GN K-1 Kerosine

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

NFPA Rating ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------- EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

Appearance/Odor

Clear light straw to light red liquid. Hydrocarbon odor.

Health hazards

May cause skin irritation. May be harmful or fatal if swallowed. Do not induce vomiting. May cause aspiration pneumonitis. May cause CNS depression.

Physical hazards

Combustible Liquid

NFPA Ratings

Health, Fire, Reactivity) 2, 2, 0

Hazard statements

Least - 0 Slight - 1 Moderate - 2 High - 3 Extreme - 4 Inhalation: In applications where vapors (caused by high temperature) or mists (caused by mixing or spraying) are created, breathing may cause a mild burning sensation in the nose, throat and lungs. Breathing of high vapor concentrations may cause CNS depression, evidenced by dizziness, light-headedness, headache, nausea, drowsiness, and loss of coordination. Continued inhalation may result in unconsciousness. Eye Irritation: May cause slight irritation of the eyes. If irritation occurs, a temporary burning sensation, minor redness, swelling, and/or blurred vision may result. Skin Contact: May be irritating to the skin causing a burning sensation, redness and/or swelling. Other adverse effects not expected from brief skin contact. Ingestion: This material may be harmful or fatal if swallowed. Ingestion may result in vomiting; aspiration (breathing) of vomitus into lungs must be avoided as even small quantities may result in aspiration pneumonitis. Generally considered to have a low order of acute oral toxicity.

Other Health Effects

Carcinogenic in animal tests. It is probable that the material causes cancer in laboratory animals. Refer to Section 11, Toxicological Information, for specific information on the following effects: Genotoxicity Primary Target Organs: The following organs and/or organ systems may be damaged by overexposure to this material and/or its components: Eye, Blood/Blood Forming Organs, Kidney, Liver, Skin Signs and Symptoms: Irritation as noted above. Aspiration pneumonitis may be evidenced by coughing, labored breathing and cyanosis (bluish skin); in severe cases death may occur. Damage to blood-forming organs may be evidenced by: a) easy fatigability and pallor (RBC effect), b) decreased resistance to infection (WBC effect), c) excessive bruising and bleeding (platelet effect). Kidney damage may be indicated by changes in urine output or appearance, pain upon urination or in the lower back or general edema (swelling from fluid retention). Liver damage may be indicated by loss of appetite, jaundice (yellowish skin and eye color), fatigue and sometimes pain and swelling in the upper right abdomen. For additional health information, refer to section 11. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------