Fuels, Diesel, No. 2
Diesel oil No. 2
Gasoil - unspecified
ICSC # 1561
CAS # 68476-34-6
RTECS # LS9142500
UN # 1202
EC # 649-227-00-2
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Flammable.
Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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NO open flames.
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Water spray,
alcohol-resistant foam,
dry powder,
carbon dioxide.
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Explosion
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Above 52°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
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Above 52°C use a closed system, ventilation, and explosion-proof electrical equipment.
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In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
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Exposure
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•Inhalation
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Dizziness.
Headache.
Nausea.
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Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
Refer for medical attention.
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•Skin
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Dry skin.
Redness.
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Protective gloves.
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Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
Pain.
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Safety goggles,
or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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•Ingestion
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(See Inhalation).
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
Do NOT induce vomiting.
Refer for medical attention.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible.
Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.
Personal protection:
filter respirator for organic gases and vapours.
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Well closed.
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Note: H
Xn symbol
R: 40
S: 2-36/37
UN Hazard Class: 3
UN Packing Group: III
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
BROWN
SLIGHTLY
VISCOUS
LIQUID
, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV: 100 ppm as TWA; (skin); A3; (ACGIH 2004).
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation of its aerosol.
Inhalation Risk:
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
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the skin
and
the respiratory tract
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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.
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Physical
Properties
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Boiling point: 282-338°C
Melting point: -30 - -18°C
Density: 0.87 - 0.95 g/cm3
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 0.0005
Flash point:
52°C c.c.
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Auto-ignition temperature: 254-285°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.6 - 6.5
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: > 3.3
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Environmental
Data
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The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.
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N O T E S
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Additives to Diesel fuel in winter may change physical and toxicological properties of the substance. This card does not address Diesel exhaust.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30S1202
NFPA Code: H0; F2; R0;
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 1561
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DIESEL FUEL No. 2
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:
Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH,
the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this
information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may
not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation
on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation
in the country of use.
The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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