Heat King IDF1000 Operation Manual page 40

DIESEL FUEL
Fire Fighting NAERG96, GUIDE 128, Flammable liquids (Non-polar/Water-immiscible).
CAUTION: This product has a moderate flash point above 40ºC: Use of water spray when fighting fire may be inefficient.
Media and
Instructions
If tank, rail car or tank truck is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also consider initial
evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions.
SMALL FIRES: Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or regular foam.
LARGE FIRES: Water spray, fog or regular foam. Do not use straight streams. Move containers from fire area if you can do
it without risk.
Fires Involving Tanks or Car/Trailer Loads: Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned hose holders or monitor
nozzles.
Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from
venting devices or any discolouration of tank. ALWAYS stay away from the ends of tanks. For massive fire, use unmanned
hose holders or monitor nozzles; if this is impossible withdraw from area and let fire burn. Wear positive pressure
self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Structural firefighters' protective clothing will only provide limited protection.
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Material Release NAERG96, GUIDE 128, Flammable Liquids (Non-polar/ Water-immiscible).
ELIMINATE ALL IGNITION SOURCES. Avoid contact. Stop leak if without risk. Contain spill. Absorb with inert absorbents,
or Spill
dry clay, or diatomaceous earth. Avoid inhaling dust of diatomaceous earth for it may contain silica in very fine particle size,
making this a potential respiratory hazard. Place used absorbent in closed metal containers for later disposal or burn
absorbent in a suitable combustion chamber. DO NOT FLUSH TO SEWERS, STREAMS OR OTHER BODIES OF WATER.
Check with applicable jurisdiction for specific disposal requirements of spilled material and empty containers. Notify the
appropriate authorities immediately.
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Handling Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire risk. DO NOT reuse empty
containers without commercial cleaning or reconditioning. Ground/bond line and equipment during pumping or transfer to
avoid accumulation of static charge. DO NOT ingest. Do not breathe gas/vapour/spray. In case of insufficient ventilation,
wear suitable respiratory equipment. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Practice good personal hygiene. Wash hands after handling and before eating. Launder work clothes frequently. Discard
saturated leather goods.
Storage Store in tightly closed containers in cool, dry, isolated, well-ventilated area, and away from incompatibles. Ground all
equipment containing material.
Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls For normal application, special ventilation is not necessary. If user's operations generate vapours or mist, use ventilation to
keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit. Make-up air should always be supplied to balance air
removed by exhaust ventilation. Ensure that eyewash station and safety shower are close to work-station.
Personal Protection - The selection of personal protective equipment varies, depending upon conditions of use.
Eyes Eye protection (i.e., safety glasses, safety goggles and/or face shield) should be determined based on conditions of use. If
product is used in an application where splashing may occur, the use of safety goggles and/or a face shield should be
considered.
Body Wear appropriate clothing to prevent skin contact. As a minimum long sleeves and trousers should be worn.
Respiratory Where concentrations in air may exceed the occupational exposure limits given in Section 2 (and those applicable to your
area) and where engineering, work practices or other means of exposure reduction are not adequate, NIOSH approved
respirators may be necessary to prevent overexposure by inhalation.
Hands Wear appropriate chemically protective gloves. When handling hot product ensure gloves are heat resistant and insulated.
Feet Wear appropriate footwear to prevent product from coming in contact with feet and skin.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State and Bright oily liquid.
Appearance
Colour Clear to yellow / brown. Low sulphur diesel
fuels (<0.05 wt % sulphur) are colourless to
light yellow (and may be dyed red for taxation
purposes). Regular sulphur diesel fuels
(0.05-0.50 % sulphur) may be colourless to
yellow / brown and are usually dyed red for
taxation purposes.
Odour Petroleum oil like.
Odour Threshold Not available
Boiling Point 150-371ºC (302-700ºF)
0.85 kg/L @ 15ºC (Water = 1).
Density
Vapour Density 4.5 (Air = 1)
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Viscosity 1.3-4.1 cSt @ 40ºC (104ºF)
Pour Point Variable, 0ºC to -50ºC (32ºF to -58ºF)
Softening Point Not applicable.
Dropping Point Not applicable.
Penetration Not applicable.
Not available
Oil / Water Dist.
Coefficient
Ionicity (in water) Not applicable.
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