| Agent Name |
Petroleum mid-distillate |
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| CAS Number |
68476-34-6 |
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| Major Category |
Solvents |
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| Synonyms |
Diesel Fuel No. 2; No. 2 Diesel Fuel; Primier diesel fuel; [ChemIDplus] UN1993 |
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| Category |
Refined Petroleum |
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| Description |
Yellow to dark liquid with a petroleum odor; [CAMEO] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used for home heating; Fuel oils are refined from crude petroleum and consist of mixtures of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons. Fuel oil no. 2 is a heavier blend than kerosene with hydrocarbons primarily in the C11-C20 range. [ATSDR ToxFAQs: Fuel Oils] |
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| Comments |
A skin and eye irritant; Harmful if ingested; [CAMEO] See "Diesel fuel." |
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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 (vapor and aerosol) |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Boiling point equals 162-360 � C; Vapor pressure equals 2-26 mm HG; [ATSDR ToxProfiles] |
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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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| IARC Carcinogen |
Possible Carcinogen |
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