ULSD NO. 2 FUEL OIL
Safety Data Sheet
Version 001— Last revision on, May 2015
SECTION 1 — IDENTIFICATION
Product Name:
ULSD NO. 2 FUEL OIL (Diesel Fuel)
Product ID:
NCRA-080
Synonyms:
Diesel oil; home heating oil; No. 2 fuel oil; number 2 burner fuel; fuel oil No. 2
Chemical Family:
petroleum, hydrocarbons
Manufacturer:
NCRA
2000 South Main Street
McPherson, Kansas 67460, USA
MFA Oil Company
One Ray Young Dr.
Columbia, Missouri 65201
Telephone:
620.241.2340 (General)
620.241.2340 (Emergency)
620.241.9269 (Fax)
573.474.7928 (General)
573.474.1918 (Fax)
www.mfaoil.com (Web)
SECTION 2 — HAZARD(S) IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
DANGER
Flammable liquid and vapor (H226).
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways (H304).
Causes skin irritation (H315).
Causes eye irritation (H320).
Harmful if inhaled (H332).
Suspected of causing cancer (H351).
May cause damage to organs (H373).
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects (H410).
PREVENTION
Obtain special instructions before use (P201).
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood (P202).
Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, hot surfaces. No smoking (P210).
Keep container tightly closed (P233).
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Ground/bond container and receiving equipment (P240).
Use explosion-proof equipment (P241).
Use only non-sparking tools (P242).
Take precautionary measures against static discharge (P243).
Do not breathe fume, mist, vapors, or spray (P260).
Wash thoroughly after handling (P264).
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area (P271).
Avoid release to the environment (P273).
Use personal protective equipment as required (P281).
RESPONSE
IF SWALLOWED: Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician (P301
+ P331 + P310).
IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water (P302 + P352).
IF ON SKIN (OR HAIR): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash with plenty of soap
and water (P303 + P361 + P352).
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing (P304 +
P340).
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to
do. Continue rinsing (P305 + P351 + P338).
IF EXPOSED OR CONCERNED: Get medical advice/attention (P308 + P313).
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell (P312).
Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse (P362).
IN CASE OF FIRE: Use foam, water fog, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or vaporizing liquid type extinguishing
agents for extinction (P370 + P378)
Collect spillage (P391).
STORAGE
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool (P403 + P235).
Store locked up (P405).
DISPOSAL
Dispose of contents/containers to approved disposal sites in accordance with local, regional, national, and/or
international regulations (P501).
Hazard Classifications (OSHA / GHS)
NFPA
Flammable liquid – Category 3
toxicity, inhalation – Category 4
corrosion/irritation – Category 2
damage/irritation – Category 2B
Carcinogenicity – Category 2
Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure – Category 2
Aspiration hazard – Category 1
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard – Category 1
Acute
Skin
Eye
Potential Health Effects
Eye Health Effects:
Causes mild eye irritation.
Skin Health Effects:
Causes skin irritation and liver damage.
Inhalation Health Effects:
Causes irritation, nausea, vomiting, headache, drowsiness, dizziness, loss of
coordination and unconsciousness.
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Ingestion Health Effects:
Causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, headache, drowsiness,
dizziness, loss of coordination, aspiration hazard.
Carcinogenic Effects:
Confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans.
Potential Environmental Effects
Environmental Effects:
Toxic to aquatic life.
SECTION 3 — COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Hazardous Ingredients
Name
CAS #
RTECS #
EINECS #
% (Volume)
Fuel Oil No. 2
68476-30-2
LS8930000
270-671-4
>99%
Sulfur
7704-34-9
WS4250000
231-722-6
<=0.0015
SECTION 4 — FIRST-AID MEASURES
Eye Contact
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Then get immediate medical attention.
Skin Contact
Wash skin with soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get
medical attention, if needed. Thoroughly clean and dry contaminated clothing and shoes before reuse.
Inhalation
If adverse effects occur, remove to uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing. If breathing is
difficult, oxygen should be administered by qualified personnel. Get immediate medical attention.
Ingestion
Aspiration hazard. DO NOT induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, keep head lower than hips to help prevent
aspiration. Get immediate medical attention. Give artificial respiration if not breathing.
Notes to Physicians
For inhalation, consider oxygen.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure
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Not available.
Other Comments
None.
SECTION 5 — FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
NFPA 704 Hazard Classes:
Health:
2 (Moderate)
Flammability:
2 (Moderate)
Instability:
0 (Minimal)
Other Hazards:
Not applicable
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards
Moderate fire hazard. The vapor is heavier than air. Vapors or gases may ignite at distant ignition sources and
flash back. Vapor/air mixtures are explosive above flash point.
