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OILS, FUEL: 5 287

Observable characteristics - Physical State (as shipped): Liquid; Color: Brown; Odor: Like kerosine;
characteristic.
Physical and Chemical Properties - Physical State at 15 "c and I atm. : Liquid; Molecular Weight:
Not pertinent; Boiling Point at I atm.: 214 to 1092, 101 to > 588, 374 to 861; Freezing Point: -20 to
+15, -29 to -9, 244 to 264; Critical Temperature: Not pertinent; Critical Pressure: Not pertinent;
Specific Gravity: 0.904 at 15 "C (liquid); Vapor (Gas) Specific Gravity: Not pertinent; Ratio of Specific
Heats of Vapor (Gas): Not pertinent; Latent Heat of Vaporization: Not pertinent; Heat of Combustion:
-17,460, -9,700, -406.17; Heat of Decomposition: Not pertinent.
Health Hazards Information - Recommended Personal Protective Equipment: Protective gloves;
goggles or face shield; Symptoms Following Exposure: INGESTION: do NOT lavage or induce
vomiting. ASPIRATION: Treatment probably not required; delayed development of pulmonary
irritation can be detected by serial chest x-rays; consider prophylactic antibiotic regime if condition
warrants. EYES: wash with copious quantity of water. SKIN: wipe off and wash with soap and water;
Tan'city by Inhalation (Threshold Limit Value): Not pertinent; Short-Tern Inhalation Lim'ts: Not
pertinent; Toxicity by Ingestion: Grade 1; LD,, 5 to 15 glkg; Lute Toxicity: Data not available; Vapor
(Gas) Im'tant Characteristics: None; Liquid or Solid Im'tant Churacteristics: Minimum hazard. If
spilled on clothing and allowed to remain, may cause smarting and reddening of skin; Odor Thresholk
Data not available.
Fire Hazards -Flash Point (deg. F): > 130 CC; Flammable Limits in Air (%): 1 -5; Fire Extinguishing
Agents: Dry chemical, foam, or carbon dioxide; Fire Extinguishing Agents Not to be Used: Water may
be ineffective; Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Not pertinent; Behavior in Fire: Not pertinent;
Ignition Temperature (deg. F): 505; Electrical Hazard Not pertinent; Burning Rate: 4 mm/min.
Chemical Reactivity - Reactivity with Water: No reaction; Reactivity with Common Materials: No
reaction; Stability During Tramport: Stable; Neutralizing Agents for Acids and Caustics: Not pertinent;
Polymerization: Not pertinent; Inhibitor of Polymerization: Not pertinent.
OILS, FUEL 5
Chemical Designations - Synonyms: Residual fuel oil, No 5; Chemical Fomzula: Not applicable.
Observable Characteristics - Physical State (as shipped) : Liquid; Color: Brown; Odor: Like kerosine;
characteristic.
Physical and Chemical Properties - Physical State at 15 "c and I atm. : Liquid; Molecular Weight:
Not pertinent; Boiling Point at 1 atm.: 426 - > 1062,218 - > 570,491 - > 843; Freezing Point: 0, -18,
255; Critical Temperature: Not pertinent; Critical Pressure: Not pertinent; Specific Gravity: 0.936 at
16 "C (liquid); Vapor (Gas) Specijic Gravity: Not pertinent; Ratio of Specific Heats of Vapor (Gas):
Not pertinent; Latent Heat of Vaporization: Not pertinent; Heat of Combustion: -18,000, -1O,OOO, -
418.68; Heat of Decomposition: Not pertinent.
Health Hazards Information - Recommended Personal Protective Equipment: Protective gloves;
goggles or face shield; Symptoms Following Erposure: INGESTION: do NOT lavage or induce
vomiting. ASPIRATION: Treatment probably not required; delayed development of pulmonary
irritation can be detected by serial chest x-rays; consider prophylactic antibiotic regime if condition
warrants. EYES: wash with copious quantity of water. SKIN: wipe off and wash with soap and water;
Toxicity by Inhalation (Threshold Limit Value): Not pertinent; Short-Tern Inhalation Limits: Not
pertinent; Toxicity.@ Ingestion: Grade 1; LD, 5 to 15 g/kg; Lute Toxicity: Data not available; Vqor
(Gas) Irritant Characteristics: None; Liquid or Solid Irritant Characteristics: Minimum hazard. If
spilled on clothing and allowed to remain, may cause smarting and reddening of skin; Odor Threshold
Data not available.
Fie Hazards -Flash Point (deg. F): > 130 CC; Flammable Limits in Air (Sa): 1 -5; Fire Extinguishing
Agents: Dry chemical, foam, or carbon dioxide; Fire Extinguishing Agents Not to be Used: Water may
be ineffective; Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Not pertinent; Behavior in Fire: Not pertinent;
Ignition Temperature : Data not available; Electrical Hazard Not pertinent; Burning Rate: 4 mmlmin.
Chemical Reactivity - Reactivity with Water: No reaction; Reactivity with Common Materials: No
reaction; Stability During Transport: Stable; Neutralizing Agents for Acids and Caustics: Not pertinent;