Heavy Bunker Fuel Oil
Heavy Bunker Fuel Oil
Heavy Bunker Fuel Oil
Section 1. Identification
Product name Heavy Bunker Fuel Oil
Product code 0000003069
SDS no. 0000003069
Historic SDS no. YSUZ4
Use of the substance/mixture Fuel for marine engines.
For specific application advice see appropriate Technical Data Sheet or consult our
company representative.
Product type Oily liquid.
Supplier BP Oil New Zealand Limited
Ground floor and 1st floor
Watercare House
73 Remuera Road
Newmarket
Auckland
New Zealand
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Section 2. Hazards identification
Symbol
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Section 4. First aid measures
Notes to physician Treatment should in general be symptomatic and directed to relieving any effects.
Inhalation of hydrogen sulphide may cause central respiratory depression leading to
coma and death. It is irritant to the respiratory tract causing chemical pneumonitis
and pulmonary oedema. The onset of pulmonary oedema may be delayed for 24 to
48 hours. Treat with oxygen and ventilate as appropriate. Administer broncho-
dilators if indicated and consider administration of corticosteroids. Keep casualty
under surveillance for 48 hours in case pulmonary oedema develops.
Note: High Pressure Applications
Injections through the skin resulting from contact with the product at high pressure
constitute a major medical emergency. Injuries may not appear serious at first but
within a few hours tissue becomes swollen, discoloured and extremely painful with
extensive subcutaneous necrosis.
Surgical exploration should be undertaken without delay. Thorough and extensive
debridement of the wound and underlying tissue is necessary to minimise tissue
loss and prevent or limit permanent damage. Note that high pressure may force the
product considerable distances along tissue planes.
Protection of first-aiders No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. It
may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
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Section 6. Accidental release measures
Entry into a confined space or poorly ventilated area contaminated with vapour,
mist or fume is extremely hazardous without the correct respiratory protective
equipment and a safe system of work. Wear self-contained positive pressure
breathing apparatus (SCBA).
For emergency responders Entry into a confined space or poorly ventilated area contaminated with vapour, mist
or fume is extremely hazardous without the correct respiratory protective equipment
and a safe system of work. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear a
suitable chemical protective suit. Chemical resistant boots. See also the
information in "For non-emergency personnel".
Environmental precautions Avoid dispersal of spilt material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains
and sewers. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental
pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air). Water polluting material. May be harmful
to the environment if released in large quantities. Collect spillage. Depending upon
its temperature the product may be liquid, semi-solid or solid. Protect drains from
spills and prevent entry of product, since this may result in blockage on cooling.
Should blockage occur, notify the appropriate authority immediately.
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Section 7. Handling and storage
Precautions for safe Contact with hot product may cause burns. Put on appropriate personal protective
handling equipment (see Section 8). Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Do not ingest.
Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. Avoid breathing vapour or
mist. Use only with adequate ventilation. Avoid release to the environment. Do not
enter storage areas and confined spaces unless adequately ventilated. Wear
appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Take precautionary measures
against electrostatic discharges. To avoid fire or explosion, dissipate static
electricity during transfer by earthing and bonding containers and equipment before
transferring material. Wash thoroughly after handling. Eating, drinking and smoking
should be prohibited in areas where this material is handled, stored and processed.
Remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before entering eating
areas. Workers should wash hands and face before eating, drinking and smoking.
Keep in the original container or an approved alternative made from a compatible
material, kept tightly closed when not in use. Store and use away from heat, sparks,
open flame or any other ignition source. Use explosion-proof electrical (ventilating,
lighting and material handling) equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Empty
containers retain product residue and can be hazardous. Do not reuse container.
When product is heated to high temperatures, vapour, mists or fumes will be given
off and may condense, contaminating the skin or clothing of operatives. Prolonged
or repeated contact with this condensate may give rise to dermatitis.
This material can contain hydrogen sulphide (H2S), a very toxic and extremely
flammable gas. Vapours containing hydrogen sulphide may accumulate during
storage or transport and may also be vented during filling of tanks. Hydrogen
sulphide has a typical "bad egg" smell but at high concentrations the sense of smell
is rapidly lost, therefore do not rely on sense of smell for detecting hydrogen
sulphide. Use specially designed measuring instruments for determining its
concentration. If hydrogen sulphide is present, the flammable limits can be from 4.3
to 45.5% by volume and its presence may promote the formation of pyrophoric iron
compounds.
