KEROSENE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H304, H315, H351, H411

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS Classification Aspiration Hazard: Category 1 of the Substance/Mixture Carcinogenicity: Category 2 Flammable Liquids: Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 2 Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Acute Hazard: Category 2 Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Long-Term Hazard: Category 2

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H315 Causes skin irritation. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Hazard pictograms

Flame, Health hazard, Exclamation mark, Environment

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/.../equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P281 Use personal protective equipment as required.

Response

P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. 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. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. 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/waterspray/fog for extinction. P381 Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so.

Storage

P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up. Precautionary P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Further information

A highly hazardous conditon can occur if a patient vomits the swallowed product and foam is aspirated into the lungs. This may cause mild to severe pulmonary injury and possibly death.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Aspiration Hazard: Category 1 of the Carcinogenicity: Category 2 Substance/Mixture Flammable Liquids: Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 2 Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Acute Hazard: Category 2 Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Long-Term Hazard: Category 2 Signal Word DANGER Hazard Statement (s) H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H315 Causes skin irritation. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Pictogram (s) Flame, Health hazard, Exclamation mark, Environment Precautionary P201 Obtain special instructions before use. Statement – P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Prevention P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/.../equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P281 Use personal protective equipment as required. Precautionary P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Statement – P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Response P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. 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/waterspray/fog for extinction. P381 Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. Precautionary P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Statement – Storage P405 Store locked up. Precautionary P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.