FUEL OIL, [DIESEL]

A straw yellow to dark colored liquid with a petroleum-like odor. Flash point below 141°F. Less dense than water and insoluble in water. Hence floats on water. Vapors heavier than air.

none

Flammable. Insoluble in water.

Combustible. (USCG, 1999)

LIQUID: Irritating to skin and eyes. Harmful if swallowed. (USCG, 1999)

Saturated aliphatic hydrocarbons, which are contained in FUEL OIL, [DIESEL], may be incompatible with strong oxidizing agents like nitric acid. Charring of the hydrocarbon may occur followed by ignition of unreacted hydrocarbon and other nearby combustibles. In other settings, aliphatic saturated hydrocarbons are mostly unreactive. They are not affected by aqueous solutions of acids, alkalis, most oxidizing agents, and most reducing agents. When heated sufficiently or when ignited in the presence of air, oxygen or strong oxidizing agents, they burn exothermically to produce carbon dioxide and water. May be ignited by strong oxidizers.

• Hydrocarbons, Aliphatic Saturated

Do not extinguish fire unless flow can be stopped. Use water in flooding quantities as fog. Solid streams of water may spread fire. Cool all affected containers with flooding quantities of water. Apply water from as far a distance as possible. Use foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide. (AAR, 2003)

Keep sparks, flames, and other sources of ignition away. Keep material out of water sources and sewers. Build dikes to contain flow as necessary. Use water spray to knock-down vapors. (AAR, 2003)

Avoid breathing vapors. Keep upwind. Wear appropriate chemical protective gloves, boots and goggles. Do not handle broken packages unless wearing appropriate personal protective equipment. Wash away any material which may have contacted the body with copious amounts of water or soap and water. (AAR, 2003)

_____Dupont Average Standardized Breakthrough Times_____
(for DIESEL FUEL)

Tychem® BR
     greater than 480 min.  (concentration:  95+%)
Tychem® CPF2
     48 min.  (concentration:  95+%)
Tychem® CPF4
     48 min.  (concentration:  95+%)
Tychem® F
     greater than 480 min.  (concentration:  95+%)
Tychem® LV
     greater than 480 min.  (concentration:  95+%)
Tychem® Reflector®
     greater than 480 min.  (concentration:  95+%)
Tychem® Responder®
     greater than 480 min.  (concentration:  95+%)
Tychem® Responder® CSM
     greater than 480 min.  (concentration:  95+%)
Tychem® SL
     48 min.  (concentration:  95+%)
Tychem® ThermoPro
     greater than 480 min.  (concentration:  100%)
Tychem® TK
     greater than 480 min.  (concentration:  95+%)  (DuPont, 2008)

Copyrighted information of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company. Tychem® is a registered trademark of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company.

EYES: First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.

SKIN: IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms such as redness or irritation develop, IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital for treatment.

INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. If symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop, call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) should be used; if not available, use a level of protection greater than or equal to that advised under Protective Clothing.

INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If the victim is conscious and not convulsing, give 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute the chemical and IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center. Be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital if advised by a physician. If the victim is convulsing or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth, ensure that the victim's airway is open and lay the victim on his/her side with the head lower than the body. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim to a hospital. (NTP, 1992)

• COMBUSTIBLE DIESEL (DOT SPANISH)
• DFM
• DIESEL FUEL
• DIESEL FUEL OIL
• DIESEL OIL, MEDIUM
• FUEL OIL
• FUEL OIL 1-D
• FUEL OIL 2-D
• HUILE À DIESEL (DOT FRENCH)
• NCI-C54795
• OILS: DIESEL