1 Diesel Fuel

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW CAUTION! Combustible Liquid. Slight to moderate irritant. Harmful if inhaled. May cause headaches and dizziness. Harmful or fatal if swallowed. Pulmonary aspiration hazard. After ingestion, may enter lungs and produce damage. Possible cancer hazard. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) regards exposure to diesel exhaust as a potential cause of lung cancer. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure. Ratings Key: 0 = least, 1 = slight, 2 = moderate, 3 = high, 4 = extreme Health Fire Reactivity PPI NFPA 1 2 0 HMIS 2 0 X

Potential health effects

INHALATION: Vapors may be irritating to eyes and may cause respiratory tract irritation. High concentrations may lead to central nervous system effects (drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, headaches, paralysis and loss of consciousness) Repeated excessive exposures may cause blood disorders such as anemia and leukemia. LC50 (mg/l): no data LC50 (mg/m3): no data LC50 (ppm): no data WARNING: the burning of any hydrocarbon as a fuel in an area without adequate ventilation may result in hazardous levels of combustion products, including carbon monoxide, and inadequate oxygen levels, which may cause unconsciousness, suffocation and death. SKIN: Moderately irritating to the skin. Repeated or prolonged contact may result in defatting, redness, itching, inflammation, cracking, and possible secondary infection. Draize Skin Score: no data Out of 8.0 LD50 (mg/kg): no data EYES: Mildly irritating to the eyes. INGESTION: Product may be harmful or fatal if swallowed. Threat of ingestion comes from the danger of aspiration (breathing) of liquid drops into the lungs, particularly from vomiting. Aspiration may result in chemical pneumonia (fluid in the lungs), severe lung damage, respiratory failure, and death may occur. LD50 (g/kg): no data 01/09/2013 2