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PETROLEUM ROAD OIL

Chemical Identifiers

CAS Number UN/NA Number DOT Hazard Label USCG CHRIS Code
none none data unavailable
  • ORD
NIOSH Pocket Guide International Chem Safety Card
none none
NFPA 704
Diamond Hazard Value Description
2
0 0
Blue Health 0 No hazard beyond that of ordinary combustible material.
Red Flammability 2 Must be moderately heated or exposed to relatively high ambient temperatures before ignition can occur.
Yellow Instability 0 Normally stable, even under fire conditions.
White Special
(NFPA, 2010)
General Description
Oily black liquid with an odor of tar. Less dense than water and insoluble in water. Hence floats on water. (USCG, 1999)

Hazards

Reactivity Alerts
none
Air & Water Reactions
Flammable. Insoluble in water.
Fire Hazard
No information available.
Health Hazard
Contact with skin may cause dermatitis. Inhalation of vapors may cause moderate irritation of nose and throat. Hot liquid burns skin. (USCG, 1999)
Reactivity Profile
PETROLEUM ROAD OIL may be ignited by with strong oxidizing agents like nitric acid. Charring may occur followed by ignition of unreacted hydrocarbon and other nearby combustibles. In other settings, mostly unreactive. Not affected by aqueous solutions of acids, alkalis, most oxidizing agents, and most reducing agents. Burns exothermically when heated sufficiently or when ignited in the presence of air, oxygen or strong oxidizing agents.
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)
Potentially Incompatible Absorbents

No information available.

Response Recommendations

Isolation and Evacuation
No information available.
Firefighting
Fire Extinguishing Agents Not to Be Used: Water may be ineffective

Fire Extinguishing Agents: Foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide (USCG, 1999)
Non-Fire Response
No information available.
Protective Clothing
Protective clothing for hot asphalt; face and eye protection when hot. (USCG, 1999)
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No information available.
First Aid
Severe burns may result from hot liquid. Cool the skin at once with water. Cover burn with sterile dressing and seek medical attention. (USCG, 1999)

Physical Properties

Chemical Formula: data unavailable
Flash Point: 300 to 550°F (USCG, 1999)
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): data unavailable
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): data unavailable
Autoignition Temperature: data unavailable
Melting Point: data unavailable
Vapor Pressure: data unavailable
Vapor Density (Relative to Air): data unavailable
Specific Gravity: 1.0 to 1.2 at 77°F (USCG, 1999)
Boiling Point: Very high (USCG, 1999)
Molecular Weight: data unavailable
Water Solubility: data unavailable
Ionization Energy/Potential: data unavailable
IDLH: data unavailable

AEGLs (Acute Exposure Guideline Levels)

No AEGL information available.

ERPGs (Emergency Response Planning Guidelines)

No ERPG information available.

PACs (Protective Action Criteria)

No PAC information available.

Regulatory Information

EPA Consolidated List of Lists

No regulatory information available.

CISA Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS)

No regulatory information available.

OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard List

No regulatory information available.

Alternate Chemical Names