BVRHJ - BLAZO FUEL

Product Identification

Product ID:BLAZO FUEL
MSDS Date:09/22/1989
FSC:9150
NIIN:00F004836
MSDS Number: BVRHJ

Responsible Party
CHEVRON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CENTER INC
15299 SAN PABLO AVE
RICHMOND, CA 94804
US

Emergency Phone: 800-457-2022/510-233-3737

Info Phone: 415-233-3737

Cage: 0AHD1

Contractor
CHEVRON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CENTER INC
4054 RICHMOND, CA 94804 US

Telephone: 800-582-3835

Cage: 0AHD1

Ingredients

BENZENE (SUSPECTED HUMAN CARC BY ACGIH, IARC, SUSPECTED

CAS: 71-43-2

RTECS: CY1400000

Fraction By Weight: <0.2%

OSHA PEL 1 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 0.3 MG/CUM (A2) IC

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS


NAPHTHA (PETROLEUM), SWEETENED

CAS: 64741-87-3

RTECS: QK8030000

Fraction By Weight: <84%


HEXANE, N-HEXANE

CAS: 110-54-3

RTECS: MN9275000

Fraction By Weight: <10%

OSHA PEL 1800 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 176 MG/CUM

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB


CYCLOHEXANE

CAS: 110-82-7

RTECS: GU6300000

Fraction By Weight: <3%

OSHA PEL 1050 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 1030 MG/CUM

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS


TOLUENE (IARC - GROUP 3) *94-3*

CAS: 108-88-3

RTECS: XS5250000

Fraction By Weight: <2%

OSHA PEL 100 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS


XYLENE, DIMETHYLBENZENE, XYLOL

CAS: 1330-20-7

RTECS: ZE2100000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

OSHA PEL 100 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 100 PPM, SKIN

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS


ETHYL BENZENE

CAS: 100-41-4

RTECS: DA0700000

Fraction By Weight: <0.3%

OSHA PEL 435 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 434 MG/CUM

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS


CYCLOPENTANE

CAS: 287-92-3

RTECS: GY2390000

Fraction By Weight: 1%

OSHA PEL 600 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1,720 MG/CUM

Hazards

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: SLIGHT IRRITATION. SKIN:
ABSORPTION, MODERATE IRRITATION. INGESTION: SLIGHTLY TOXIC TO
INTERNAL ORGANS, ABSORPTION IN GUT, ASPIRATION INTO LUNGS CAUSING
SEVERE INJURY & DEATH. CHRONIC: PROLONGED BREATHING OF VAPORS CAN
CAUSE CNS EFFECTS. PROLONGED EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE VISION IMPAIRMENT &
SKIN INJURY.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SEE INGREDIENTS.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, PAIN, TEARS, SWELLING, REDNESS,
BLURRED VISION, FEELING OF HEAT, DISCOLORATION, BLISTERING,
HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, LOSS OF APETITE, WEAKNESS, LOSS OF
COORDINATION

First Aid

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/FRESH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. REMOVE
CONTACT LENSES IF WORN. SKIN: WASH THOROUGHLY W/SOAP & WATER.
INHALATION: MOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: GIVE WATER/MILK TO DRINK.
DON'T MAKE PERS ON VOMIT UNLESS DIRECTED TO DO SO BY MEDICAL
PERSONNEL. ASPIRATION HAZARD. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL
CASES.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:-49F
Lower Limits:1.4
Upper Limits:7.6
Extinguishing Media:CO2, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM, WATER FOG
Fire Fighting Procedures:DON'T ENTER ANY ENCLOSED/CONFINED SPACE W/OUT
PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT INCLUDING SCBA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:LIQUID QUICKLY EVAPORATES, EVEN AT LOW
TEMPS, & FORMS VAPOR WHICH CAN CATCH FIRE & BURN W/EXPLOSIVE
VIOLENCE. VAPOR SPREADS EASILY & IS IGNITED BY MANY SOURCES.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE ALL OPEN FLAME IN AREA. STOP LEAK
SOURCE. WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. CONTAIN LIQUID TO
PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF SOIL, SURFACE WATER/GROUNDWATER. CLEAN UP
W/ABSORBENT MATERIALS/BY PUMPING. REMOVE CONTAMINATED SOIL.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DON'T
STORE/USE NEAR FLAME, SPARKS, HOT SURFACES. USE ONLY IN WELL
VENTILATED AREA. KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED.
Other Precautions:DON'T WELD, HEAT/DRILL CONTAINER. REPLACE CAP/BUNG.
EMPTIED CONTAINER STILL CONTAINS HAZARDOUS/EXPLOSIVE VAPOR/LIQUID.
DON'T USE PRESSURE TO EMPTY DRUM/EXPLOSION MAY RESULT. READ &
OBSERVE ALL PRECAUT IONS ON PRODUCT LABEL.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:OSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR IF AIRBORNE
CONCENTRATIONS ARE BELOW RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE STANDARDS.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN WELL-VENTILATED AREAS.
Protective Gloves:REQUIRED
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES & FACE SHIELD
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE & LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE. DISCARD CONTAMINATED NON-WATERPROOF SHOES & BOOTS.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:108-280.4F
Vapor Pres:3.8 PSIA
Vapor Density:3.7
Spec Gravity:0.71
Evaporation Rate & Reference:(BU AC=1): 1.26
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, CHLORATES, NITRATES, PEROXIDES
Stability Condition to Avoid:IGNITION SOURCES, FLAME, SPARKS, HOT
SURFACES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO2, WATER VAPOR, CO

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:PLACE CONTAMINATED MATERIALS IN DISPOSABLE
CONTAINERS & DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

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