BIODIESEL SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)

BIODIESEL

SECTION 1 IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND THE COMPANY

Product Name BIODIESEL

Product Type B2 Diesel
Company Information SL Harbor Bulk Terminal Corporation (SLHBTC)
Block 4, Lots 10 & 11, Manila Harbour Centre,
North Harbor, Tondo, Manila
General Contact Number (632) 550–3628

SECTION 2 HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

GHS CLASSIFICATION Flammable Liquids Category 3

Acute Toxicity – Inhalation Category 5
Acute Toxicity – Ingestion Category 5
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2
Eye Damage/Irritation Category 2B
Carcinogenicity Category 2
Specific Target Organ Toxicity
(Single Exposure – Lungs, Liver, Kidney) Category 2
(Repeated Exposure – Lungs, Liver, Kidney) Category 2
Aspiration Hazard Category 2
Hazardous to the aquatic environment Category 2
Acute hazard Category 2
Chronic hazard

GHS LABELING
Pictograms

Signal Word DANGER

Hazard Statements H226 Flammable liquid and vapor

H303 May be harmful if swallowed
H333 Maybe harmful if inhaled
H315 Causes skin irritation
H320 Causes eye irritation
H336 May cause drowsiness and dizziness
H351 Suspected of causing cancer
H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or
repeated exposure

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H361 Suspecting damaging fertility or the unborn child

H305 Maybe harmful if swallowed and enters airways
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Other Hazards Vapor may create an explosive atmosphere.

Vapor is heavier than air and will collect in low–lying places.

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
General Precautionary Statements
P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand
P102 Keep out of reach of children
P103 Read label before use

Prevention Precautionary Statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use
P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
P233 Keep container tightly closed
P242 Use only non–sparking tools
P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge
P260 Do not breathe fume/gas/mist/vapor
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well–ventilated area
P273 Avoid release to the environment
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye and face protection
P281 Use personal protective equipment as required

Response Precautionary Statements

P301 + P310 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a Poison Center or doctor/physician. DO
NOT induce vomiting.
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (OR HAIR): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated
clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact
lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position
comfortable for breathing.
P308 + P313 If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
P314 Get medical advice advice/attention if you feel unwell.
P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs, get medical advice/attention.
P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
P370 + P378 In case of fire: use foam, carbon dioxide or dry chemical extinguishers for
extinction.
P391 Collect spillage.

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Storage Precautionary Statements

P403 + P235 Store in well–ventilated place. Keep cool.
P405 Store locked up.

Disposal Precautionary Statements

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance to local/regional/national/
international regulations.

SECTION 3 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Component CAS Number Percent

Diesel Fuel 68476–34–6 > 98
Coconut Methyl Ester (CME) 61788–59–8 1.7 – 2.2

Component Information
Diesel Fuel – is a mixture of hydrocarbons from crude oils distillation and various downstream refinery
streams. The hydrocarbon length would be from C9 to C20 and consists of hydrocarbons with aliphatic
(linear), naphthenic, cyclic and aromatic functional groups. Other components present in smaller
amounts are sulfur, oxygen and nitrogen.

SECTION 4 FIRST AID MEASURES

General Information
• Before any attempts of rescue or first aid is to be done, necessary precautions should be taken to
ensure the health and safety first of the rescuer and/or first aid responder
• Medical personnel should be aware of the material involved for them to take precautions
• Show this safety data sheet to the medical personnel or doctor in attendance

Route of Entry Actions To be Taken

Inhalation • Remove the affected person/s from the contaminated area
• Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband
• Lay patient down. Keep warm and rested.
• Prostheses such as false teeth, should be removed if possible
• Apply artificial respiration devices or oxygen if not breathing, breathing is
irregular or when respiratory arrest occurs
Note: It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth–to–
mouth resuscitation.

