29786 KEROSENE

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

FLAMMABLE HARMFUL DANGEROUS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT Acute effects of exposure to man Inhalation Vapours or mist may cause irritation of the nose and throat, headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, euphoria, loss of coordination, and disorientation. In poorly ventilated areas or confined spaces, unconsciousness and asphyxiation may result. Skin contact Brief contact may cause slight irritation. Prolonged contact, as with clothing wetted with material, may cause more severe irritation and discomfort, seen as local redness and swelling. Believed not to be a skin sensitiser. Eye contact May cause irritation, experienced as mild discomfort and seen as slight excess redness of the eye. Ingestion If more than several mouthfuls are swallowed, abdominal discomfort, nausea and diarrhoea may occur. Aspiration may occur during swallowing or vomiting, resulting in lung damage. Chronic effects of exposure to man

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Because of its irritating properties, by exposure repeated skin contact may aggravate an existing dermatitis (skin condition). Other remarks Effects of exposure to the Some short-term toxicity to aquatic and

Environmental hazards

marine organisms.