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Bunker Fuel Sample Issue Date: September 2024
SECTION 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Bunker Fuel Sample
Synonyms: Fuel Oil (VLSFO & HFO), Marine Gas Oil (MGO), Marine Diesel Oil (MDO)
Testing Company: Veritas Petroleum Services (Asia) Pte Ltd
Address: 27 Changi South Street 1, Singapore, 486071
Emergency Phone: +65 6779 2475
Email Address: logistics@vpsveritas.com
Product Use: Fuel for use in low and medium speed marine combustion equipment. This product is to be tested at a Veritas Petroleum Services Laboratory.
SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
GHS Classified Hazards
H227 – Flammable liquids – Category 4
H315 – Skin irritation – Category 2
H319 – Eye irritation – Category 2
H332 – Acute toxicity, Inhalation – Category 4
H350 – Carcinogenicity – Category 1B
H361 – Reproductive toxicity – Category 2
H373 – Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) – Category 2
H402 – Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute toxicity – Category 3
H412 – Hazardous to the aquatic environment, chronic toxicity – Category 3
GHS Pictograms
Signal Word: DANGER
Hazard Statements
Combustible liquid
Harmful if inhaled Skin and eye irritant.
May cause cancer
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Harmful to aquatic life
May contain and release toxic hydrogen sulphide (H2S) gas
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 vapours or mists. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Response:
In case of fire: Use dry chemical, CO2, water spray, or firefighting 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 doctor or emergency medical provider.
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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
Possible CAS Numbers Possible Components Weight %
64741-62-4
Fuel Oil
68476-33-5
Marine Gas Oil 0 – 100%
68553-00-4
Marine Diesel Oil
68334-30-5
68476-34-6
7783-06-4 Hydrogen Sulphide Trace Amounts
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 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 tase
is dissipated.
Notes to Physician:
Symptoms: Dizziness, Discomfort, Headache, Nausea, Disorder, Vomiting, Liver disorders, Kidney disorders, Aspiration may cause pulmonary enema and
pneumonitis.
SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
General Fire Hazards: Vapours may be ignited rapidly when exposed to heat, spark, open flame, or other sources of ignition. When mixed with air and
exposed to an ignition source, flammable vapours can burn in the open or explode in confined spaces. Being heavier than air, vapours may travel long
distances to an ignition source and flash back. Runoff to sewer may cause fire or explosion hazard.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and non-combusted hydrocarbons (smoke).
Extinguishing Media:
SMALL FIRES: Any dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or foam extinguisher.
LARGE FIRES: Water spray, fog, or firefighting foam. Water may be ineffective for fighting the fire, buy may be used to cool fire-exposed containers.
Special Protective Actions for Fire-Fighters: For fires beyond the initial stage, emergency responders in the immediate hazard area should wear protective
clothing. When the potential chemical hazard is unknown, in enclosed or confined spaces, a self-contained breathing apparatus should be worn. In
addition, wear other appropriate protective equipment as conditions warrant. Isolate the hazard area and deny entry to unnecessary and unprotected
personnel. Stop spill/release if it can be done safely. Move undamaged containers from immediate hazard area it can be done safely. Water spray may
be useful in minimizing or dispersing vapours and to protect personnel. Cool equipment exposed to fire with water if it can be done safely. Avoid spreading
burning liquid with water used for cooling purposes.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions: Remove all possible sources of ignition in the surrounding area and evacuate all personnel. Ventilate contaminated area
thoroughly. Do not breathe vapor, mists. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing.
Personal Protection: Wear protective clothing, PVC or nitrite rubber gloves, safety shoes or boots, and chemical resistant mono-goggle.
Environmental Precaution: Prevent from entering drains or water supplies. In case of spillage at sea, use approved dispersants authorized by the
regulatory authorities to minimize environmental contamination. Contact the regulatory authorities in the event of spillages.
