DISTILLATE

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Emergency Overview Appearance Clear to slightly hazy liquid. Colour clear to greenish tinge. Odour Hydrocarbon., "Rotten egg" if H2S present, but odour is an unre- liable warning, since it may deaden the sense of smell.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 4 Skin irritation : Category 2 Skin sensitisation : Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 1B Carcinogenicity : Category 1B Reproductive toxicity : Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity : Category 3 (Central nervous system) - single exposure Specific target organ toxicity : Category 2 - repeated exposure

Aspiration hazard

Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapour. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Harmful if inhaled. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. Do NOT induce vomiting. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eye contact Ingestion Inhalation Skin contact

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

None known.

2.3 Other hazards

None known. IARC Group 1: Carcinogenic to humans Polynuclear aromatic hydro- 130498-29-2 carbon Group 2A: Probably carcinogenic to humans Distillates (petroleum), 64741-44-2 straight-run middle ACGIH Suspected human carcinogen Polynuclear aromatic hydro- 130498-29-2 carbon