Material Safety Data Sheet

Fuel Oil
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SECTION 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product name : Fuel Oil
Synonyms : Bunkers, Black Fuel Oil, MFO, Industrial Fuel Oil, 6 Oil, Slurry Fuel Oil, RFO,
Refinery Fuel Oil, High Sulfur Fuel Oil, HSFO, IFO-30, IFO-180, IFO-380, IFO-
510, IFO-700, Bunker C, Bunker Fuel Oil, Marine Fuel Oil, Decant Oil, Utility Fuel
Oil, LSFO, Six Oil, 888100008793
SDS Number : 888100008793 Version : 1.20
Product Use Description : Fuel, Intermediate Stream
Company : For: Tesoro Refining & Marketing Co.
19100 Ridgewood Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78259
Tesoro Call Center : (877) 783-7676 Chemtrec : (800) 424-9300
(Emergency Contact)

SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Classifications Flammable Liquid – Category 4
Carcinogenicity – Category 1B
Toxic to Reproduction – Category 1B
Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure) – Category 2
Acute Toxicity – Inhalation – Category 4
Acute Aquatic Toxicity– Category 3
Pictograms

Signal Word DANGER

Hazard Statements Combustible liquid.
May cause cancer from prolonged and repeated skin contact.
May damage fertility or the unborn child.
May cause damage to liver, kidney and nervous system through prolonged or
repeated exposure.
Harmful if inhaled.
Harmful to aquatic life
Skin and eye irritant.
May contain and release toxic hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gas.
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Precautionary Statements
Prevention Obtain special instructions before use.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Keep away from flames and hot surfaces. No smoking.
Wear gloves, eye protection and face protection as needed to prevent skin
and eye contact with liquid.
Wash hands or liquid-contacted skin thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Do not breathe vapors or mists.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
Response In case of fire: Use dry chemical, CO2, water spray or fire fighting foam to
extinguish.
Get medical advice or attention if you feel unwell, are exposed, or become
concerned.
If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse
skin with water or shower.
If in eye: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses,
if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
If skin or eye irritation persists, get medical attention.
If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
Immediately call or doctor or emergency medical provider
Storage Store in a well ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up. Keep container
tightly closed . Use only approved containers.
Disposal Dispose of contents/containers to approved disposal site in accordance with
local, regional, national, and/or international regulations.

SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Component CAS-No. Weight %

Clarified oils (petroleum), catalytic cracked; Heavy Fuel oil 64741-62-4 100%

Polycyclic aromatic compounds (PACs or PNAs) Typically 1.5%

Benzo[a]pyrene; Benzo[def]chrysene 50-32-8 Trace to 0.2%

Trace to 0.2%
Hydrogen Sulfide 7783-06-4

Sulfur (for waters within 25 miles of California shores) 17704-34-9 Trace to 0.1%

Sulfur (for waters within 200 miles of American shores) 17704-34-9 Trace to 1.0%

Sulfur (for International waters) 17704-34-9 Trace to 3.5%

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation : Move to fresh air. Give oxygen. If breathing is irregular or stopped, administer
artificial respiration. Seek medical attention immediately.
Skin contact : Take off all contaminated clothing immediately. Wash off immediately with soap
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 and plenty of water. Wash contaminated clothing before re-use. If skin irritation
persists, call a physician.
Eye contact : Remove contact lenses. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the
eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist.
Ingestion : Do NOT induce vomiting. Do not give liquids. Seek medical attention immediately.
If vomiting does occur naturally, keep head below the hips to reduce the risks of
aspiration. Monitor for breathing difficulties. Small amounts of material which enter
the mouth should be rinsed out until the taste is dissipated.
Notes to physician : Symptoms: Dizziness, Discomfort, Headache, Nausea, Disorder, Vomiting, Liver
disorders, Kidney disorders, Aspiration may cause pulmonary edema and
pneumonitis.

