Diesel Fuel 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

NFPA Rating -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

Appearance/Odor

Bright and Clear Liquid. Oil Type Odor

Health hazards

Causes severe skin irritation. Toxic and harmful if inhaled May be harmful or fatal if swallowed. Do not induce vomitting. May cause aspiration pneumonitis.

Physical hazards

Combustible Liquid

NFPA Ratings

(Health, Fire, Reactivity) 2, 2, 0

Hazard statements

Least - 0 Slight - 1 Moderate - 2 High - 3 Extreme - 4 Inhalation: In applications where vapors (caused by high temperature) or mists (caused by mixing or spraying) are created, breathing may cause a mild burning sensation in the nose, throat and lungs. Toxic and harmful if inhaled. Eye Irritation: May cause slight irritation of the eyes. If irritation occurs, a temporary burning sensation, minor redness, swelling, and/or blurred vision may result. Skin Contact: Severely irritating to the skin causing pain, redness and swelling. Other adverse effects not expected from brief skin contact. Ingestion: This material may be harmful or fatal if swallowed. Ingestion may result in vomiting; aspiration (breathing) of vomitus into lungs must be avoided as even small quantities may result in aspiration pneumonitis. Generally considered to have a low order of acute oral toxicity.

Other Health Effects

Carcinogenic in animal tests. It is probable that the material causes cancer in laboratory animals. Signs and Symptoms: Irritation as noted above. Aspiration pneumonitis may be evidenced by coughing, labored breathing and cyanosis (bluish skin); in severe cases death may occur. For additional health information, refer to section 11. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------