NO. 2 DIESEL

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency overview CAUTION! WATER WHITE TO PALE YELLOW LIQUID WITH A HYDROCARBON ODOR

Health hazards

VAPORS, FUMES, OR MISTS MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION OVEREXPOSURE MAY CAUSE CNS DEPRESSION MAY BE HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED MAY CAUSE LUNG DAMAGE POTENTIAL CANCER HAZARD SEE "TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION" (SECTION 11) FOR MORE INFORMATION FLAMMABILITY HAZARDS COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID AND VAPOR VAPOR MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE REACTIVITY HAZARDS STABLE

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation, ingestion, skin and eye contact. Eyes May cause slight transient irritation, lacrimation (tears) and a burning sensation in the eyes. Effects may become more serious with repeated or prolonged contact. Skin Contact may cause reddening, itching and inflammation. Effects may become more serious with repeated or prolonged contact. Skin contact may cause harmful effects in other parts of the body. Inhalation Breathing high concentrations may be harmful. 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. Breathing of the mists, vapors or fumes may irritate the nose, throat and lungs. Overexposure to this material may cause systemic damage including target organ effects listed under "Toxicological Information" (Section 11). Ingestion Swallowing this material may be harmful. 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).