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Request for Proposals

Heating Fuel and Residual Fuel Testing for Content of Sulfur and Trace Metals

Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management

RFP No. NESCAUM-20150728/LB

Date: July 28, 2015 (1st revision)

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The Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management (NESCAUM) solicits proposals from qualified laboratories to provide analytical testing services for approximately 200 samples of heating oil and residual oil. See section 2 below for additional details about the technical analysis. NESCAUM is a nonprofit association consisting of the air quality control divisions of the eight northeast states: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont. NESCAUM’s mission is to provide scientific, technical, analytical, and policy support to the air quality and climate programs of the eight Northeast states. 1. Background Trace metals in fuel oils, including nickel, vanadium and mercury, can pose significant public health risks. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) previously funded a 2010 study by NESCAUM of sulfur and ten (10) trace metals in oil samples from terminals in New York State (NYS) and New England. Among other findings, the study found far less mercury content in fuel oil than would be estimated if using standard U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emissions factors (i.e., AP-42). Since that study in 2010, several significant changes have occurred in NYS fuel markets, including: 1) the sulfur content in fuel oils has dropped significantly due to regulatory actions in NYS; 2) there has been an unprecedented expansion in oil entering NYS from the North Dakota Bakken shale oil fields from which no samples were analyzed; 3) New York City (NYC) has launched a phase out of No. 6 residual oil, and 4) air quality modeling by EPA from point and nonpoint sources under-predicts measured nickel concentrations in NYS. In 2015, NESCAUM contracted with NYSERDA to conduct an updated oil sampling and analysis program to determine the levels of contaminants in heating oil and residual oil for sale in NYS. Under the current study for NYSERDA, NESCAUM is updating the emissions inventory for fuel oil in NYS, including sulfur content and the following trace elements: mercury (Hg), nickel (Ni), vanadium (V), manganese (Mn), cobalt (Co), zinc (Zn), arsenic (As), antimony (Sb), selenium (Se), and lead (Pb). This goal of this project is to determine the sulfur and elemental content in ultra-low sulfur No. 2 heating oil and No. 6 residual oil currently available in NYS. In addition, samples may be collected for biodiesel (B100) and ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULDS) for comparison against home heating oil. 2. Scope of Analysis Proposals will be accepted for a suite of analyses to be performed to determine sulfur and elemental content of sampled oils for approximately 200 samples. Sampling will occur monthly from oil terminals located in New York State and will be sent to the laboratory for analysis. Monthly sampling will occur at eight (8) designated fuel oil terminal locations to obtain eight (8) samples of ultra-low sulfur home heating oil and two (2) samples of residual fuel oil each month, for a total of 10 samples per month. These terminal locations, presented in Table 1, will be representative of eight distribution regions in New York State. During the winter heating season, an additional seven (7) terminals will be sampled for four months at a monthly interval for home heating oil and two (2) for residual fuel oil. Over the course of the 12 month sampling campaign,

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there will be 124 home heating oil samples and 32 residual fuel samples collected, not counting additional samples collected for quality assurance (i.e., duplicates and blanks), consistent with standard quality assurance procedures. Samples will be collected at terminals operated by Sprague Energy Corp., Global Partners LP, and Buckeye Terminals. Table 1 also indicates the sampling schedule. The sampling schedule will be determined prior to the contract award, but may be subject to adjustment based on on-site sampling conditions or other factors. For the updated round of fuel oil sampling, no sampling is being requested for locations outside NYS. NESCAUM or its subcontractors will work with the petroleum distributors to synchronize the sampling schedule with ongoing sampling to avoid additional sampling costs whenever possible. A monthly schedule corresponds with 12 samples per year, and a “winter only” schedule corresponds to 4 monthly samples during the winter heating season. Depending on sampling schedule, the actual number of samples per terminal may vary. Based on the samples to be taken for home heating oil (HHO) and residual fuel oil (RFO) in Table 1, these will total approximately 156 samples, excluding quality assurance samples, over the course of a 12-month period. Table 1. Sampling locations and schedule

