MOBIL OIL CORP,  AVIATION AND GOVT SALES DIV -- HEATING OIL  -- 9140-00-247-4362
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:HEATING OIL
MSDS Date:07/25/1997
FSC:9140
NIIN:00-247-4362
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MOBIL OIL CORP,  AVIATION AND GOVT SALES DIV
Address:3225 GALLOWS ROAD
City:FAIRFAX
State:VA
ZIP:22037
Country:US
Info Phone Num:703-846-4090; 609-224-4644
Emergency Phone Num:(800)424-9300
Resp. Party Other MSDS Num.:140012-30
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:3U728
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MOBIL OIL CORP, NORTH AMERICAS MARKETING AND REFINING
Address:3225 GALLOWS ROAD
Box:City:FAIRFAX
State:VA
ZIP:22037
Country:US
Phone:800-662-4525/ 856-224-4644
CAGE:3U728

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:FUEL OIL, NO. 2
CAS:68476-30-2
RTECS #:LS8930000
= Wt:100.
OSHA PEL:NONE
ACGIH TLV:NONE

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:>2000 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, DIZZINESS,
    NAUSEA, LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS. PROLONGED, REPEATED SKIN CONTACT MAY
    RESULT IN SKIN  IRRITATION OR MORE SERIOUS SKIN DIORDERS. NOTE:
    THIS PRODUCT COANTAINS POLYCYCLIC  AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS, SOME OF
    WHICH MAVE BEEN REPORTED TO CAUSE SKIN CANCER IN HUMANS UNDER
    CONDITIONS OF POOR PERSONAL HYGIENE, PROLONGED REPEATED CONTACT,
    AND EXPOSURE TO SUNLIGHT. TOXIC EFFECTS A RE UNLIKELY TO OCCUR IF
    GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE IS PRACTICED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:EXPECTED TO BE CARCINOGENIC IN LIFETIME
    MOUSE SKIN PAINTING BIOASSAYS.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE IRRITATION, RESPIRATORY IRRITATION,
    HEADACHES, AND NAUSEA.,
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYE: FLUSH THOROUGHLY WITH WATER. IF IRRITATION OCCURS, CALL
    A PHYSICIAN. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAIMINTED CLOTHING. DRY WIPE EXPOSED
    SKIN AND CLEANSE YOURSELF WITH WATERLESS HANDCLEANER AND FOLLOW BY
    WASHIN G THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER. FOR THOSE PROVIDING
    ASSISTANCE, AVOID FURTHER CONTACT TO YOUR SELF OR OTHERS. WEAR
    IMPERVIOUS GLOVES. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING SEPARATELY BEFORE
    REUSE.  INHALATI ON: REMOVE FROM FURTHER EXPOSURE. IF RESPIRATORY
    IRRITATION, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, OR UNCONSCIOUSNESS OCCURS, SEEK
    IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:PMCC
Flash Point:>51.7C, 125.F
Lower Limits:0.6
Upper Limits:7.0
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, WATER FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FOR FIRES IN ENCLOSED AREAS, FIRE FIGHTERS
    MUST USE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. USE WATER TO KEEP FIRE
    EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL. IF A LEAK OR SPILL HAS NOT IGNITED, USE
    WATER SPRAY TO DISPERSE  VAPORS AND TO PROTECT PERSONNEL ATTEMPTING
    TO STOP LEAK. WATER SPRAY MAY BE USED TO FLUSH SPILLS AWAY FROM
    EXPOSURES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MATERIAL IS COMBUSTIBLE. PREVENT RUNOFF
    FROM FIRE CONTROL OR DILUTION FROM ENTERING STREAMS, SEWERS, OR
    DRINKING WATER SUPPLY.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB ON FIRE RETARDANT TREATED SAWDUST,
    DIATOMACEOUS EARTH, ETC. SHOVEL UP AND DISPOSE OF AT AN APPROPRIATE
    WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT APPLICABLE LAWS
    AND REGULATIONS, AND PR ODUCT CHARACTERISTICS AT TIME OF DISPOSAL.
    PREVENT SPILLS FROM ENTERING STORM SEWERS OR DRAINS AND CONTACT
    WITH SOIL.
Neutralizing Agent:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:HARMFUL IN CONTACT WITH OR IF ABSORBED
    THROUGH THE SKIN. AVOID INHALATION OF VAPORS OR MIST.  STORE IN A
    COOL AREA. AVOID SPARKING CONDITIONS. GROUND AND BOND ALL TRANSFER
    EQUIPMENT.
Other Precautions:ENSURE THAT THERE ARE NO IGNITION SOURCES IN THE AREA
    IMMEDIATELY SURROUNDING FILLING AND VENTING OPERATIONS. PORTABLE
    CONTAINERS APPROVED FOR STORING FUEL MUST BE PLACE ON THE GROUND
    AND THE NOZZLE M UST STAY IN CONTACT WITH THE CONTAINER WHEN
    FILLING TO PREVENT BUILD UP AND DISCHARGE OF STATIC ELEC TRICITY.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NO SPECIAL REQUIRMENTS UNDER ORDINARY CONDITIONS
    OF USE AND WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Ventilation:USE IN WELL VENTILATED AREA. VENTILATION DESIRABLE AND
    EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE EXPLOSION PROOF.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL TYPE  GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:IF CONTACT IS LIKELY OIL IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING
    MUST BE WORN.
Work Hygienic Practices:GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES SHOULD ALWAYS
    BE FOLLOWED.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: MATERIAL IF INGESTED MAY BE ASPIRATED INTO THE LUNGS
    AND CAN CAUSE CHEMICAL PNEUMONITIS. TREAT APPROPRIATELY.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:F4
Boiling Pt:>176.7C, 350.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NA
Vapor Pres:0.5
Vapor Density:>2.0
Viscosity:<1.9 @ 40 C
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NE
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:RED LIQUID, HYDROCARBON ODOR.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HALOGENS, STRONG ACIDS, ALKALIES, AND OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, FLAME AND BUILD UP OF STATIC
    ELECTRICITY.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:ORAL TOXICITY (RATS): PRACTICALLY NON-TOXIC
    (LD50: GREATER THAN 2000 MG/KG). DERMAL TOXICITY (RABBITS):
    PRACTICALLY NON-TOXIC (LD50: GREATER THAN 2000 MG/KG). INHALATION
    TOXICITY (RATS): PRACTICALLY N ON-TOXIC (LC50: > 5 MG/L). EYE
    IRRITATION (RABBITS): PRACTICALLY NON-IRRITATING (DRAIZE SCORE: >6
    BUT LESS THAN 15). SKIN IRRITATION (RABBITS): PRACTICALLY
    NON-IRRITATING. (PRIMARY IRRITATION INDEX: >  0.5 BUT < 3). 
    REPEATED DERMAL APPLICATION TO RATS FOR 13 WEEKS RESULTED IN
    EFFECTS WHICH INCLUDED INCREASED MORTALITY AND DECREASED BODY AND
    THYMUS WEIGHTS. SEVERE SKIN IRRITATION ALSO OBSERVED.

