Kerosene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H304, H315, H335, H336, H411

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquid: Category 3. • Aspiration toxicant: Category 1. • Skin irritation: Category 2. • Target organ toxicant (central nervous system): Category 3. • Target organ toxicant (respiratory irritant): Category 3. • Acute aquatic toxicant: Category 2. • Chronic aquatic toxicant: Category 2.

Signal word

Danger

Physical hazards

Flammable liquid and vapour (H226).

Health hazards

May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways (H304). • Causes skin irritation (H315). • May cause respiratory irritation (H335). • May cause drowsiness or dizziness (H336).

Environmental hazards

Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects (H411).

Prevention

Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames, and other ignition sources. No smoking (P210). • Keep container tightly closed (P233). • Keep cool (P235). • Ground and bond container and receiving equipment (P240). • Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment (P241). • Use non-sparking tools (P242). • Take action to prevent static discharge (P243). • Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray (P261). • Wash thoroughly after handling (P264). • Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area (P271). • Avoid release to the environment (P273). • Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection (P280).

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician (P301+P310). • IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water (P302+P352). • IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing (P304+P340). • Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell (P312). • Specific treatment (see Notes to Physician on this label) (P321). • Do NOT induce vomiting (P331). • If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention (P332+P313). • Wash contaminated clothing before reuse (P363). • In case of fire: Use media specified in the SDS to extinguish (P370+P378). • Collect spillage (P391).

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed (P403+P233). • Store locked up (P405).

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with applicable local/regional/national/international regulations (P501). SECTION 3 COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SCHEDULE 8 COMPONENTS CAS NUMBER AMOUNT Kerosene, hydrodesulfurized 64742-81-0 60 - 100 %weight Kerosene 8008-20-6 60 - 100 %weight Naphthalene 91-20-3 0.1 - 1 %weight Ethylbenzene 100-41-4 0.1 - 1 %weight Total sulfur None < 0.3 %weight Note that the remaining composition contains nonhazardous ingredients or hazardous ingredients below the relevant threshold up to 100%.