Crude (Sour)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 1

Health hazards

Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Carcinogenicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 narcotic effects Specific target organ toxicity, repeated Category 2 (Liver) exposure

Aspiration hazard

Category 1

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 2

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Danger

Hazard statements

Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May cause cancer. May cause damage to organs (Liver) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe mist or vapor. Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

If swallowed Immediately call a poison center/doctor. If on skin (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. Do NOT induce vomiting. If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention. In case of fire Use appropriate media to extinguish. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep cool.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise Static Accumulating Liquid.

Additional information

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.