Type aviation turbine fuel

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 3 not otherwise classified Category 1

Health hazards

Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity following single Category 3 narcotic effects exposure

Aspiration hazard

Category 1

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 2 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapour. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Causes skin irritation. Toxic if inhaled. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Presents a physical hazard which is not otherwise classified.

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. Use non-sparking tools and explosion-proof equipment. Explosion-proof general and local exhaust ventilation. Keep container tightly closed. When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Avoid breathing 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 SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE/doctor. Rinse mouth. 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 advice/attention. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice/attention. IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTRE/doctor. In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish. Collect spillage.

Storage

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

Disposal

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

2.3 Other hazards

None known.

Additional information

Static Accumulating Liquid. Static accumulating flammable liquid can become electrostatically charged even in bonded and grounded equipment.