Product ID:MILITARY AVIATION TURBINE FUEL JP-4
MSDS Date:04/24/1992
FSC:9130
NIIN:00-273-2380
MSDS Number: BPFBB

ARCO PRODUCTS CO DIV OF ATLANTIC RICHFIELD CO

1055 W 7TH ST
LOS ANGELES, CA 90017-2503
US

Emergency Phone: 800-322-2726/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 800-322-2726/213-484-5151,LA POISON

Cage: 9V333

ARCO PRODUCTS CO DIV OF ATLANTIC RICHFIELD CO

512570 LOS ANGELES, CA 90071-0570 US

Telephone: 213-486-0773/800-322-2726 INFO

Cage: 9V333

BENZENE (SARA III)

CAS: 71-43-2

RTECS: CY1400000

Fraction By Weight: < 0.1%

OSHA PEL 1PPM/5STEL;1910.1028

ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM; A2; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

NAPHTHA, HEAVY STRAIGHT RUN

CAS: 64741-41-9

OSHA PEL 300 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 300 PPM

ALIPHATIC PETROLEUM DISTILLATE

CAS: 64742-38-7

Fraction By Weight: 10 - 40%

NAPHTHA, LIGHT ALIPHATIC

CAS: 64742-89-8

Fraction By Weight: 20.7%

HYDROTREATED LIGHT PETROLEUM DISTILLATE

CAS: 64742-47-8

Fraction By Weight: 10 - 20%

KEROSENE

CAS: 64742-81-0

Fraction By Weight: 10 - 15%

1,2,4-TRIMETHYLBENZENE (SARA III)

CAS: 95-63-6

RTECS: DC3325000

Fraction By Weight: .5 - 1%

OSHA PEL 25 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 25 PPM; 9293

HEXANE (N-HEXANE)

CAS: 110-54-3

RTECS: MN9275000

Fraction By Weight: 1 - 5%

OSHA PEL 500 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE- HIGH VAPOR CONCENTRATIONS ARE
IRRITATING TO THE EYES & RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. MAY CAUSE HEADACHE,
DIZZINESS, ANESTHESIA, DROWSINESS, UNCONSCIOUSNESS & DEATH.
PROLONGED/REPEATED SKIN CONTACT LEADS TO IRRITATION & DERMATITIS.
LIQUID CAN IRRITATE EYES. CHRONIC- MAY CAUSE DERMATITIS & TOXIC TO
LIVER & OTHER ORGANS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS LESS THAN 0.1%
BENZENE (PER MSDS).
Effects of Overexposure:HIGH VAPOR CONCENTRATIONS ARE IRRITATING TO THE
EYES & RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. MAY CAUSE HEADACHE, DIZZINESS,
ANESTHESIA, DROWSINESS, UNCONSCIOUSNESS & DEATH. PROLONGED/REPEATED
SKIN CONTACT LEADS TO IRRI TATION & DERMATITIS. LIQUID CAN IRRITATE
EYES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
DISORDERS OR IMPAIRED LIVER, KIDNEY OR RESPIRATORY FUNCTION MAY BE
MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF THE SUBSTANCE.

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. SKIN:WASH WITH
SOAP & WATER. EYE:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, HOLDING EYELIDS
OPEN. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR & PROVIDE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED.
ORAL:DO N OT INDUCE VOMITING. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. IF
CONSCIOUS, DRINK WATER TO DILUTE.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point: 120F,49C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:465F
Lower Limits:1.3 %
Upper Limits:8 %
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CO2, FOAM/DRY CHEMICAL. WATER SPRAY
MAY BE USED TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL & FLUSH SPILLS
AWAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPOR IS HEAVIER THAN AIR AND CAN TRAVEL
CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION AND FLASH BACK.
CONTAINERS MAY RUPTURE DUE TO VAPOR PRESSURE BUILDUP.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTS. SHUT OFF & REMOVE
IGNITION SOURCES. VENTILATE AREA. RECOVER FREE PRODUCT. ADD SAND,
EARTH/OTHER SUITABLE ABSORBENT AND REMOVE FOR DISPOSAL. KEEP
PRODUCT OUT OF SEWERS AND W ATERCOURSES. ADVISE AUTHORITIES IF
ENTERED SEWERS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE- STORE IN COOL, VENTILATED
AREA, IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINERS, AWAY FROM HEAT, FLAMES &
OXIDIZERS.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING OF VAPORS. EMPTY CONTAINERS RETAIN
RESIDUE (LIQUID AND/OR VAPOR) AND CAN BE DANGEROUS. DO NOT
PRESSURIZE, CUT, WELD, BRAZE, SOLDER, DRILL, GRIND OR EXPOSE SUCH
CONTAINERS TO HEAT, FLAM E, SPARKS -- THEY MAY EXPLODE.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR A NIOSH-APPROVED ORGANIC RESPIRATOR IF
VENTILATION DOES NOT MAINTAIN INHALATION EXPOSURES BELOW PEL/TLV.
WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IF REQUIRED FOR HIGH LEVELS
OF CONTAMINATES.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL EXHAUST, EXPLOSION-PROOF)
VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE OR NATURAL RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection:SPLASH GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, QUICK DRENCH SHOWER AND
IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING
Work Hygienic Practices:USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. AVOID BREATHING
MIST. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN & EYES. WASH HANDS AFTER USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:F4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text: 291F,144C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:<-53F,<-47C
Vapor Pres:52 @ 100F
Vapor Density: 6
Spec Gravity:0.79 - 0.84
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS TO LIGHT AMBER-COLOR LIQUID-PETROLEUM
NAPHTHA ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES, SPARKS, PILOT LIGHTS,
STATIC ELECTRICITY, AND OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE AND
OXIDES OF SULFUR

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND
LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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