• If heart has stopped, begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

• Bring the patient to the hospital or doctor

Eye Contact • Flush immediately with fresh running water

• Check for and remove contact lenses if easy to do

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• Continue rinsing for 15 minutes and ensure complete irrigation by keeping

eyelids apart and away from eye and moving the eyelids by occasionally lifting
the upper and lower eyelids
• Seek medical attention without delay
Note: Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by
skilled personnel

Skin Contact • Remove all contaminated clothing and footwear

• Wash skin and hair with running water and soap
• If skin is damaged, apply a clean dressing
• Seek medical attention in event of irritation

Ingestion • DO NOT
o Induce vomiting
o Give milk, oils or alcohol
• If spontaneous vomiting appears imminent or occurs, lean the patient forward
(head–down position and lower than their hips or below knees, if possible) to
prevent aspiration
• If patient is drowsy or unconscious, place patient on left side (head–down
position, if possible) to maintain open airway
• Observe the patient carefully like difficulty of breathing. Apply artificial
respiration devices or oxygen if not breathing, breathing is irregular or when
respiratory arrest occurs
Note: It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth–to–
mouth resuscitation.

• Never give liquid if the patient is showing signs of reduce awareness, being
sleepy or becoming unconscious
• Wash out mouth with water until taste dissipated
• Intake of liquid (i.e., 200 – 300 mL of water) should be slowly and comfortably
• Prostheses such as false teeth should be removed if possible
• Seek medical advice immediately

SECTION 5 FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Fire/Explosion Hazards
• Liquid and vapor are flammable
• Vapors if mixed with air at certain proportions may form explosive mixture and ignite rapidly when
exposed to heat, spark, static discharge, open flame or any ignition source
• Water in contact with hot liquid may cause foaming and a steam explosion that will scatter the hot
oil (as burning liquid may float) and cause possible severe burns

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Hazardous Products of Combustion

• Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
• Oxides of sulfur (SOx)
• Particulate matter (smoke)
• Unburned hydrocarbons (possible)

Extinguishing Media
• DO NOT use a solid water stream or water jet as it may cause spattering and spread the fire
• For small fires, use dry chemicals, carbon dioxide or firefighting foam
• For large fires, firefighting foam can be used. Water spray and water fog may be ineffective to fight
the fire but can be used to cooling containers and adjacent structures

Firefighting Instructions
• Immediately isolate the area by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident/fire
• Move containers from fire area if can be done without risk
• Cool adjacent containers with water even if fire is out as vapor can build up when exposed to heat
• Use water to flush spills away from fire or ignition sources but prevent the spillage from entering
drains and sewers as flash fire may occur.
• Firefighters should use self–contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full protective clothing
prior to extinguishing fire
• For small fires, handheld portable fire extinguishers and other appropriate device can be used.
• For massive fires, firefighters should withdraw from area and let fire burn. If possible,
o Firefighting is from a maximum distance or through unmanned hose holders or nozzles
o Firefighters cool the areas adjacent to the fire to prevent further spread of the fire
• Collect contaminated firefighting water, if possible, and treat before disposal
• Decontaminate emergency personnel and equipment with soap and water

Flammability Properties
Flash Point > 55oC
Flammability Limits 0.5% (Lower) 5.0% (Upper)
Auto–Ignition Temperature > 250oC

SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

In the event of a spill or accidental release, personnel at the site should

• Notify relevant authorities and emergency personnel on spill response/mitigation
• Evacuate the area surrounding areas
• Avoid contact with spilled material, i.e., breathing, ingestion or direct physical contact

Emergency personnel dealing with the spill or clean up should

• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment
• Implement oil spill control measures of the company if there is an existing one
• Consider wind direction and stay upwind and uphill (i.e., stay away from low areas)
• Use only non–sparking tools and equipment in the clean–up process

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• Contain spill in the smallest possible area and recover as much product as possible
• Restrict access to area until completion of clean–up

Pre–Spill Response Activities

• Remove all possible ignition sources and combustible materials if possible from the spilled area or
in the direction of the movement of the spill
• Extinguish flames in the vicinity if any
• Stop the leak if possible and without risk
• Spilled material and runoff should not be
o Contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers
o Flushed down sewer or drainage systems unless system is designed to handle such material
• Ventilate closed spaces before entering
• Determine best or most suitable absorbent materials

Clean–up Procedure
The recommended procedure for containment is based on the most likely scenario for spillage on land
or water. Local experts should be consulted prior to clean–up as spill containment would depend on
prevailing environmental conditions like geographical orientation and conditions, wind, temperature,
wave and current direction and speed may greatly influence the appropriate actions to be taken.

