MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET KEROSENE
PRODUCT CODE NUMBER(S): 6100-1
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Chemical Name and Synonyms: Kerosene Flammability: Combustible liquid and vapour. May form
combustible mixtures with air at or above 79掳C. Vapour is
Chemical Family: Petroleum hydrocarbon distillate
heavier than air and may travel considerable distance to
Chemical Formula: Mixture of C10 to C18 hydrocarbons source of ignition and flash back. Liquid can float on water
Product Use: Laboratory solvent and may spread fire. Can accumulate in confined spaces
and cause flammability or toxicity hazard. Closed containers
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may rupture violently when heated.
Caledon Laboratories Ltd.
Extinguishing Media: Alcohol or polymer foam, dry chemi-
40 Armstrong Avenue
cal powder, carbon dioxide, water fog or spray. Water as
Georgetown, Ontario L7G 4R9
spray or fog can be used to cool containers and disperse va-
Telephone No: (905) 877-0101 pours or flush spills away from ignition sources. Fight fire
Fax No: (905) 877-6666 from upwind, from a safe distance. Firefighters must wear
protective equipment (NIOSH/MSHA approved
Emergency Telephone No.: CANUTEC (613) 996-6666
self-contained breathing apparatus) and clothing (Bunker
Gear) sufficient to prevent inhalation of mists or vapours,
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS OF MATERIALS
and contact with skin and eyes. Closed containers may rup-
ture violently during fire; withdraw immediately in case of
Ingredients % TLV Units CAS No.
rising sound from vent or discoloration of tank.
3
Kerosene >98 200 mg/m 8008-20-6 Flash Point (Method Used): 79掳C (CC)
(proposed, not estab-lished)
Autoignition Temperature: ~250掳C
Upper Flammable Limit (% by volume): 6-7
PHYSICAL DATA Lower Flammable Limit (% by volume): 0.6-0.9
Hazardous Combustion Products: COx
Physical State: Liquid
Sensitivity to Impact: None identified
Odour and Appearance: Clear, colourless oily liquid with a
Sensitivity to Static discharge: Vapour can be ignited by
faint hydrocarbon odour
static discharge. Liquid may accumulate static charge by
Odour Threshold (ppm): 0.3-3 ppm (detection)
flow or agitation.
Vapour Pressure (mm Hg): 0.375 @ 20掳C
TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES AND HEALTH DATA
Vapour Density (Air = 1): ~5
Evaporation Rate (bu ac=1): <0.01
Toxicological Data:
Boiling Point (degrees C): 199-254掳C
LD50: (oral, rat) >5 g/kg; dermal, rabbit >5 g/kg
Freezing Point (degrees C): Not available
LDLO: (oral, man) 500 mg/kg
pH: Not available
LC50: ( rat) > 5 g/m3/4 h
Specific Gravity: 0.798 @ 15.6掳C
Coefficient of Water/Oil distribution: Not available
Effects of Acute Exposure to Product:
SHIPPING DESCRIPTION Inhaled: High concentrations of vapour or mist are probably
irritating to upper respiratory tract. Severe overexposure
UN: Not regulated
would probably cause headache, dizziness, nausea and
T.D.G. Class: Not regulated CNS depression. Higher concentrations may cause anaes-
thesia, unconsciousness, and death. No discomfort reported
Pkg. Group: Not regulated
in volunteers exposed to 20 ppm for 15 minutes.
REACTIVITY DATA In contact with skin: Concentrated liquid is irritating to
skin. In human volunteers, up to 40%, over 24 hours,
Chemical Stability: Normally stable caused no effects; 85% in mineral oil porduced mild redness
Incompatibility with other substances: Avoid contact and blistering in all cases. Not expected to be absorbed by
with strong oxidizing agents, Lewis or mineral acids, strong skin in toxic amounts.
bases, amines. In contact with eyes: No human information available.
Reactivity: Avoid excessive heat, open flames, all ignition Animal information indicates probably only very mild irritant.
sources, all incompatible or combustible materials, genera- Ingested: Low toxicity by oral route. Large doses may
tion of mist. cause nausea, vomiting, headache, other symptoms of CNS
Hazardous Decomposition Products: COx depression. May be readily aspirated during ingestion or
vomiting, and aspiration causes chemical pneumonitis or
pulmonary edema, which can be fatal.
KEROSENE
MSDS
CODE: 6100-1
Effects of Chronic Exposure to Product: closed when not in use. Inpsect regularly for leaks or dam-
age. Storage facilities should be made of fire-resistant
Prolonged and repeated contact can cause, defatting and materials, and have raised sills or ramps, with trenching to a
drying of the skin resulting in skin irritation and dermatitis. safe area.
Carcinogenicity: IARC group3, limited evidence for animal
FIRST AID MEASURES
carcinogenicity, not classifiable as human carcinogen.