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:ENVIRONMENTAL FATE AND EFFECTS: NOT ESTABLISHED.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:PRODUCT IS SUITABLE FOR BURNING FOR FUEL VALUE
    IN COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:USDOT: SHIPPING NAME: DIESEL FUEL. HAZARD CLASS &
    DIV: COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID. ID NUMBER: NA1993. ERG NUMBER: 128.
    PACKING GROUP: III. STCC: NE. DANGEROUS WHEN WET: NO. POISON: NO.
    LABEL(S): NA. PLACARD:  COMBUSTIBLE. PRODUCT RQ: NA. IN ACCORDANCE
    WITH 49 CFR 173.150(F)(2), NON-BULK QUANTITIES OF THIS MATERIAL
    (<119 GALLONS) MAY BE SHIPPED AS NON-REGULATED FOR US DOMESTIC
    SHIPMENTS. IMO: HAZARD CLASS:  3.3 UN NUMBER: 1202. PACKING GROUP:
    PG III. SHIPPING NAME: GAS OIL.LABEL(S): FLAMMABLE LIQUID. IATA:
    HAZARD CLASS: 3. ID/UN NUMBER: 1202. PACKING ROUP: PG III. SHIPPING
    NAME: GAS OIL. SUBSIDIARY RISK:  NA. LABEL(S): FLAMMABLE.

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:US SEUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION
    ACT (SARA) TITLE III: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS NO "EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS
    SUBSTANCES:. SARA (311/312) REPORTABLE HAZRD CATEGORIES: FIRE,
    CHRONIC. THIS PRODUCT CO NTAINS NO CHEMICALS REPORTABLE UNDER SARA
    (313) TOXIC RELEASE PROGRAM.
Federal Regulatory Information:ALL COMPONENTS COMPLY WITH TSCA AND
    EINECS/ELINCS.
State Regulatory Information:THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT INGREDIENTS ARE
    CITED ON THE LISTS BELOW: FUEL OIL NO. 2 (CAS# 68476-30-2), LA RTK.

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