Kerosene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H304, H316, H411

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazardous Nature This product is classified as hazardous under HSNO criteria Hazardous Classification 3.1C, 6.1E (oral), 6.1E (aspiration), 6.3B, 9.1B GHS Pictograms Signal Word Danger Dangerous Goods Classification 3 Hazard Statements H226: Flammable liquid and vapour H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways H316: Causes mild skin irritation H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233: Keep container tightly closed. P240: Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241: Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/light/…/equipment. P242: Use only non-sparking tools. P243: Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

P301+ P310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice/attention P370+P376 In case of fire Stop leak if safe to do so P391 Collect spillage

Storage

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

Disposal

P501: Dispose of contents, or container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulation.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

3.1C, 6.1E (oral), 6.1E (aspiration), 6.3B, 9.1B GHS Pictograms Signal Word Danger Dangerous Goods Classification 3 Hazard Statements H226: Flammable liquid and vapour H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways H316: Causes mild skin irritation H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Precautionary Statements P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233: Keep container tightly closed. P240: Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241: Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/light/…/equipment. P242: Use only non-sparking tools. P243: Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Response Statements P301+ P310: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. P331: Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P332+P313: If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P370+P376: In case of fire: Stop leak if safe to do so. P391 Collect spillage Storage Statements P403+P235: Store in a well ventilated place. Keep cool. P405: Store locked up. Disposal Statements P501: Dispose of contents, or container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulation. 3. COMPOSITION: Information on Ingredients Chemical Ingredient CAS No. Proportion (%v/v) Kerosene 8008-20-6 >99 Contains: Ethyl Benzene 100-41-4 0.1-1 Contains: Naphthalene 91-20-3 <2 4. FIRST AID MEASURES For advice, contact National Poisons Centre (Phone New Zealand: 0800 764 766) or a doctor. Ingestion If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Obtain immediate medical advice. If vomiting occurs spontaneously, keep head below hips to prevent aspiration into lungs. Eye Contact Hold eyelids apart and flush the eye with running water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation persists Skin/Hair Contact Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin with soap and water. If skin irritation occurs, get medical advice. Launder contaminated clothing before re-use. If product is injected into or under skin, or any other part of body, and regardless of appearance of wound, get immediate medical evaluation as immediate surgical intervention may be needed. Inhalation Move the victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Begin artificial respiration if breathing has stopped. Seek medical attention First Aid facilities Provide eye baths and safety showers. Medical Attention Treat according to symptoms. Avoid gastric lavage: risk of aspiration of product to the lungs with the potential to cause chemical pneumonitis. 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Shut off product that may ‘fuel’ a fire if safe to do so. Allow trained personnel to attend a fire in progress, providing firefighters with this Safety Data Sheet. Prevent extinguishing media from escaping to drains and waterways. Suitable extinguishing media Water fog, foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide (CO2). Do NOT use straight streams of water. Hazards from combustion products Smoke, fume, aldehydes, sulphur oxides, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide and other incomplete combustion products. Specific Hazards Flammable liquid and vapour Precautions for fire fighters and special protective equipment Full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus. Keep adjacent containers cool by spraying with water. Hazchem Code: 3Y 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Accidental Release Controls Avoid contact with spilled material. Isolate and evacuate area. Warn or evacuate occupants in surrounding or downwind areas. Wear personal protective equipment. Prevent entry by unnecessary or unprotected personnel. If possible, isolate or remove sources of ignition. Emergency Procedures