Product Name:
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Kerosene
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SECTION 1 鈥? PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION AND USE
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Product name Kerosene PIN #, UN #
None Class 3
Chemical name TDG, DOT class
Fuel oil No. 1 III
Packing group
Common names
and synonyms Kerosene
Shipping name
Range oil
Fuel
Product use
Combustible liquid Class B Division 3
WHMIS
classification Toxic material Class D Division 2 Subdivision B
NFPA Health 2 HMIS Health 2
Hazard codes
Flammability 2 Flammability 2
Reactivity 0 Reactivity 0
NFPA & HMIS Ratings: 0=Insignificant/No Hazard. 1=Slight Hazard. 2=Moderate Hazard. 3=High/Serious Hazard. 4=Extreme/Severe Hazard.
Irving Oil Limited, Refining Division (506) 202-2000
Supplier Phone
Box 1260, Saint John 1-800-424-9300
Emergency (Chemtrec)
New Brunswick Canada E2L 4H6 (506) 202-3000
Refinery
SECTION 2 鈥? HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
OSHA PELs LD50
ACGIH-TLVs NIOSH RELs LC50
Ingredients CAS# Wt (%) (2004) (rat, oral)
(2004) (2004) (rat, 4 hours)
(general industry) (g/kg)
3
Not available for this
200 mg/m TWA 3 3
Fuel oil No. 1 8008-20-6 100 100 mg/m TWA >5 ~5g/m
product name or CAS#
(total hydrocarbon vapour)
May contain:
0.5 ppm TWA 1 ppm TWA 0.1 ppm TWA
Benzene 71-43-2 Trace 0.9 13,200 ppm
2.5 ppm STEL 5 ppm STEL 1.0 ppm STEL
May also contain:
Sulphur 7704-34-9 Trace Not available Not available Not available >0.008 Not available
Which, under certain circumstances, may result in the evolution of:
Hydrogen sulphide 7783-04- 10 ppm TWA
Not applicable 20 ppm C 10 ppm C Not applicable 444 ppm
(H2S) 6 15 ppm STEL
Kerosene is a complex mixture of hydrocarbons. Its exact composition depends on the source of the crude oil from which it was produced and the refining
methods used. Kerosene contains hundreds of individual organic chemicals. This section identifies only some of the well-known chemical constituents.
SECTION 3 鈥? PHYSICAL DATA
Liquid 0.81 @ 15藲C
Form Specific gravity
Colourless to pale yellow 4.5 (air = 1)
Colour Vapour density
Odour Typical petroleum odour if no sulphur is present. 10.5 mm Hg @ 38藲C
Vapour pressure
Not available
Evaporation rate
H2S smells like rotten eggs.
157 to 261藲C (315 to 501藲F)
Note: H2S deadens the sense of smell. Absence of rotten Boiling point
-47藲C (-53藲F)
egg odour does not mean absence of H2S Freezing point
0.55 mg/m3 for sulphur-free product Not applicable
Odour pH
threshold <0.15 for H2S 3.3 to >6 (Log Poct)
Coefficient of water/oil distribution
SECTION 4 鈥? FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Yes
No Conditions Easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames.
Flammability
o
38 to 72藲C (100 to 162藲F) (cc) Auto ignition temperature 210 C (410藲F)
Flash point
Lower flammable limit 0.7% Upper flammable limit 5%
Mechanical impact Not expected to be sensitive Yes
Explosion data: Sensitivity to: Static discharge
Means of extinction In general, do not extinguish fire unless flow can be stopped. Use carbon dioxide, dry chemical, or
foam. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after the fire is out.
Special precautions Vapour is heavier than air. It may travel along the ground and collect in low-lying areas such as tanks,
basements, sewers. May travel to a source of ignition and flash back. Containers may explode when
heated.
Carbon monoxide. Nitrogen oxides. Aromatic hydrocarbons.
Hazardous combustion products
SECTION 5 鈥? REACTIVITY INFORMATION
Stable
Stability
Sources of ignition. Static discharges. High temperatures.
Conditions to avoid
Oxidizers such as peroxides, nitric acid, and perchlorates.
Incompatible substances
Hazardous decomposition products Carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides. Aromatic hydrocarbons. H2S and sulphur dioxide
(SO2) may be produced from minor amounts of sulphur in the product.
The information contained in this form is based on data from sources considered to be reliable but Irving Oil Limited does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness thereof. The
information is provided as a service to the persons purchasing or using the material to which it refers and Irving Oil Limited expressly disclaims all liability for loss or damage including
consequential loss or for injury to persons including death. The information shall not be reproduced, published or distributed in any manner without prior consent in writing of Irving Oil
Limited.
