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EC/CAS
68476-34-6
Name of the chemical
Fuels, diesel, no. 2
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
270-676-1
Name of the chemical
Fuels, diesel, no. 2
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2007-12-18
Product name
ESSO DIESEL
Product Synonyms
Hydrocarbons and Additives
CAS No.
68476-34-6
supplier name
Esso Petroleum Company, Limited
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Company Information
company name
ExxonMobil House
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
SDS-UK@EXXONMOBIL.COM
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
This material is dangerous according to regulatory guidelines (see (M)SDS Section 15).
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Carc. Cat. 3; R40 | Xn; R65 | R66 | N; R51/53
Other physicochemical hazards
Material can release vapours that readily form flammable mixtures. Vapour accumulation could flash and/or explode if ignited. Material can accumulate static charges which may cause an incendiary electrical discharge.
Health hazards
Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Under conditions of poor personal hygiene and prolonged repeated contact, some polycyclic aromatic compounds (PACs) have been suspected as a cause of skin cancer in humans. May be irritating to the eyes, nose, throat, and lungs. May cause central nervous system depression. High-pressure injection under skin may cause serious damage.
Environmental hazards
Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. 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.
