SIGMA-ALDRICH
Material Safety Data Sheet
Date Printed: 17/MAY/2005
Date Updated: 24/MAR/2004
Version 1.3
According to 91/155/EEC
Classified as Hazardous according to the criteria of EU Annex 1 and
NOHSC.
1 - Product and Company Information
Product Name KEROSENE, LOW ODOR, REAGENT GRADE
Product Number 329460
Company Sigma-Aldrich Pty, Ltd
Unit 2, 14 Anella Avenue
Castle Hill NSW 1765
Australia
Technical Phone # +61 2 9841 0555
Fax +61 2 9841 0500
Emergency Phone # +61 2 9841 0566
2 - Composition/Information on Ingredients
Product Name CAS # EC no Annex I
Index Number
KEROSENE 8008-20-6 232-366-4 649-404-00-4
Synonyms Coal oil * Deobase * Kerosine * Kerosine
(petroleum) * Nafta (Polish) * Straight-run
kerosene
3 - Hazards Identification
SPECIAL INDICATION OF HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Harmful if swallowed.
4 - First Aid Measures
AFTER INHALATION
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give
artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
AFTER SKIN CONTACT
In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious
amounts of water.
AFTER EYE CONTACT
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with copious amounts
of water for at least 15 minutes.
AFTER INGESTION
If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is
conscious. Call a physician.
5 - Fire Fighting Measures
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Suitable: Water spray. Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or
appropriate foam.
SPECIAL RISKS
Specific Hazard(s): Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
Combustible liquid.
SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR FIREFIGHTERS
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing
to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
6 - Accidental Release Measures
PROCEDURE(S) OF PERSONAL PRECAUTION(S)
Wear respirator, chemical safety goggles, rubber boots, and
heavy rubber gloves.
METHODS FOR CLEANING UP
Absorb on sand or vermiculite and place in closed containers for
disposal. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material
pickup is complete.
7 - Handling and Storage
HANDLING
Directions for Safe Handling: Do not breathe vapor. Avoid
contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid prolonged or
repeated exposure.
STORAGE
Conditions of Storage: Keep tightly closed. Keep away from heat
and open flame.
8 - Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Mechanical exhaust required. Safety shower and eye bath.
GENERAL HYGIENE MEASURES
Wash thoroughly after handling.
EXPOSURE LIMITS
Country Source Type Value
Poland NDS 100 MG/M3
Poland NDSCh 300 MG/M3
Poland NDSP -
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Respiratory Protection: Government approved respirator.
Hand Protection: Compatible chemical-resistant gloves.
Eye Protection: Chemical safety goggles.
9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance Physical State: Clear liquid
Color: Colorless
Property Value At Temperature or Pressure
pH N/A
BP/BP Range 175 - 325 掳C 760 mmHg
MP/MP Range N/A
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Flash Point 82 掳C Method: closed cup
Flammability N/A
Autoignition Temp 228 掳C
Oxidizing Properties N/A
Explosive Properties N/A
Explosion Limits Lower: 0.7 %
Upper: 5 %
Vapor Pressure 0.23 mmHg 20 掳C
SG/Density 0.8 g/cm3
Partition Coefficient N/A
Vapor Density 4.5 g/l
Saturated Vapor Conc. N/A
Evaporation Rate N/A
Bulk Density N/A
Decomposition Temp. N/A
Solvent Content N/A
Water Content N/A
Surface Tension 32 mN/m 20 掳C
Conductivity N/A
Miscellaneous Data N/A
Solubility N/A
10 - Stability and Reactivity
STABILITY
Stable: Stable.
Materials to Avoid: Strong oxidizing agents, Strong bases, Strong
acids, Amines.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
11 - Toxicological Information
RTECS NUMBER: OA5500000
ACUTE TOXICITY
LDLO
Oral
Man
500 mg/kg
LD50
Intratracheal
Rat
800 MG/KG
Remarks: Behavioral:Convulsions or effect on seizure threshold.
Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration:Dyspnea. Lungs, Thorax, or
Respiration:Cyanosis.
LD50
Oral
Rabbit
2835 mg/kg
Remarks: Behavioral:Muscle weakness. Lungs, Thorax, or
Respiration:Respiratory stimulation. Endocrine:Hypoglycemia.
LD50
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Intraperitoneal
Rabbit
6600 MG/KG
Remarks: Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration:Structural or functional
change in trachea or bronchi. Lungs, Thorax, or
Respiration:Emphysema. Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration:Chronic
pulmonary edema.
LD50
Intravenous
Rabbit
180 MG/KG
Remarks: Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration:Respiratory stimulation.
Behavioral:Tremor. Behavioral:Coma.
LD50
Intratracheal
Rabbit
200 MG/KG
LD50
Oral
Guinea pig
20000 mg/kg
Remarks: Behavioral:Muscle weakness. Lungs, Thorax, or
Respiration:Respiratory stimulation. Endocrine:Hypoglycemia.
IRRITATION DATA
Skin
Rabbit
500 mg
Remarks: Severe irritation effect
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
Ingestion may cause diarrhea, difficulty breathing, fatigue, and
death. Ingestion may result in aspiration of the liquid
producing chemical pneumonitis. Inhalation may cause rapid and
labored breathing, fatigue, headache, lightheadedness,
dizziness, tremors, incoordination, unconsciousness, and death.
Eye contact or exposure to high vapor concentrations may produce
corneal dulling and opacity, swelling, redness, and marked
tearing. Skin contact may defat the skin causing drying,
redness, swelling, thickening, scaling, and hair loss. Exposure
may cause: Dermatitis. Can cause CNS depression.
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE
Skin Contact: Causes skin irritation.
Skin Absorption: May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Eye Contact: Causes eye irritation.
Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled. Material is irritating to
mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed.
12 - Ecological Information
No data available.
13 - Disposal Considerations
SUBSTANCE DISPOSAL
Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose
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of this material. This combustible material may be burned in a
chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.
Observe all federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
14 - Transport Information
RID/ADR
Non-hazardous for road transport.
IMDG
Non-hazardous for sea transport.
IATA
Non-hazardous for air transport.
15 - Regulatory Information
CLASSIFICATION AND LABELING ACCORDING TO EU DIRECTIVES
ANNEX I INDEX NUMBER: 649-404-00-4
INDICATION OF DANGER: Xn
Harmful.
R-PHRASES: 22
Harmful if swallowed.
16 - Other Information
WARRANTY
The above information is believed to be correct but does not
purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The
information in this document is based on the present state of our
knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to
appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any
guarantee of the properties of the product. Sigma-Aldrich Inc.,
shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or
from contact with the above product. See reverse side of invoice
or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale.
Copyright 2005 Sigma-Aldrich Co. License granted to make unlimited
paper copies for internal use only.
DISCLAIMER
For R&D use only. Not for drug, household or other uses.
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