DIESEL

Hazardous Ingredients

DANGEROUS GOODS Classified as hazardous according to criteria in the Hazardous Substances (Minimum Degrees of Hazard) Regulations 2001. Classified as Dangerous Goods according to Land Transport Rule Dangerous Goods Amendment 2010 Rule 45001/2 - NZS 5433; 2007. : 3.1D, 6.1E, 6.3B, 6.7B, 9.1B

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Safety Hazards : Combustible liquid. Electrostatic charges may be generated during pumping. Electrostatic discharge may cause fire. : Flammable Liquids, Category 4 Aspiration Hazard, Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation, Category 3 Carcinogenicity Category 2B Aquatic Toxicity (Acute), Category 2 Aquatic Toxicity (Chronic), Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Physical hazards

Flammable liquid.

Health hazards

May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Causes mild skin irritation. Suspected of causing cancer. Harmful, may cause lung damage if swallowed. Irritating to skin. Aspiration into the lungs may cause chemical pneumonitis which can be fatal. SAFETY HAZARDS Combustible liquid. Liquid can ignite leading to a flash fire, or an explosion in a confined space. May ignite on surfaces at temperatures above auto-ignition temperature. Vapour in the headspace of tanks and containers may ignite and explode at temperatures exceeding auto-ignition temperature, where vapour concentrations are within the flammability range.

Environmental hazards

Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

Hazard statements

Keep out of reach of children. Read label before use. Read Safety Data Sheet before use. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from sparks, open flames and hot surfaces. No smoking. Wear protective gloves and eye/face protection. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

GENERAL If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. – This statement applies only where the substance is available to the general public. If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Collect spillage. SWALLOWED IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Do NOT induce vomiting. SKIN If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up.

Disposal

In the case of a substance that is in compliance with a HSNO approval other than a Part 6A (Group Standards) approval, a label must provide a description of one or more appropriate and achievable methods for the disposal of a substance in accordance with the Hazardous Substances Regulations 2001. This may also include any method of disposal that must be avoided.

Further information

This product is intended for use as a fuel in a closed system. If used for any other purpose, in open systems or as a spray, ignition and exposure risks will increase and a careful risk assessment should be carried out.