Jordan Petroleum Refinery Company LTD.

Safety and Environment Department

Material Safety Datasheet : Kerosene

NFPA Classification : JPRC PR-03

2 Flammability 2
Health 1
1 0
Reactivity 0

Section 1: Product and Company Identification

Product Name : Kerosene
MSDS Number: JPRC PR-03
Company: Jordan Petroleum Refinery Company LTD.
Amman – Jordan.
TEL: + 962 6 4630151 or 4657600
FAX: + 962 6 4657934 or 4657939
P.O.BOX: 3396 Amman 11181 – Jordan
P.O.BOX: 1079 Amman 11118 – Jordan
Website: http://www.jopetrol.com.jo
E-mail: [email protected]

Section 2: Composition / Information on ingredients

Component CAS Number %

Kerosene 8008-20-6 90-100

Section 3: Hazard Identification

- Hazard Phrases:
Combustible Liquid.
May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
Causes skin irritation.
May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

Eye contact : Contact with liquid or vapor may cause mild irritation.
Skin contact : Practically non-toxic if absorbed following acute (single) exposure. May cause
skin irritation with prolonged or repeated contact. Liquid may be absorbed
through the skin in toxic amounts if large areas of skin are exposed repeatedly.
Ingestion : The major health threat of ingestion occurs from the danger of aspiration
(breathing) of liquid drops into the lungs, particularly from vomiting. Ingestion
may cause severe health effects including nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, and
central nervous system (brain) effect.

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 Inhalation : Excessive exposure may cause irritations to the nose, throat, lungs and
respiratory tract. Central nervous system (brain) effects may include headache,
dizziness, loss of balance and coordination, unconsciousness, coma, respiratory
failure, and death.

WARNING: the burning of any hydrocarbon as a fuel in an area without

adequate ventilation may result in hazardous levels of combustion products,
including carbon monoxide, and inadequate oxygen levels, which may cause
unconsciousness, suffocation, and death.

CHRONIC EFFECTS and CARCINOGENICITY: Similar products produced skin

cancer and systemic toxicity in laboratory animals following repeated
applications. The significance of these results to human exposures has not been
determined.

Section 4: First Aid Measures

Eye contact : In case of contact with eyes, immediately flush with clean water for at
least 15 min. Hold eyelids open to ensure adequate flushing. Seek
medical attention.
Skin contact : Remove contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated areas thoroughly
with soap and water. Obtain medical attention if irritation or redness
develops.
Inhalation : 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.
Ingestion : 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. Monitor for breathing difficulties. Small
amounts of material that enter the mouth should be rinsed out until the
taste is dissipated.

Section 5: Firefighting Measures

Use water fog, alcohol foam, carbon dioxide, or dry chemical. Do not
Suitable
: use a steady stream of water. Product may float on the surface of
extinguishing media
water and create a floating fire hazard.

This product is flammable and forms explosive mixtures with air.

Vapors are heavier than air and will travel along surfaces to remote
Specific hazards arising
: ignition sources and flash back. Closed containers may explode if
from the chemical
exposed to extreme heat. Combustion may produce carbon oxides and
other products of incomplete combustion.

Special protective Firefighters should wear full emergency equipment and a NIOSH
equipment and approved positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus. Cool
:
precautions for fire- fire exposed container with water. Do not allow run-off from
fighters firefighting to enter drains or water courses.

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 Section 6: Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, Wear appropriate protective equipment. Eliminate ignitions

:
protective equipment, and sources and ventilate the area with explosion proof equipment.
emergency procedures Wash thoroughly after handling.

Environmental
: Avoid release into the environment.
precautions
Contain with an inert absorbent and place into a closable
container for disposal. Use non-sparking tools and equipment. If
Methods and materials for spill has not ignited, use water spray to disperse the vapors and
containment and cleaning : protect personnel attempting to stop leak. Prevent entry in storm
up sewers and waterways. Runoff can cause a fire or explosion
hazard in sewers.

Section 7: Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling : Avoid contact with the eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing
vapors or mists. Wear protective clothing and equipment. Use
only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly with soap and
water after handling. Keep containers closed when not in use.
Keep product away from heat, sparks, flames and all other
sources of ignition. Do not permit smoking in use or storage
areas. Use with non-sparking tools and explosion proof
equipment. Electrically bond and ground containers for transfer.

Do not cut, drill, grind or weld on or near containers, even

empty containers. Do not reuse containers. Empty containers
retain product residues which can be hazardous. Follow all SDS
precautions when handling empty containers.

Conditions for safe storage, : Store in accordance with regulations for the storage of
including any flammable liquids. Store in a dry, well ventilated area away
incompatibilities from heat, direct sunlight and all sources of ignition. Store away
from oxidizers and other incompatible materials. Protect
containers from physical damage.

Section 8: Exposure controls / Personal protection

Use adequate ventilation to keep vapor concentrations of this

Engineering controls : product below occupational exposure and flammability limits,
particularly in confined spaces.

Eye/face protection Safety glasses or goggles are recommended where there is a

: possibility of splashing or spraying.
Skin protection Impervious gloves such as nitrile recommended to prevent skin
:
contact.
Respiratory protection If exposures are exceeded, use a NIOSH approved organic vapor
:
respirator appropriate for the form and concentration of the
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 contaminants should be used. Selection of respiratory protection
depends on the contaminant type, form and concentration.

Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance : Clear colorless to slight yellow liquid

odor : Characteristic
Flash point : 38 ∘C
Boiling Point : 149 to 304 ˚C
Flammable Limits : 0.7 % - 5.0%
Lower and upper explosive : Lower: 1.4%
(flammable) limits Upper: 7.6%
Vapor pressure : 0.480 mm Hg @ 20 ˚C
Vapor Density : 4.5
Solubility : Insoluble in water.

Section 10: Stability and Reactivity

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

Stability : This is a stable material that is flammable liquid (OSHA/GHS

hazard category 3). Stable during transport.

Possibility of Hazardous : Hazardous polymerization will not occur

Reactions

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

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

Hazardous Decomposition : Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and non-combusted

Products hydrocarbons (smoke).

Section 11: Toxicological information

Acute Toxicity (Inhalation LC50)
Kerosene (8008-20-6) LC50 > 5.28 mg/l/4h
Inhalation Rat

Acute Toxicity (Dermal LC50)

Kerosene (8008-20-6) LD50 > 2000 mg/kg
Dermal Rabbit

Acute Toxicity (Oral LC50)

Kerosene (8008-20-6) LD50 > 5000 mg/kg
Dermal Rabbit

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 Section 12: Ecological information

- This material is expected to be toxic to aquatic organisms and may cause long-term adverse effects in
the aquatic environment.

- Avoid release to the environment.

Section 13: Disposal Considerations

Disposal of waste material must be performed in accordance with Ministry of Environment regulations.

Section 14: Transport information

Transport of this product is carried out in compliance with local legislation, taking into account safety
and environmental precautions.

Section 15: Regulatory information

OSHA Hazard Communication Standard :
This product is a "Hazardous Chemical" as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR
1910.1200.

Section 16: Other information

The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information
and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as guidance for safe
handling, use, processing, storage, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality
specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for
such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text.

Prepared by : Safety and Environment Department

Revision Date : Jan/2022

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