MEDIUM FUEL OIL

Hazardous Ingredients

NON-DANGEROUS GOODS Classified as hazardous according to criteria in the Hazardous Substances (Minimum Degrees of Hazard) EPA Notice 2017. Not classified as Dangerous Goods according to NZS 5433; 2012. 3.1D, 6.3B, 6.7B, 9.1C

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 Skin Corrosion/Irritation, Category 3 Carcinogenicity Category 2B Aquatic Toxicity (Chronic), Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Physical hazards

Combustible liquid.

Health hazards

Causes mild skin irritation. Suspected of causing cancer. Moderately toxic. The product tends to break up into a foam if patient vomits. Upon aspiration into lungs, chemical pneumonitis may develop. May cause diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain if swallowed. NOTE: Below 40°C the vapour pressure is too low to cause any health hazard by inhalation. High concentrations will build up in poorly ventilated areas and at higher temperatures. 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

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

Prevention

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. 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 (Disposal) EPA Notice 2017. This may also include any method of disposal that must be avoided.

Further information

This product is intended for use in specified applications only.