International Chemical Safety Cards

DIESEL FUEL No. 2

ICSC: 1561

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
October 26, 2004 Peer reviewed

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Flammable. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames.	Water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Above 52°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	Above 52°C use a closed system, ventilation, and explosion-proof electrical equipment.	In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

EXPOSURE
•INHALATION	Dizziness. Headache. Nausea.	Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
•SKIN	Dry skin. Redness.	Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
•EYES	Redness. Pain.	Safety goggles, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION	(See Inhalation).	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

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.

Well closed.

Note: H
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R: 40
S: 2-36/37
UN Hazard Class: 3
UN Packing Group: III

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ICSC: 1561

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

International Chemical Safety Cards

DIESEL FUEL No. 2

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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).

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 , the skin and the respiratory tract . 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.

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 282-338°C
Melting point: -30 - -18°C
Density: 0.87 - 0.95 g/cmł
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 0.0005
Flash point:
52°C c.c.

Auto-ignition temperature: 254-285°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.6 - 6.5
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: > 3.3

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

N O T E S

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;

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 1561	DIESEL FUEL No. 2
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994

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.