Material Safety Data Sheet
Agway Petroleum Corporation, PO Box 4852, Syracuse, NY 13221
04/30/01
DATE ISSUED:
I. IDENTIFICATION AND EMERGENCY INFORMATION
PRODUCT NAME CAS NUMBER
DIESEL FUEL 68476-34-6
OTHER NAMES
#2 Fuel Oil, Low Sulfur Diesel, Premium Gold Diesel
FORMULA
#2 Fuel Oil (Petroleum Distillate) - 100%
PRODUCT APPEARANCE AND ODOR
Amber Colored Liquid with Petroleum Odor. May be dyed red for identification of tax status.
CLASSIFICATION
Flammable or Combustible Liquid NA 1993
DOT Hazard Class: 3 Packing Group: III
DISTRIBUTOR
Agway Petroleum Corporation
PO Box 4852
Syracuse, NY 13221
PRODUCT INFORMATION
315-449-6363
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER
Chemtrec: 800-424-9300
II. SUMMARY OF HAZARDS
COMPONENTS CAS NUMBER CONCENTRATION
#2 Fuel Oil 68476-34-2 100%
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (HIS)
Health 1 0 - Minimal 3 - Serious
Flammability 2 1 - Slight 4 - Severe
Reactivity 0 2 - Moderate
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMIT
TWA 400 ppm 8 Hours
III. EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES
INHALATION
Remove from further exposure. If respiratory irritation, dizziness, nausea, or unconsciousness occurs, seek immediate medical assistance and call a
physician. If breathing has stopped, use mouth to mouth resuscitation.
EYE CONTACT
Flush thoroughly with water. If irritation occurs, call a physician.
SKIN CONTACT
Dry-wipe the skin. Cleanse the area with waterless hand cleaner, and follow by washing thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing.
Launder clothing before reuse. Discard shoes if material has penetrated to inside surface.
INGESTION
Do not induce vomiting. Give 1 to 2 glasses of water. Get medical attention.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN
Material if aspirated into the lungs may cause chemical pneumonitis. Treat appropriately.
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IV. FIRE AND EXPLOSION
FLASH POINT AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE
125 F 500 F
FLAMMABLE LIMITS (% at Normal Atmos. Temp. And Pressure)
Lower: 0.6
Upper: 7.4
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Water Fog, Dry Chemical, CO2 or Chemical Foam
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Flowing oil can be ignited by self-generated static electricity; check for combustible vapors prior to and during welding and torch cutting on tanks and
vessels.
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES
Use a water spray to cool fire-exposed containers. Use a smothering technique for extinguishing fire of this combustible liquid. Do not use a forced water
stream directly on oil fires as this will scatter the fire. Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
V. HEALTH HAZARDS
INHALATION PRIMARY ROUTE
Vapors or mist may cause irritation of the nose and throat, headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, Yes
euphoria, loss of coordination, and disorientation. In poorly ventilated areas or confined spaces, unconsciousness
and asphyxiation may result.
EYE CONTACT
May cause irritation, experienced as mild discomfort and seen as slight excess redness of the eye. Yes
SKIN IRRITATION
Prolonged or widespread skin contact may result in the absorption of potentially harmful amounts of material. Yes
INGESTION
If more that several mouthfuls are swallowed, abdominal discomfort, nausea, and diarrhea may occur. Aspiration may N/A
occur during swallowing or vomiting resulting in lung damage.
CHRONIC
NIOSH has recommended that whole diesel exhaust be regarded as a potential occupational carcinogen based on
findings of carcinogenic responses in laboratory animals exposed to whole diesel exhaust. The excess cancer risk for
workers exposed to diesel exhaust has not been calculated; the probability of developing cancer should be decreased
by minimizing exposure to the lowest feasible limits.
Repeated skin contact may cause a persistent irritation or dermatitis.
OTHER REMARKS
This product may contain benzene. Prolonged and repeated exposure to benzene has been associated with anemia
and leukemia in humans.
VI. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL DATA
The following data are approximate or typical values and should not be used for precise design purposes.
BOILING RANGE
340-700 F
SPECIFIC GRAVITY
0.85
VAPOR DENSITY
VAPOR PRESSURE (mmHg @ 20 C)
>4
< 0.5
VI. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL DATA (Continued)
SOLUBILITY IN WATER
Insoluble
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pH VOLATILE CHARACTERISTICS
N/A N/A
STABILITY HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION
Stable Not expected to occur
APPEARANCE AND ODOR
Amber Colored Liquid. May be dyed red for identification of tax status.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Strong oxidizing agents, heat, spark, flame and build-up of static electricity.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
CO, CO2, SO2, Reactive Hydrocarbons
VII. PROTECTION AND PRECAUTIONS
HANDLING
Eye Protection: Remove contact lenses and wear chemical safety glasses, goggles or faceshield where contact with liquid or mist may
occur.
