Kerosene

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 3

Health hazards

Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity, repeated Category 1 exposure

Aspiration hazard

Category 1

Environmental hazards

Not classified. WHMIS 2015 defined hazards Not classified

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Suspected of causing cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

Prevention

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 non-sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Do not breathe mist or vapor. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Obtain special instructions before use.

Response

In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. If skin irritation 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 SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Specific treatment (see information on this label). Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. WHMIS 2015: Health Hazard(s) None known not otherwise classified (HHNOC) WHMIS 2015: Physical None known Hazard(s) not otherwise

Classified (HNOC)

Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.

Additional information

Not applicable.