FURNACE OIL MSDS

Identification, Physical & Chemical Properties Safety Information

Name: Diesel, Fuel Boling Point: 150 °C
Physical State: Liquid Flash Point: >=40 °C
Color: Greenish Yellow Density: 860 kg/m3
Odor: Gasoline Solubility: Not soluble

Hazardous characteristics
1. Fire Hazard
2. Aspiration Hazard
3. Land/ water pollution if spilled/leaked accidently

Fire Extinguishing Media

1. Dry Chemical Powder Fire Extinguisher
2. Foam Fire Extinguisher
(Water Mist to keep Burning vessel cool)

Storage Requirement
A. Storage Location
1. Area must be free from heat, sparks or ignition source and well ventilated.
2. Explosion proof Electrical Arrangements.
3. Keep foam type, Dry Chemical Extinguishers and sand buckets at storage area.
4. Area must be prohibited for eating, drinking and smoking activity.
5. Only Authorized Entry. (Lock System)
B. Store conditions
1. Keep in original container and tightly close when not in use in allocated area
2. Separate empty and full containers.

Handling Requirement
1. Use PPE- Cotton/polyester Apron, Rubber Gloves, Nose mask, Safety goggles, Safety shoes
2. Use of funnels, drip trays while transferring fuel from barrel to containers to avoid spillage on ground

Ways of Exposure
1. Oral
2. Dermal
3. Inhalation

Potential Health Effects

1. Skin Contact- Causes skin irritation
2. Inhalation- Harmful if Inhaled (fatal if spreads to lungs)
3. Ingestion- Irritating to mouth, throat and stomach

Symptoms on Exposure
1. Eye Contact- Pain/ irritation, watering, redness
2. Skin Contact- Irritation, Redness
3. Inhalation- Nausea/ vomiting, Headache, Drowsiness, vertigo/ dizziness, unconsciousness
4. Ingestion- Nausea, vomiting

First Aid Measures

1. Eye Contact- Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for 15 minutes.
2. Skin Contact- Remove Contaminated clothes and shoes and flush skin thoroughly with plenty of water for 15 minutes. Thorough
washing of cloth and shoes before reuse.
3. Inhalation- Immediately shift to fresh air area. In case of breathing problem, Provide artificial respiration/ oxygen by trained
personnel.
4. Ingestion- Do not induce vomiting. Do not give anything by mouth. Immediate Medical Attention without delay.

Note: 1. First Aiders shall not give mouth to mouth respiration and call for medical attention as soon as possible.
2. Water used for washing body or equipment shall not be drained in common sewage lines.