Sample Biodiesel Safety Data Sheet

Product identifier:

Methyl Esters

Other means of identification Synonyms:

Biodiesel, B100, methyl soyate, soy methyl esters (SME), rapeseed methyl esters (RME), canola methyl esters (CME), corn oil methyl esters, methyl tallowate, fatty acid methyl esters, fatty acid alkyl esters.

Recommended use:

Fuel, solvent, cleaning agent, heating oil, blend stock

Signal word:

WARNING

Pictograms:

Hazard Statements:

Causes skin and eye irritation

Hazards not otherwise specified:

None identified

Prevention:

Wear appropriate protective gloves, protective garments, and eye protection. Avoid breathing mists and sprays.

Response:

If on skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation or rash occurs, get medical advice.If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If irritation persists: Get medical attention.

Storage:

Store in cool tightly closed container

Disposal:

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Inhalation:

Move to fresh air

Eyes:

Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention.

Skin:

Wash affected skin with soap and water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Ingestion:

Rinse mouth out with water. If feeling unwell, seek medical attention.

Acute:

May cause eye and skin irritation.

Delayed / Chronic:

No information available

Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary:

No special treatment identified. Treat symptomatically and supportively.

Suitable extinguishing media:

Water mist, firefighting foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or clean extinguishing agents (such as Halon or Halotron)

Unsuitable extinguishing media:

Do not use a solid water stream, as it may scatter and spread the fire

Specific hazards arising from the chemical:

May burn if heated, but does not readily ignite.

Materials saturated with this product, such as oily rags, used oil dri, soaked insulation pads, etc., may spontaneously combust due to product decomposition in the presence of oxygen. Place all such materials into appropriate oily waste containers (such as metal cans with metal lids or oily waste dumpsters with lids), and dispose of according to local, state, and federal regulations.

Hazardous combustion products include:

Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and hydrocarbons

Protective equipment and precautions for firefighters:

Incipient stage fires may be controlled with a portable fire extinguisher. For fires beyond the incipient stage, evacuate all unnecessary personnel. Emergency responders in the immediate area should wea20150521standard firefighting protective equipment, including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full bunker gear. In case of external fires in proximity to storage containers, use water spray to keep containers cool, if it can be done safely. Prevent runoff from entering streams, sewers, storm drains, or drinking water supply.

Personal precautions, protective equipment, and emergency procedures:

Keep all sources of ignition away from spill. Wear protective garments, impervious oil resistant boots, protective chemical-resistant gloves, and safety glasses. If product has been heated, wear appropriate thermal and chemical protective equipment. If splash is a risk, wear splash resistant goggles and face shield. Shut off source of spill, if safe to do so. Contain spill to the smallest area possible. Isolate immediate hazard area and remove all nonessential personnel. Prevent spilled product from entering streams, sewers, storm drains, unauthorized treatment drainage systems, and natural waterways. Place dikes far ahead of the spill for later recovery and disposal. Immediate cleanup of any spill is recommended. If material spills into or upon any navigable waters and causes a film or sheen on the surface of the water, immediately notify the National Response Center at 1-800-424-8802.

Small spill / incidental release:

Small spills can be cleaned up with a properly rated vacuum system, absorbent inert media (oil dri, sand, or earth), or absorbent pads. Use soapy water or degreaser to remove oily residue from the affected area, then rinse area with water. Place saturated materials in an appropriate oily waste container (metal can with a metal lid or an enclosed oily waste dumpster), and dispose of according to local, state, and federal regulations.

Large spill / release:

A spill remediation contractor with oil booms and skimmers may be needed for larger spills or spills that come into contact with a waterway or sensitive wetland. Recover as much product as possible by pumping it into totes or similar intermediate containers. Remove any remaining product with a properly rated vacuum system, absorbent inert media (oil dri, sand, or earth), or absorbent pads. Use soapy water or degreaser to remove oily residue from the affected area, then rinse area with water. Place saturated materials in an appropriate oily waste container (metal can with a metal lid or an enclosed oily waste dumpster), and dispose of according to local, state, and federal regulations.

Other information:

Materials saturated with this product, such as oily rags, used oil dri, soaked insulation pads, etc., may spontaneously combust due to product decomposition in the presence of oxygen. Place all such materials into appropriate oily waste containers (such as metal cans with metal lids or oily waste dumpsters with lids), and dispose of according to local, state, and federal regulations.

Precautions for safe handling:

When transferring product, use pipes, hoses, and tanks that are electrically bonded and grounded to prevent the accumulation of static electricity.

Conditions for safe storage, including incompatibilities:

Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents, strong acids, and strong bases. Store the product in a cool dry place, in a tightly closed container. Storage tanks should have an appropriate ventilation and pressure relief system.

Precautions for safe handling:

When transferring product, use pipes, hoses, and tanks that are electrically bonded and grounded to prevent the accumulation of static electricity.

Component exposure limits:

There were no OSHA PELs or ACGIH TLVs for this product.

Appropriate engineering controls:

Keep product enclosed in primary containment (hoses, pipes, tanks, etc.) to avoid contact with skin. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practices.

Eyes / face:

Wear safety glasses. If splash potential exists, use splash resistant goggles and a face shield.

Skin:

Wear disposable nitrile or other similar chemical-resistant gloves for incidental contact. For more substantial contact, wear thicker nitrile or other similar chemical-resistant gloves. Wear protective garments, such as a chemical apron, chemical resistant coveralls, or chemical resistant coat and pants, along with impervious oil-resistant boots. Remove soaked protective equipment, decontaminate with soapy water, and rinse thoroughly before reuse. Note: product will cause natural rubbers to degrade at a very rapid rate. Such protective equipment will need to be carefully inspected after decontamination to see if it is still in serviceable condition. Any defective or worn out equipment should be immediately discarded.

Respiratory:

No exposure limits are available, but appropriate organic vapor or supplied air respiratory protection may be worn if irritation or discomfort is experienced. Respiratory protection must be provided and used in accordance with all local, state, and federal regulations.

Reactivity:

When handled and stored appropriately, no dangerous reactions are known

Chemical stability:

Stable in closed containers at room temperature under normal storage and handling conditions

Possibility of hazardous reactions:

When handled and stored appropriately, no dangerous reactions are known

See Sections 5 and 6 regarding spontaneous combustion of product-saturated absorbent materials.

Conditions to avoid:

Ignition sources, accumulation of static electricity, heating product to its flash point, or allowing the product to cool below its melting point (otherwise it may solidify and not be transferable until it is reheated).

Incompatible materials:

Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Hazardous decomposition products:

Carbon oxides, hydrogen sulfide, nitrogen oxides, and hydrocarbons