JET A

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H304, H315, H335, H336, H351, H372

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Emergency Overview Appearance liquid Colour clear, light yellow, or, Light-green. Odour Characteristic., petroleum

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids : Category 3 Skin irritation : Category 2 Carcinogenicity : Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity : Category 3 (Respiratory system, Central nervous system) - single exposure Specific target organ toxicity : Category 1 (Eyes, Blood) - repeated exposure Aspiration hazard : Category 1

Aspiration hazard

Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H315 Causes skin irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H372 Causes damage to organs (Eyes, Blood) through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection. P281 Use personal protective equipment as required.

Response

P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation Skin contact Target Organs : Limited evidence from animal studies demonstrate that overexposure may cause injury to the immune system. Chronic Exposure : Prolonged and repeated occupational overexposure to solvents is associated with permanent brain and nervous system damage. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling this material may be harmful or fatal. Frequent or prolonged contact may irritate the skin and cause inflammation (dermatitis).

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Conditions aggravated by exposure may include skin disorders and respiratory disorders. Carcinogenicity: IARC Group 2B: Possibly carcinogenic to humans Naphthalene 91-20-3 ACGIH No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH.