PETROLEUM DISTILLATES INFORMATION

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PETROLEUM DISTILLATES

Characteristics	Variable. Immiscible with water.
Nature of Hazard	FLAMMABLE - Flashpoinsts vary but are likely to be low.
	MARINE POLLUTANT- Hazardous to the marine environment.
	TOXIC - Produces toxic fumes which may cause asphyxia and may have also a direct action on the nervous system. Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory system.
	SCALDING -  Some products may be handled hot.
General Precautions	No Smoking - No Naked Lights - Use only approved/intrinsically safe electrical equipment - Comply with Anti-static handling precautions - Do not exceed the agreed pumping rates and pressures - When handling, use complete overall dressings (boiler suits), goggles giving complete eye protection, safety helmets, plastic gloves, safety footwear - Avoid contact or inhalation.

EMERGENCY ACTIONS

CONTACT - EXPOSURE

Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing immediately and wash affected skin abundantly with soap and water - Eye Contact: Immediately wash with plenty water - Inhalation: Remove the casualty from the polluted atmosphere and give artificial respiration/oxygen - See also the IMO Medical First Aid Guide (MFGA).

SPILLAGE

ON DECK	UNDER DECK
Avoid all sources of ignition (e.g. naked lights, unprotected light bulbs, electric handtools) - If at sea, turn ship off wind - Small spillages should be collected, where practicable, using absorbent material, for safe disposal - Large spillages should be contained if possible by special equipment to avoid hazard to the environment.	Eliminate sources of ignition and provide adequate ventilation - Small spillages should be collected, where practicable, using absorbent material, for safe disposal - Large spillages should be contained if possible by special equipment to avoid hazard to the environment.

FIRE

ON DECK	UNDER DECK
Avoid all sources of ignition - If at sea, turn ship off wind - Use water spray, foam or dry chemical - Do NOT use water jet - If possible remove equipment or receptacles likely to be involved, or keep them cool with copious quantities of water - Cool adjoining spaces with plenty water.	Batten down - Use ship’s fixed fire-fighting installation - Otherwise adopt action as for “On deck”.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT TO BE CARRIED IN AN EMERGENCY

Protective clothing (gloves, boots, coveralls, headgear) and self-contained breathing apparatus when dealing with SPILLAGE or FIRE - Fixed extinguishing systems - Portable fire extinguishers - Spray nozzles - Spill removal/containment equipment (Non-sparking) - Absorbents.

All SPILLAGES EITHER TO SEA, DECK OR UNDER-DECK MUST BE NOTIFIED TO TERMINAL LOADING SUPERVISOR. ALL SPILLAGES TO SEA MUST BE NOTIFIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH VESSEL’S SOPEP OR VRP, AS APPLICABLE.