Spill Type Clean Up Procedures

Land Spill • Evaluate the direction where is the material is moving
• If possible,
o Prevent spread of spillage by diking far ahead of the liquid spill
o Use water spray to reduce dispersed vapors
o Use vapor–suppressing foam to reduce vapors
o Recover spill by using shovel, skimming or pumping using explosion–proof
equipment, booms or other suitable absorbent and transfer to containers
• Use non–combustible absorbent/adsorbent materials like soil, sand, earth,
vermiculite or diatomaceous earth to absorb spilled liquid
• Collect used absorbent/adsorbent materials in appropriate waste containers and
sealed the containers thereafter
• Flush area with water. Prevent product from entering drains. Do not allow
material to contaminate ground water system
• Clean contaminated surface/areas thoroughly to remove residual contamination
like water flushing and wipe up with absorbent material

Water Spill • Immediately use booms to confine spills

• Remove the material from the water surface by skimming or with the use of
suitable absorbents
• Experts should be consulted first prior to the use of dispersant if permitted by
local authorities and environmental agencies

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Post Spill Response Activities

• Collect absorbents, contaminated and recovered materials and dispose in accordance to
local/national regulations or through licensed waste disposal contractor
• Collected spillages and runoff should be treated prior to disposal

SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE

As material produces vapors, it should be handled and stored in an environment that is

• Cool, dry, well-ventilated and have an intrinsically safe electrical classification
• Clearly identified, free of obstruction and accessible only to trained personnel
• A No Smoking Area
• Away from fire, sparks, any ignition source, direct exposure to sunlight, heated surfaces and
incompatible materials (refer to Section 10)

In handling of the product and containers, personnel should

• Use suitable personal protective equipment
• Avoid personal contact and prolonged exposure, i.e., breathing/inhalation of gas/fumes/ vapor or
direct contact with eyes, skin and clothing
• Avoid the material from splashing
• Wash thoroughly after handling before eating, drinking and smoking
• Remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before entering eating areas

DO NOT
• Put material in unapproved containers
• Fill container while it is in or on a vehicle
• Use electronic devices like mobile phones in or around any fueling operation unless the device is
certified to be intrinsically safe in accordance to acceptable safety standards
• Be siphoned by mouth to transfer product between containers
• Perform repairs and maintenance on contaminated equipment without draining and purging
residues and vapors
• Enter confined spaces if not ventilated prior to entry
• Store in pits, depressions, basements or areas where vapors could be trapped

Containers should be
• In the original and/or approved container
• Always closed, secured and sealed
• Clearly labelled
• Inspected periodically for damage or leaks
• Opened slowly to avoid pressurized released of vapor
• Earthed (grounded) and bonded to prevent accumulation of static charge
• Disposed in accordance to appropriate disposal process (refer to Section 10)

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SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

General Considerations
• DO NOT use
o The material as a fuel without adequate ventilation as it can result in hazardous levels of
combustion products and inadequate oxygen levels for breathing
o Use gasoline, kerosene, other cleaning solvents or harsh abrasive skin cleaners for washing the
material from exposed skin areas
• Wash hands after handling material and before eating, drinking, smoking, or using toilet facilities

Engineering Controls/Facility Requirement

• Mechanical ventilation and local exhaust are recommended and should be strategically placed to
keep vapor concentrations below occupational exposure and flammability limits, particularly in
confined spaces
• Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are available and close to the workstation
location

Exposure Limits (ACGIH Standard)

Component Limit
Diesel Fuel 100 mg/m3 8 hours

Personal Protective Measures

Prior to handling of the material, appropriate personal protective equipment that conforms to
acceptable standards like OSHA should be worn/used. Personnel should avoid or minimize contact with
the material at all possible route/s of entry.

