Kerosene

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Emergency Overview FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR.

Aspiration hazard

IF SWALLOWED. CAN ENTER LUNGS AND CAUSE DAMAGE MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM (CNS) EFFECTS CAN CAUSE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE. Routes of Entry Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Eyes Skin May cause eye irritation. Harmful if absorbed through the skin. May cause skin irritation. Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening or, occasionally, blistering. Inhalation Inhalation of the spray or mist may produce irritation of respiratory tract, characterized by coughing, choking or shortness of breath. Excessive or prolonged breathing may cause central nervous system effects. Dizziness, headache, and incoordination. Ingestion Aspiration hazard if swallowed. Can enter lungs and cause damage. The greatest hazard of ingestion is accidental PULMONARY ASPIRATION, which can cause potentially fatal CHEMICAL PNEUMONITIS and NONCARDIOGENIC PULMONARY EDEMA. Throat/ stomach burning sensation, headache, diarrhea, nausea, and drowsiness.

Potential chronic health

Effects Signs and symptoms of chronic exposure are similar to those of acute exposure: headaches, dizziness, skin irritation. CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Kerosene Not listed as a carcinogen by

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Pre-existing respiratory and skin disorders and disorders involving any other target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. Overexposure Overexposure /Signs/ Effects of overexposure may include irritation of the digestive tract, irritation of the respiratory Symptoms tract, nausea, diarrhea and signs of nervous system depression, such as headache, drowsiness, dizziness, loss of coordination, disorientation, and fatigue. See Toxicological Information (Section 11) _