SECTION 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing media : Carbon dioxide (CO2), Water spray, Dry chemical, Foam, Keep containers and
surroundings cool with water spray.
Specific hazards during fire : Isolate area around container involved in fire. Cool tanks, shells, and containers
fighting exposed to fire and excessive heat with water. For massive fires the use of
unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles may be advantageous to further
minimize personnel exposure. Major fires may require withdrawal, allowing the
tank to burn. Large storage tank fires typically require specially trained personnel
and equipment to extinguish the fire, often including the need for properly applied
fire fighting foam.
Special protective equipment : Firefighting activities that may result in potential exposure to high heat, smoke or
for fire-fighters toxic by-products of combustion should require NIOSH/MSHA- approved pressure-
demand self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece and full protective
clothing.

Further information : Flammable vapor production at ambient temperature in the open is expected to be
minimal, as the material is generally wet. However, depending on oil content and
conditions, it is possible flammable vapors could accumulate in the headspace of
storage containers, presenting a flammability and explosion hazard. Being heavier
than air, vapors may travel long distances to an ignition source and flash back.
Runoff to sewer may cause fire or explosion hazard.

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions : Evacuate nonessential personnel and remove or secure all ignition sources.
Consider wind direction; stay upwind and uphill, if possible. Evaluate the direction
of product travel, diking, sewers, etc. to contain spill areas.
Environmental precautions : Carefully contain and stop the source of the spill, if safe to do so. Protect bodies of
water by diking, absorbents, or absorbent boom, if possible. Do not flush down
sewer or drainage systems, unless system is designed and permitted to handle
such material.
Methods for cleaning up : Take up with sand or oil absorbing materials. Carefully vacuum, shovel, scoop or
sweep up into a waste container for reclamation or disposal.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling : Keep away from fire, sparks and heated surfaces. No smoking near areas where

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 material is stored or handled. The product should only be stored and handled in
areas with intrinsically safe electrical classification.
Hydrocarbon liquids including this product can act as a non-conductive flammable
liquid (or static accumulators), and may form ignitable vapor-air mixtures in storage
tanks or other containers. Precautions to prevent static-initated fire or explosion
during transfer, storage or handling, include but are not limited to these examples:
(1) Ground and bond containers during product transfers. Grounding and
bonding may not be adequate protection to prevent ignition or explosion of
hydrocarbon liquids and vapors that are static accumulators.
(2) Special slow load procedures for "switch loading" must be followed to
avoid the static ignition hazard that can exist when higher flash point
material (such as fuel oil or diesel) is loaded into tanks previously
containing low flash point products (such gasoline or naphtha).
(3) Storage tank level floats must be effectively bonded.
For more information on precautions to prevent static-initated fire or explosion, see
NFPA 77, Recommended Practice on Static Electricity (2007), and API
Recommended Practice 2003, Protection Against Ignitions Arising Out of Static,
Lightning, and Stray Currents (2008).
Conditions for storage, : Keep away from flame, sparks, excessive temperatures and open flame. Use
including any approved containers. Keep containers closed and clearly labeled. Empty or
incompatabilities partially full product containers or vessels may contain explosive vapors. Do not
pressurize, cut, heat, weld or expose containers to sources of ignition. Store in a
well-ventilated area. The storage area should comply with NFPA 30 "Flammable
and Combustible Liquid Code". The cleaning of tanks previously containing this
product should follow API Recommended Practice (RP) 2013 "Cleaning Mobile
Tanks In Flammable and Combustible Liquid Service" and API RP 2015 "Cleaning
Petroleum Storage Tanks".

Hydrogen sulfide may accumulate in tanks and bulk transport compartments.

Consider appropriate respiratory protection (see Section 8). Stand upwind. Avoid
vapors when opening hatches and dome covers. Confined spaces should be
ventilated and gas tested prior to entry.
Keep away from food, drink and animal feed. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.
Incompatible with acids.
No decomposition if stored and applied as directed.

