Bunker fuel | ICSC: 1774 (June 2015) |
Fuel oil 6 See notes. Bunker oil C Number 6 fuel oil No. 6 fuel oil Bunker C |
CAS #: 68553-00-4 |
UN #: 3082 () |
EC Number: 271-384-7 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Combustible. | NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. | In case of fire in the surroundings: all extinguishing agents allowed. |
STRICT HYGIENE! | |||
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SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
Inhalation | Dizziness. Headache. Cough. | Avoid inhalation of vapour. Use breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. |
Skin | Dry skin. Redness. | Protective clothing. Protective gloves. | Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. |
Eyes | Redness. Itching. | Wear eye protection in combination with breathing protection. | First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. |
Ingestion | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating. | Seek medical attention if you feel unwell. |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Personal protection: protective gloves and safety goggles. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Collect the spilled substance into containers. Store and dispose of according to local regulations. |
According to UN GHS Criteria DANGER
May cause cancerMay cause damage to central nervous system May cause damage to lungs through prolonged or repeated exposure Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Store in an area without drain or sewer access. | |
PACKAGING | |
Bunker fuel | ICSC: 1774 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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ENVIRONMENT |
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This substance does enter the environment under normal use. Great care, however, should be taken to avoid any additional release, for example through inappropriate disposal. |
NOTES |
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Heavy fuel oils are complex and variable mixtures. Generally these oils include asphaltenes, aromatics, saturated hydrocarbons and heteromolecules containing sulfur, oxygen, nitrogen and metals. Fuel oil 6 contains about 15%parafins, 45% naphthenes, 25% aromatics and 15% hydrocarbons. Its contains also organometallic compounds such has vanadium, aluminium and nickel. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification Symbol: T; R: 45; S: 53-45 |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations