DIESEL FUEL No. 2 1561
October 2004
Fuels, Diesel, No. 2
CAS No: 68476-34-6
Diesel oil No. 2
RTECS No: LS9142500
Gasoil - unspecified
UN No: 1202
EC No: 649-227-00-2
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
Flammable. Gives off irritating or NO open flames. Water spray, alcohol-resistant foam,
FIRE
toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. dry powder, carbon dioxide.
Above 52/C explosive vapour/air Above 52/C use a closed system, In case of fire: keep drums, etc.,
EXPLOSION
mixtures may be formed. ventilation, and explosion-proof cool by spraying with water.
electrical equipment.
EXPOSURE
Dizziness. Headache. Nausea. Ventilation, local exhaust, or Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical
Inhalation
breathing protection. attention.
Dry skin. Redness. Protective gloves. Rinse and then wash skin with water
Skin
and soap.
Redness. Pain. Safety goggles, or eye protection in First rinse with plenty of water for
Eyes
combination with breathing several minutes (remove contact
protection. lenses if easily possible), then take
to a doctor.
(See Inhalation). Do not eat, drink, or smoke during Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce
Ingestion
work. vomiting. Refer for medical
attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable Xn Symbol
containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining R: 40
liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe S: (2-)36/37
place. Personal protection: filter respirator for Note: H
organic gases and vapours. UN Hazard Class: 3
UN Pack Group: III
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30S1202 Well closed.
NFPA Code: H0; F2; R0
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IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
BROWN SLIGHTLY VISCOUS LIQUID, WITH The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of
CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. its aerosol.
Occupational exposure limits Inhalation risk
TLV: 100 ppm as TWA; (skin); A3; (ACGIH 2004). A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly
be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20/C.
Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes, the skin and the
respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the
central nervous system. If this liquid is swallowed, aspiration into
the lungs may result in chemical pneumonitis.
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The liquid defats the skin.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 282-338/C Flash point: 52/C c.c.
Melting point: -30 - -18/C Auto-ignition temperature: 254-285/C
Density: 0.87 - 0.95 g/cm3 Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.6 - 6.5
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20/C: 0.0005 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: > 3.3
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.
NOTES
Additives to Diesel fuel in winter may change physical and toxicological properties of the substance. This card does not address
Diesel exhaust.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Neither the EC nor the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of the EC or the IPCS is responsible
LEGAL NOTICE
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