PETROLEUM DISTILLATE

Health Hazard

Recommended Personal Protective Equipment: Data not available; Symptoms Following Exposure: INHALATION: irritation of upper respiratory tract; dizziness, headache, coma, respiratory arrest; cardiac arrhythmias may occur. ASPIRATION: severe lung irritation, coughing, pulmonary edema, signs of bronchopneumonia; acute central nervous system excitation, followed by depression. INGESTION: irritation of mouth and stomach, other symptoms as above; General Treatment for Exposure: Seek medical attention. INHALATION: maintain respiration, administer oxygen. ASPIRATION: enforce bed rest; administer oxygen. INGESTION: do NOT induce vomiting; lavage carefully if appreciable quantity was swallowed; guard against aspiration into lungs. EYES: wash with copious amounts of water. SKIN: wipe off and wash with soap and water; Toxicity by Inhalation (Threshold Limit Value): No single TLV applicable; Short-Term Exposure Limits: 500 ppm for 30 min.; Toxicity by Ingestion: Grade 2;LD₅₀ = 0.5-5 g/kg; Late Toxicity: None; Vapor (Gas) Irritant Characteristics: Vapors cause a slight smarting of the eyes or respiratory system if present in high concentrations. The effect is temporary; Liquid or Solid Irritant Characteristics: Minimum hazard. If spilled on clothing and allowed to remain, may cause smarting and reddening of the skin; Odor Threshold: 0.25 ppm.

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; Polymerization: Not pertinent; Inhibitor of Polymerization: Not pertinent.

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