BKRCB - FUEL OIL #1

Product Identification

Product ID:FUEL OIL #1
MSDS Date:02/01/1990
FSC:9140
NIIN:00-286-5288
MSDS Number: BKRCB

Responsible Party
FARMERS UNION CENTRAL EXCHANGE INC (CENEX)
5500 CENEX DRIVE
ST PAUL, MN 55164-0089
US

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 612-451-5151

Cage: 5Z134

Contractor
FARMERS UNION CENTRAL EXCHANGE INC
64089 ST PAUL, MN 55164-0089 US

Telephone: 612-451-5151

Cage: 5Z134

Ingredients

COMPLEX MIXTURE OF PARAFFINIC, OLEFINIC, NAPHTHANIC &

Fraction By Weight: >95%


NAPHTHALENE (SARA III)

CAS: 91-20-3

RTECS: QJ0525000

Fraction By Weight: <2%

OSHA PEL 10 PPM/15 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM/15 STEL; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS


BENZENE (SARA III)

CAS: 71-43-2

RTECS: CY1400000

Fraction By Weight: <0.01%

OSHA PEL 1PPM/5STEL;1910.1028

ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM; A2; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS


SULFUR

CAS: 7704-34-9

RTECS: WS4250000

Fraction By Weight: <0.5%


XYLENES (O-,M-,P- ISOMERS) (SARA III)

CAS: 1330-20-7

RTECS: ZE2100000

Fraction By Weight: <2%

OSHA PEL 100 PPM/150 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM/150STEL;9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS


DIPHENYL (BIPHENYL) (SARA III)

CAS: 92-52-4

RTECS: DU8050000

Fraction By Weight: <2%

OSHA PEL 0.2 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 0.2 PPM; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION OF EXCESSIVE VAPOR OR MIST
IS IRRITATING TO RESPIRATORY PASSAGES. HIGH VAPOR CONCENTRATION OR
LIQUID CONTACT CAN IRRITATE EYES. PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT
WITH SKIN CAN CAUSE DEFATTING, IRRITATION & DERMATITIS. ASPIRATION
INTO THE LUNGS MAY CAUSE HEMORRHAGING, PULMONARY EDEMA, AND
CHEMICAL PNEUMONITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS <0.01% BENZENE. FUEL OILS ARE
EXEMPTED UNDER THE BENZENE STANDRD 29 CFR.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION MAY CAUSE HEADACHE, DIZZINESS,
NAUSEA, STUPOR, CONVULSIONS OR LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS, DEPENDING ON
CONCENTRATION AND TIME OF EXPOSURE. HIGH VAPOR CONCENTRATION OR
LIQUID CONTACT CAN IRRITATE EYES. PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT
WITH SKIN CAN CAUSE DEFATTING, IRRITATION AND DERMATITIS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PREEXISTING EYE, SKIN AND
RESPIRATORY DISORDERS MAY BE AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE TO THIS
PRODUCT.

First Aid

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH RUNNING WATER FOR 15 MINUTES WHILE HOLDING
EYELIDS OPEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. SKIN: WASH WITH
SOAP AND WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION. INHALA TION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE MOUTH-TO-MOUTH
RESUSCITATION IF NOT BREATHING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION:
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. KEEP HEAD BELOW HIPS IF VOMITING OCCURS.
GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point Method:PMCC
Flash Point:>100F,>38C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:410F
Lower Limits:0.4
Upper Limits:6.0
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL. USE SMOTHERING TECHNIQUE FOR EXTINGUISHING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE AREA. COOL
FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION BY-PRODUCTS MAY CONTAIN
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS. FLAMMABLE VAPORS WILL
BE EMITTED FROM HEATED LIQUID.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE SOURCES OF IGNITION. WEAR
APPROPRIATE RESPIRATOR & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. SHUT OFF SOURCE OF
LEAK IF SAFE TO DO SO. DIKE TO CONTAIN. REMOVE WITH VACUUM OR PUMP
TO STORAGE/SALVAGE VESSELS. ABSO RB RESIDUE WITH INERT MATERIAL.
WATER FLUSH AREA.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP LIQUID/VAPOR AWAY FROM HEAT,
SPARKS & FLAME. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED SKIN CONTACT AND
BREATHING OF VAPORS OR MISTS.
Other Precautions:"EMPTY" CONTAINERS CAN CONTAIN EXPLOSIVE VAPORS. DO
NOT CUT, DRILL, GRIND, WELD OR PERFORM SIMILAR OPERATIONS ON OR
NEAR CONTAINERS. STATIC ELECTRICITY MAY ACCUMULATE AND CREATE A
FIRE HAZARD. GROUND CONTAINERS, FIXED & TRANSFER EQUIPMENT.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED BREATHING OF VAPORS.
IF EXPOSURE EXCEEDS OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS, USE A NIOSH/MSHA
APPROVED RESPIRATOR. EITHER AN AIR-SUPPLIED OR AIR-PURIFYING
RESPIRATOR WITH ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGES IS RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:USE EXPLOSION-PROOF LOCAL AND/OR MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
AVOID OPEN ELECTRICAL SOURCES NEAR PRODUCT VAPOR AREAS.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, NITRILE, OR POLYVINYL ALCOHOL
Eye Protection:USE CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES & FACESHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:INDUSTRIAL WORK CLOTHING TO MINIMIZE
CONTACT. RUBBER APRON AD BOOTS AS REQUIRED. EYE BATH AND SAFETY
SHOWER RECOMMENDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USING PRODUCT AND BEFORE
EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
UNDER EPA-CWA, THIS PRODUCT IS CLASSIFIED AS AN OIL UNDER SECTION 311.
SPILLS INTO OR LEADING TO SURFACE WATERS THAT CAUSE A SHEEN MUST BE
REPORTED TO THE NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER, 800-424-8802. UNDER
EPA-CERCLA, RELEASES TO AIR, LAND OR WATER MAY BE REPORTABLE TO THE
NATIONAL RESPONSE CENTER, 800-424-8802.

Chemical Properties

HCC:F4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>320F,>160C
Vapor Pres:1
Spec Gravity:0.81-0.85
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR TO LIGHT YELLOW COLOR LIQUID WITH MILD
PETROLEUM ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:<1

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES AND OTHER SOURCES
OF IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL-OXIDATIVE DEGRADATION CAN
YIELD PARTIAL OXIDATION PRODUCTS, HYDROCARBONS, CARBON MONOXIDE AND
DIOXIDE.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:IF THIS PRODUCT BECOMES A WASTE MATERIAL, IT
WOULD BE AN IGNITABLE HAZARDOUS WASTE, NUMBER D001. REFER TO LATEST
EPA OR STATE REGULATIONS REGARDING PROPER DISPOSAL. REPORT SPILLS
AS REQUIRED TO AUTHOR ITIES (U.S.COAST GUARD, CHEMTREC, ETC.)

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