Heat King IDF1000 Operation Manual page 39

WHMIS (Pictograms)
Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
DIESEL FUEL
Product Name
Diesel 50, Diesel 50 LS, #1 Diesel , #1 Diesel LS, Diesel LC, Seasonal Diesel,
Synonym
Seasonal Diesel LS, Diesel AA, Domestic Marine Diesel, International marine
Diesel, Seasonal Diesel Locomotive, Domestic Marine diesel LS, diesel -20°C
(LS), LSD, Low Sulphur Diesel, dyed diesel, marked diesel, coloured diesel,
Naval Distillate.
PETRO-CANADA
Manufacturer
P.O. Box 2844
Calgary, Alberta
T2P 3E3
Material Uses Diesel fuels are distillate fuels suitable for use in high and medium speed
internal combustion engines of the compression ignition type.
Section 2. Composition and Information on Ingredients
Name
1) Diesel oil.
2) Proprietary additives.
3) Aromatic content is 50% maximum ( benzene: nil).
4) * Notice of Intended Change (2000): 100 mg/m³, skin,
A3.
Manufacturer Not applicable
Recommendation
Other Exposure Limits Consult local, state, provincial or territory authorities for acceptable exposure limits.
Section 3. Hazards Identification.
Potential Health Eye contact may cause mild eye irritation. Skin contact can cause moderate to severe irritation and produce drying,
cracking, or defatting dermatitis. Inhalation of vapours can cause CNS depression with symptoms of nausea, headaches,
Effects
vomiting, dizziness, fatigue, light-headedness, reduced coordination, unconciousness and possibly death. Inhalation can also
cause irritation of nose and throat. Aspiration of liquid drops into the lungs may produce potentially fatal chemical
pneumonitis (fluid in the lungs), severe lung damage, or respiratory failure. For more information, refer to Section 11.
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Eye Contact IMMEDIATELY flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes, keeping eyelids open. Seek medical attention.
Skin Contact Remove contaminated clothing - launder before reuse. Wash gently and thoroughly the contaminated skin with running water
and non-abrasive soap. Seek medical attention.
Inhalation Evacuate the victim to a safe area as soon as possible. If the victim is not breathing, perform artificial respiration. Allow the
victim to rest in a well ventilated area. Seek medical attention.
Ingestion DO NOT induce vomiting because of danger of aspirating liquid into lungs. Seek medical attention.
Not available
Note to Physician
Section 5. Fire-fighting Measures
Flammability Class II - combustible liquid (NFPA).
Flash Points Diesel Fuel: Closed Cup: >40ºC (>104ºF)
Marine Diesel Fuel: Closed Cup: >60ºC (>140ºF)
Fire Hazards Flammable in presence of open flames, sparks, or
heat. Vapours are heavier than air and may travel
in Presence of
considerable distance to sources of ignition and
Various
flash back. This product can accumulate static
Substances
charge and ignite. May accumulate in confined
spaces.
Products of Carbon oxides (CO, CO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulphur oxides (SOx), sulphur compounds (H2S), water vapour (H2O),
smoke and irritating vapours as products of incomplete combustion.
Combustion
SECTION 11
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WHMIS (Classification)
B-3, D-2B
CAS #
68334-30-5
Not available
Material Safety Data Sheet
Protective Clothing
Code
Validated on
In case of
Emergency
% (V/V) TLV-TWA(8 h)
>99.9 Not established*
<0.1 Not established
Flammable Limits LOWER: 0.7%, UPPER: 6%
Auto-Ignition 225ºC (437ºF)
Temperature
Explosion Containers may explode in heat of fire. Do not
cut, weld, heat, drill or pressurize empty
Hazards in
container. Vapour explosion hazard indoors,
Presence of
outdoors or in sewers. Runoff to sewer may
Various
create fire or explosion hazard.
Substances
37
Available in French
TDG (pictograms)
3
W104
SAP: 120, 121, 122, 287
3/2/2001.
Petro-Canada: 403-296-3000
Canutec Transportation:
613-996-6666
Poison Control Centre: Consult
local telephone directory for
emergency number(s).
Exposure Limits (ACGIH)
STEL CEILING
Not established Not established
Not established Not established