CHEVRON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CENTER -- DIESEL FUEL  -- 9140-00-286-5294
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:DIESEL FUEL
MSDS Date:05/06/1992
FSC:9140
NIIN:00-286-5294
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CHEVRON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CENTER
Address:15299 SAN PABLO AVE.
Box:4054
City:RICHMOND
State:CA
ZIP:94804-0054
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-582-3835
Emergency Phone Num:800-457-2022
CAGE:0AHD1
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEVRON ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH CENTER INC
Address:15299 SAN PABLO AVE
Box:4054
City:RICHMOND
State:CA
ZIP:94804
Country:US
Phone:800-582-3835
CAGE:0AHD1
Company Name:RAYMOND WEEKS OIL CO INC (6056963)
CAGE:9V384

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:DISTILLATES, HYDRODESULFURIZED MIDDLE
CAS:64742-80-9
RTECS #:JN9202000
Fraction by Wt: N/GIVEN
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:FUELS, DISESEL, NO. 2
CAS:68476-34-6
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:DISTILLATES, STRAIGHT RUN MIDDLE
CAS:64741-44-2
RTECS #:LX3296000
Fraction by Wt: N/GIVEN
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:KEROSINE
CAS:8008-20-6
RTECS #:OA5500000
Fraction by Wt: N/GIVEN
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:KEROSENE, HYDRODESULFURIZED
CAS:64742-81-0
RTECS #:OA5510000
Fraction by Wt: N/GIVEN
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:DISTILLATES, LIGHT CATALYTIC CRACKED
CAS:64741-59-9
RTECS #:JN9385000
Fraction by Wt: N/GIVEN
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:DISTILLATES, LIGHT CATALYTIC CRACKED [LIGHT HYDROCARBON
    BLEND]
CAS:64741-59-9
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50(ORAL,RAT)=>5ML/KG,PER AMER PETRO IN
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE:NOT EXPECTED TO CAUSE
    PROLONG/SIGNIFICANT IRRIT.SKIN:MODERATE IRRIT, MODERATE
    ERYTHEMA).DEGREE OF INJURY DEPENDS ON AMT OF MATL &
    SPEED/THOROUGHNESS OF 1ST AID. INHAL:CNS EFFECTS. INGEST:PRACTICAL
    LY NONTOXIC TO INTERNAL ORGANS. ASPIRATION CAN OCCUR WHICH CAN
    CAUSE PNEUMONITIS OR SEVERE INJURY TO LUNGS & DEATH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PER MSDS:IARC PLACED DIESEL EXHAUST IN
    2A--PROBABLY CARC TO HUMANS;NIOSH RECOMMEND WHOLE DIESEL EXHAUST
    POTENTIALLY CARC
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN:PAIN, FEELING OF HEAT, DISCOLORATION,
    SWELLING, BLISTERING. INHAL:HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, LOSS OF APPETITE,
    WEAKNESS & LOSS OF COORDINATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MFG.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH EYES W/FRESH WATER FOR 15MIN.REMOVE CONTACT LENSES
    IF WORN.SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMIN CLOTH.WASH AREA W/SAOP & WATER.SEE DR
    IF SIGNS/SYMPTOMS OCCUR.INHAL:MOVE TO FRESH AIR.SEE DR IF
    SIGNS/SYMPTOMS  OCCUR/CONTINUE.INGEST:GIVE WATER OR MILK TO
    DRINK.CALL FOR MED ADVICE.DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT UNLESS DIRECTED BY
    MED PERSONNEL.TAKE TO MED EMERGENCY/HOSPITAL IF NO MED
    ADVICE.DR:PNEUITIS FROM ASPIRATION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:PMCC
Flash Point:125F,52C
Lower Limits:0.6
Upper Limits:4.7
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM AND WATER FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:LIQ EVAPORATE, VAP FUMES CAN CATCH FIRE & BURN
    W/EXPLOSIVE VIOLENCE.INVISIBLE VAP SPREADS EASILY & CAN BE SET ON
    FIRE BY IGN SOURCES.WEAR SCBA & PPE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE HAZ GREATER AS LIQ TEMP RISES
    >85F.FOR FIRES INVOLVING THIS MATL DO NOT ENTER ANY
    ENCLOSED/CONFINED FIRE SPACE W/O PPE.OBY DEFICINCY.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE IGN SOURCES.CLEAN UP IMMED W/SORBENT
    MATLS OR PUMPING.PREVENT CONTAMINATING SOIL & WATER & FROM ENTERING
    DRAINAGE/SEWER SYS.REPORT ANY THAT REACHES SURFACEWATERS TO US
    COAST GUARD NAT RESP CNTR :800-424-8802.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED AREA. KEEP
    CNTNR CLOSED. DO NOT WELD/HEAT/DRILL CNTNR. REPLACE CAP/BUNG.
    EMPTIED CNTNR STILL CONTAIN HAZ/EXPLOSIVE VAP/LIQ
Other Precautions:CAUTION! DO NOT USE PRESSURE TO EMPTY DRUM OR DRUM
    MAY RUPTURE W/EXPLOSIVE FORCE. WARNING! NOT FOR USE AS PORTABLE
    HEATER OR APPLIANCE FUEL. TOXIC FUMES ACCUMULATE & CAUSE DEATH.
    READ ENTIRE MSDS. KEE P OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NO SPECIAL RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IS NORMALLY
    REQUIRED. HOWEVER IF OPERATING CONDITIONS CREATE HIGH AIRBORNE
    CONCENTRATIONS THE USE OF AN APPROVED RESPIRATOR IS RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:USE THIS MATERIAL ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS.
Protective Gloves:GLOVES REQUIRED.
Eye Protection:NONE USUALLY NECESSARY.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR MINIMIZING SKIN
    CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFT HANDLING.AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN OR
    CLOTH.DISCARD CONTAMIN NON-WATERPROOF SHOES/BOOTS.WASH CONTAMIN
    CLOTH.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PER MSDS:PRODUCT DISCONTINUED---CO'S MSDS WILL NO LONGER BE
    UPDATED.MATL CONTAINS MIXTURE OF PETROLEUM HYDROCARBONS CALLED
    MIDDLE DISTILLATES(BP:350F-700F).TOXICOLOGY DATA DEVELOPED ON SOME
    MIDDLE DIS TILLATES FOUND THEY CAUSED POS RESPONSES IN SOME
    MUTAGENICITY TESTS & CAUSED SKIN CANCER WHEN REPEATED APPLIED TO
    MICE.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:F4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:349F,176C
Vapor Pres:0.04 @40C
Spec Gravity:0.84 @15C
Viscosity:1.9CST @40C
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE.
Appearance and Odor:PALE YELLOW LIQUID.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MAY REACT W/STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS SUCH AS CHLORATES, NITRATES,
    PEROXIDES, ETC.
Stability Condition to Avoid:DO NOT USE OR STORE NEAR FLAME, SPARKS OR
    HOT SURFACES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NORMAL COMBUSTION FORMS CARBON DIOXIDE
    & WATER VAPOR; INCOMPLETE COMBUSTIN CAN PRODUCE CARBON MONOXIDE.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN A MANNER CONSISTENT W/APPLICABLE
    REGULATINS. CONTACT LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OR HEALTH AUTHORITIES FOR
    APPROVED DISPOSAL OF THIS MATERIAL.

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