Extinguishing Media
Use water, regular foam, regular dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Large fires: Use regular foam or flood with fine
water spray. Plan fire protection and response strategy through consultation with local fire protection authorities
or appropriate specialists.
Protection of Firefighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary. In addition, wear other appropriate
protective equipment as conditions warrant (see Section 8).
Firefighting Procedures
Move container from fire area if it can be done without risk. Dike for later disposal. Do not scatter spilled material
with high-pressure water streams. Cool containers with water spray until well after the fire is out. Stay away from
the ends of tanks. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety device or any discoloration
of tanks due to fire. For tank, rail car or tank truck, evacuation radius: 800 meters (1/2 mile). Do not attempt to
extinguish fire unless flow of material can be stopped first. Flood with fine water spray. Do not scatter spilled
material with high-pressure water streams. Cool containers with water spray until well after the fire is out. Apply
water from a protected location or from a safe distance. Avoid inhalation of material or combustion by-products.
Stay upwind and keep out of low areas.
Other Information
Flammability Class (OSHA):
II
Flammable Properties:
See Section 9 for Flash Point, Explosive Limits, etc.
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SECTION 6 — ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions
Wear respiratory protection. Avoid breathing vapors, fumes, mist, or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Remove all
sources of ignition. No smoking. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Beware of vapors accumulating to form
explosive concentrations. Vapors can accumulate in low areas. Wear appropriate protective equipment, including
respiratory protection, as conditions warrant (see Section 8).
Environmental Precautions
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the
environment should be avoided. Absorb with sand or other non-combustible material. Collect spilled material in
appropriate container for disposal. Dike or divert spill into natural containment areas before it can enter
watercourses. Assure conformity with applicable government regulations.
Containment Procedures
Notify shift foreman immediately should release occur. The shift foreman will notify appropriate personnel and
may determine whether or not to call emergency response teams and supervisors, depending on the amount of
chemical release. If the release occurs outside the facility, notify the NCRA refinery.
Clean-up Procedures
Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other sources of ignition. Stop leak if possible without personal risk. Reduce
vapors with water spray.
Small spills: Absorb with sand or other non-combustible material. Collect spilled material in appropriate container
for disposal.
Large spills: Dike for later disposal. Remove sources of ignition. Keep unnecessary people away, isolate hazard
area and deny entry. Notify Local Emergency Planning Committee and State Emergency Response Commission
for release greater than or equal to RQ (U.S. SARA Section 304). If release occurs in the U.S. and is reportable
under CERCLA Section 103, notify the National Response Center at (800)424-8802 (USA) or (202)426-2675
(USA).
SECTION 7 — HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Use good personal hygiene practices and wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Avoid contact with
skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of vapor or mist. Avoid confined areas. Keep away from sources of ignition. No
smoking. Take measures to prevent build-up of static electric charge. Use normal measures for preventive fire
protection. Subject to handling regulations: U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.119.
Storage
Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and standards. Subject to storage regulations: U.S.
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.106. Grounding and bonding required. Notify State Emergency Response Commission for
storage or use at amounts greater than or equal to the TPQ (U.S. EPA SARA Section 302). SARA Section 303
requires facilities storing a material with a TPQ to participate in local emergency response planning (U.S. EPA 40
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CFR 355 Part B). See original container for storage recommendations. Keep separated from incompatible
substances.
SECTION 8 — EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Suggestions provided in this section for exposure control and specific types of protective equipment are based on
readily available information. Users should consult with the specific manufacturer to confirm the performance of
their protective equipment. Specific situations may require consultation with industrial hygiene, safety, and/or
engineering professionals.
Personal Protective Equipment
Respiratory Protection:
Under conditions of frequent use or heavy exposure, respiratory protection may
be needed.
Respiratory protection is ranked in order from minimum to maximum.
Consider warning properties before use.
Any chemical cartridge respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s).
Any chemical cartridge respirator with a full face piece and organic vapor
cartridge(s).
Any air-purifying respirator with a full face piece and an organic vapor canister.
For Unknown Concentrations or Immediately Dangerous to Life or HealthAny supplied-air respirator with a full face piece that is operated in a pressuredemand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary selfcontained breathing apparatus operated in pressure-demand or other positivepressure mode.
Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full face piece and is operated
in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode.
Eye/Face Protection:
Wear splash resistant safety goggles. Provide an emergency eye wash fountain
and quick drench shower in the immediate work area.
Skin Protection:
Avoid skin contact. Wear appropriate chemical resistant clothing and gloves.
Remove any chemical soaked clothing immediately.
General Considerations:
When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Always observe good personal hygiene
measures, such as washing after handling the material and before eating,
drinking, and/or smoking. Routinely wash work clothing and protective equipment
to remove contaminants. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and
safety practice.