Teratogenicity: No human information available; limited
animal studies are negative. Specific Measures:
Reproductive Effects: No human or animal information Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with gently running water,
available holding eyelids open while flushing, for five to ten (5-10)
Mutagenicity: No human information available. Negative minutes, or until no trace of chemical remains. Take care
results in Ames tests, and in vivo and in vitro animal studies. not to flush contaminated water into unaffected eye. If irrita-
Synergistic Products: None known tion persists, get medical attention.
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing(including shoes,
PREVENTIVE MEASURES watches, belts, and rings). Wash affected areas with large
amounts of running water and non-abrasive soap, for five to
Engineering Controls: Non-sparking, grounded, separate, ten (5-10) minutes, or until no trace of chemical remains. If
exhaust ventilation required. irritation persists, get medical attention. Decontaminate
Respiratory Protection: Up to 1,000 ppm: NIOSH/MSHA clothing, including shoes, before reuse, or disacrd.
approved organic vapour cartridge respirator or supplied-air Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Eliminate all ignition
respirator. Up to 2,500 ppm: continuous-flow supplied-air sources. Give oxygen and get medical attention for any
respirator, or powered air-purifying respirator with organic breathing difficulty.
vapour cartirdges. High or unknown concentrations, as in
Ingestion: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Danger of aspi-
fire or spill conditions: positive pressure, full facepiece
ration. If casualty is alert and NOT convulsing, rinse mouth
self-contained breathing apparatus, or positive pressure, full
with water and give 1 to 2 cups of water to drink to dilute
face-piece air-supplied respirator with an auxiliary positive
material. IMMEDIATELY get medical attention. If spontane-
pressure self-contained breathing apparatus.
ous vomiting occurs, have casualty lean forward with head
Eye Protection: Chemical goggles and/or face shield. down to avoid breathing in of vomitus. Rinse mouth and
Skin Protection: Nitrile rubber, polyethylene, or Viton鈩?, give more water to drink.
Barrier (PE/PA/PE) gloves. Long sleeves, coveralls, boots,
REFERENCES USED
and other resistant clothing sufficient to prevent contact.
Other Personal Protective Equipment: Safety shower
CCINFO disc: Cheminfo, MSDS鈥檚, December 2005
and eye wash readily available in work area.
Budavari: The Merck Index, 12th ed., 1997
Leak and Spill Procedure: Eliminate all sources of igni-
tion. Evacuate area. Cleanup personnel must be thoroughly Sax, Lewis: Hawley鈥檚 Condensed Chemical Dictionary, 11th
trained in the hazards of this chemical and must wear pro- ed., 1987
tective equipment and clothing sufficient to prevent
Sax: Dangerous Properties of Industrial Materials, 5th ed.,
inhalation of vapours or mists and contact with skin and
1979
eyes. Stop or reduce discharge if safe to do so. Contain spill
Suppliers鈥? Material Safety Data Sheets
with inert absorbent (sand, earth). Prevent from entering
sewers or waterways. Recover product and collect contami-
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
nated soil for disposal. For small spills, contain by applying
inert absorbent. Collect waste for disposal. Contaminated
Date Issued: June 15, 1989
absorbent may pose the same hazards as the spilled prod-
Revision: December 2005
uct. Flush area of spill with detergent and large amounts of
running water. MSDS: 6100-1
Waste Disposal: Follow all federal, provincial, and local WHMIS Designation: B3
regulations.
Handling Procedures and Equipment: COMBUSTIBLE. Prepared by: Caledon Laboratories Ltd. (905) 877-0101
Personnel working with this chemical must be thoroughly
Caledon Laboratories Ltd. believes the information contained
trained regarding its hazards, and its safe use. The user is
herein is reliable and accurate. Caledon makes no warranty
responsible for wearing appropriate protective equipment
with respect thereto and expressly disclaims all liability for reli-
and clothing depending on the application. Avoid all contact
ance thereon. Such information is solely for your consider-
with skin and eyes and any inhalation of vapours. Keep
ation, investigation, and verification.
away from heat and ignition sources. Avoid generating
mists or vapours. Ground and bond all equipment to prevent
static charge accumulation. Post 鈥淣o Smoking鈥? signs. Use
non-sparking tools and avoid 鈥渟plash filling鈥? of containers.
Keep storage and work areas free of combustible or incom-
patible materials. Use the smallest amount possible for the
purpose, in a designated area with adequate ventilation.
Keep containers closed when not in use. Empty containers
may contain hazardous residues; treat with caution.
Storage Requirements: Store in suitable, labelled contain-
ers, in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, out of direct sunlight,
and away from heat and ignition sources, and all incompati-
ble materials. Protect from damage. Keep containers tightly
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