STRATHCONA REFINERY VGO SPECIAL STREAM

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

This material is considered to be hazardous according to regulatory guidelines (see (M)SDS Section 15). PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL EFFECTS FLAMMABLE. Material can release vapours that readily form flammable mixtures. Vapour accumulation could flash and/or explode if ignited. Material can accumulate static charges which may cause an ignition.

Potential health effects

Irritating to eyes. Irritating to skin. May impair fertility. May cause harm to the unborn child. If swallowed, may be aspirated and cause lung damage. Under conditions of poor personal hygiene and prolonged repeated contact, some polycyclic aromatic compounds (PACs) have been suspected as a cause of skin cancer in humans. May be irritating to the eyes, nose, throat, and lungs. Aliphatic hydrocarbon gases may build up in confined spaces and may cause dizziness, light-headedness, headache, nausea and loss of co-ordination. Continued inhalation may result in narcosis, unconsciousness, and possibly lead to death. May cause central nervous system depression. High-pressure injection under skin may cause serious damage. Exposure to benzene is associated with cancer (acute myeloid leukaemia and myelodysplastic syndrome), damage to the blood-producing system, and serious blood disorders (see Section 11). NFPA Hazard ID: Health: 2 Flammability: 3 Reactivity: 0 HMIS Hazard ID: Health: 2* Flammability: 3 Reactivity: 0 NOTE: This material should not be used for any other purpose than the intended use in Section 1 without expert advice. Health studies have shown that chemical exposure may cause potential human health risks which may vary from person to person.