KEROSENE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H304, H315

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the WHS Regulations and the ADG Code. CHEMWATCH HAZARD RATINGS Min Max Flammability 2 Toxicity 1 0 = Minimum Body Contact 2 1 = Low 2 = Moderate Reactivity 1 3 = High Chronic 0 4 = Extreme Poisons Schedule S5 [1] Flammable Liquid Category 3, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2, Aspiration Hazard Category 1

Classifications

Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HSIS ; 3. Classification drawn from EC Directive 1272/2008 - Annex VI

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. H315 Causes skin irritation. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

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/intrinsically safe equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use alcohol resistant foam or normal protein foam for extinction. 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. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

Storage

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

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.