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NFUD0360 - NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards I CDC/NIOSH Page I of 2 <br /> NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards <br /> Kerosene CAS 8008-20-6 <br /> RTECS OA5500000 <br /> Synonyms & Trade Names DOT ID&Guide <br /> Fuel Oil No. 1, Range oil [Note: A refined petroleum solvent 1223 128 <br /> (predominantly C9-C16), which typically is 25% normal paraffins, 11% <br /> branched paraffins, 30% monocycloparaffins, 12% dicycloparaffins, 1% <br /> tricycloparaffins, 16% mononuclear aromatics & 5% dinuclear aromatics.] <br /> Exposure NIOSH REL:TWA 100 mg/m3 <br /> Limits OSHA PEL:none <br /> IDLH N.D.See: IDLH INDEX Conversion <br /> Physical Description <br /> Colorless to yellowish,oily liquid with a strong,characteristic odor. <br /> MW: 170(approx) BP:347-617°F FRZ:-50°F Sol: Insoluble <br /> VP(100°F): 5 mmHg IP: ? Sp-Gr: 0.81 <br /> FI.P: 100-162°F UEL:5% LEL: 0.7%/a <br /> IE— <br /> Class II Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 100°F and below 140°F. <br /> Incompatibilities & Reactivities <br /> Strong oxidizers <br /> Measurement Methods <br /> NIOSH 1550 <br /> See: NMAM or OSHA Methods <br /> Personal Protection & Sanitation First Aid(See procedures) <br /> Skin: Prevent skin contact Eye: Irrigate immediately <br /> Eyes: Prevent eye contact Skin: Soap flush immediately <br /> Wash skin:When contaminated Breathing: Respiratory support <br /> Remove:When wet or contaminated Swallow: Medical attention immediately <br /> Change: No recommendation <br /> Provide:Quick drench <br /> Important additional information about respirator selection <br /> Respirator Recommendations NIOSH <br /> Up to 1000 mg/m3:(APF= 10)Any chemical cartridge respirator with organic vapor cartridges)/(APF= 10)Any supplied-air <br /> respirator <br /> Up to 2500 mg/m3:(APF=25)Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode/(APF=25)Any powered,air- <br /> purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s) <br /> Up to 5000 mg/m3:(APF=50)Any chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece and organic vapor cartridges)/(APF=50) <br /> Any air-purifying,full-facepiece respirator(gas mask)with a chin-style,front-or back-mounted organic vapor canister/(APF=50) <br /> Any powered,air-purifying respirator with a tight-fitting facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s)/(APF=50)Any self-contained <br /> breathing apparatus with a full facepiece/(APF=50)Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece <br /> Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:(APF= 10,000)Any self-contained breathing <br /> apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode/(APF= 10,000)Any <br /> supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in <br /> combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus <br /> Escape:(APF=50)Any air-purifying,full-facepiece respirator(gas mask)with a chin-style,front-or back-mounted organic vapor <br /> canister/Any appropriate escape-type,self-contained breathing apparatus <br /> Exposure Routes inhalation,ingestion, skin and/or eye contact <br /> VSymptoms Irritation eyes,skin, nose,throat;burning sensation in chest;headache, nausea, lassitude(weakness,exhaustion), <br /> estlessness, incoordination,confusion,drowsiness;vomiting,diarrhea;dermatitis;chemical pneumonitis(aspiration liquid) <br /> Target Organs Eyes,skin, respiratory system,central nervous system <br /> See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD:0663 <br /> http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg/npgdO366.html 4/15/2005 <br />