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure Guidelines

List Components CAS-No. Type: Value

OSHA Polycyclic aromatic compounds (or PEL 0.2 mg/m3

coal tar pitch volatiles – benzene
soluble)

Clarified oils (petroleum), catalytic 64741-62-4 PEL 5 mg/m3 (as mineral oil mist)
cracked; Heavy Fuel oil

Hydrogen Sulfide 7783-06-4 STEL 20 ppm

ACGIH Hydrogen Sulfide 7783-06-4 TWA 1 ppm

7783-06-4 STEL 5 ppm

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 Clarified oils (petroleum), catalytic TWA 0.2 mg/m3 (as mineral oil)
64741-62-4 Sum of 15 NTP-listed polynuclear aromatic
cracked; Heavy Fuel oil
hydrocarbons 0.005 mg/m3

Polycyclic aromatic compounds (or TWA 0.2 mg/m3

coal tar pitch volatiles – benzene
soluble)

Engineering measures : Use adequate ventilation to keep gas and vapor concentrations of this product
below occupational exposure and flammability limits, particularly in confined
spaces.
Eye protection : Safety glasses or goggles are recommended where there is a possibility of
splashing or spraying.
Hand protection : Gloves constructed of nitrile, neoprene, or PVC are recommended.
Skin and body protection : Chemical protective clothing such as DuPont Tyvek QC, TyChem® or equivalent,
recommended based on degree of exposure. The resistance of specific material
may vary from product to product as well as with degree of exposure.
Respiratory protection : If hydrogen sulfide concentration may exceed permissible exposure limit, a
positive-pressure SCBA or Type C supplied air respirator with escape bottle is
required as respiratory protection. If hydrogen sulfide concentration is below H2S
permissible exposure limit a NIOSH/ MSHA-approved air-purifying respirator with
acid gas cartridges may be acceptable for odor control, but continuous air
monitoring for H2S is recommended. Protection provided by air-purifying
respirators is limited. Use a NIOSH/ MSHA-approved positive-pressure supplied-
air respirator if there is a potential for uncontrolled release, exposure levels are not
known, in oxygen-deficient atmospheres, or any other circumstance where an air-
purifying respirator may not provide adequate protection. Refer to OSHA 29 CFR
1910.134, ANSI Z88.2-1992, NIOSH Respirator Decision Logic, and the
manufacturer for additional guidance on respiratory protection selection.
Work / Hygiene practices : Emergency eye wash capability should be available in the near proximity to
operations presenting a potential splash exposure. Use good personal hygiene
practices. Avoid repeated and/or prolonged skin exposure. Wash hands before
eating, drinking, smoking, or using toilet facilities. Do not use as a cleaning solvent
on the skin. Do not use solvents or harsh abrasive skin cleaners for washing this
product from exposed skin areas. Waterless hand cleaners are effective.
Promptly remove contaminated clothing and launder before reuse. Use care when
laundering to prevent the formation of flammable vapors which could ignite via
washer or dryer. Consider the need to discard contaminated leather shoes and
gloves.

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance Dark green to brown or black liquid
Odor Petroleum asphalt odor

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Odor threshold No data available
pH Not applicable
Melting point/freezing point 32° - 80°C (89.6° - 176°F)
Initial boiling point & range 154 - 372 °C (310° - 702 °F)
Flash point 60°C (140°F) minimum
Evaporation rate Higher initially and declining as lighter components evaporate
Flammability (solid, gas) Flammable vapor released by heated liquid
Upper explosive limit No data available
Lower explosive limit No data available
Vapor pressure 210 Pa at 25°C
Vapor density (air = 1) >5
Relative density (water = 1) >0.9 to 1.2 g/mL
Solubility (in water) 6 to 1400 mg/L at 25°C
Partition coefficient 3.4 to 5 as log Pow at 25°C
(n-octanol/water)
Auto-ignition temperature >176°C (>350 °F)
Decomposition temperature Will evaporate or boil and possibly ignite before decomposition occurs.
Kinematic viscosity >300 cST typical at 40°C

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity : Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Hazardous polymerization does not
occur.
Chemical Stability Stable under normal conditions.
Possibility of hazardous Can react with strong oxidizing agents and peroxides. Keep away from strong
reactions acids and bases.
Conditions to avoid Avoid high temperatures, open flames, sparks, welding, smoking and other
ignition sources. Keep away from strong oxidizers.
Hazardous decomposition Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and noncombusted hydrocarbons (smoke).
products

