FUEL OIL NO. 2 (LOW SULFUR)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW WARNING!

Health hazards

MAY BE IRRITATING TO THE SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT OVEREXPOSURE MAY CAUSE CNS DEPRESSION ASPIRATION HAZARD IF SWALLOWED-CAN ENTER LUNGS AND CAUSE DAMAGE POTENTIAL REPRODUCTIVE HAZARD SKIN CANCER HAZARD BASED ON TESTS WITH LABORATORY ANIMALS SEE "TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION" (SECTION 11) FOR MORE INFORMATION FLAMMABILITY HAZARDS COMBUSTIBLE PER OSHA GUIDELINES, 29 CFR 1910.1200(c) REACTIVITY HAZARDS STABLE POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS, SKIN MODERATELY IRRITATING. Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause drying, reddening, itching and cracking. No significant effects are expected to occur following short term exposure. Repeated or prolonged contact with large amounts of this material may result in absorption through the skin to produce toxic effects. Contact with heated material may cause thermal burns. POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS, EYE SLIGHTLY IRRITATING. Exposure to vapors, fumes or mists may cause irritation. May cause slight transient irritation, lacrimation (tears) and a burning sensation in the eyes. Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause irritation and conjunctivitis. Contact with heated material may cause thermal burns, destruction of eye tissue and possible permanent injury or blindness. POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS, INHALATION Petroleum mists at high exposure levels may be irritating to the nose, throat and lungs. May cause central nervous system depression or effects. Symptoms may include headache, excitation, euphoria, dizziness, incoordination, drowsiness, light-headedness, blurred vision, fatigue, tremors, convulsions, loss of consciousness, coma, respiratory arrest and death, depending on the concentration and duration of exposure. Overexposure to this material may cause systemic damage including target organ effects listed under

TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Section 11) Other specific symptoms of exposure are listed under "Toxicological Information" (Section 11). POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS, INGESTION PRACTICALLY NON-TOXIC. Ingestion of large amounts may cause gastrointestinal disturbances. May cause irritation of the mouth, throat and gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms may include salivation, pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Aspiration into lungs may cause chemical pneumonia and lung damage. Exposure may also cause central nervous system symptoms similar to those listed under "Inhalation" (see Inhalation section). Overexposure to this material may cause systemic damage including target organ effects listed under (Section 11) Other specific symptoms of exposure are listed under "Toxicological Information" (Section 11).