=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:MARINE DIESEL FUEL (F76)
NIIN:00-273-2377
MSDS Number: BGXCP
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:AMOCO OIL CO
Address:200 E. RANDOLPH DRIVE
City:CHICAGO
State:IL
ZIP:60601
Info Phone Num:312-856-3907
Emergency Phone Num:800-447-8735
Preparer's Name:STEPHEN A. ELBERT
CAGE:15958
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:AMOCO OIL CO
Address:200 E RANDOLPH DR
Box:City:CHICAGO
State:IL
ZIP:60601-6401
Country:US
Phone:312-856-3907- EM HLTH: 800 447-8735
CAGE:15958

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:DIESEL FUEL (CAS NO SPECIFIED BY MFR; NIOSH NO BY HMIS)
CAS:68476-30-2
RTECS #:HZ1770000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:HMIS:100 PPM/5 MG/M3

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:PRODUCT IS A MILD IRRITANT. MOST
    HAZARDOUS EXPOSURE IS TO AIRBORN MIST OR OTHER ASPIRATION OF LIQUID
    INTO LUNGS. PROLONGED/REPEATED OVEREXPOSURE MAY CAUSE LIVER OR
    KIDNEY DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:API HAS DONE STUDIES INDICATING THAT
    REPEATED OVER EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE CANCER IN MICE.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE:MILD IRRITATION. SKIN:DRYING,DEFATTING WITH
    PROLONGED/REPEATED CONTACT.
    INHALED:HEADACHE,NAUSEA,CONFUSION,DROWSINESS. ASPIRATION OF LIQUID
    MAY CAUSE CHEMICAL PNEUMONITIS. INGESTED:G/I IRRITATION,N
    AUSEA,POSSIBLE VOMITING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE EXPECTED.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH WITH WATER 15 MIN. SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING (LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE) AND THOROUGHLY WASH AREA OF CONTACT
    WITH SOAP AND WATER. INHALED:REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE. RESUSCITATE OR
    GIVE OXYGEN  IF NEEDED THEN GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTED:DO NOT
    INDUCE VOMITING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. IF ANY IRRITATION PERSISTS
    OR IS SEVERE,GET MEDICAL CARE.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:120F-180F
Lower Limits:0.6
Upper Limits:7.4
Extinguishing Media:FOAM,CARBON DIOXIDE,DRY CHEMICAL,WATER FOG. WATER
    MAY BE INEFFECTIVE AND MAY SPREAD FIRE IF IMPROPERLY USED.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SELF CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS,ESPECIALLY IN ENCLOSED AREAS. WATER SPRAY MAY BE USED TO
    COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINRS AND EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WHEN HEATED SUFFICIENT,VAPORS MAY FORM
    EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES WITH AIR. SATURATED NEWSPAPERS,RAGS,ETC. MAY
    UNDERGO SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES. USE APPROPRIATE
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. CONTAIN LEAK.PREVENT LEAK FROM ENTERING
    SEWER,WATER WAY,ETC. RECOVER AS LIQUID. REPORT SPILL IF
    APPROPRIATE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL AREA AWAY FROM OXIDIZERS
    AND IGNITION SOURCES. DETACHED STORAGE PREFERRED. GROUND CONTAINERS
    DURING TRANSFER.
Other Precautions:"EMPTY" CONTAINERS MAY CONTAIN RESIDUE AND/OR FUMES
    WHICH ARE EXPLOSIVE. DO NOT CUT,WELD,ETC.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NOT EXPECTED TO BE NECESSARY. USE NIOSH/MSHA
    RESPIRATOR IF PRODUCT IS MISTED OR IF TLV/PEL IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV/PEL IF
    NORMAL ROOM VENTILATION IS IN SUFFICIENT.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER,PLASTIC,OR OTHER IMPERVIOUS.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR SPLASH GOGGLES.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICE.AVOID
    UNNECESSARY CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPECIFICATION CALLS FOR MINIMUM FLASH POINT OF 140F.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:F4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:340F-675F
Spec Gravity:0.88
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR AMBER LIQUID, KEROSENE ODOR.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT,IGNITION SOURCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE,CARBON MONOXIDE.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W FEDERAL,STATE,LOCAL REGULATIONS.
    INCINERATION IS RECOMMENDED FOR DISPOSAL.

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