Product Name:
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Kerosene
(3500)
SECTION 6 鈥? HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Inhalation Ingestion Eye Eye
Route of Entry Hazardous
Contact
Skin absorption Skin contact
Kerosene itself, as well as some components
Acute Headache and other symptoms of central nervous system (CNS) depression, such as nausea and dizziness, as
exposure well as burning sensation in chest following inhalation. Aspiration into the lungs can cause severe pneumonitis
(serious lung irritation), chest pain, and/or pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs). Ingestion may produce nausea,
vomiting, and cramping.
Note: H2S may offgas from the product in confined spaces such as the headspace in tanks, even though the
concentration of sulphur in the product is minimal. H2S is very toxic. At concentrations as low as 1 to 5 ppm,
nausea and severe eye irritation may occur. Sense of smell may be impaired at about 20 ppm, with headache
and respiratory tract lung irritation. At 250 to 500 ppm, potentially fatal pulmonary edema may occur. Dizziness,
sudden (often fatal) collapse, unconsciousness, and death occur at higher concentrations. Pulmonary edema
may be delayed as long as 48 hours.
Dermatitis. Possibly blood and nervous system disorders. Fatigue, and severe nervous and respiratory system
Chronic
exposure symptoms may follow survival of H2S poisoning.
Carcinogenicity Not classified by EPA, IARC, NTP, or OSHA. ACGIH classifies it as an animal Irritancy Skin, eye
Sensitization Not available
carcinogen with unknown relevance for humans鈥?. Exposure to fuel oils during
refining is considered 鈥減robably carcinogenic to humans鈥?. Benzene is a recognized Teratogenicit Not available
Reproductive Not available
carcinogen.
Not known to be mutagenic.
Mutagenicity toxicity
Other chemicals that cause CNS depression are expected to produce additive or synergistic effects. May
Toxicologically
synergistic products increase photosensitizing ability of certain chemicals, such as dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB).
SECTION 7 鈥? FIRST AID
Inhalation Move victim to fresh air. Give artificial respiration if breathing has stopped and if a qualified AR administrator is
available. Apply CPR if both pulse and breathing have stopped. Obtain medical attention immediately.
Ingestion Never give anything by mouth if the person is unconscious, rapidly losing consciousness, or convulsing. If the
person is conscious, have them drink 8 to 10 ounces of water or milk to dilute the material in the stomach. Do not
induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs spontaneously, have the person lean forward to avoid aspiration. Obtain
medical attention immediately.
Eye If irritation occurs, flush eye with lukewarm, gently flowing fresh water for at least 10 minutes.
Skin Quickly and gently blot away excess chemical. Gently remove contaminated clothing and shoes under running
water. Wash gently and thoroughly with water and non-abrasive soap. Obtain medical assistance.
SECTION 8 鈥? PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
Do not attempt rescue of an H2S knockdown victim without the use of proper respiratory protective equipment.
Personal Gloves Nitrile, Viton鈩?, polyethylene preferred.
protective Eye Chemical safety goggle or face shield, as a good general safety practice.
equipment Respirator
NIOSH-approved. SCBA or airline respirator with escape cylinder for confined spaces or work with
y
sulphur-containing product. If an air-purifying respirator is appropriate, use organic vapour cartridges. A
qualified occupational health and safety professional should advise on respirator selection.
Clothing & Coveralls to prevent skin contact with product. If clothing or footwear becomes contaminated with
footwear product, completely decontaminate it before re-use, or discard it.
Engineering Enclose processes. Avoid generating mists. Use local exhaust ventilation to remove vapour at its site of
controls generation. Handle laboratory samples in a fume hood. Use mechanical ventilation in confined spaces.
Handling Keep containers closed. Keep work area free of ignition sources. Use non-sparking equipment, explosion-proof
procedures & ventilation, and intrinsically safe electrical equipment. Ground handling equipment. Have clean emergency
equipment eyewash and shower readily available in the work area.
Leak & spill Keep unauthorized persons away. Eliminate all sources of ignition. Ventilate area. Stop leak if it can be done
Procedure safely. Prevent entry into sewers, waterways, or confined spaces. Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other
non-combustible material and use clean, non-sparking tools to transfer to container.
Waste disposal Consult local authorities for advice.
Cool, dry, well-ventilated area. No ignition sources. Containers should be vented and have flame arresters.
Storage
Stable during transport. May be transported hot.
Shipping
SECTION 9 鈥? PREPARATION DATE OF MSDS
Irving Oil Limited, Refining Division (506) 202-3000
Prepared by Phone
November 16, 2006 (506) 202-2000
Revision date To re-order MSDS, phone
The information contained in this form is based on data from sources considered to be reliable but Irving Oil Limited does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness thereof. The
information is provided as a service to the persons purchasing or using the material to which it refers and Irving Oil Limited expressly disclaims all liability for loss or damage including
consequential loss or for injury to persons including death. The information shall not be reproduced, published or distributed in any manner without prior consent in writing of Irving Oil
Limited.
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