Fuel Oil No. 2

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable Liquids - Category 3 Acute Toxicity, Inhalation - Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation – Category 2 Eye Damage/Irritation – Category 2 Carcinogenicity - Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) – Category 3 (respiratory irritation, narcosis)

Aspiration hazard

Category 1 Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment, Acute Hazard – Category 3

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes eye irritation. Suspected of causing cancer. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Harmful to aquatic life.

Prevention

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking 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. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Avoid breathing fume/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wash hands and forearms thoroughly after handling. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

In case of fire: Use water spray, fog or foam. If on skin (or hair): Wash with plenty of soap and water. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation occurs, get medical advice/attention. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a poison center or doctor if you feel unwell. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. If swallowed: Immediately all a poison center or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Do NOT induce vomiting.

Storage

Store in a well ventilated place. Keep cool. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

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