Kerosene

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

IMMEDIATE HAZARDS COMBUSTIBLE! OSHA/NFPA Class II combustible liquid. Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame. Avoid the "switch loading" hazard. (See Section 7)

Aspiration hazard

If swallowed, do not induce vomiting since aspiration into the lungs may cause chemical pneumonia. Obtain prompt medical attention May cause irritation or more serious skin disorders! May be harmful if inhaled! Avoid prolonged or repeated liquid, mist, and vapor contact with eyes, skin, and respiratory tract. May cause irritation of the nose, throat, and lungs, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, loss of coordination, fatigue, nausea and labored breathing. May lead to unconsciousness, convulsions, and possibly death. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. This material can enter the lungs during swallowing or vomiting and may cause acute lung inflammation and damage which in severe cases may be fatal. May cause irritation of the mouth, throat, and gastrointestinal tract leading to nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and restlessness. May cause headache, dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, loss of coordination, fatigue, nausea and labored breathing. May lead to unconsciousness, convulsions, and possibly death. Summary of Exposures at airborne concentrations well above the recommended exposure limits in Chronic Hazards and Special Section 2 may aggravate medical conditions such as skin disorders or chronic respiratory diseases.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation (Primary) Signs and Symptoms Exposures at airborne concentrations well above the recommended exposure limits in Section 2 may cause irritation of the nose, throat, and lungs, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, loss of coordination, fatigue, nausea, labored breathing and irregular heartbeats. May lead to unconsciousness, convulsions, and possibly death. Airborne concentrations above the recommended exposure limits are not anticipated during normal workplace or refueling activities due to the slow evaporation of this material at ambient temperatures. Eye Contact Skin Contact Ingestion Not expected to cause prolonged or significant eye irritation. Moderate skin irritation may occur upon short-term exposure.

Potential health effects

Prolonged/repeated skin exposure, inhalation or ingestion of this material above the recommended limits may result in adverse dermal or systemic effects. Avoid prolonged or repeated overexposure. See Section 11 for additional toxicology information. EMERGENCY and FIRST AID