KEROSENE

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 3

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2B Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity following single Category 3 narcotic effects exposure Specific target organ toxicity following Category 1 (central nervous system) repeated exposure

Aspiration hazard

Category 1

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 2 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapour. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Causes skin irritation. Causes eye irritation. Harmful if inhaled. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs (central nervous system) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Toxic to aquatic life. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. Do not breathe mist/vapours. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE/doctor. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish. Collect spillage.

Storage

Keep cool. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

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

2.3 Other hazards

None known.

Additional information

94.3 % of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown acute oral toxicity. 94.3 % of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown acute dermal toxicity. 90.8 % of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown acute inhalation toxicity. 76.5 % of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown acute hazards to the aquatic environment. 76.5 % of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown long-term hazards to the aquatic environment.