Product ID:GULF NO.2 DIESEL FUEL
MSDS Date:11/14/1985
FSC:9140
NIIN:00N009933
MSDS Number: BCTNG

CHEVRON ENVIROMENTAL HEALTH CENTER, INC.

RICHMOND, CA 94804-0054

Emergency Phone: 415-233-3737

Info Phone: 415-233-3737

Cage: 0AHD1

CHEVRON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CENTER INC

4054 RICHMOND, CA 94804 US

Telephone: 800-582-3835

Cage: 0AHD1

PETROLEUM MID-DISTILLATE.

CAS: 68476-34-6

Fraction By Weight: >95%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

ANTIOXIDANTS.

Fraction By Weight: <5%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

ANTI-RUST AGENT.

Fraction By Weight: <5%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

METAL DEACTIVATOR.

Fraction By Weight: <5%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

LD50 LC50 Mixture:N/K
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:BRIEFT OR INTERMITTENT SKIN CONTACT W/
PROD IS NOT EXPECTER TO PRODUCE ANY SERIOUS EFFECTS IF WASHED FROM
SKIN.WHILE NORM HNDLG OF PROD IS NIT LIKELY TO CSUSE CANCER IN
HUM,SKIN CONT & BRTHG OF MIST,V AP,ETC SHOULD BE MINIMIZED.INGEST
OF PROD OR SUBSEQUENT VOMITING CAN RESULT IN ASPIRATION WHICH CAN
CAUSE PENUMONITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:LIFETIME APPLIC OF SOME HYDOCARB
MID-DISTIL TO SKIN TO MICE HAS LED TO LOW LEVEL SKIN CARCIN
RESPONSE.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES:MINOR IRRIT.SKIN:POSS IRRIT.APPLIC OF
SIMILAR MATLS ONTO RABBIT SKIN PRODUCED MOD TO SEV IRRIT.PRLNG/RPTD
CONT MAY BE HARMFUL.INGEST:NOT EXPECTED TO HAVE ACUTE TOXICITY BY
INGEST.INH:PRLNG BRTHG OF HIGH VAP CONC CAN CAUSE CNS
EFTS:HDACH,DIZZ,LOSS OF APPET,WEAK,LOSS OF COORD.SYMP USUALLY CEASE
WHEN OUT OF EXPOSURE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:N/K

First Aid:EYES:HOLDING LIDS OPEN,IMMED FLUSH W/ H*20 FOR @ LST 15
MIN.SEE MD IF IRRIT PRESISTS.SKIN:REMOVE CONTAM CLTHG.WASH SKIN
THOROUGHLY W/ SOAP & H*2O.SEE MD IF IRRIT OCCURS.LAUNDER CONTAM
CLTHG.INGEST:GIV E H*2O OR MILK.PHONE FOR MED ADVICE.DO NOT INDUCE
VOMIT UNLESS DIRECTED TO DO SO BY MED PERS.IF MED ADVICE
UNAVAIL.TAKE VICRIM PRESENT MOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR

Flash Point Method:PMCC
Flash Point:140-160F
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL,FOAM,WATER FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:LIQ EVAPORATES & FORMS VAP (FUMES WHICH
CAN CATCH FIRE & BURN W/ EXPLOSIVE VIOLENCE.INVISIBLE VAP SPREADS
EAISLY & CAN BE SET ON FIRE BY MANY IGNIT (SEE SUPP)

Spill Release Procedures:ELIM ALL OPEN FLAME IN VICIN OF SPILL/RELEASED
VAP.STOP LEAKS.CONTAIN LIQ TO PVNT FURTHER CONTAM OF SOIL &
H*2O.CLEAN UP IMMEDIATELY.WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIP.SMALL
SOILL:SOAK UP W/ ABSORBENT MATLS OR PUMP.REMOVE CONTAMINATED SOIL
IF POSSIBLE.
Neutralizing Agent:N/K

Handling and Storage Precautions:READ & OBSERVE ALL PREC ON PROD
LABEL.DO NOT USE/STORE NEAR FLAME.SPK,HOT SURF.USE ONLY IN
WELL-VENT AREA.KEEP CNTNR CLSD.KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN
Other Precautions:DO NOT WELD,HEAT,DRILL CNTNR.REPLACE CAP/BUNG.EMPTIED
CNTNR RETAINS HAZ MATL WHILE MAY IGNITE W/ EXPLO VIOLENCE IF HEATED
ADEQ.DO NOT USE PRESS TO EMPTY DRUM.EXPLO MAY RSLT!DO NOT USE AS
PORT HEATER/A PPLIANCE FUEL AS FUMES MAY CAUSE DEATH.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:LOCAL AND GENERAL VENTIL NEC TO KEEP AIR CONC BELOW LEVELS
OF CONCERN .USE MATL ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:N/K
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPEC GRAV:0.88 & 15.6/15.6C (MAX).VP:<1MMHG @ 20C.68C.POUR PT:-12-21C
(10.4-6F).VISOCOSITY:4.3 CST @ 37.8C.99F.SOLUBILITY:PROD IS
MISCIBLE W/ HYDROCARB SOLV.FL PT:(P-M) 140-166F (60.4-74.4C).EXPLO
HAZ :SOURCES.FIRE HAZ INCR AS LIQ TEMP RISES ABOVE 85F.29C.HAZ
DECOMP PROD:CO*2,H*2O FROM NORM & CO FROM INCOMPLETE COMBUST.

Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:N/K
Vapor Pres:SEE SUPP
Spec Gravity:SEE SUPP DATA
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS OIL.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MAY REACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZING MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:N/K
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NORMAL COMBUSTION FORMS CARBON DIOXIDE
AND WATER VAPOR:INCOMPLETE COMBUSTION CAN PRODUCE CARBON MONOXIDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISP MUST BE IAW MATLS IN DISPOSABLE CNTNRS &
DISPOSE OF IAW APPLIC REGS.CONT ENVIRON HLTH AUTHORITIES FOR APPRVD
DISP OF MATL.FOR LG SPILL,FOLLOW PRESCRIBED OROC FOR
REPORTING/RESPONDING TO LARGER RE LEASES.

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