Light hydrocarbon vapours can build up in the headspace of tanks. These can
cause flammability/explosion hazards even at temperatures below the normal flash
point (note: flash point must not be regarded as a reliable indicator of the potential
flammability of vapour in tank headspaces). Tank headspaces should always be
regarded as potentially flammable and care should be taken to avoid static electrical
discharge and all ignition sources during filling, ullaging and sampling from storage
tanks. Do not enter storage tanks. If entry to vessels is necessary, follow permit to
work procedures. Entry to any tanks or other confined space requires a full risk
assessment and appropriate control measures to be put in place in conformance
with appropriate regulations and industry practice on confined space entry. When
the product is pumped (e.g. during filling, discharge or ullaging) and when sampling,
there is a risk of static discharge. Ensure equipment used is properly earthed or
bonded to the tank structure. Electrical equipment should not be used unless it is
intrinsically safe (i.e. will not produce sparks). Explosive air/vapour mixtures may
form at ambient temperature. If product comes into contact with hot surfaces, or
leaks occur from pressurised fuel pipes, the vapour or mists generated will create a
flammability or explosion hazard. Product contaminated rags, paper or material
used to absorb spillages, represent a fire hazard, and should not be allowed to
accumulate. Dispose of safely immediately after use.
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Section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Control parameters
Occupational exposure limits
Ingredient name Exposure limits
Fuel oil, residual ACGIH TLV (United States).
TWA: 0.2 mg/m³, (Benzene-soluble)
Recommended monitoring If this product contains ingredients with exposure limits, personal, workplace
procedures atmosphere or biological monitoring may be required to determine the effectiveness
of the ventilation or other control measures and/or the necessity to use respiratory
protective equipment. Reference should be made to appropriate monitoring
standards. Reference to national guidance documents for methods for the
determination of hazardous substances will also be required.
Appropriate engineering Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the relevant
controls airborne concentrations below their respective occupational exposure limits. All
activities involving chemicals should be assessed for their risks to health, to ensure
exposures are adequately controlled. Personal protective equipment should only be
considered after other forms of control measures (e.g. engineering controls) have
been suitably evaluated. Personal protective equipment should conform to
appropriate standards, be suitable for use, be kept in good condition and properly
maintained.
Your supplier of personal protective equipment should be consulted for advice on
selection and appropriate standards. For further information contact your national
organisation for standards. The final choice of protective equipment will depend
upon a risk assessment. It is important to ensure that all items of personal
protective equipment are compatible.
Environmental exposure Emissions from ventilation or work process equipment should be checked to ensure
controls they comply with the requirements of environmental protection legislation. In some
cases, fume scrubbers, filters or engineering modifications to the process
equipment will be necessary to reduce emissions to acceptable levels.
Individual protection measures
Hygiene measures Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before
eating, smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period.
Appropriate techniques should be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing.
Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Ensure that eyewash stations and
safety showers are close to the workstation location.
Eye protection Hot material: to prevent thermal burns wear a helmet, full face visor and heat
resistant neck flap / apron.
Cold material: wear safety glasses with side shields. Chemical splash goggles.
Hand protection Recommended: Nitrile gloves.
Do not re-use gloves. Protective gloves must give suitable protection against
mechanical risks (i.e. abrasion, blade cut and puncture). Protective gloves will
deteriorate over time due to physical and chemical damage. Inspect and replace
gloves on a regular basis. The frequency of replacement will depend upon the
circumstances of use.
Skin protection Use of protective clothing is good industrial practice. Cotton or polyester/cotton
overalls will only provide protection against light superficial contamination that will
not soak through to the skin. Overalls should be laundered on a regular basis.
When the risk of skin exposure is high (e.g. when cleaning up spillages or if there is
a risk of splashing) then chemical resistant aprons and/or impervious chemical suits
and boots will be required. Cold material: Wear suitable protective clothing.
Footwear highly resistant to chemicals. When there is a risk of ignition from static
electricity, wear anti-static protective clothing. For greatest effectiveness against
static electricity, overalls, boots and gloves should all be anti-static. When there is a
risk of ignition wear inherently fire resistant protective clothes and gloves. Work
clothing / overalls should be laundered on a regular basis. Laundering of
contaminated work clothing should only be done by professional cleaners who have
been told about the hazards of the contamination. Always keep contaminated work
clothing away from uncontaminated work clothing and uncontaminated personal
clothes. When the risk of skin exposure is high (from experience this could apply to
the following tasks: cleaning work, maintenance and service, filling and transfer,
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Section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection
taking samples and cleaning up spillages) then a chemical protective suit and boots
will be required. Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected
based on the task being performed and the risks involved and should be approved
by a specialist before handling this product.
