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Kerosene
SAFETY DATA SHEET
01/14/2010Supercedes Revision:
Liquid contact may cause irritation.
Ingestion Acute Exposure Effects:
Causes irritation of the stomach and intestines, resulting in nausea and vomiting.
Chronic Exposure Effects:
Reports have associated repeated and prolonged overexposure to solvents with neurological and other
physiological damage. Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause redness, irritation, and scaling of the skin.
May cause skin irritation, anemia, bone marrow damage, liver damage, and jaundice.
Target Organs: liver, skin, nervous system, kidneys, respiratory system
Signs and Symptoms Of Exposure
See Potential Health Effects.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated By Exposure
None known.
OSHA Regulatory Status:
This material is classified as hazardous under OSHA regulations.
3. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Hazardous Components (Chemical Name)
Stoddard solvent {Mineral spirits; Aliphatic
Petroleum Distillates; White spirits}
8052-41-3
CAS #
95.0 -100.0 %
Concentration
1.
4. First Aid Measures
Emergency and First Aid Procedures
Inhalation:
If user experiences breathing difficulty, move to air free of vapors. Administer oxygen or artificial respiration
until medical assistance can be rendered.
Skin contact:
Wash with soap and large quantities of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation from
contact persists.
Eye contact:
Immediately flush eyes with water, remove any contact lens, continue flushing with water for at least 15 minutes.
Get medical attention.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. Call your poison control center, hospital emergency room, or physician immediately.
Note to Physician
Call your local poison control center for further instructions.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
II
Flammability Classification:
> 100 F (38.3 C) Method Used: Setaflash Closed Cup (Rapid Setaflash)
Flash Pt:
LEL: 0.5 UEL: 6
Explosive Limits:
450 F (230.0 C)
Autoignition Pt:
Fire Fighting Instructions
Self-contained respiratory protection should be provided for fire fighters fighting fires in buildings or confined
areas. Storage containers exposed to fire should be kept cool with water spray to prevent pressure build-up. Stay
away from heads of containers that have been exposed to intense heat or flame.
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