Fuel Oil - Elevated Temperature

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H304, H332, H350, H361, H373

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

29 CFR 1910.1200) OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Classification of the : H227 FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS - Category 4 substance or mixture H332 ACUTE TOXICITY (inhalation) - Category 4 H350 CARCINOGENICITY - Category 1B H361 TOXIC TO REPRODUCTION - Category 2 H373 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (REPEATED EXPOSURE) - Category 2 H304

Aspiration hazard

Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H227 - Combustible liquid. H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H332 - Harmful if inhaled. H350 - May cause cancer. H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. (blood system, liver, thymus)

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Wear protective gloves: > 8 hours (breakthrough time): Recommended: Wear heat resistant gloves when used at elevated temperatures.. Wear protective clothing. Wear eye or face protection. Keep away from flames and hot surfaces. No smoking. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Do not breathe vapor. Product may release hydrogen sulfide: a specific assessment of inhalation risks from the presence of hydrogen sulfide in tank headspaces, confined spaces, product residue, tank waste and waste water and unintentional releases should be made to help determine controls appropriate to local circumstances.

Response

IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice or attention. IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Do NOT induce vomiting.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.

Supplemental label elements

Eliminate sources of ignition. Avoid spark promoters. Ground/bond container and elements receiving equipment. These alone may be insufficient to remove static electricity. Avoid contact with skin and clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Heated material can cause thermal burns.

2.3 Other hazards

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. Prolonged or repeated contact may dry skin and cause irritation. May release hydrogen sulfide a poisonous gas that can accumulate in confined spaces.