Clean-Up Methods (Small Spillage): Absorb or contain liquid with sand, earth, or spill control material. Shovel up and place in a labelled sealable container
for subsequent safe disposal. Do not disperse using water.
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SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautionary Measures: Liquid evaporates and forms vapor (fumes) which can catch fire and burn with explosive force. Invisible vapor spreads easily
and can be set on fire by many sources such as pilot lights, welding equipment, and electrical motors and switches. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on
clothing. Do not taste or swallow. Do not breathe vapour or fumes. Wash thoroughly after handling.
General Handling Information: Avoid contaminating soil or releasing this material into sewage and drainage systems and bodies of water.
Static Hazard: Electrostatic charge may accumulate and create a hazardous condition when handling this material. To minimize this hazard, bonding and
grounding may be necessary but may not, by themselves, be sufficient. Review all operations which have the potential of generating and accumulating
an electrostatic charge and/or a flammable atmosphere and use appropriate mitigating procedures.
General Storage Information: Do not use or store near heat, sparks, flames, or hot surfaces. Use and store only in well-ventilated area. Keep container
closed when not in use.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Measures: Use adequate ventilation to keep gas and vapour concentrations of this product below flammability limits, particularly in confined
spaces.
Respiratory Protection: Not normally required. In a confined space, self-contained breathing apparatus may be required.
Eye Protection: Safety glasses, goggles, or a face shield are recommended where there is a possibility of splashing or spraying.
Hand Protection: Gloves constructed of nitrile, neoprene, or PVC are recommended.
Other Protective Clothing: Wear overall to minimize contamination of personal clothing. It is also recommended to wear safety shoes or boots.
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State Liquid
Odour Petroleum odour
Explosive Limits 0.6% LEL, 6.0% UEL
Vapor Pressure Negligible
Odour Threshold Not Available
Vapor Density >1 (air = 1)
pH Not Available
Relative Density 1010 Kg/m3 (maximum)
Melting/Freezing Point Not Available
Solubility in Water Negligible
Boiling Point/Range >155oC
Flash Point 62 oC (minimum)
Evaporation Rate Not Available
Flammability (solid, gas) Not Available
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water) >3.5
Auto-ignition Temperature >176oC
Decomposition Temperature Not Available
Viscosity 30 – 700 mm2/s
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity: Not chemically reactive.
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal ambient and anticipated conditions of use.
Conditions to Avoid: Avoid all possible sources of ignition.
Incompatibility: Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents and strong reducing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Not anticipated under normal conditions of use.
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Potential Health Effects – Eyes: Contact with eyes may cause mild to moderate irritation.
Potential Health Effects – Skin: May cause skin irritation with prolonged or repeated contact.
Potential Health Effects - Ingestion: This material has a low order of acute toxicity. If large quantities are ingested, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea may
result.
Potential Health Effects - Inhalation: Because of its low vapor pressure, this product presents a minimal inhalation hazard at ambient temperature.
Specified Target Organ Toxicity – Repeated Exposure: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
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SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity: Expected to be toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Mobility: Expected to partition to sediment and wastewater solids.
Persistence and Degradability: Expected to be inherently biodegradable.
Bio accumulative Potential: Contains components with the potential to bioaccumulate.
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Method: Disposal must be in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and material characteristic at time of disposal. Water
arising from a spillage or tank cleaning should be recycled or disposed in accordance with prevailing regulations, preferably to an authorized contractor.
Do not dispose into the environment, in drains, or in water sources.
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Product not classified as hazardous for transport per UN, IMO, ADR/RID, and IATA/ICAO (Special Provision A3 from IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
(DGR), 65th edition).
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
Due to the limited quantity of a bunker fuel sample, an accidental spill or release of the product will not require notifications to international regulatory
bodies.
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
The information and recommendation in this Data Sheet are generic and is intended to describe the product for the purpose of health, safety, and
environmental requirements only. It should not be constructed as guaranteeing any specific property of the product. It is the user’s responsibility to
evaluate the suitability of the material and to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
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