Route of Entry Protective Measures to be Taken

Eye • Safety glasses with side shields are recommended as a minimum protection
• Contact lenses should be avoided as it may absorb and concentrate irritants
• Chemical goggles and face shield should be worn during transfer operations
or if there is a likelihood of misting, splashing or spraying

Hand • Use chemical–resistant gloves, i.e., made of PVC, neoprene, nitrile or

PVC/NBR
• When handling heated material, use long–cuffed heat–resistant gloves over
chemically–resistant gloves

Respiratory • Use air–purifying/air–fed respirator complying with an approved standard if a

risk assessment indicates the need for it
• Use NIOSH/OSHA approved full–face respirator with organic vapor and high
efficiency filter cartridge if recommended exposure limit is exceeded
• Use positive–pressure, pressure–demand and self–contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA) for
o Entry into confined space or poorly ventilated areas

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o Large spill clean–up site

o Environment that has potential for uncontrolled release, undetermined
exposure levels or exposure to hydrogen sulfide

Skin/Body • DO NOT wear rings, watches or similar apparel that could entrap the material
• Wear chemical protective suit (like apron, full body suit, boots, and additional
facial protection) if there is potential for contact with the material
• Promptly remove contaminated clothing and wash separately before reuse
• Thoroughly clean contaminated shoes

SECTION 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance Clear Liquid

Color Colorless to Yellowish
2.5 max (ASTM D1500)
Odor Characteristic of petroleum
Kinematic Viscosity at 40oC, cSt 2–5
Flash Point, oC > 55
pH No data
Boiling Point Range, oC 150 – 370
Melting Point, oC No data
Density at 15oC, kg/m3 820 – 860
Vapor Pressure at 20oC, mm Hg No data
Vapor Density (air = 1) No data
Solubility in Water Immiscible
Evaporation Rate No data
Partition Coefficient > 3.3
Auto–ignition Temperature, oC > 250
Decomposition Temperature, oC No data
Flammability Flammable
Explosion Limit 0.7% (Lower)
5.0% (Upper)

SECTION 10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability Material is stable under normal storage conditions

Conditions to avoid Heat, flames, sparks, high energy Ignition sources and incompatible
materials

Materials to avoid/ Halogens, strong acids, strong bases/alkalis and strong oxidizers
Incompatibility

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Hazardous Decomposition Material does not decompose at ambient temperature. Harmful

Products combustion products are formed (refer to Section 5)

Hazardous Polymerization Does not occur

SECTION 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity Data
Component Test Result Route Species
Diesel Fuel LD50 > 5000 mg/kg Oral Rat
LD50 > 2000 mg/kg Dermal Rabbit
LC50 1.7 mg/L 4 hours Inhalation Rat

Notes: LD50 Lethal Dose at 50% Mortality

LC50 Lethal Concentration at 50% Mortality

Potential Health Effects

Route of Entry Skin contact/absorption, eye contact, ingestion, inhalation

Target Organs • Respiratory tract and lungs

• Central nervous system
• Mucous membranes
• Skin
• Eyes
• Liver
• Kidneys
• Hematopoietic system (Blood and bone marrow)

Conditions Aggravated Personnel with:

by Exposure • Pre–existing nervous system disease
• Neurological conditions
• Skin disorders
• Chronic respiratory diseases
• Impaired function of the lung, liver, kidney or bone marrow
• Anemia and/or red blood cell abnormalities

Signs and Symptoms of Acute Exposure

Inhalation Depending on the concentration and the duration of exposure, inhalation of
the vapor or spray mist may cause the following:
• Nose, throat, respiratory tract, and lung irritation
• Central nervous system (CNS) effects like excitation, euphoria,
disorientation, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, nausea, vertigo,

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headache, loss of reflexes, tremors, convulsions and seizures

• Coughing, choking or shortness of breath
• Anemia
• Irregular and/or decreased heart rate
• Low blood pressure
• Loss of consciousness and/or sudden collapse
• Respiratory paralysis or arrest leading to convulsions, coma and/or
death

Eye Contact Corrosive to eyes and may cause severe irritation, redness, tearing, blurred
vision and conjunctivitis. Symptoms include stinging, watering, and redness.

Skin Contact Material may be absorbed through the skin and produce central nervous
system (CNS) depression effects similar to those listed under "Inhalation". If
the skin is damaged, absorption increases. Injury may not appear serious at
first but will become swollen, discolored and extremely painful within a few
hours. Short–term contact results in redness, itching and burning of the skin.

Mild allergic skin response may be expected on some sensitive individuals

following repeated exposures.