Region Distributor Terminal Schedule No. 2 Home Heating Oil (HHO) Buffalo Buckeye Terminals Buckeye-Buffalo Monthly Capitol Global Partners Global-Albany Winter only

Sprague Energy Sprague-Albany Monthly Greater Syracuse

Buckeye Terminals Buckeye-Brewerton Winter only Global Partners Global-Syracuse Monthly

Hudson Valley Global Partners Global-Newburgh (1281 River Rd) Monthly Global Partners Global-New Windsor (1096 River Rd) Winter only Long Island Global Partners Global-Oyster Bay Winter only

Global Partners Global-Inwood Monthly New York City Global Partners Global-Brooklyn Winter only

Sprague Energy Sprague-Bronx Monthly Rochester Buckeye Terminals Buckeye-Rochester Monthly

Global Partners Global-Rochester Winter only Southern Tier Buckeye Terminals Buckeye-Vestal Monthly Utica Buckeye Terminals Buckeye-Utica Monthly No. 6 Residual Fuel Oil (RFO) Capitol Sprague Energy Sprague-Albany Winter only New York City Sprague Energy Sprague-Bronx Monthly

Global Partners Global-Brooklyn Winter only Buckeye Terminals Buckeye-Brooklyn Monthly

If resources allow, monthly samples of ULSD and biodiesel will be obtained for four months beginning in the 8th month of the sampling campaign. ULSD will be sampled from the same

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tanks as the home heating oil samples, so that the product will be essentially the same product at the truck rack except without the dye. Similarly, biodiesel will be sampled monthly at two locations for four months as resources allow starting in the 8th month of the contract. In total, 16 samples total of ULSD and biodiesel will be collected. The exact locations will be determined prior to sampling. Sample treatment and analysis will follow the laboratory standard operating procedures as described in the following sections. Each sample will be labeled with a unique ID to reference the sample collector, sample time, source, fuel type, and other pertinent information required for the analysis. Supplemental information shall be added to this ID throughout sample transport and analysis to complete the chain of custody. Sample chain of custody should be maintained such that metals analyses and sulfur results can be tracked to each sample. Chain of custody procedures will be consistent with the Bulk Engine Oil Chain of Custody and Quality Documentation per API 1525A, 1st Addition (addendum 1 Dec 2013). Sampling will be consistent with the project Sampling Plan (Attachment A). Appropriate safety measures will be taken in accordance with the Safety Protocol (Attachment B) or an acceptable substitute used by the selected analytical laboratory. Analysis will include the following analysis methods:

A. ASTM 5185: Standard Test Method for Multielement Determination of Used and Unused Lubricating Oils and Base Oils by Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometry (ICP-MS). Trace metal analysis, including mercury (Hg), vanadium (V), manganese (Mn), cobalt (Co), nickel (Ni), zinc (Zn), arsenic (As), antimony (Sb), selenium (Se) and lead (Pb). For both No. 2 and No. 6 fuel oil analysis.

B. ASTM D4294-10: Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum and Petroleum Products by Energy-Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry. Sulfur analysis by X-ray fluorescence analysis. MDL = 20 ppm(m), up to 4.6% by mass. For analysis of No. 6 residual oil samples.

C. ASTM D5453-12: Standard Test Method for Determination of Total Sulfur in Light Hydrocarbons, Spark Ignition Engine Fuel, Diesel Engine Fuel, and Engine Oil by Ultraviolet Fluorescence. Sulfur in No. 2 oil. MDL=1.0 to 8000 ppm(m). For analysis of No. 2 heating oil samples.

The selected analytical laboratory shall provide and follow all applicable QA/QC procedures. Proposals must note the minimum detection limits for each test constituent in each test. The proposer may substitute one of the listed methods for a different method; if so, a technical justification must be supplied demonstrating that the alternative test will be at least as appropriate as the listed test ASTM method. Table 2 below presents the minimum detection limit for each constituent from the previous NYSERDA assessment.

