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General Description
Synonyms: JP8; JP-8; AVTUR; MIL-DTL-83133; NATO F-34
OSHA IMIS Code Number: J108
Chemical Description and Physical Properties: A mixture of aliphatic, aromatic and substituted naphthalene hydrocarbon compounds.
Health Factors
Potential symptoms: Skin irritation (itching, burning, redness, rash); dermatitis; headache, fatigue, anorexia; dizziness, difficulty concentrating; poor coordination. INGES ACUTE: Vomiting, diarrhea, cramps; drowsiness, restlessness, irritability, loss of consciousness; death; pneumonitis (from aspiration).
Health Effects: Irritation-Skin---Mild (HE16); CNS effects (HE7); Flammable (HE18);
Affected organs: CNS, skin, respiratory system
Note: JP8 is a kerosene-based fuel used in military jets (USAF, NATO, Japanese Self-Defense Forces), tanks and other fighting vehicles, and portable heaters. It contains benzene, toluene, xylenes and naphthalene, as well as additives (e.g., diethylene glycol monomethyl ether or ethylene glycol monomethyl ether).
Date Last Revised: 11/18/2003
Literature Basis:
- Risher, J., Bittner, P.M. and Rhodes, S.: Toxicological Profile for Jet Fuels (JP-5 and JP-8). Atlanta, GA: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, Centers for Disease Control, 1998, 167 pp.
- Ritchie, G.D., Still, K.R., Rossi, J. III, Bekkedal, M. Y.-V., Bobb A.J. and Arfsten, D.P.: Biological and health effects of exposure to kerosene-based jet fuels and performance additives. J. Toxicol. Environ. Health B Crit. Rev. 6(4): 357-451, 2003.
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Carlton, G.N. and Smith, L.B.: Exposures to jet fuel and benzene during aircraft fuel tank repair in the U.S. Air Force. App. Occup. Environ. Hyg. 15(6): 485-491, 2000.
- (naphthalene as marker of exposure)
Rhodes, A. G., LeMasters G.K., Lockey, J.E., Smith, J.W., Yiin, J.H., Egeghy, P. and Gibson, R.: The effects of jet fuel on immune cells of fuel system maintenance workers. JOEM 45(1): 79-86, 2003.
Monitoring Methods used by OSHA
Laboratory Sampling/Analytical Method:
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sampling media: Charcoal Tube (100/50 mg sections, 20/40 mesh)
analytical solvent: Carbon Disulfide
alternate analytical solvent: (99:1) Carbon Disulfide/Dimethylformamide
maximum volume: 3 Liters maximum flow rate: 0.2 L/min
current analytical method: Gas Chromatography; GC/FID
method reference: OSHA SLTC In-House File
method classification: Not Validated
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