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necrosis if the product is not surgically removed. Used oils may contain harmful impurities that have
accumulated during use. The concentration of such impurities will depend on use and they may present risks
to health and the environment on disposal. ALL used oil should be handled with caution and skin contact
avoided as far as possible. It is prudent to assume that prolonged or repeated exposure to used engine oils
may cause skin cancer.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Basis for Assessment
Ecotoxicological data have not been determined specifically for this product. Information given is based on a
knowledge of the components and the ecotoxicology of similar products.
Mobility
Liquid under most environmental conditions. Floats on water. If it enters soil, it will adsorb to soil particles and
will not be mobile.
Persistence / Degradability
Not expected to be readily biodegradable. Major constituents are expected to be inherently biodegradable,
but the product contains components that may persist in the environment.
Bioaccumulation
Contains components with the potential to bioaccumulate.
Ecotoxicity
Poorly soluble mixture. May cause physical fouling of aquatic organisms. Product is expected to be practically
non-toxic to aquatic organisms, LL/EL50 >100 mg/l. (LL/EL50 expressed as the nominal amount of product
required to prepare aqueous test extract). Mineral oil is not expected to cause any chronic effects to aquatic
organisms at concentrations less than 1 mg/l.
Other Adverse Effects
Not expected to have ozone depletion potential, photochemical ozone creation potential or global warming
potential.
Product is a mixture of non-volatile components, which are not expected to be released to air in any significant
quantities.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal
Recycle or dispose of in accordance with prevailing regulations, by a recognised collector or contractor. The
competence of the contractor to deal satisfactorily with this type of product should be established beforehand.
Do not pollute the soil, water or environment with the waste product.
Product Disposal
As for waste disposal.
Container Disposal
Recycle or dispose of in accordance with the legislation in force with a recognised collector or contractor.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Transport Information
Not dangerous for transport under ADR/RID, IMO and IATA/ICAO regulations.
ADR/RID Class
None Allocated
ADR/RID Packing Group
None Allocated
IMDG Hazard Class