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Table 2. ASTM metal detection limits (mg/kg)

Constituent Number 2

Heating Fuel Number 6

Residual Oil S 1.0 20

Hg 2 25 As 1 20 Co 6 10 Mn 5 10 Ni 3 25 Pb 4 10 Sb 10 30 Se 5 100 V 4 10 Zn 6 125

Sample analysis will take place on a timely schedule and within the sample expiration date. Testing data will be subjected to quality control procedures and the laboratory’s quality assurance program. After QA/QC, results of every test will be sent electronically to the NESCAUM project manager within one month of the sample analysis date. 3. Proposal Content Proposals should be limited to 20 pages (i.e., 10 double-sided pages) with 12 point font size with a margin of 1” on all four sides, and should address the following: • Identify Proposal – Indicate that your laboratory is submitting a proposal for the Sulfur and

Metals Testing for New York State Heating and Residual Oil Project. • Contact Information – Include the name and address of the laboratory submitting the

proposal. Include the name, title, phone number, and email address for the principal point of contact on the proposal. If partnering with another laboratory, include the same information for that laboratory and principal contact. If the principal points of contact for performing the work (should a contract be awarded) are different from the points of contact for the proposal, provide the same information for these contacts.

• Statement of Qualifications – State in a few sentences why you believe your laboratory is qualified to provide the requested services.

• Experience – Describe the experience of your laboratory in completing similar projects. • Technical Approach

• Describe in detail the tests to be performed for each sample matrix. If the test proposed is different from the test listed in Section 2, justify the differences in methodology. Minimum detection limits must be disclosed for each element.

• Disclose sample handling and preparation procedures and applicable ASTM criteria to be followed.

• Summarize work to be done (proposed approach and deliverables). Include information about any work already completed or underway, funded by another source, that could satisfy NESCAUM’s requirements.

• Timeline for sample turnaround and data submittal.

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• Schedule – Schedule for completing the project, showing what support you will need from participating agencies, when products will be produced, review periods for draft documents, etc. Include a Gantt chart (time/task bar chart) as well as descriptive information organized by date.

• Personnel – Identify personnel you will assign to work on this project, their experience with similar projects (e.g., relevant publication should be identified), and their expertise.

• Pricing – Include detailed estimates of costs, including total cost and cost per test. Payment will be linked to completion of tests and submittal of deliverables.

• References – References whom we can contact regarding previous projects. 4. Deadline for Proposals All proposals are due by no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on August 28, 2015. Proposals will only be accepted via email with an electronic attachment. Proposals received after the deadline will not be reviewed. Electronically submitted proposals should be sent to Mr. Leiran Biton: [email protected]. The format of the attachment must be either portable data format (pdf) or Microsoft Word (doc or docx). 5. Communications Communications regarding this proposal should be directed to Mr. Leiran Biton by telephone at (617) 259-2027 or by email at [email protected]. 6. Evaluation Criteria NESCAUM will use whatever procedure it deems appropriate for evaluating proposals, including requesting additional information from one or more proposers during the evaluation period. At a minimum, NESCAUM will consider the following factors in evaluating proposals:

• Proposer’s ability to supply the specified services; • Total and per unit cost of proposed services; • Qualifications and experience of key personnel; • Proposer’s experience in analysis of ULS heating fuel and residual oil; and

In addition, the proposer must not be barred from receiving New York State funds as compensation for services. 7. No Obligation to Award a Contract NESCAUM has no obligation to award a contract to any laboratory responding to this RFP. If NESCAUM determines, in its sole discretion, that none of the proposals demonstrates sufficient capability to provide necessary technical services, NESCAUM reserves the right to reissue this RFP or a different RFP for the same purpose. Further, NESCAUM reserves the right to award a contract for only a portion of the work originally proposed by any given laboratory. 8. Disclosure of Proposal Contents NESCAUM generally does not consider the contents of any proposal to be proprietary or confidential. As such, NESCAUM reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to disclose or withhold from disclosure, the contents of any proposal submitted in response to this RFP.

