KEROSENE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H304, H315, H336, H411

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

This material is hazardous according to regulatory guidelines (see (M)SDS Section 15).

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquid: Category 3. Aspiration toxicant: Category 1. Skin irritation: Category 2. Specific target organ toxicant (central nervous system): Category 3. Chronic aquatic toxicant: Category 2.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Physical: H226: Flammable liquid and vapour. Health: H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H315: Causes skin irritation. H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

Environmental hazards

H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. No additional hazards. NOTE: This material should not be used for any other purpose than the intended use in Section 1 without expert advice. Health studies have shown that chemical exposure may cause potential human health risks which may vary from person to person.

Prevention

P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233: Keep container tightly closed. P240: Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241: Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, and lighting equipment. P242: Use non-sparking tools. P243: Take action to prevent static discharges. P261: Avoid breathing mist / vapours. P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear protective gloves and eye / face protection.

Response

P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. P304 + P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P312: Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P331: Do NOT induce vomiting. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice/ attention P362 + P364: Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire Use water fog, foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide (CO2) to extinguish P391: Collect spillage.

Storage

P403 + P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405: Store locked up.

Disposal

P501: Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local regulations.

Contains

Kerosine (petroleum)

Other physicochemical hazards

Material can accumulate static charges which may cause an ignition. Material can release vapours that readily form flammable mixtures. Vapour accumulation could flash and/or explode if ignited.

Health hazards

High-pressure injection under skin may cause serious damage. May be irritating to the eyes, nose, throat, and lungs. Breathing of high vapour concentrations may cause dizziness, light-headedness, headache, nausea and loss of co-ordination. Continued inhalation may result in unconsciousness.