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OILS, MISCELLANEOUS: ABSORPTION 289
acute onset of central nervous system excitement followed by depression; General Treatment for
Exposure: INGESTION: do NOT induce vomiting; seek medical attention. ASPIRATION: enforce bed
rest; administer oxygen; EYES: wash with copious quantity of water. SKIN: remove solvent by wiping
and wash with soap and water; Toxicity by Inhalation (Threshold Limit Value): No single TLV
applicable; Short-Term Inhalation Limits: Data not available; Toxicity by Ingestion: Grade 1; LD,, 5-15
g/kg; Late Toxicity: Data not available; Vapor (Gas) Irritant Characteristics: Slight smarting of eyes
or respiratory system if present in high concentrations. The effects is temporary; Liquid or Solid
Irritant Characteristics: Minimum hazard. If spilled on clothing and allowed to remain, may cause
smarting and reddening of skin; Odor Thresholdi Data not available.
Fire Hazards - maSh Point (deg. F): 125 CC; Flammable Limits in Air (%): 1.3 - 6; Fire Extinguishing
Agents: Dry chemical, foam, or carbon dioxide; Fire Extinguishing Agents Not to be Used: Water may
be ineffective; Special HazardF of Combustion Products: Not pertinent; Behavior in Fire: Not pertinent;
Ignition Temperature (deg. F): 490 - 545; 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 Aciak and Caustics: Not pertinent;
Polymerization: Not pertinent; Inhibitor of Polymerization: Not pertinent.
OILS, FUEL: NO. 1
Chemical Designations - Synonym: JP-1; Kerosene; Kerosine; Range oil; Chemical Formula: Not
applicable.
Observable Characteristics - Physical State (as shipped): Liquid; Color: Colorless to light brown;
Odor: Characteristic.
Physical and Chemical Properties - Physical State at 15 "c and I atm. : Liquid; Molecular Weight:
Not pertinent; Boiling Point at I atm.: 380 - 560, 193 - 293,466 - 566; Freezing Point: -45 to -55, -43
to -48, 230 to 225; Critical Temperature: Not pertinent; Critical Pressure: Not pertinent; SpeciJTc
Gravity: 0.81-0.85 at 15 "C (liquid); Vapor (Gas) Specijic Gravity: Not pertinent; Ratio of Specijic
Heats of Vapor (Gas): Not pertinent; Latent Heat of Vaporization: 110, 60,2.5; Heat of Combustion:
-18,540, -10,300, -421.24; Heat of Decomposition: Not pertinent.
Health Hazards Information - Recommended Personal Protective Equipment: Protective gloves;
goggles or face shield; Symptoms Following Exposure: INGESTION: causes irritation of gastrointesti-
nal tract; pulmonary tract irritation secondary to exhalation of vapors. ASPIRATION: causes severe
lung irritation with coughmg, gagging, dyspnea, substernal distress, and rapidly developing pulmonary
edema; later, signs of bronchopneumonia and pneumonitis appear later; minimal central nervous system
depression; General Treatment for Exposure: INGESTION: do NOT lavage induce vomiting; call a
physician. ASPIRATION: enforce bed rest; administer oxygen; call a physician. EYES: wash with
plenty of water. SKIN: wipe off and wash with soap and water; Toxicity by Inhalation (Threshold Limit
Value): 200 ppm (suggested); Short-Term Inhalation Limits: Data not available; Toxicity by Ingestion:
Grade 1; LD,, 0.5-5 g/kg; Late Toxicity: Data not available; Vapor (Gas) Zm'tant Characteristics:
Vapors causes a slight smarting of the eyes or respiratory system if present in high concentrations. The
effect is temporary; Liquid or Solid Irrirant Characteristics: Minimum hazard. If spilled on clothing
and allowed to remain, may cause smarting and reddening of skin; Odor Threshold lppm.
Fire Hazards - Flash Point (deg. F): 100 CC; Flammable Limits in Air (%): 0.7 - 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): 444; Electrical Hazard Not pertinent; Burning Rate: 4 mm/min.
Chemical Reactivity - Reactivity with Water: No reaction; Reactivity with Common Materials: No
reaction; Stability During Tmport: Stable; Neutralizing Agents for Acids and Caustics: Not pertinent;
Polymerization: Not pertinent; Inhibitor of Polymerizah'on: Not pertinent.
OILS, MISCELLANEOUS: ABSORPTION
Chemical Designations - Synonyms: Absorbent oil; Chemical Formula: Not applicable.
Observable Characteristics - Physical State (as shipped) : Liquid; Color: Pale yellow to colorless;