AMERADA HESS -- #6 RESIDUAL FUEL OIL (ALL SULFUR GRADES) - FUEL OIL,BURNER 
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
NSN: 9140002474354
Manufacturer's CAGE: 4N716 
Part No. Indicator: C 
Part Number/Trade Name: #6 RESIDUAL FUEL OIL (ALL SULFUR GRADES) 
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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 #: 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC) 
Company's Info Ph #: 908-750-6000 
Distributor/Vendor # 1: AMERADA HESS CORP (908-750-6000) 
Distributor/Vendor # 1 Cage: 4N717 
Record No. For Safety Entry: 010 
Tot Safety Entries This Stk#: 016 
Status: FE 
Date MSDS Prepared: 18JAN94 
Safety Data Review Date: 08SEP94 
Supply Item Manager: KY 
MSDS Serial Number: BTWPP 
Specification Number: ASTM-D-396 
Spec Type, Grade, Class: GR 6 
Hazard Characteristic Code: F8 
Unit Of Issue: GL 
Unit Of Issue Container Qty: BULK 
Type Of Container: BULK 
Net Unit Weight: BULK 
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                     Ingredients/Identity Information
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Proprietary: NO 
Ingredient: FUEL OIL #6 RESIDUAL
Ingredient Sequence Number: 01 
Percent: 100 
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: LS8960000 
CAS Number: 68476-33-5 
OSHA PEL: NOT ESTABLISHED 
ACGIH TLV: NOT ESTABLISHED 
Other Recommended Limit: NONE RECOMMENDED 
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Proprietary: NO 
Ingredient: HYDROGEN SULFIDE (SARA III)
Ingredient Sequence Number: 02 
Percent: N/GIVEN 
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: MX1225000 
CAS Number: 7783-06-4 
OSHA PEL: C 20 PPM; Z-2 
ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM/15 STEL; 9394 
Other Recommended Limit: NONE RECOMMENDED 
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Proprietary: NO 
Ingredient: H2S MAY BE PRESENT IN TRACE AMTS & HIGHLY VARIABLE &
UNPREDICTABLE.DOESN'T CORRELATE W/SULFUR CONTENT.
Ingredient Sequence Number: 03 
Percent: N/A 
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: 9999999ZZ 
OSHA PEL: NOT ESTABLISHED 
ACGIH TLV: NOT ESTABLISHED 
Other Recommended Limit: NONE RECOMMENDED 
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                     Physical/Chemical Characteristics
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Appearance And Odor: VERY VISCOUS,BLACK LIQ,MAYBE SOLID @ RT,CHARACTER
HEAVY PETROLEUM/ASPHALT ODOR.
Boiling Point: >500F,>260C 
Vapor Pressure (MM Hg/70 F): <0.0001 
Vapor Density (Air=1): 1.0 
Specific Gravity: 0.97 (VARIES) 
Evaporation Rate And Ref: NEGLIGIBLE. 
Solubility In Water: NEGLIGIBLE. 
Percent Volatiles By Volume: NEGLI. 
Autoignition Temperature: 765F 
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                      Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
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Flash Point: 150F,66C (MIN) 
Flash Point Method: PMCC 
Extinguishing Media: OSHA/NFPA CLASS II COMBUST LIQ.SM:DRY CHEM,CARBON
DIOXIDE,WATER SPRAY,FIREFIGHTING FOAM,HALON.LG:WATER SPRAY,FOG,FOAM.
Special Fire Fighting Proc: WEAR SCBA W/FULL FACEPIECE/CLOTH WHEN FIRE
RESULTS IN HIGH HEAT/SMOKE/TOXIC COMBUST PRODUCTS.FLUSH AWAY SPILLS FROM
FIRE & COOL CNTNRS W/WATER.USE TRAIN PERSONS
Unusual Fire And Expl Hazrds: HEATED TO FP & MIXED W/AIR & EXPOSED TO IGN
SOURCES FLAMM VAP BURN/EXPLODE IN CONFINED AREA.VAP TRAVEL DISTANCES & CAN
FLASHBACK.RUNOFF TO SEWER FIRE/EXP HAZ.
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                              Reactivity Data
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Stability: YES 
Cond To Avoid (Stability): MATL STABLE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.AVOID HIGH
TEMPS,OPEN FLAMES,WELDING,SMOKING,SPARKS, & IGNITION SOURCES.
Materials To Avoid: KEEP AWAY FROM STRONG OXIDIZERS, IGNITIONS SOURCES &
HEAT.
Hazardous Decomp Products: CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE, SULFUR
DIOXIDE AND ACRID SMOKE.
