Product ID:KEROSINE JET FUELS (JP5)
MSDS Date:05/31/1989
FSC:9130
NIIN:01-250-6353
MSDS Number: BGRJM

Emergency Phone: 212-883-4411; 800-424-9300

Info Phone: 703-849-3265

Cage: NO300

Telephone: 703-849-3265

Cage: NO300

KEROSENE

CAS: 8008-20-6

RTECS: OA5500000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 100 MG/CUM REL

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 ORAL >5 GM/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY CAUSE MODERATE IRRITATION OF EYES
AND SKIN. RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, LOSS OF
CONSCIOUSNESS
Effects of Overexposure:EYE:IRRITATION, SKIN: IRRITATION, DEFATTING,
DERMATITIS. INHALATION: UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT WITH CNS DEPRESSION
EFFECTS FOLLOWED BY DEPRESSION, DIZZINESS, HEADACHE, INGESTION:
IRRITATION GI TRACT, NA USEA,VOMITING,DIARRHEA, RESTLESSNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ANY PREEXISTING ALLERGY,
SENSITIVITY, CHRONIC SYMPTOM OR ORGAN DYSFUNCTION.

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH 15 MIN W/AMPLE WATER. SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING.WASH SOAP & WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE
OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION AS REQUIRED. INGESTION: DO NOT
INDUCE VOMITI NG.IF SPONTANEOUS VOMIT OCCURS, KEEP AIRWAY CLEAR.
CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY ALL EXPOSURES.PHYSICIAN:GASTR LAVAGE
ONLY IF LARGE AMT INGESTED:AVOID ASPR INTO LUNGS. TREAT
SYMPTOMATICALLY.NO ADRENALIN.

Flash Point Method:PMCC
Flash Point:140F,60C
Lower Limits:0.7
Upper Limits:5.0
Extinguishing Media:FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, WATER SPRAY OR FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA IN PP MODE. COOL EXPOSED CONTAINERS
WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MODERATELY COMBUSTIBLE. ORGANIC MATERIALS
(I.E. RAGS) CONTAMINATE WITH THIS PRODUCT MAY IGNITE SPONTANEOUSLY.
EXPLOSIVE VAPORS-MISTS POSSIBLE BELOW FLASH POINT!

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE IGNITION SOURCES, VENTILATE AREA,
CONFINE SPILL, STOP LEAK, EVACUATE AREA. COLLECT SPILL
W/NON-SPARKING SHOVEL OR ABSORBENT, PLACE IN CLOSABLE
CONTAINERS.WASH DOWN REMAINDER W/ DETERGENT SOLUTI ON. REPORT LARGE
SPILLS TO REG AUTHORITIES.

Handling and Storage Precautions:COMBUSTIBLE. STORE IN COOL AREA. USE
ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS. GROUND CONTAINERS WHEN TRANSFERING
LIQUID. FOLLOW "SWITCH LOADING" PROCEDURES.
Other Precautions:AVOID IGNITION SOURCES & EXCESS HEAT. KEEP CONTAINERS
CLOSED.

Respiratory Protection:USE WELL VENTILATED AREA. USE SCBA PP MODE IN
IDLH AREAS & WHERE SPRAY, MIST OR VAPOR MAY BE GENERATED.
Ventilation:GENERAL MECHANICAL. EQUIPMENT MUST BE EXPLOSION PROOF.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS.
Eye Protection:FACE SHIELD, CHEMICAL GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:APRON & BOOTS AS REQUIRED. PROVIDE EYEWASH
FOUNTAIN & SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID EYE,SKIN CONTACT. DO NOT INHALE OR
INGEST. LAUNDER WORK CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MATERIAL IS COMBUSTIBLE, MUST BE STORED IN A COOL AREA.

HCC:F4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:300F,149C
Vapor Pres:0.1 MM HG
Spec Gravity:0.79-0.84
Viscosity:1.6 CSK-100F
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQUID, HYDROCARBON ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HALOGENS, STRONG ACIDS, ALKALIES AND OXIDIZERS
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESS HEAT & IGNITION SOURCES (FLAMES,
SPARKS,STATIC ELECTRICITY).
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON OXIDES, FUMES, MISTS.

Waste Disposal Methods:RECLAIM AS FUEL OR INCINERATE IAW ALL LAWS &
REGS.

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