Engineering Controls
Provide local exhaust ventilation system. Ensure compliance with applicable exposure limits.
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Exposure Limits / Guidelines
Component
Fuel Oil No.2 (68476-30-2)
ACGIH TLV
NIOSH REL
OSHA PEL
TWA: 100 mg/m3
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Sulfur (7704-34-9)
Note: State, local, or other agencies or advisory groups may have established more stringent limits. Consult an
industrial hygienist or similar professional, or your local agencies, for further information.
Supplemental Information
Notations
Component
NIOSH IDLH
Skin Notation
Sensitization
#5026
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Fuel Oil No. 2 (68476-30-2)
Sulfur (7704-34-9)
SECTION 9 — PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical Form
Liquid
Color
clear to light straw colored
Appearance
Clear bright
Odor
Mild odor, petroleum odor
Odor Threshold
0.11 ppm (Fuel Oil No.2)
pH
Not available
Melting Point
-6°C (Fuel Oil No. 2)
Boiling Point
150 - 370°C (Fuel Oil No.2)
Flash Point
>140oF by closed cup (Fuel Oil No.2)
Flammability Class
II
Explosive Limits
0.6 % (LEL) – 7.5% (UEL)
Evaporation Rate
Slower than, Fuel Oil No.2
Vapor Pressure
2.6 mmHg @ 50°C (Fuel Oil No. 2)
Vapor Density
>1 (air = 1)
Specific Gravity
<1 (Fuel Oil No.2) (water = 1)
Density
Not available
Water Solubility
Insoluble
Partition Coefficient
Not available
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Auto-ignition Temperature
495oF (257 °C) (Fuel Oil No. 2)
Decomposition Temperature
Not available
Viscosity
2 – 3.6 cSt @ 38 C (Fuel Oil No. 2)
Molecular Formula
Not available
Molecular Weight
Not available
Volatility
Not available
Coeff. Water/Oil Dist.
Not available
SECTION 10 — STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability:
Stable at normal temperatures and pressure.
Conditions to Avoid:
Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other sources of ignition. Containers may rupture
or explode if exposed to heat. Keep out of water supplies and sewers.
Dangerous gases may accumulate in confined spaces.
Incompatible Materials:
Oxidizing materials
FUEL OIL NO. 2
Strong Oxidizers: Incompatible
Decomposition Products
oxides of carbon, oxides of sulfur
Thermal decomposition products: oxides of sulfur, carbon.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Will not polymerize.
SECTION 11 — TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
General Toxicity
Signs and Symptoms:
Inhalation hazard is low unless heated or misted. High concentrations of mist or
vapor may cause respiratory tract irritation and central nervous system
depression with symptoms of headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, anorexia,
incoordination, unconsciousness, and even asphyxiation. Skin direct contact
may cause irritation. Can also cause moderate erythema and edema. Repeated
or prolonged contact may cause defatting of the skin leading to dermatitis and
may cause irritation of hair follicles and block the sebaceous glands. Can also
cause eye irritation. Ingestion can cause lung damage and may occur if
aspirated into the lungs and may be fatal. Symptoms may include coughing,
difficulty breathing, cyanosis, and pulmonary edema. May cause nausea,
vomiting, cramps, diarrhea and possibly central nervous system depression.
Aspiration Hazard:
Aspiration hazard.
Sensitization:
Not available.
Specific Target Organs:
Eyes; skin; respiratory system; nervous central system.
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Carcinogenicity:
Confirmed Animal Carcinogen with Unknown Relevance to Humans.
Germ Cell Mutagenicity:
Not available.
Reproductive Toxicity:
Not available.
Other Comments
None.
Toxicological Effects of Components
Toxicological Information
Component
Category
Data
Exposure Routes
Inhalation; ingestion; skin and/or eye contact.
Symptoms
Inhalation hazard is low unless heated or misted. High concentrations of mist or
vapor may cause respiratory tract irritation and central nervous system
depression with symptoms of headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, anorexia,
incoordination, unconsciousness, and even asphyxiation. Skin direct contact
may cause irritation. Can also cause moderate erythema and edema.
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause defatting of the skin leading to
dermatitis and may cause irritation of hair follicles and block the sebaceous
glands. Can also cause eye irritation. Ingestion can cause lung damage and
may occur if aspirated into the lungs and may be fatal. Symptoms may include
coughing, difficulty breathing, cyanosis, and pulmonary edema. May cause
nausea, vomiting, cramps, diarrhea and possibly central nervous system
depression.
Target Organs
Eyes; skin; respiratory system; nervous central system.
