Diesel Fuels

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification of the substance or mixture in accordance with paragraph (d) of 29 CFR 1910.1200

Physical hazards

Flammable Liquid, Category 3

Health hazards

Aspiration hazard, Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation, Category 2 Acute toxicity, Category 4 (Inhalation) Carcinogen, Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity — repeated exposure, Category 2 (Bone marrow, Liver, Thymus

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Chronic, Category 2

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapour. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Causes skin irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May cause genetic defects. Suspected of causing cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not breathe vapour. Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Do NOT induce vomiting. Avoid release to environment. Dispose of contents in accordance with local, state or national legislation.

2.3 Other hazards

The vapour is heavier than air; beware of pits and confined spaces. May cause irritation to eyes and air passages. Percent of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of 0% of the mixture consists of ingredients of unknown acute inhalated toxicity. unknown acute toxicity: 0% of the mixture consists of ingredients of unknown acute oral toxicity. 0% of the mixture consists of ingredients of unknown acute dermal toxicity.