MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
CHS Inc. Transportation Emergency (CHEMTREC): 1-800-424-9300
P.O. Box 64089 Technical Information: 1-651-355-8443
Mail station 525 MSDS Information: 1-651-355-8438
St. Paul, MN 55164-0089
PRODUCT NAME: No. 2 Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel MSDS: 0192-M1A0.3 鈥? Rev. C (06/30/06)
COMMON NAME: #2 Diesel Fuel, #2 Distillate, Fuel Oil CHEMICAL FORMULA: Mixture
Fieldmaster XL Diesel Fuel, Roadmaster XL Diesel Fuel
CHEMICAL NAME: Petroleum Distillate
CHEMICAL FAMILY: A mixture of paraffinic, olefinic, naphthenic and aromatic hydrocarbons.
Section 2 - COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS PERCENTAGES PEL (OSHA) TLV (ACGIH) CAS #
(by weight)
Diesel Fuel 99-100% N/D N/D 68476-34-6
Sulfur 0.05 N/D N/D 7704-34-9
Other components: 1,2,4- Trimethylbenzene (95-52-4, <0.6%), Biphenyl (92-52-4, <0.6%), Xylene (1330-20-7, <0.2%)
Naphthalene (91-20-3, <0.2%), Cumene (98-82-8, <0.05%)
(TWA) - Time Weighted Average is the employee鈥檚 average airborne exposure in any 8-hour work shift of a 40-hour work week which shall not be exceeded.
(STEL) - Short Term Exposure Limit is the employee鈥檚 15-minute time weighted average exposure which shall not be exceeded at any time during a work day unless another time limit
is specified.
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
A clear, to yellow or red liquid with a hydrocarbon odor. Danger! Harmful or Fatal If Swallowed
OSHA Hazard Classes
Based on OSHA definitions, the following ingredients in this product are hazardous. The OSHA physical and health
Hazard categories are shown below. Note: CHS has not conducted specific toxicity tests on this product.
Our hazard evaluation is based on information from similar ingredients, technical literature, and/or professional
experience.
Diesel Fuel - Combustible, toxic (moderate), target organ (Skin, Central Nervous System)
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
ROUTES OF ENTRY: (Eye Contact, Dermal, Inhalation, Ingestion.)
ACUTE EFFECTS OF OVER EXPOSURE:
Eyes - Contact with eyes may cause irritation.
Skin - Contact with skin may cause irritation.
Inhalation - May cause respiratory tract irritation. High levels may cause headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting
in-coordination and unconsciousness.
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Ingestion - May cause nausea, vomiting, cramping, diarrhea, and central nervous system depression. Pulmonary irritation form
exhaling solvent and delayed signs of liver and kidney damage may also occur.
CHRONIC EFFECTS OF OVER EXPOSURE: Dermatitis from chronic exposure. Projects of similar composition (boiling ranges of
100-700; naphtha, jet fuel, diesel fuel, etc.) were tested on laboratory animals by repeatedly applying and never washing from the animal鈥檚
skin. Weak to moderately positive results were found in mouse skin cancer studies, mixed and inconsistent results were found in
mutagenicity studies, and negative results were found in rate teratology studies. A few studies have shown that washing the animal鈥檚 skin
with soap and water between treatment greatly reduces the carcinogenic skin cancer in humans. This material is not listed as a carcinogen
by International Association for Research on Cancer, or Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Prolonged exposure from inhalation of vapors may cause dizziness, weakness, weight loss, anemia, nervousness, pains in the limbs,
peripheral numbness, and paresthesia. Degenerative changes in the liver and kidneys may occur after prolonged exposure to high
concentrations.
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), based on findings or carcinogenic and tumorigenic responses of mice
and rats exposed to whole diesel exhaust, recommends that diesel exhaust be regarded as a 鈥減otential occupational carcinogen鈥?.
Medical Conditions Aggravated By Exposure: Conditions which have the same symptoms or effects as stated above.