Respiratory protection Recommended: Combined filter suitable for gases, vapours and particles (dust,
smoke, mist, aerosol). Filter type: AP
Personal gas monitors may also provide early warning of hydrogen sulphide.
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Section 11. Toxicological information
Information on likely routes of exposure
Inhalation No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Ingestion Irritating to mouth, throat and stomach.
Skin contact Will cause burns if hot material contacts skin.
Eye contact Will cause burns if hot material contacts eyes.
Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics
Inhalation No specific data.
Ingestion No specific data.
Skin contact Adverse symptoms may include the following:
irritation
redness
Eye contact Adverse symptoms may include the following:
pain or irritation
watering
redness
Acute toxicity
Product/ingredient Test Species Result Exposure Remarks
name
Fuel oil, residual LC50 Inhalation Rat 4500 mg/m³ 4 hours Based on
Dusts and mists Carbon black oil
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Section 11. Toxicological information
Potential chronic health effects
General No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Inhalation Vapour, mists or fumes may contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons some of
which are known to produce skin cancer. May be harmful by inhalation after often
repeated exposure. Vapour, mist or fume may irritate the nose, mouth and
respiratory tract.
Ingestion Not applicable.
Skin contact Not applicable.
Eye contact Not applicable.
Carcinogenicity Suspected of causing cancer. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of
exposure.
Mutagenicity No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Teratogenicity No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Developmental effects No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Fertility effects No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Carcinogenicity
Product/ingredient name Test Species Result Exposure
Fuel oil, residual Mouse Dermal Lifetime Positive - - Based on
Dermal - Catalytic
Unspecified cracked
clarified oil
(CCCO)
Conclusion/Summary May cause cancer
Mutagenicity
Product/ingredient name Test Experiment Result Remarks
Fuel oil, residual Equivalent to OECD Experiment: In vitro Positive Based on Catalytic
476 cracked clarified
oil (CCCO)
Subject: Mammal -
species unspecified
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Section 11. Toxicological information
Conclusion/Summary Development: Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Fertility: Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Effects on or via lactation: Based on available data, the classification criteria are not
met.
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Section 14. Transport information
Regulatory UN number Proper shipping Classes PG* Label Additional
information name information
New Zealand UN3082 ENVIRONMENTALLY 9 III Hazchem code •3Z
Class HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCE,
LIQUID, N.O.S..
Marine pollutant
(Heavy fuel oil)
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Section 15. Regulatory information
New Zealand Regulatory Information
HSNO Approval Number HSR001480
HSNO Group Standard Fuel Oil
HSNO Classification 3.1 - FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS - Category D
6.3 - SKIN IRRITATION - Category B
6.7 - CARCINOGENICITY - Category B
9.1 - AQUATIC ECOTOXICITY - Category C
Regulation according to other foreign laws
REACH Status For the REACH status of this product please consult your company contact, as
identified in Section 1.
United States inventory All components are listed or exempted.
(TSCA 8b)
Australia inventory (AICS) All components are listed or exempted.
Canada inventory status All components are listed or exempted.
China inventory (IECSC) All components are listed or exempted.
Japan inventory (ENCS) All components are listed or exempted.
Korea inventory (KECI) Not determined.
Philippines inventory Not determined.
(PICCS)
Taiwan Chemical All components are listed or exempted.
Substances Inventory (TCSI)
The data and advice given apply when the product is sold for the stated application or applications. You should not use the product
other than for the stated application or applications without seeking advice from BP Group.
It is the user’s obligation to evaluate and use this product safely and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. The BP
Group shall not be responsible for any damage or injury resulting from use, other than the stated product use of the material, from
any failure to adhere to recommendations, or from any hazards inherent in the nature of the material. Purchasers of the product for
supply to a third party for use at work, have a duty to take all necessary steps to ensure that any person handling or using the
product is provided with the information in this sheet. Employers have a duty to tell employees and others who may be affected of
any hazards described in this sheet and of any precautions that should be taken. You can contact the BP Group to ensure that
this document is the most current available. Alteration of this document is strictly prohibited.
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