Short-Term Exposure
Respiratory tract irritation, central nervous system depression with symptoms of
headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, incoordination,
unconsciousness and even asphyxiation. Skin and eye irritation; Inhalation can
cause irritation, nausea, vomiting, headache, drowsiness, dizziness, loss of
coordination, and unconsciousness. Ingestion can cause nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea, stomach pain, headache, drowsiness, dizziness, loss of coordination,
and aspiration hazard.
Long-Term Exposure
Inhalation irritation; Skin contact may cause defatting of the skin leading to
dermatitis and may cause irritation of hair follicles and block the sebaceous
glands.
Fuel Oil No. 2
(68476-30-2)
Note: Data for Exposure Routes, Symptoms, and Target Organs were obtained from the NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards. Data for
Short- and Long-Term Exposure were obtained from the International Chemical Safety Cards from the International Occupational Safety and
Health Information Centre.
SECTION 12 — ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity:
Toxic to aquatic life.
Persistence & Degradability:
Not available.
Bio-accumulative Potential:
Not available.
Mobility:
Not available.
Other Adverse Effects:
Not available.
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SECTION 13 — DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
The generator of a waste is always responsible for making proper hazardous waste determinations. The
transportation, storage, treatment, and disposal of this waste material must be conducted in compliance with all
applicable federal, state, and local requirements and regulations.
Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations. Subject to disposal regulations: U.S. EPA 40 CFR 262.
Hazardous Waste Number(s): D001. Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations.
The U.S. EPA has not published waste numbers for this product’s components.
SECTION 14 — TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
DOT – United States – Department of Transportation
Shipping Name: Diesel fuel
ID Number: UN1202
Hazard Class: 3
Packing Group: III
Required Label(s): 3
SECTION 15 — REGULATORY INFORMATION
United States Regulations
CERCLA/SARA Section 311/312 (Title III Hazard Categories)
Acute Health:
Yes
Chronic Health:
No
Fire Hazard:
Yes
Pressure Hazard:
No
Reactive Hazard:
No
This material may contain one or more of the following chemicals identified by the EPA under Title 40 of the Code
of Federal Regulations (CFR), including the CAA (40 CFR 50-97), CERCLA (40 CFR 302.4), SARA Section 302
(40 CFR 355 Appendix A), SARA Section 313 (40 CFR 372.65), and/or TSCA (40 CFR 700-766).
Components Listed by Selected Parts of US 40 CFR
Component
CAA
CERCLA
SARA Section 302
SARA Section 313
TSCA
Fuel Oil No.2
(68476-30-2)
Not listed
Not listed
Not listed
Not listed
Not listed
Sulfur
(7704-34-9)
Not listed
Not listed
Not listed
Not listed
Not listed
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This material may contain one or more chemicals identified on individual state hazardous substances lists.
Contact each jurisdiction for more information.
Right-To-Know:
California, Minnesota, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New Jersey
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65):
This product does not contain any chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or
any other reproductive harm.
SECTION 16 — OTHER INFORMATION
Preparation & Version Information
Version 001 – Last revision on 2014-12-27.
Prepared by Certified Environmental Management, Ltd. (www.cemih.com).
Guide to Abbreviations
ACGIH
ANSI
CAA
CAS
CEIL
CERCLA
CFR
EINECS
EPA
GHS
IARC
NFPA
NTP
OSHA
PEL
RCRA
RQ
SARA
STEL
TLV
TPQ
TSCA
TWA
UN
American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
American National Standards Institute
Clean Air Act (United States)
Chemical Abstracts Service
Ceiling Exposure Limit
The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, & Liability Act (United States)
Code of Federal Regulations (United States)
European chemical Substances Information System
Environmental Protection Agency (United States)
Globally Harmonized System
International Agency for Research on Cancer
National Fire Protection Association
National Toxicology Program (United States)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (United States)
Permissible Exposure Limit (OSHA)
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (United States)
Reportable Quantity
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (United States)
Short Term Exposure Limit (15 minutes)
Threshold Limit Value (ACGIH)
Threshold Planning Quantity
Toxic Substances Control Act (United States)
Time Weighted Average (8 hours)
United Nations
Disclaimer / Statement of Liability
The information presented in this Safety Data Sheet is based on data believed to be accurate as of the date this (Material) Safety Data Sheet
was prepared. However, neither the NCRA, Inc., nor any of their subsidiaries, vendors, or contractors, assumes any liability whatsoever for the
accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein. No responsibility is assumed for any damage or injury resulting from abnormal
use or from any failure to adhere to recommended practices. The information provided above, and the product, are furnished on the condition
that the person receiving them shall make their own determination as to the suitability of the product for their particular purpose and on the
condition that they assume the risk of their use.
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