Diesel Fuel Lubricity Additive

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 3

Health hazards

Carcinogenicity Category 2

Aspiration hazard

Category 1

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 3 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapour. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Suspected of causing cancer. Harmful to aquatic life. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice/attention. In case of fire Use appropriate media to extinguish

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED. Aspiration may cause pulmonary oedema and pneumonitis. Vapours have a narcotic effect and may cause headache, fatigue, dizziness and nausea. May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May irritate eyes and skin. May cause irritation of respiratory tract.

Additional information

None.