KEROSENE

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

FLAMMABLE HARMFUL DANGEROUS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT 1 Acute effects of exposure to man Inhalation Skin contact Eye contact Ingestion Chronic effects of exposure to man

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Vapours or mist may cause irritation of the nose and throat, headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, euphoria, loss of coordination, and disorientation. In poorly ventilated areas or confined spaces, unconsciousness and asphyxiation may result. Brief contact may cause slight irritation. Prolonged contact, as with clothing wetted with material, may cause more severe irritation and discomfort, seen as local redness and swelling. Believed not to be a skin sensitiser. May cause irritation, experienced as mild discomfort and seen as slight excess redness of the eye. If more than several mouthfuls are swallowed, abdominal discomfort, nausea and diarrhoea may occur. Aspiration may occur during swallowing or vomiting, resulting in lung damage. Because of its irritating properties, repeated skin contact may aggravate an existing dermatitis (skin condition). 2 Other remarks Effects of exposure to the environment marine organisms.