JP-4, Turbine Fuel, Aviation, MIL-DTL-5624

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable Liquid - Category 2 Germ Cell Mutagenicity - Category 1B Carcinogenicity - Category 1B Reproductive Toxicity - Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) - Category 3 (narcosis) Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure) - Category 2

Aspiration hazard

Category 1

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May cause damage to organs (liver, kidneys, blood, brain, eyes, auditory nerve, heart, and nervous system) through prolonged or repeated exposure. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

Prevention

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not breathe fume/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

In case of fire: Use water spray, fog, or foam to extinguish. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. DO NOT induce vomiting. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.

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. 3. COMPOSITION/CHEMICAL INFORMATION Component CAS # Amount % A complex combination of 64741-41-9 100 C9-C16 Hydrocarbons produced by distillation of crude Ethylbenzene 100-41-4 0 - 4 Toluene 108-88-3 0 - 4 Xylenes (o-, m-, p- isomers) 1330-20-7 < 1 Hexane 110-54-3 0 - 1 Cyclohexane 110-82-7 0 - 1 Benzene 71-43-2 0 – 0.5 Cumene 98-82-8 0 – 0.25 Benzene, 1,2,4-trimethyl- 95-63-6 0 – 0.2 Naphthalene 91-20-3 0 0.1