No. 6 Fuel Oil

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

29 CFR 1910.1200) OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

ACUTE TOXICITY (inhalation) - Category 4 EYE IRRITATION - Category 2B GERM CELL MUTAGENICITY - Category 1 CARCINOGENICITY - Category 1B TOXIC TO REPRODUCTION (Unborn child) - Category 2 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (REPEATED EXPOSURE) (liver, thymus) - Category 2 AQUATIC HAZARD (ACUTE) - Category 1 AQUATIC HAZARD (LONG-TERM) - Category 1

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Hazard statements

Harmful if inhaled. Causes eye irritation. May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. Suspected of damaging the unborn child. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. (liver, thymus) Very 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. Wear protective gloves. Wear eye or face protection. Wear protective clothing. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Do not breathe vapor. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

Response

Collect spillage. Get medical attention if you feel unwell. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.

Supplemental label elements

Eliminate sources of ignition. Avoid spark promoters. Ground/bond container and elements receiving equipment. These alone may be insufficient to remove static electricity. Do not taste or swallow. Wash thoroughly after handling.

2.3 Other hazards

Static accumulating flammable liquid can become electrostatically charged even in bonded and grounded equipment. Sparks may ignite liquid and vapor may cause flash fire or explosion. Causes digestive tract burns. May contain or release poisonous hydrogen sulfide gas.