CLARIFIED FUEL OIL (US - CAN)

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 3

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity, repeated Category 2 (thymus, bone marrow, liver) exposure

Aspiration hazard

Category 1

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May cause cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. May cause damage to organs (liver, thymus, bone marrow) through prolonged or repeated exposure. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Contains or releases hydrogen sulfide, an extremely flammable and toxic gas. Gas may evolve from this material and accumulate in confined spaces. Static accumulating flammable liquid can become electrostatically charged even in bonded and grounded equipment. Sparks may ignite liquid and vapor. May cause flash fire or explosion.

Prevention

Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Do not breathe mist or vapor. Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Avoid release to the environment. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. These alone may be insufficient to remove static electricity. Use personal protective equipment as required.

Response

IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. If swallowed: Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Do NOT induce vomiting. Specific treatment (See first aid instructions on this label). In case of fire: Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or fire-fighting foam to extinguish. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Collect spillage. Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise Static accumulating flammable liquids Classified