Diesel Fuel No. 2 1561: October 2004
Diesel Fuel No. 2 1561: October 2004
Diesel Fuel No. 2 1561: October 2004
2 1561
October 2004
CAS No: 68476-34-6 Fuels, Diesel, No. 2
RTECS No: LS9142500 Diesel oil No. 2
UN No: 1202 Gasoil - unspecified
EC No: 649-227-00-2
TYPES OF
HAZARD/ ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
EXPOSURE
FIRE Flammable. Gives off irritating or NO open flames. Water spray, alcohol-resistant foam,
toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. dry powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION Above 52/C explosive vapour/air Above 52/C use a closed system, In case of fire: keep drums, etc.,
mixtures may be formed. ventilation, and explosion-proof cool by spraying with water.
electrical equipment.
EXPOSURE
Inhalation Dizziness. Headache. Nausea. Ventilation, local exhaust, or Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical
breathing protection. attention.
Skin Dry skin. Redness. Protective gloves. Rinse and then wash skin with water
and soap.
Eyes Redness. Pain. Safety goggles, or eye protection in First rinse with plenty of water for
combination with breathing several minutes (remove contact
protection. lenses if easily possible), then take
to a doctor.
Ingestion (See Inhalation). Do not eat, drink, or smoke during Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce
work. vomiting. Refer for medical
attention.
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
BROWN SLIGHTLY VISCOUS LIQUID, WITH The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of
CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. its aerosol.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 282-338/C Flash point: 52/C c.c.
Melting point: -30 - -18/C Auto-ignition temperature: 254-285/C
Density: 0.87 - 0.95 g/cm3 Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.6 - 6.5
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20/C: 0.0005 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: > 3.3
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.
NOTES
Additives to Diesel fuel in winter may change physical and toxicological properties of the substance. This card does not address
Diesel exhaust.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Neither the EC nor the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of the EC or the IPCS is responsible
LEGAL NOTICE
©IPCS 2004