Hazardous Poly Occur: NO 
Conditions To Avoid (Poly): NOT APPLICABLE.
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                            Health Hazard Data
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LD50-LC50 Mixture: LD50 (ORAL, RAT)>5G/KG ESTIMATED. 
Route Of Entry - Inhalation: YES 
Route Of Entry - Skin: YES 
Route Of Entry - Ingestion: NO 
Health Haz Acute And Chronic: SLIGHT EYE IRRIT;SERIOUS BURNS & BLINDNESS
FROM HOT OIL.SLIGHT-MOD SKIN IRRIT,DEFAT LEADING TO 2ND INFECTION FROM
PROL/REP CONTACT;SWOLLEN TISSUE,PERM DAMAGE,DEATH FROM HI PRESS SKIN INJECT
W/O TREATMENT;1ST,2ND,3RD BURNS.INGEST LG AMTS:GI DISTURBANCES,ASPIRATION
INTO LUNGS.INHAL:RESP & CNS IRRIT.LIV/KID/BONEMARR CHANG
Carcinogenicity - NTP: NO 
Carcinogenicity - IARC: YES 
Carcinogenicity - OSHA: NO 
Explanation Carcinogenicity: PER MSDS:IARC DETERMINED SUFFICINET EVIDENCE
OF CARCI IN EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS BUT INADEQUATE EVIDENCE IN HUMANS.
Signs/Symptoms Of Overexp: EYE:REDNESS,TEARING,BLURRED VISION(FROM
ABRASION/RUBBING).SKIN:REDNESS,ITCHING,INFLAMM,CRACKING,DERM(RASH),2ND
IRRIT,NAU,VOMIT,DIARR.INHAL:EXCITATION,EUPHORIA,DIZZ,DROWSINESS,HEAD,
BLURRED VISION,FATIGUE,TREMORS,CONVULS,COMA,RESP ARREST,
Med Cond Aggravated By Exp: IRRITATION FROM SKIN EXPOSURE MAY AGGRAVATE
EXISTING DERMATITIS (RASH) CONDITIONS.
Emergency/First Aid Proc: EYE:IMMED FLUSH W/CLEAN LOWPRESS WATER FOR @
LEAST 15MINS OPENING EYELIDS.SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMIN CLOTH.IMMED SEE DR FOR HI
PRESS INJECT & THERM BURNS.INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT.RINSE MOUTH W/WATER.
GIVE 1-2 GLASSES OF WATER OR MILK.IF VOMIT LEAN VICTIM FORWARD.INHAL:REMOVE
TO FRESH AIR.NOT BREATH GIVE CPR.PROVIDE AIR/OXY ONCE BREATH RESTORED IF
TRAINED TO DO SO.IN ALL CASES GET MED ATTN.
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                   Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
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Steps If Matl Released/Spill: ACTIVATE SPILL CONTINGENCY PLAN.SECURE IGN
SOURCES.H2S SHOULD PRESENT PROBLEM IN CONFINED AREA NOT OPEN AREA.STAY
UPWIND.DIKE TO PREVENT SPILL INTO SEWER/WATERWAYS.TAKEUP W/SAND/OTHER OIL
ABSORBING MATL.HOT LIQ HAZ.USE PROPER PROTECTIVE EQMPT.
Neutralizing Agent: NONE SPECIFIED BY MFG.
Waste Disposal Method: MAX PRODUCT RECOVERY FOR REUSE/RECYCLE.PRODUCT NOT
LISTED/CHARACTERISTIC HAZ WASTE UNDER FED REGS.CONSULT STATE & LOCAL REGS.
COMBUSTION PRODUCTS(ASH)MAYBE CHARACTERISTIC HAZ WASTE.KEEP OUT OF SEWAGE/
DRAINAGE/WATERWAYS.REPORT SPILL/RELEASE PER ALL REG
Precautions-Handling/Storing: TRANSP/STORED HOT.HANDLE AS COMBUST LIQ.KEEP
CNTNRS CLSD & CLEARLY LABELED.GROUND DRUMS/TRANSFER VESSELS WHEN HANDLING.
AVOID BREAHTING VAPORS.
Other Precautions: USE APPROVED VENTED CNTNRS.EMPTY CNTNRS/VESS MAY
CONTAIN EXPLOSIVE VAP.USE ONLY W/ADEQUATE VENTI.STORE IN WELL-VENTIL AREA &
IAW NFPA 30.H2S ACCUM IN TANKS/BULK COMPARTMENTS-CONSIDER RESP PROTECTION.
