labels
Packing group
TDG Packing Group II
Environmental hazards
DOT reportable quantity RQ: Naphthalene (187895.7554 lbs), RQ: Benzene (24816.4205 lbs)
Regulatory References OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR §1910.1200 Hazardous Products Regulation
(SOR/2015-17) Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations -SOR/2015-100.
US Federal Regulations
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances Tier II Threshold Planning Quantities
None of the ingredients are listed or exempt.
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US State Regulations
California Proposition 65 Carcinogens and Reproductive Toxins
The following ingredients are listed or exempt:
Naphthalene
Known to the State of California to cause cancer.
Ethylbenzene
Known to the State of California to cause cancer.
Benzene
Known to the State of California to cause cancer, developmental and male reproductive toxicity.
Toluene
Known to the State of California to cause developmental and reproductive toxicity.
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Inventories
Canada - DSL/NDSL
All the ingredients are listed or exempt.
US - TSCA
All the ingredients are listed or exempt.
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Abbreviations and acronyms C.A.S. = Chemical Abstracts Service; E.C. No = European Commission number; GHS =
used in the safety data sheet Globally Harmonised System; OSHA = Occupational Safety and Health Administration;
WHMIS = Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System; DOT = Department of
Transport; TDG = Transport of Dangerous Goods Regulations; IMDG = International Maritime
Dangerous Goods; IATA = International Air Transport Association; SARA = Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act; CERCLA = Comprehensive Environmental; EPCRA =
Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act; TSCA = Toxic Substances Control
Act; LD/LC/EC = Lethal Dose,Lethal Concentration/Effect Concentration for 50% of
population; NOEC = No Overall Effect Concentration; NOEL = No Overall Effect Level;
REACH = Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & Restriction of Chemicals; STOT-RE =
Single Target Organ Toxicity - Repeat Exposure; STOT-SE= Specific Target Organ Toxicity -
Single Exposure; PBT = Persistent, Bioaccumulative, Toxic; vPvB = Very Persistent, Very
Bioaccumulative.
Training advice Read and follow manufacturer's recommendations. Only trained personnel should use this
material.
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This 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. Such information is, to the best of the company's knowledge and belief, accurate
and reliable as of the date indicated. However, no warranty, guarantee or representation is made to its accuracy, reliability or
completeness. It is the user's responsibility to satisfy himself as to the suitability of such information for his own particular use.
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