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Inhalation : Because of its low vapor pressure, this product presents a minimal inhalation hazard
at ambient temperature. Upon heating, fumes may be evolved. Inhalation of fumes
or mist may result in respiratory tract irritation and central nervous system (brain)
effects may include headache, dizziness, loss of balance and coordination,
unconsciousness, coma, respiratory failure, and death. 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. Irritating and toxic hydrogen sulfide gas may be present. Greater than 15 - 20
ppm continuous exposure can cause mucous membrane and respiratory tract

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 irritation. 50 - 500 ppm can cause headache, nausea, and dizziness. Continued
exposure at these levels can lead to loss of reasoning and balance, difficulty in
breathing, fluid in the lungs, and possible loss of consciousness. Greater than 500
ppm can cause rapid unconsciousness due to respiratory paralysis and death by
suffocation unless the victim is removed from exposure and successfully
resuscitated. Greater than 1000 ppm can cause immediate unconsciousness and
death if not promptly revived. After-effects from overexposure are not anticipated
except what would be expected if the victim was without oxygen for more than 3 to 5
minutes (asphyxiation). The "rotten egg" odor of hydrogen sulfide is not a reliable
indicator for warning of exposure, since olfactory fatigue (loss of smell) readily
occurs, especially at concentrations above 50 ppm. At high concentrations, the
victim may not even recognize the odor before becoming unconscious.
Skin irritation May cause skin irritation with prolonged or repeated contact. Practically non-toxic if
absorbed following acute (single) exposure. Exposure may cause a phototoxicity
reaction: liquid or mist on the skin may produce a painful sunburn reaction when
exposed to sunlight. Product may be hot which could cause 1st, 2nd, or 3rd degree
thermal burns.
Eye irritation May cause irritation, experienced as mild discomfort and seen as slight excess
redness of the eye.
Ingestion This material has a low order of acute toxicity. If large quantities are ingested,
nausea, vomiting and diarrhea may result. Ingestion may also cause effects similar
to inhalation of the product. Could present an aspiration hazard if liquid is inhaled
into lungs, particularly from vomiting after ingestion. Aspiration may result in
chemical pneumonia, severe lung damage, respiratory failure and even death.
Further information This material contains polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PNAs), some of which
are animal carcinogens. Studies have shown that similar products produce skin
cancer or skin tumors in laboratory animals following repeated applications without
washing or removal. The significance of this finding to human exposure has not
been determined. Other studies with active skin carcinogens have shown that
washing the animal's skin with soap and water between applications reduced tumor
formation. The presence of carcinogenic PNAs indicates that precautions should be
taken to minimize repeated and prolonged inhalation of fumes or mists. Dermal
application of gas oil to rats resulted in limited evidence of liver damage (i.e.,
increased liver weight and changes in hepatic serum enzyme activity) and bone
marrow toxicity (hypoplasia and decreased hemoglobin.) Petroleum industry
experience indicates that a program providing for good personal hygiene, proper use
of personal protective equipment, and minimizing the repeated and prolonged
exposure to liquids and fumes, is effective in reducing or eliminating the
carcinogenic risk of high boiling aromatic oils (polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons) to
humans.
Liver and kidney injuries may occur.
Components of the product may affect the nervous system.
Component:
Clarified oils (petroleum), catalytic 64741-62-4 Acute oral toxicity: LD50 rat
cracked; Heavy Fuel oil Dose: 4,320 mg/kg

Acute dermal toxicity: LD50 rabbit

Dose: 2,001 mg/kg

Skin irritation: Classification: Irritating to skin.

Result: Mild skin irritation

Eye irritation: Classification: Irritating to eyes.

Result: Mild eye irritation

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 Carcinogenicity: Animal experiments showed a statistically significant number of tumors.

Carcinogenicity
NTP Benzo[a]pyrene; Benzo[def]chrysene (CAS-No.: 50-32-8)
IARC Benzo[a]pyrene; Benzo[def]chrysene (CAS-No.: 50-32-8)
OSHA No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is
identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA.
CA Prop 65 WARNING! This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to
cause cancer.
Benzo[a]pyrene; Benzo[def]chrysene (CAS-No.: 50-32-8)

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Additional ecological : Keep out of sewers, drainage areas, and waterways. Report spills and releases, as
information applicable, under Federal and State regulations.

