Jet Fuel

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Warning! Combustible! Mist or vapors can cause a flash fire. Liquid, mist or vapors can cause eye, skin and respiratory tract irritation. Ingestion of liquid and aspiration into the lungs can result in chemical pneumonia. PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid COLOR: Water white to light amber ODOR: Faint petroleum odor ROUTES OF ENTRY: Dermal Contact, Eye Contact, Inhalation, Ingestion

Potential health effects

EYES: Eye irritation may result from contact with liquid, mists and/or vapors. In severe cases, permanent eye damage may occur. SKIN: Contact with the skin may cause irritation. Skin irritation leading to dermatitis may occur upon prolonged or repeated contact. Symptoms include redness, itching and dermatitis. Repeated contact may cause harmful effects in other parts of the body. INGESTION: This material can irritate the mouth, throat, and/or stomach. Aspiration into the lungs may cause chemical pneumonia. Symptoms include burning sensation of the mouth, nausea and vomiting. In severe cases loss of consciousness may occur. INHALATION: Vapors or mists can irritate the nose, throat and/or lungs and can cause central nervous system depression. Symptoms include headache, nausea, fatigue and dizziness. In severe cases loss of consciousness or death may occur.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

This product contains petroleum distillates similar to those shown to produce skin tumors on laboratory animals. Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact. Caution is recommended for personnel with pre-existing central nervous system diseases. Personnel with pre-existing central nervous system disease, skin disorders, or chronic respiratory diseases should avoid exposure to this product. OVER-EXPOSURE Headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, central nervous system- respiratory SIGNS/SYMPTOMS: depression, convulsions, loss of consciousness, coma or death. Eye or skin irritation. See toxicological information (section 11)