Marine Distillate Fuel Oil, All Grades

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 or liquid aspiration into the lungs can result in chemical pneumonia. This product may contain or release Hydrogen sulfide which is a highly toxic, highly flammable gas which can be fatal if inhaled at certain concentrations. This product may also contain polycyclic aromatic oils which may be carcinogenic to humans. PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid COLOR: Varies, clear, yellow (pale to straw), greenish-yellow, red, green color, black. 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. Effects may become serious with repeated or prolonged contact. SKIN: Contact with the skin may cause irritation. Prolonged contact may cause 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. In severe cases loss of consciousness may occur. INHALATION: Vapors or mists can irritate the nose, throat and/or lungs. Breathing high concentrations can cause dizziness, headache and vomiting or loss of consciousness. Hydrogen sulfide can evolve from this product, which can cause dizziness, nausea, headache or death.

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. OVER-EXPOSURE Headache, severe eye irritation, nausea, dizziness, damage to central nervous SIGNS/SYMPTOMS: system, respiratory depression, convulsions, or loss of consciousness. See toxicological information (section 11)