No.6 Fuel Oil

Remove person to fresh air. If person is not breathing, ensure an open airway and provide artificial respiration. If necessary, provide additional oxygen once breathing is restored if trained to do so. Seek medical attention immediately. If inhaled, administer oxygen or establish a patent airway if breathing is labored. Suction if necessary. Monitor closely, anticipate seizures. Consider orotracheal or nostracheal intubation of airway control if patient is unconscious or is in severe respiratory distress.

Symptoms: Irritation, breathing is labored.

Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash contaminated areas thoroughly with soap and water or waterless hand cleanser. Obtain medical attention if irritation or redness develops. Thermal burns require immediate medical attention depending on the severity and of the area of the body burned. Discard any clothing or shoes contaminated as they may be flammable.

Symptoms: Long-term exposure may cause dermatitis (itching, irritation, pain and swelling).

In case of contact with eyes, immediately flush with clean, low-pressure water for at least 15 min. Hold eyelids open to ensure adequate flushing. Seek medical attention. In case of contact lenses, remove immediately. If possible, irrigate each eye continuously with 0.9% saline (NS).

Symptoms: Contact with eyes and face may cause irritation.

Aspiration Hazard: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Do not give liquids. Obtain immediate medical attention. If spontaneous vomiting occurs, lean victim forward to reduce the risk of aspiration. If ingested, rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting, as this may cause chemical pneumonia (fluid in the lungs).

Symptoms: Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal disturbances including irritation, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, and central nervous system (brain) effects similar to alcohol intoxication. In severe cases, tremors, convulsions, loss of consciousness, coma, respiratory failure, and death.

Foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical are most suitable. SMALL FIRES: Any extinguisher suitable for Class B fires, dry chemical, CO2, water spray, firefighting foam, or Halon. LARGE FIRES: Foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical.

Water may be ineffective for fighting the fire.

Moderate fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame with a very low flash point. Product is flammable and easily ignited when exposed to heat, spark, open flame or other source of ignition. When mixed with air and exposed to an ignition source, flammable vapors can burn in the open or explode in confined spaces. Being heavier than air, vapors may travel long distances to an ignition source and flash back. Runoff to sewer may cause fire or explosion hazard.

Isolate area around container involved in fire. Cool tanks, shells, and containers exposed to fire and excessive heat with water. For massive fires the use of unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles may be advantageous to further minimize personnel exposure. Major fires may require withdrawal, allowing the tank to burn. Large storage tank fires typically require specially trained personnel and equipment to extinguish the fire, often including the need for properly applied firefighting foam.

ACTIVATE FACILITY SPCC, SPILL CONTINGENCY or EMERGENCY PLAN. Isolate spill or leak area for at least 50 meters (150 feet) in all directions. Secure all ignition sources (flame, spark, hot work, hot metal, etc.) from area. Evaluate the direction of product travel, diking sewers, etc. to confirm spill areas. Do not touch or walk-through spilled material.

For large spills, isolate initial action distance downwind 1,000 ft. (300 m).

Stop the spill to prevent environmental release if it can be done safely. Product is toxic to aquatic life. Take action to isolate environmental receptors including drains, storm sewers and natural water bodies. Keep on impervious surface if at all possible.

Take up with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible, inert oil absorbing materials. Carefully shovel, scoop or sweep up into a waste container with clean, non-sparking tools for reclamation or disposal.

Materials: dry earth, sand or other non-combustible, inert oil absorbing materials

Handle as a combustible liquid. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. No smoking. Electrical equipment should be approved for classified area. Bond and ground containers during product transfer pursuant to NFPA 70 and API RP 2003 to reduce the possibility of static-initiated fire or explosion. Follow precautions to prevent static initiated fire. Use only with protective equipment specified in Section 8. Avoid repeated and/or prolonged skin exposure. Use only outdoors or in well ventilated areas.

Large quantities of fuel oil are stored in tanks or portable containers. Product is typically heated in tanks using steam coils to increase mobility. Keep away from flame, sparks, excessive temperatures and open flame. Use approved vented containers that are clearly labeled.

Use good personal hygiene practices. Wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking, or using toilet facilities. Do not use as a cleaning solvent on the skin. Do not use solvents or harsh abrasive skin cleaners for washing this product from exposed skin areas. Waterless hand cleaners are effective. Promptly remove contaminated clothing and launder before reuse.

Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. No smoking. Bond and ground containers during product transfer. Special slow load procedures for 'switch loading' must be followed.

Use adequate ventilation to keep vapor concentrations of this product below occupational exposure and flammability limits, particularly in confined spaces. Intrinsically safe equipment and non-sparking tools shall be used in circumstances where concentrations may exceed lower flammable limits. Grounding and bonding shall be used to prevent accumulation and discharge of static electricity.

Gloves constructed of nitrile, neoprene or PVC are recommended when handling this material. Flock lined “monkey grip” or similar gloves can be used for hand protection from hot product.

Wear appropriate chemical protective glasses or goggles or face shields to prevent skin and eye contact especially caused from splashing.

Protection provided by air-purifying respirators is limited. Refer to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134, ANSI Z88.2-1992, NIOSH Respirator Decision Logic, and the manufacturer for additional guidance on respiratory protection selection and limitations.

Wear appropriate personal protective clothing to prevent skin contact. Chemical protective clothing such as of E.I. DuPont TyChem®, Saranex® or equivalent recommended based on degree of exposure. Note: The resistance of specific material may vary from product to product as well as with degree of exposure.

This is a stable material that is combustible liquid (OSHA/GHS hazard category 4). Stable during transport.

Material is not self-reacting. Flammable concentrations may be present in air. Compound can react with oxidizing materials.

Hazardous polymerization will not occur.

Avoid high temperatures, open flames, sparks, static electricity, welding, smoking and other ignition sources.

Keep away from strong oxidizers such as nitric and sulfuric acids.

Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and non-combusted hydrocarbons (smoke). Under extreme upset conditions hydrogen sulfide may evolve.

Consult federal, state and local waste regulations to determine appropriate disposal options.