AMERADA HESS -- FUEL OIL,2 - FUEL OIL,BURNER 
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
NSN: 9140002474365
Manufacturer's CAGE: 4N717 
Part No. Indicator: B 
Part Number/Trade Name: FUEL OIL,2 
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                            General Information
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Item Name: FUEL OIL,BURNER 
Company's Name: AMERADA HESS CORP 
Company's Street: 1 HESS PLAZA 
Company's City: WOODBRIDGE 
Company's State: NJ 
Company's Country: US 
Company's Zip Code: 07095 
Company's Emerg Ph #: 201-750-6000/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC) 
Company's Info Ph #: 201-750-6000 
Record No. For Safety Entry: 047 
Tot Safety Entries This Stk#: 082 
Status: FE 
Date MSDS Prepared: 07SEP93 
Safety Data Review Date: 09FEB95 
Supply Item Manager: CD 
MSDS Preparer's Name: UNKNOWN 
MSDS Serial Number: BTHTD 
Specification Number: VV-F-815/ASTM-D-396 
Spec Type, Grade, Class: GRADE 2 
Hazard Characteristic Code: F4 
Unit Of Issue: GL 
Unit Of Issue Container Qty: BULK 
Type Of Container: UNKNOWN 
Net Unit Weight: UNKNOWN 
NRC/State License Number: NOT RELEVANT 
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                     Ingredients/Identity Information
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Proprietary: NO 
Ingredient: NO. 2 FUEL OIL
Ingredient Sequence Number: 01 
Percent: 100 
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: LS8930000 
CAS Number: 68476-30-2 
OSHA PEL: 5 MG/M3 AS OIL MIST 
ACGIH TLV: 5 MG/M3 AS OIL MIST 
Other Recommended Limit: 5 MG/M3 OIL MIST 
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Proprietary: NO 
Ingredient: NAPHTHALENE (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
Ingredient Sequence Number: 02 
Percent: <2 
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: QJ0525000 
CAS Number: 91-20-3 
OSHA PEL: 10 PPM 
ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM/15 STEL; 9495 
Other Recommended Limit: NONE RECOMMENDED 
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                     Physical/Chemical Characteristics
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Appearance And Odor: CLEAR BLUE LIQUID, MILD PETROLEUM DISTILLATE ODOR
Boiling Point: 340F - 700F 
Melting Point: UNKNOWN 
Vapor Pressure (MM Hg/70 F): 0.5 @ 70F 
Vapor Density (Air=1): >1 
Specific Gravity: 0.86 @ 60F 
Decomposition Temperature: UNKNOWN 
Evaporation Rate And Ref: VARY WITH CONDITIONS 
Solubility In Water: NEGLIGIBLE 
Percent Volatiles By Volume: 100 
Viscosity: 33-38SUS@100F 
Corrosion Rate (IPY): UNKNOWN 
Autoignition Temperature: 495F 
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                      Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
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Flash Point: 100F,38C 
Flash Point Method: PMCC 
Lower Explosive Limit: 0.6 
Upper Explosive Limit: 7.5 
Extinguishing Media: FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, HALON, WATER
SPRAY. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS AND STRUCTURES.
Special Fire Fighting Proc: WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH-
APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN
THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire And Expl Hazrds: VAPOR IS HEAVIER THAN AIR AND CAN TRAVEL
CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION AND FLASH BACK. CONTAINERS
MAY RUPTURE DUE TO VAPOR PRESSURE BUILDUP.
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                              Reactivity Data
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Stability: YES 
Cond To Avoid (Stability): HIGH TEMPERATURES, OPEN FLAMES, WELDING,
SMOKING AND IGNITION SOURCES.
Materials To Avoid: STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Hazardous Decomp Products: CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE, AND REACTIVE
HYDROCARBONS (SMOKE).
Hazardous Poly Occur: NO 
Conditions To Avoid (Poly): NOT RELEVANT
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                            Health Hazard Data
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LD50-LC50 Mixture: LD50 (ORAL, RAT) IS 14000 MG/KG. 
Route Of Entry - Inhalation: YES 
Route Of Entry - Skin: YES 
Route Of Entry - Ingestion: NO 
Health Haz Acute And Chronic: TARGET ORGANS:EYE, SKIN, RESPIRATORY & GI
TRACTS. ACUTE- MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATOR & GI TRACTS.
INGESTION MAY CAUSE HARMFUL CNS EFFECTS. PROLONGED INHALATION OF HIGH VAPOR
CONCENTRATIONS MAY CAUSE DIZZINESS, HEADACHE & DEGENERATIVE CHANGES TO
LIVER, KIDNEYS & BONE MARROW. CHRONIC- DERMATITIS.
Carcinogenicity - NTP: NO 
Carcinogenicity - IARC: NO 
Carcinogenicity - OSHA: NO 
Explanation Carcinogenicity: NIOSH(BASED ON TESTS ON MICE & RATS)
RECOMMENDS THAT WHOLE DIESEL EXHAUST BE REGARDED AS A POTENTIAL CARCINOGEN.
Signs/Symptoms Of Overexp: EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATORY AND GASTROINTESTINAL
TRACTS IRRITATION; HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, VOMITING, EXCITATION,
DROWSINESS, RESPIRATORY ARREST, COMA, DEATH, EYE REDNESS, TEARNING AND
BLURRED VISION; SKIN CRACKING, ALLERGIC REACTION, POISONING FROM ABSORPTION
Med Cond Aggravated By Exp: MAY AGGRAVATE PRE-EXISTING DERMATITIS.
Emergency/First Aid Proc: GET MEDICAL HELP IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST.
INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. EYES:FLUSH WITH
WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP & WATER.
ORAL:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IF CONSCIOUS, RINSE MOUTH WITH WATER & DRINK
1-2 GLASSES OF WATER/MILK. SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. IF SPONTANEOUS
VOMITING OCCURS, MONITOR FOR BREATHING DIFFICULTY.
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                   Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
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Steps If Matl Released/Spill: WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. ELIMINATE SOURCES
OF IGNITION. VENTILATE AREA. CONTAIN SPILL. PICK UP SPILL WITH NON-
FLAMMABLE ABSORBENT SUCH AS SAND, EARTH/USE PUMP (EXPLOSION PROOF). GROUND
ALL HANDLING EQUIPMENTS. PREVENT LIQUID FROM ENTERING SEWERS.
Neutralizing Agent: NOT RELEVANT
Waste Disposal Method: MAXIMIZE PRODUCT RECOVERY FOR REUSE OR RECYCLING.
CONTAMINATED MATERIALS MAY BE CLASSIFIED AS RCRA HAZARDOUS DUE TO THE LOW
FLASH POINT. WASTE MAY BE INCINERATED. OBSERVE ALL LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS.
Precautions-Handling/Storing: STORE IN COOL (<100F), WELL-VENTILATED AREA,
AWAY FROM HEAT, FLAMES, SPARKS, HOT SURFACES & INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. BOND
& GROUND CONTAINERS.
Other Precautions: "EMPTY" CONTAINERS RETAIN RESIDUE AND CAN BE DANGEROUS.
DO NOT PRESSURIZE, CUT, WELD, BRAZE, SOLDER, DRILL OR EXPOSE SUCH
CONTAINERS TO HEAT, FLAME, SPARKS. THEY MAY EXPLODE AND CAUSE INJURY/DEATH.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
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                             Control Measures
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Respiratory Protection: NOT REQUIRED IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS. IN CONFINED
SPACES, NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IS REQUIRED.
Ventilation: MECHANICAL (GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL EXHAUST, EXPLOSION-PROOF)
VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves: NEOPRENE, NITRILE RECOMMENDED 
Eye Protection: CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES RECOMMENDED 
Other Protective Equipment: EYE WASH STATION, SAFETY SHOWER, BARRIER
CREAMS SPECIFIC FOR PETROLEUM-BASED MATERIALS, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Work Hygienic Practices: DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. AVOID SKIN CONTACT. WASH
SKIN AFTER USING PRODUCT. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS.
Suppl. Safety & Health Data: FORMULA CHANGED. FOR PREVIOUS FORMULATION,
SEE PNI A, SAME NSN.
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                            Transportation Data
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Trans Data Review Date:   95040 
DOT PSN Code: GOD 
DOT Symbol: D 
DOT Proper Shipping Name: FUEL OIL
DOT Class: 3 
DOT ID Number: NA1993 
DOT Pack Group: III 
DOT Label: FLAMMABLE LIQUID 
IMO PSN Code: LMH 
IMO Proper Shipping Name: PETROLEUM DISTILLATES, N.O.S. o
IMO Regulations Page Number: 3375 
IMO UN Number: 1268 
IMO UN Class: 3.3 
IMO Subsidiary Risk Label: - 
IATA PSN Code: TJB 
IATA UN ID Number: 1268 
IATA Proper Shipping Name: PETROLEUM DISTILLATES, N.O.S.
IATA UN Class: 3 
IATA Label: FLAMMABLE LIQUID 
AFI PSN Code: TJB 
AFI Prop. Shipping Name: PETROLEUM DISTILLATES, N.O.S.
AFI Class: 3 
AFI ID Number: UN1268 
AFI Pack Group: III 
AFI Basic Pac Ref: 7-7 
N.O.S. Shipping Name: ALIPHATIC PETROLEUM HYDROCARBONS
Additional Trans Data: PROPER SHIPPING NAME (FUEL NO 2), PER MSDS.
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                               Disposal Data
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                                Label Data
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Label Required: YES 
Technical Review Date: 09FEB95 
MFR Label Number: NOT RELEVANT 
Label Status: F 
Common Name: FUEL OIL,2 
Signal Word: WARNING! 
Acute Health Hazard-Moderate: X 
Contact Hazard-Slight: X 
Fire Hazard-Moderate: X 
Reactivity Hazard-None: X 
Special Hazard Precautions: TARGET ORGANS:EYE, SKIN, RESPIRATORY & GI
TRACTS. ACUTE- MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATOR & GI TRACTS.
INGESTION MAY CAUSE HARMFUL CNS EFFECTS. INHALATION OF HIGH VAPOR
CONCENTRATIONS MAY CAUSE DEGENERATIVE CHANGES TO LIVER, KIDNEYS & BONE
MARROW. CHRONIC- DERMATITIS. STORE IN COOL, WELL-VENTILATED AREA, AWAY FROM
SPARKS & INCOMPATIBLES. PICK UP SPILL WITH NON-FLAMMABLE ABSORBENT SUCH AS
SAND. FIRST AID- GET MEDICAL HELP IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. INHALED:REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. PROVIDE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15
MINUTES, HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP & WATER. ORAL:DO NOT
INDUCE VOMITING. CALL DOCTOR.
Protect Eye: Y 
Protect Skin: Y 
Protect Respiratory: Y 
Label Name: AMERADA HESS CORP 
Label Street: 1 HESS PLAZA 
Label City: WOODBRIDGE 
Label State: NJ 
Label Zip Code: 07095 
Label Country: US 
Label Emergency Number: 201-750-6000/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)