| Agent Name |
Diesel fuel |
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| CAS Number |
68334-30-5; 68476-30-2; 68476-31-3; 68476-34-6; 77650-28-3 |
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| Major Category |
Solvents |
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| Synonyms |
Astral oil, Gas oil, Coal oil, Fuel oil, Home heating oil, Marine diesel fuel; [ACGIH] |
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| Category |
Refined Petroleum |
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| Description |
Brown to straw-colored liquids; [ACGIH] A mixture of aliphatic, olefinic, naphthenic, and aromatic hydrocarbons; [CHEMINFO MSDS] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used for heating oil and diesel engines; [CHEMINFO MSDS] |
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| Comments |
Critical Effects: skin; irritation; "Avoid prolonged and repeated skin contact to diesel fuels which can lead to dermal irritation and may be associated with and increased risk of skin cancer." Diesel fuel does not contain significant levels of polynuclear aromatics (PNAs) and contains <0.01% benzene and n-hexane. Rats and mice exposed repeatedly to high doses show evidence of liver damage. IARC classified marine diesel fuel as 2B (possible human carcinogen) and exposures in petroleum refineries as 2A (probable carcinogen). A few cases of acute renal failure following diesel exposure have been reported. [ACGIH] Excessive inhalation can cause CNS depression and heartbeat irregularities; [CHEMINFO MSDS] Acute tubular necrosis has been reported after heavy skin exposure, e.g., frequent hand washing with diesel oil over several weeks. [Rosenstock] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Yes |
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| TLV (ACGIH) |
100 mg/m3, as total hydrocarbons (inhalable fraction and vapor) |
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| Vapor Pressure |
2.1 mm Hg |
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| Explanatory Notes |
VP = 2.1 to 2.6 torr @ 21 degrees C; [ACGIH] |
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| Flammability (NFPA) |
2: high ambient temperature required |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Neurotoxin |
CNS Solvent Syndrome |
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| Hepatotoxin |
Hepatotoxin, Secondary |
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| Nephrotoxin |
Yes |
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| IARC Carcinogen |
Possible Carcinogen |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: Diesel fuel
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