No. 6 Fuel Oil

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H315+H320, H317, H330, H335, H336, H350, H401

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS Classification Flammable Liquids – Category 4 Acute Toxicity, Inhalation – Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation – Category 2 Eye Damage/Irritation – Category 2B Sensitization - Skin – Category 1 Carcinogenicity - Category 1B Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) - Category 3 (respiratory irritation, narcosis) Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment, Acute Hazard – Category 2 Additional hazard not resulting in classification Material may be heated. If heated, care must be taken to avoid injury from thermal burns. Heating may also release toxic hydrogen sulfide gas

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

Combustible liquid. Fatal if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes eye irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause cancer. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness and dizziness. Toxic to aquatic life. ____________________________________________________________ Page 1 of 10 Revision Date: 08/30/12

Prevention

Keep away from flames and hot surfaces. – No smoking. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Do not breathe fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear respiratory protection. Wash hands and forearms thoroughly after handling. Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. 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, hand-held dry chemical or foam to extinguish. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a poison center or doctor. If on skin: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. 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.

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.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable Liquids – Category 4 Acute Toxicity, Inhalation – Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation – Category 2 Eye Damage/Irritation – Category 2B Sensitization - Skin – Category 1 Carcinogenicity - Category 1B Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) - Category 3 (respiratory irritation, narcosis) Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment, Acute Hazard – Category 2 Additional hazard not resulting in classification: Material may be heated. If heated, care must be taken to avoid injury from thermal burns. Heating may also release toxic hydrogen sulfide gas.