This Standard Reference Material (SRM) is a commercial crude oil intended for use in the

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

NFPA Ratings

Scale 0–4) Health = 1 Fire = 3 Reactivity = 0

Health hazards

Respiratory tract, skin, and eye irritation.

Potential health effects

Inhalation: Inhalation of petroleum crude oil may cause nasal and respiratory tract irritation. Vapors released by various compounds in crude oil may cause asphyxiation and anesthetic effects including headache and dizziness. Inhalation may also produce chemical pneumonitis. Hydrogen sulfide in the crude oil can vaporize to form a lethal gas. Skin Contact: Skin contact with petroleum crude oil may cause irritation. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the skin may cause an allergic reaction or dermatitis. Redness, itching, cracking of the skin, and inflammation are possible with prolonged or repeated exposure. Other adverse effects may include photosensitization, pigmentation, and acneform dermatitis manifested by plugged sebaceous follicles, nodules, and lesions. Eye Contact: Eye contact may cause irritation. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the eye may cause conjunctivitis. Ingestion: Ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and other gastrointestinal disturbances. Aspiration into the lungs may cause pneumonitis. Chronic ingestion may result in vomiting, moderate or extreme bloating, aspiration pneumonia, weight loss, and mild mental depression. Listed as a Carcinogen/ Potential Carcinogen: Yes No X In the National Toxicology Program (NTP) Report on Carcinogens. X In the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) X Monographs. By the Occupational Safety and Health Administration