Skin Protection: Wear impervious gloves, clothing and boots when contact with skin may occur. Wash with soap and water before
eating, drinking and smoking. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse.
Inhalation: Use approved respiratory protective equipment for cleaning large spills or entry into large tanks, vessels and other
confined spaces, or in any situation where airborne concentrations may exceed occupational exposure limits.
Ventilation: Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation: (1) to meet occupational exposure limits, (2) to prevent the
formation of explosive atmospheres and (3) to prevent oxygen deficient atmospheres, especially in confined spaces.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND COMMENTS
Storage Requirements: Store in tightly closed containers in a dry, cool place, away from sources of heat or ignition and incompatible
substances. Ground and bond all transfer and storage equipment to prevent static sparks and equip with self closing
valves, pressure vacuum bungs and flame arresters. Empty containers may contain residue (liquid and/or vapor) and
can be dangerous. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind or expose such containers to heat, flame,
sparks or other sources of ignition; they may explode and cause injury or death.
VIII. TRANSPORTATION AND OSHA RELATED LABEL INFORMATION
TRANSPORTATION INCIDENT INFORMATION
For further information relative to spills resulting from transportation incidents, refer to latest Department of Transportation Emergency Response
Guidebook for Hazardous Materials Incidents, DOT P 5800.3.
DOT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
#2 Diesel Fuel (a/k/a Fuel Oil) Flammable or Combustible Liquid/NA 1993/Hazard Class 3
OSHA REQUIRED LABEL INFORMATION
The following Hazard warning should be found on a label, bill of lading or invoice accompanying this shipment:
DANGER!
HARMFUL IF INHALED
MAY BE HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN
MAY CAUSE DIZZINESS AND DROWSINESS
ASPIRATION HAZARD IF SWALLOWED -- CAN ENTER LUNGS AND CAUSE DAMAGE
COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID AND VAPOR
USE ONLY AS FUEL
ATTENTION! POSSIBLE CANCER HAZARD
CONTAINS MIDDLE DISTILLATES WHICH MAY CAUSE CANCER BASED ON ANIMAL DATA
IX. ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
EPA INFORMATION FOR HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL REPORTING
EPA HAZARD CLASSIFICATION CODE
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Acute Hazard Chronic Hazard Fire Hazard Pressure Hazard Reactive Hazard
xxx xxx xxx
REPORTABLE QUANTITY (RQ), EPA REGULATION 40 CFR 302 (CERCLA Section 102)
None
THRESHOLD PLANNING QUANTITY (TPQ), EPA REGULATION 40 CFR 355 (SARA Sections 301-304)
None
TOXIC CHEMICAL RELEASE REPORTING, EPA REGULATION 40 CFR 372 (SARA Section 313)
None
PRECAUTIONS IF MATERIAL IS SPILLED OR RELEASED
Remove sources of heat or ignition including internal combustion engines and power tools. Remove spill with vacuum trucks or pump and soak up residue
with an inert absorbent. Do not flush to sewer or surface water. Ventilate area and avoid breathing vapors or mists.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHODS
Product is suitable for burning for fuel value in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
RCRA INFORMATION: Disposal of unused product may be subject to RCRA regulations (40 CFR 261) due to the characteristic(s) /chemical(s) listed
below. Disposal of the used product may also be regulated due to ignitability or toxicity as determined by the Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure
(TCLP).
FLASH: 125 F
EMPTY CONTAINER WARNING
Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose such containers to heat, flame, sparks, static electricity or other sources of ignition.
The information and recommendations contained herein are a compilation of data provided by various suppliers and, to the best of Agway Petroleum
Corporation s (APC) knowledge and belief, accurate and reliable as of the date issued. APC does not warrant or guarantee their accuracy or reliability, and
APC shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising out of the use thereof. The information and recommendations are offered for the user s
consideration and examination, and it is the user s responsibility to satisfy itself that they are suitable and complete for its particular use. If buyer
repackages this product, legal counsel should be consulted to insure proper health, safety, and other necessary information is included on the container.
The Environmental Information included under Section IX hereof as well as the Hazardous Materials Identification System (HMIS) and National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) ratings have been included by APC in order to provide additional help and hazard classification information. The ratings
recommended are based upon the criteria supplied by the developers of these rating systems, together with APC s interpretation of the available data.
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