Marine Fuel Oil

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 4

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity following Category 2 (blood, bone marrow, liver, repeated exposure thymus)

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Combustible liquid. Causes skin irritation. Harmful if inhaled. May cause cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause damage to organs (blood, bone marrow, liver, thymus) through prolonged or repeated exposure. 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. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Do not breathe mist or vapour. 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 ON SKIN Wash with plenty of water. IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Call a POISON CENTRE/doctor if you feel unwell. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

None known.

Additional information

None.