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9. Conflict of Interest Based on the proposal contents, NESCAUM may exercise its discretion to disqualify a laboratory from further consideration to be the project technical consultant if, in NESCAUM’s judgment, there is a conflict of interest arising from business relationships between the proposing laboratory and the fuel sampling company and/or fuel distribution company. 9. Timing Sampling will be conducted over the course of a one year period or less. Samples will be sent to the laboratory for analysis within the analysis period specified in the analysis methodology. The project will begin around October 2015 and end no later than September 2016. 10. Payment Bids must identify costs per test per sample. The hired laboratory will be paid for work completed and deliverables received (i.e., sample analysis report delivery), not on the basis of hours worked. Payment of the final 10% of the contract will not be made until the agreed products are delivered. 12. Other Information NESCAUM recognizes that it may be necessary to utilize more than one laboratory to provide the analysis needed to complete the project. NESCAUM may hire one laboratory who has subcontracting arrangements with another laboratory. All information and data developed under this contract will be in the public domain.

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Attachment A – Sampling Plan

Sampling and analysis of fuel oils will be performed over the course of a twelve (12) month period. Samples will be collected at oil terminals and will include analysis of a broad range of elements, including sulfur (S), mercury (Hg), vanadium (V), manganese (Mn), cobalt (Co), nickel (Ni), zinc (Zn), arsenic (As), antimony (Sb), selenium (Se), and lead (Pb). Sample matrices will be primarily No. 2 ultra-low sulfur home heating oil (HHO) and, to a lesser extent, No. 6 residual fuel oil (RFO).

Additional samples of biodiesel and ultra-low diesel (ULSD) fuels may be collected if resources allow. A total of approximately 200 samples will be collected. The details of the sampling study are described below.

Heating oil and residual oil sampling and analysis

Monthly sampling will occur at eight (8) designated fuel oil terminal locations to obtain eight (8) samples of HHO and two (2) samples of RFO each month, for a total of 10 samples per month. These terminal locations, presented in Table 1, will be representative of eight distribution regions in New York State. During the winter heating season, an additional seven (7) terminals will be sampled for four months at a monthly interval for HHO and two (2) for RFO. Over the course of the 12 month sampling campaign, there will be 124 HHO samples and 32 RFO samples collected, not counting additional samples collected for quality assurance (i.e., duplicates and blanks). Samples will be collected at terminals operated by Sprague Energy Corp., Global Partners LP, and Buckeye Terminals. Table 1 also indicates the sampling schedule.

Table 1. Sampling locations and schedule

Region Distributor Terminal Schedule No. 2 Home Heating Oil (HHO) Buffalo Buckeye Terminals Buckeye-Buffalo Monthly Capitol Global Partners Global-Albany Winter only

Sprague Energy Sprague-Albany Monthly Greater Syracuse

Buckeye Terminals Buckeye-Brewerton Winter only Global Partners Global-Syracuse Monthly

Hudson Valley Global Partners Global-Newburgh (1281 River Rd) Monthly Global Partners Global-New Windsor (1096 River Rd) Winter only Long Island Global Partners Global-Oyster Bay Winter only Global Partners Global-Inwood Monthly New York City Global Partners Global-Brooklyn Winter only

Sprague Energy Sprague-Bronx Monthly Rochester Buckeye Terminals Buckeye-Rochester Monthly

Global Partners Global-Rochester Winter only Southern Tier Buckeye Terminals Buckeye-Vestal Monthly Utica Buckeye Terminals Buckeye-Utica Monthly

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No. 6 Residual Fuel Oil (RFO) Capitol Sprague Energy Sprague-Albany Winter only

New York City Sprague Energy Sprague-Bronx Monthly Global Partners Global-Brooklyn Winter only Buckeye Terminals Buckeye-Brooklyn Monthly

NESCAUM or its subcontractors will work with the petroleum distributors to synchronize the sampling schedule with ongoing sampling to avoid additional sampling costs whenever possible. A monthly schedule corresponds with 12 samples per year, and a “winter only” schedule corresponds to 4 monthly samples during the winter heating season. Depending on sampling schedule, the actual number of samples per terminal may vary. Based on the samples to be taken for HHO and RFO in Table 1, these will total approximately 156 samples, excluding quality assurance samples, over the course of a 12-month period.