Ingestion May cause the following:

• Burns to mouth, throat and stomach
• Nausea, irritation, depression and/or restlessness
• Vomiting, diarrhea and/or gastrointestinal disturbances
• Central nervous system effects, similar to those listed under
"Inhalation"
• Severe pulmonary edema/hemorrhage or chemical pneumonitis, which
can be fatal (if aspiration into the lungs)
• Intestinal obstruction if large quantities was ingested

Signs and Symptoms of Prolonged and/or Repeated Exposure

Inhalation • May produce respiratory tract irritation, leading to frequent attacks of
bronchial infection
• Respiratory paralysis or arrest leading to coma and/or death

Eye Contact May produce chronic eye irritation

Skin Contact May cause:

• Moderate to severe irritation (redness, inflammation and/or itching)
• Dermatitis (rash)
• Cracking (defatting of the skin)
• Possible secondary infection

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SECTION 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity Harmful/Toxic to human, animal and aquatic life and may cause
long–term adverse effects to soil and aquatic environment

Mobility More volatile components will rapidly evaporate to air and not
expected to deposit on sediments and wastewater solids

High molecular weight components have low solubility and would

float on water, which is expected to migrate from water to the land
and expected to deposit on sediment and wastewater solids

Bioaccumulation Potential No data

Persistence and degradability No data

SECTION 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Hierarchy on Control/Disposal
• Reduce waste generation wherever possible
• Maximize recovery, reuse and/or recycling
• Disposal of product spilled material, washings, runoff, any by–products and empty container should
be as hazardous waste and in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations

Product and Residual Disposal

• DO NOT allow product, spilled material, washings, runoff and any by–products to be drained or in
contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers
• Product may be burned/incinerated under controlled conditions and in compliance with local and
national waste management regulations
• Product, spilled material, washings, runoff and any by–products should be treated before disposal
or disposal should be through licensed waste disposal contractor

Empty Container Disposal

• DO NOT pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind or expose to heat, flame, sparks, static
electricity, or other sources of ignition as containers may explode
• Care should be taken in handling emptied containers as it may contain residues
• Proper handling should be observed if containers are to be drained of residual product
• Empty containers should be completely drained before being stored for reconditioning or disposal
by licensed contractor in accordance with governmental regulations
• Retain safety labels/warnings and SDS until containers are cleaned and destroyed

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SECTION 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN Number UN 1202
UN Proper Shipping Name Gas Oil or Diesel Fuel or Heating Oil, Light
Transport Hazard Class 3
Packing Group III
Pictograms

Label

Special Precautions for User • Read safety instructions, SDS and emergency procedures prior
to handling the material
• Ensure that those who are transporting the material know what
to do in the event of an accident or spillage
• Always transport in closed containers that are upright and
secure

SECTION 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION

Material is hazardous chemical under Occupational Safety and Health (Classification, Labeling, and
Safety Data Sheet of Hazardous Chemicals) Regulations 2013.

Complies with the following national/regional chemical inventory requirements: Philippine Inventory of
Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS).

SECTION 16 OTHER INFORMATION

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Notice to Reader
The information and recommendations of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) were obtained from sources
believed to be accurate and correct. SL Harbor Bulk Terminal Corporation (SLHBTC) makes no expressed
or implied guarantee with respect to the accuracy of the information. Some information presented and
conclusions drawn thereof are from sources other than direct test data on the substance itself. The
information provided is for the consideration and scrutiny of the user. The user of the product has the
responsibility in:

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• Evaluating the adequacy of the data under the conditions of the intended use of the product
• Determining the safety, toxicity and suitability of the product under the prevailing and/or possible
conditions that would be experienced by the product
• Obtaining additional or clarifying information where uncertainty exists
• Ensuring the safe handling and proper use of the product

The SDS was prepared to be used only for this product. If the product is to be a component in another
product then information herein may not be applicable. The user should make their own investigations
to determine suitability of the information or products for their particular purpose or application. Thus,
no warranty expressed or implied is made as to the effects of such use, the results to be obtained or the
safety and toxicity of product in any specific application.

If the user repackages this product then it is incumbent upon the user to ensure proper health, safety
and other necessary information is included with and/or on the container. Appropriate warnings and
safe handling procedures should be provided to handlers and users.

SLHBTC accepts no responsibility and hereby disclaim all liability for any harmful effects that may be
caused by purchase, resale, storage, use, exposure or disposal of the product. In no event, shall SLHBTC
or its suppliers be liable for any direct or indirect loss of profits or for any other special, indirect or
consequential damages.

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