KEROSENE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H305, H313, H316, H333, H411

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Considered a Hazardous Substance according to the criteria of the New Zealand Hazardous Substances New Organisms legislation. Classified as Dangerous Goods for transport purposes. 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 [1]

Aspiration hazard

Category 2, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 3, Chronic Aquatic Hazard Category 2, Flammable Liquid Category 3, Acute Toxicity (Dermal) Category 5, Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) Category 5 Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from CCID EPA NZ ; 3. Classification drawn from EC Directive 1272/2008 - Annex VI Determined by Chemwatch using GHS/HSNO criteria 9.1B, 6.1E (aspiration), 6.1E (dermal), 6.3B, 6.1E (inhalation), 3.1C

Signal word

WARNING

Hazard statements

H305 May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways H316 Causes mild skin irritation H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. H313 May be harmful in contact with skin H333 May be harmful if inhaled

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.

Response

P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use alcohol resistant foam or normal protein foam for extinction. P304+P312 IF INHALED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

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.