If resources allow, monthly samples of ULSD and biodiesel will be obtained for four months beginning in the 8th month of the sampling campaign. ULSD will be sampled from the same tanks as the HHO samples, so that the product will be essentially the same product at the truck rack except without the dye. Similarly, biodiesel will be sampled monthly at two locations for four months as resources allow starting in the 8th month of the contract. In total, 16 samples total of ULSD and biodiesel will be collected. The exact locations will be determined prior to sampling.

Sample treatment and analysis will follow the laboratory standard operating procedures as described in the following sections.

Sampling protocol and chain of custody

Each sample will be labeled with a unique ID to reference the sample collector, sample time, source, fuel type, and other pertinent information required for the analysis. Supplemental information shall be added to this ID throughout sample transport and analysis to complete the chain of custody. Sample chain of custody should be maintained such that metals analyses and sulfur results can be tracked to each sample. Chain of custody procedures will be consistent with the Bulk Engine Oil Chain of Custody and Quality Documentation per API 1525A, 1st Addition (addendum 1 Dec 2013) [1].

Sample collection and transportation will follow applicable ASTM requirements for fuel oils, including ASTM D4057-12 (Standard Practice for Manual Sampling of Petroleum and Petroleum Products). Sample collection, transport, and storage for biodiesel (B100) will be consistent with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s Biodiesel Handling and Use Guide 4th edition [2], including but not limited to specifications for maintaining sample temperatures above the cloud point and restoring the homogeneity of gelled B100 samples.

Sample analysis

Fuel oil samples will be shipped to a qualified laboratory for analysis of the elements sulfur (S), mercury (Hg), vanadium (V), manganese (Mn), cobalt (Co), nickel (Ni), zinc (Zn), arsenic (As),

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antimony (Sb), selenium (Se), and lead (Pb). Sample treatment and analysis will follow strict chain of custody and sample preservation procedures, and will be analyzed for metals using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) for metals, and using X-ray fluorescence for sulfur analysis according to ASTM D4294-03 (Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum and Petroleum Products by Energy-Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry), ASTM D5453, or more precise method if available. Analysis will be subject to a quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) plan, to be developed.

Referenced Documents:

[1] American Petroleum Institute (API), API 1525A: Bulk Engine Oil Chain of Custody and Quality Documentation, 1st Addition, addendum 1, Dec 2013. Available online at: http://www.api.org/~/media/files/certification/engine-oil-diesel/publications/api1525aadden11213.pdf.

[2] National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Biodiesel Handling and Use Guide, 4th edition, 2009. Available online at: http://www.nrel.gov/transportation/pdfs/43672.pdf.

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Attachment B – Safety Protocol

Read and be familiar with attached Material Safety Data Sheets for the following materials:

• Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel # 2 • B-100 BIODIESEL • #6 Fuel Oil

Required Personal Protective Equipment

• Hard Hat • Safety Glasses with Side Shields • Long Sleeve, Fire Retardant Clothing, if required Appropriate MSHA, NIOSH-

Approved Respirator or Full Face Mask • Neoprene, Latex or Nitrile Gloves • Intrinsically Safe Two-Way Radio, if required • Intrinsically Safe Flashlight, if needed • Leather or Rubber Steel-Toed Boots with Non-Slip Soles Tyvek Cover-All or

Rain Gear, if required Climbing/fall prevention

• Keep one hand free for balance on stairs/ladders • Do not overload yourself with equipment. • Wear boots with non-slip soles. • Do not block your vision at any time. (Always be aware of your surroundings) • Weather conditions may present hazards. Rain, snow or ice may be present and

proper precautions must be taken. • Avoid wet areas if possible. They may be slippery. • Do not jump from one level to another.

Collecting samples

• Discharge static by touching tank top with bare hand before proceeding. • Sample containers must be non-sparking. • Wear gloves to protect hands. • Place bottles immediately into carrying rack, cap and tag samples. • In case of contact with eyes, flush immediately with large amounts of water for

about 15 minutes. Hold eyes open. Spills

• Carry absorbent material or rags. • Clean up area immediately. • Clean soles of boots. • Discard waste as hazardous material in proper container.