Carcinogenic Potential: this material may contain ethylbenzene and naphthalene at concentrations above 0.1%. IARC has identified
ethylbenzene and naphthalene as possibly carcinogenic to humans (group 2) based on laboratory animal studies. NTP has determined that
exposure to diesel exhaust particulates, a complex mixture of combustion products of diesel fuel, is reasonably anticipated to be a human
carcinogen.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
Eye Contact - If material comes in contact with the eyes, immediately wash the eyes with large amounts of water for fifteen
minutes, occasionally lifting the lower and upper lids. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact - If the material comes in contact with the skin, wash the contaminated skin with soap and water promptly. If the
material penetrates through clothing, remove the clothing and wash the skin with soap and water promptly. If irritation persists
after washing, get medical attention immediately.
Inhalation - If person breathes in large amounts of material, move the exposed person to fresh air at once. If breathing has
stopped, perform artificial respiration. Keep the person warm and at rest. Get medical attention as soon as possible.
Ingestion - If material has been swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately.
Section 5 - FIRE - FIGHTING MEASURES
FLASH POINT: >125掳F (>52掳C) (PMCC) AUTO IGNITION TEMP: >494掳F
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR LOWER UPPER
% BY VOLUME 0.6 7.5
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use water spray to cool fire exposed surfaces and to protect personnel. Use foam, dry chemical or water
spray (fog) to extinguish fire.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Water may be ineffective on flames, but should be used to keep fire-exposed
containers cool. Water or foam sprayed into container or hot burning product could cause frothing and endanger fire fighters. Large fires,
such as tank fires, should be fought with caution. If possible, pump the contents from the tank and keep adjoining structures cool with
water. Avoid spreading burning liquid with water used for cooling purposes. Do not flush down public sewers. Avoid inhalation of
vapors. Fire fighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Combustion may produce CO, CO2, oxides of nitrogen, oxides of
sulfur, and reactive hydrocarbons.
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UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Vapors are heavier than air and may travel along the ground to a source of ignition
(pilot light, heater, electric motor) some distance away. Containers, drums (even empty) can explode when heat (welding, cutting, etc.) is
applied.
HAZARD RATINGS: NFPA 704: Health- 0 Fire- 2 Reactivity- 0
HMIS: Health- _1__ Fire- _2__ Reactivity-_0__
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
STEPS TO TAKE IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Remove all sources of ignition. Notify emergency response
personnel as appropriate. If facility or operations has an 鈥淥il or Hazardous Substance Contingency Plan鈥?, 鈥淪pill Prevention Control &
Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan鈥? or equivalent, activate its procedures. Prohibit persons not wearing protective equipment from entering
the area. Stop leak at source, contain spill to prevent spreading. Small spills can be removed with inert absorbent. Dike area of large spill
to prevent runoff to sewers, streams, etc. Ventilate area. Avoid breathing vapors.
Section 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING AND STORING: Transport, handle and store in accordance with OSHA Regulations 29 CFR 1910.106, and applicable
D.O.T. regulation. Caution: Misuse of empty containers can be hazardous. Empty containers can be hazardous since emptied containers
retain product residue (vapor, liquid, and/or solid). Cutting or welding empty containers might cause fire, explosion or toxic fumes from
residues.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROL - PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Ventilation requirements: Provide adequate local or dilution ventilation to keep vapors below
permissible concentrations.
RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT: Personnel should never enter areas of high concentrations without proper respiratory protection. If
exposure limits for product or components are exceeded, NIOSH-approved resiratory protection equipment should be worn. Proper
selection of respirators should be determined by adequately trained personnel, based on the contaminates, the degree of potential exposure
and published respiratory protection factors. Self-contained breathing apparatus or supplied air respiratory protection required for entry
into tanks, vessels, or other confined spaces containing #2 Distillate Fuel.
