CHEMICAL FACT SHEET for emergency
responders
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CHEMICAL: |
Fuel Oil #1 (Kerosene) |
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Mixture |
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8008-20-6 |
128 |
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Chemical Formula |
UN # |
C.A.S. # |
ERG . # |
Hazardous Substance |
Extremely Hazardous
Substance |
RQ |
Health |
Fire |
Reactivity |
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Characteristics |
Exposure Limits |
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Common Uses
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Appearance: |
Clear, oily liquid |
LEL: |
0.7
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Home heating fuel or solvent. |
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Vapor
Density |
4.5 |
UEL: |
5% |
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Specific Gravity: |
0.8 |
IDLH: |
N/a |
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Flash Point: |
100 F |
STEL: |
N/a |
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Auto Ignit.: |
410 F |
PEL: |
100
ppm |
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Vapor Pressure: |
1 @ 20C |
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pH: |
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Emergency Response PPE (Fire Fighters)
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Hazards |
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Respiratory: SCBA |
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Combustible liquid |
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Eye/Face/Body: Fire protective clothing will
provide limited protection
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Emergency Medical Actions
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Incompatible |
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Remove to fresh air, provide oxygen Flush skin/eyes for 20 minutes with water |
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Notes
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Initial and Protective Action Distances |
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Small Spills
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Contain/absorb with sand or clay Isolate ignition sources |
Large Spills
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Contain with diking, isolate ignition
sources. Supress vapors with foam or
water spray. |
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Emergency Response Actions
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