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Disposal : Consult federal, state and local waste regulations to determine appropriate waste
characterization of material and allowable disposal methods.

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

CFR
Proper shipping name : Not regulated if shipped below 140°F (60°C)
Elevated temperature liquid, flammable (if shipped above 140°F
(60°C)).
UN-No. : Not regulated if shipped below 140°F (60°C)
3256 if shipped above 140°F (60°C)
Class : 9
Packing group : III
Hazard inducer : (Clarified oils (petroleum), catalytic cracked; Heavy Fuel oil)
TDG
Proper shipping name : Not regulated if shipped below 140°F (60°C)
Elevated temperature liquid, flammable (if shipped above 140°F
(60°C)).
UN-No. : Not regulated if shipped below 140°F (60°C)
3256 if shipped above 140°F (60°C)
Class : 9
Packing group : III
Hazard inducer : (Clarified oils (petroleum), catalytic cracked; Heavy Fuel oil)
IATA Cargo Transport
UN-No. : Not regulated if shipped below 140°F (60°C)
3256 if shipped above 140°F (60°C)
Class : Not regulated if shipped below 140°F (60°c)
Not permitted for transport (at 140°F (60°C) or higher temperature)
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IATA Passenger Transport
UN-No. : Not regulated if shipped below 140°F (60°C)
3256 if shipped above 140°F (60°C)
Class : Not regulated if shipped below 140°F (60°c)
Not permitted for transport (at 140°F (60°C) or higher temperature)
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IMDG-Code

UN-No. : Not regulated if shipped below 140°F (60°C)

3256 if shipped above 140°F (60°C)
Description of the goods : Elevated temperature liquid, n.o.s.
(Clarified oils (petroleum), catalytic cracked; Heavy Fuel oil)
Class :
Not regulated if shipped below 140°F (60°c)
Not permitted for transport (at 140°F (60°C) or higher temperature)
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Packaging group : III
IMDG-Labels : 9
EmS Number : F-A S-P
Marine pollutant : No

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

CERCLA SECTION 103 and SARA SECTION 304 (RELEASE TO THE ENVIROMENT)
The CERCLA definition of hazardous substances contains a “petroleum exclusion” clause which exempts crude oil. Fractions of crude oil, and
products (both finished and intermediate) from the crude oil refining process and any indigenous components of such from the CERCLA Section
103 reporting requirements. However, other federal reporting requirements, including SARA Section 304, as well as the Clean Water Act may still
apply.
TSCA Status : On TSCA Inventory
DSL Status : All components of this product are on the Canadian DSL list.
SARA 311/312 Hazards : Fire Hazard
Acute Health Hazard
Chronic Health Hazard
SARA III US. EPA Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) SARA Title III Section 313 Toxic
Chemicals (40 CFR 372.65) - Supplier Notification Required

Components CAS-No.
Benzo[a]pyrene; Benzo[def]chrysene 50-32-8
SARA III US. EPA Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act (EPCRA) SARA Title III Section 302 Extremely
Hazardous Substance (40 CFR355, Appendix A)

Components CAS-No.

PENN RTK US. Pennsylvania Worker and Community Right-to-Know Law (34 Pa. Code Chap. 301-323)

Components CAS-No.
Clarified oils (petroleum), catalytic cracked; Heavy Fuel 64741-62-4
oil
Benzo[a]pyrene; Benzo[def]chrysene 50-32-8
MASS RTK US. Massachusetts Commonwealth's Right-to-Know Law (Appendix A to 105 Code of Massachusetts Regulations
Section 670.000)

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Components CAS-No.
Benzo[a]pyrene; Benzo[def]chrysene 50-32-8

NJ RTK US. New Jersey Worker and Community Right-to-Know Act (New Jersey Statute Annotated Section 34:5A-5)

Components CAS-No.
Clarified oils (petroleum), catalytic cracked; Heavy Fuel 64741-62-4
oil
Benzo[a]pyrene; Benzo[def]chrysene 50-32-8

California Prop. 65 : WARNING! This product contains a chemical known in the State of California to
cause cancer.
Benzo[a]pyrene; 50-32-8
Benzo[def]chrysene

SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION

Further 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, transportation, 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.
Revision Date : 07/26/2012

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