EYE PROTECTION: Chemical goggles or face shield where contact with liquid or mist may occur.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Impervious clothing and gloves when contact with skin may occur.
OTHER (SAFETY SHOWERS, EYE WASH STATIONS, ETC.): Water should be available for flushing and washing when
exposure exists. Launder soiled clothes. Discard shoes or other leather articles saturated with the material.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE: clear, yellow to red liquid ODOR: Mild hydrocarbon odor
BOILING POINT: 309掳F - 700掳F SPECIFIC GRAVITY (water=1): 0.8400 - 0.9000
VAPOR PRESSURE: <2.6 mm Hg @ 122掳 F VAPOR DENSITY (air=1): >4
SOLUBLE IN WATER: Insoluble EVAPORATION RATE (ether=1): slower
pH: N/D
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Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY:
STABLE X (At room temperature and pressure. See handling and storage section)
UNSTABLE
INCOMPATIBILITY -
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Heat, flame, static electricity and other ignition sources.
MATERIALS TO AVOID: Strong oxidizing agents.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Thermal decomposition products may include carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide,
ant other petroleum decomposition products (hydrocarbons).
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Has not been reported to occur under normal temperatures and pressures.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGY INFORMATION
Note: CHS has not conducted specific toxicity tests on this product.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Note: CHS has not conducted specific ecological tests on this product.
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
WASTE DISPOSAL PROCEDURES: Place contaminated materials in a disposable container and dispose of in accordance with Local,
State and Federal environmental regulations. Recycle as much of the recovered product as possible. Do not flush to drain or storm sewer
or otherwise release to the environment.
Section 14 - TRANSPORTATION
DOT PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Fuel Oil #2 DOT HAZARD CLASS: Combustible Liquid
DOT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: NA 1993 DOT EMER. RESPONSE GUIDE NO.: 128
(formerly # 27)
Proper Shipping Name-Fuel Oil #2; Hazard Class-3; UN/NA Identification #-NA1993; Packing Group-III; Placard-Combustible Liquid
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
This product does not contain toxic chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Section 313 of the Emergency Planning and
Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986 and of 40 CFR 372.
CAS Number Chemical Name Percent by Weight
SARA SECTION 311-312 HAZARD CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370.2):
FIRE: Yes SUDDEN RELEASE OF PRESSURE: No REACTIVE: No ACUTE: Yes CHRONIC: Yes
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Section 16 - OTHER INFORMATION
Prepared By: Hue Lam DATE: June 30, 2006
Title: EHS Compliance Specialist Supersedes: Rev. B, 02/03/06
Reason for Issue: Adding Fieldmaster XL Diesel Fuel, Roadmaster XL Diesel Fuel to Common Name
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MSDS RELATES ONLY TO THE SPECIFIC MATERIAL IDENTIFIED. IT DOES NOT COVER USE OF THAT
MATERIAL IN COMBINATION WITH ANY OTHER MATERIAL OR IN ANY PARTICULAR PROCESS. IN COMPLIANCE WITH 29 C.F.R. 1910.1200(g),
CHS HAS PREPARED THIS MSDS IN SEGMENTS, WITH THE INTENT THAT THOSE SEGMENTS BE READ TOGETHER AS A WHOLE WITHOUT
TEXTUAL OMISSIONS OR ALTERATIONS. CHS BELIEVES THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN TO BE ACCURATE, BUT MAKES NO
REPRESENTATION, GUARANTEE, OR WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ABOUT THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR COMPLETENESS OF THE
INFORMATION OR ABOUT THE FITNESS OF CONTENTS HEREIN FOR EITHER GENERAL OR PARTICULAR PURPOSES. PERSONS REVIEWING
THIS MSDS SHOULD MAKE THEIR OWN DETERMINATION AS TO THE MATERIAL鈥橲 SUITABILITY AND COMPLETENESS FOR USE IN THEIR
PARTICULAR APPLICATIONS.
Cenex庐 is a registered trademark of CHS Inc.
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