FOLLOW SLOW LOAD STEPS FOR SWITCH LOADING
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                             Control Measures
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Respiratory Protection: REFER TO OSHA 29CFR1910.134, ANSI Z88.2-1992, &
NIOSH RESP DECISION LOGIC.NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED AIR PURIFYING RESP W/ORG VAP
CARTRIDGES/CANISTER,+ PRESS AIR SUPPLIED RESP,SCBA OR TYC SUPPLIED AIR RESP
W/ESCAPE BTL:CONSIDER OCCUP EXPO LIMITS.
Ventilation: USE ADEQUATE VENT FOR VAP/MIST CONCEN BELOW TLV.CONFINED
AREAS:LOC & GEN VENTIL.USE EXPLO-PROOF GEN VENT & LIGHTING.
Protective Gloves: NEOPRENE, NITRILE GLOVES. 
Eye Protection: SAFETY GLASS, GOGGLES. 
Other Protective Equipment: CHEM PROTECTIVE CLOTHING (POLYCOATED TYVEK QC,
SARANEX,EQUIVALENT).PROTECT AGAINST HOT LIQ.EYEWASH,WATERLESS HAND CLEANER
Work Hygienic Practices: USE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES.WASH CONTAMIN
CLOTH PRIOR TO REUSE.CONSIDER DISCARDING CONTAMIN LEATHER SHOE/GLOVES.
Suppl. Safety & Health Data: GENERALLY TRANSPORTED HOT. VAP CAN BUIDUP IN
HEADSPACE OF TANKS PRESENTING FLAMM/EXPLOSION HAZ. SEE API PUBLICATION
2003,API RECOMMENDED PRACTICE (RP) 2013 & 2015 FOR SAFETY ON IGNITION FROM
STATIC & PRACTICE IN CLEANING TANKS. FROM STUDIES 1PPM H2S IN LIQ MAY
PRODUCE 100PPM OR MORE H2S IN VAP HEADSPACE OF STORAGE TANK
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                            Transportation Data
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Trans Data Review Date:   94251 
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: HIA 
IMO Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. o
IMO Regulations Page Number: 3345 
IMO UN Number: 1993 
IMO UN Class: 3.3 
IMO Subsidiary Risk Label: - 
IATA PSN Code: MCA 
IATA UN ID Number: 1993 
IATA Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. *
IATA UN Class: 3 
IATA Label: FLAMMABLE LIQUID 
AFI PSN Code: MMK 
AFI Symbols: D 
AFI Prop. Shipping Name: FUEL OIL (NO. 1, 2, 4, 5, OR 6);
AFI Class: 3 
AFI ID Number: NA1993 
AFI Pack Group: III 
AFI Basic Pac Ref: 7-7 
Additional Trans Data: PER MSDS:PROPER SHIPPING NAME FUEL OIL NO.6, HAZ
CLASS 3, NA1993, COMBUST LIQ. NO IMO/IATA CODES FOR THIS SO USED FLAMM LIQ
NOS PG III.
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                               Disposal Data
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                                Label Data
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Label Required: YES 
Technical Review Date: 08SEP94 
Label Status: F 
Common Name: #6 RESIDUAL FUEL OIL (ALL SULFUR GRADES) 
Signal Word: WARNING! 
Acute Health Hazard-Moderate: X 
Contact Hazard-Moderate: X 
Fire Hazard-Moderate: X 
Reactivity Hazard-None: X 
Special Hazard Precautions: EYE/SKIN IRRIT;SERIOUS BURNS,BLINDNESS FROM
HOT OIL.DEFAT OF SKIN LEADING TO 2ND INFECTION FROM PROL/REP CONTACT;
SWOLLEN TISSUE,PERM DAMAGE,DEATH FROM HI PRESS SKIN INJECT W/O MED ATTN;
1ST-3RD BURNS.INGEST LG AMTS:GI IRRIT,ASPIRATION INTO LUNGS.INHAL:RESP/CNS
IRRIT.LIV/KID/BONEMARR CHANGE.1STAID:EYE:IMMED FLUSH W/WATER FOR @ LEAST
15MINS OPENING EYELIDS.SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMIN CLOTH.IMMED SEE DR FOR HI PRESS
INJECT & THERM BURNS.INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT.RINSE MOUTH W/WATER.GIVE 1-
2 GLASSES OF WATER OR MILK.IF VOMIT LEAN VICTIM FORWARD.INHAL:REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR.NOT BREATH GIVE CPR.PROVIDE AIR/OXY ONCE BREATH RESTORED.IN ALL
CASES GET MED ATTN.
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: 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC) 
Year Procured: 1994