Kerosene

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

29 CFR 1910.1200) space Emergency overview WARNING COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. CAUSES EYE IRRITATION. CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT MAY DRY SKIN AND CAUSE IRRITATION. space

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eye, Skin contact, Skin absorption, Inhalation, Ingestion. space space Eyes Causes irritation. Skin Causes irritation. May be absorbed through the skin. ACGIH - Threshold Limit Values - Skin Notations Benzene 71-43-2 Skin - potential significant contribution to overall exposure by the cutaneous route Kerosene 8008-20-6 Skin - potential significant contribution to overall exposure by the cutaneous route space Inhalation Excessive intentional inhalation may cause respiratory tract irritation and central nervous system effects (headache, dizziness). space Ingestion Harmful if swallowed. Aspiration of material into lungs can cause chemical pneumonitis. May cause stomach distress, nausea or vomiting. space Target organs Eyes. Respiratory system. Skin. space

Potential chronic health

Prolonged or repeated exposure to dilutions can cause drying, defatting and dermatitis. space Prolonged or repeated exposure can cause kidney damage. Signs and symptoms Symptoms may include redness, edema, drying, defatting and cracking of the skin. Symptoms of overexposure may be headache, dizziness, tiredness, nausea and vomiting. space OSHA Regulatory Status This product is a "Hazardous Chemical" as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200. space

Environmental effects

Components of this product have been identified as having potential environmental concerns. .