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Transporting samples • Samples must be transported in a Rubbermaid Model 1172 or 1192 container with

approved internal dividers. • Each consignment must have an NCBL plus chemical hazard information. • Transportation box must have a hazard label (Class 3 – Flammable Liquid). • If a sample container breaks, don respirator before beginning cleanup. Allow

packaging or vehicle to air out thoroughly before re-use.

B-100 BIODIESEL Page 1 of 6 Effective Date: 05/01/13

24-HOUR EMERGENCY TELEPHONE

SPRAGUE: 603-431-1000 CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300

SDS – SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. Identification

Product Identifier: B-100 BIODIESEL Synonyms: None Chemical Formula: Not applicable to mixtures Recommended Use of the Chemical and Restrictions On Use: Fuel Manufacturer / Supplier: Sprague Operating Resources LLC Phone: 603-431-1000

185 International Drive, Portsmouth, NH 03801 Emergency Phone Number: SPRAGUE: 603-431-1000; CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300

2. Hazard(s) Identification

Classification of the Substance or Mixture: Not classified Risk Phrases: None Label Elements:

Trade Name: B-100 BIODIESEL Signal Word: None Pictogram: None Hazard Statements: None Precautionary Statements: None

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

CAS Number: Not applicable to mixtures EC Number: Not applicable to mixtures Index Number: Not applicable to mixtures Molecular Weight: Not applicable to mixtures

Ingredient CAS Number Percent Hazardous Chemical Characterization

Dodecanoic acid, methyl ester 111-82-0 5 - 10% No Substance There are no additional ingredients present which, within the current knowledge of the supplier and in the concentrations applicable, are classified as hazardous to health or the environment and hence require reporting in this section.


4. First-aid Measures

Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention if symptoms appear. Ingestion: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING or give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention if symptoms appear. Skin Contact: Remove fuel soaked clothing. Wash affected area with soap or mild detergent and water until no evidence of chemical remains. If irritation develops, seek medical aid. Eye Contact: Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Flush eyes immediately with large amounts of water, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids until no evidence of chemical remains (approximately 15-20 minutes). If irritation develops, seek medical aid.

5. Fire-fighting Measures

Fire: Non-flammable Explosion: Biodiesel soaked rags or spill absorbents (i.e. oil dry, polypropylene socks, sand, etc.) can cause spontaneous combustion if stored near combustibles and not handled properly. Store biodiesel soaked rags or spill absorbents in approved safety containers and dispose of properly. Oil soaked rags may be washed with soap and water and allowed to dry in well ventilated area. Fire Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Special Information: Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures: No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Evacuate surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Avoid breathing vapor or mist. Provide adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see Section 8.) Environmental Precautions and Methods and Materials for Containment and Cleaning Up: Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air.) If properly trained, proceed with the following measures: 1. For small spills: Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Dilute with water and mop up if

water-soluble or absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor.

2. For large spills: Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Approach release from upwind. Prevent entry into sewers, water courses, basements or confined areas. Wash spillages into an effluent treatment plant or proceed as follows. Contain and collect spillage with non-combustible, absorbent material e.g. sand, earth, vermiculite or diatomaceous earth and place in container for disposal according to regulations (see Section 13.)

Observe local, state, and federal governmental regulations. 7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for Safe Handling and Conditions for Safe Storage, Including Any Incompatibilities: Keep in the original container or an approved alternative made from a compatible material, kept tightly closed when not in use. Empty containers retain product residue and can be hazardous. Do not reuse container. Store in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. Store in original container protected from direct


sunlight in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials (see Section 10) and food and drink. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Containers that have been opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Do not store in unlabeled containers. Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Airborne Exposure Limits: Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values. Ventilation System: Emissions from ventilation or work process equipment should be checked to ensure they comply with the requirements of environmental protection legislation. In some cases, fume scrubbers, filters or engineering modifications to the process equipment will be necessary to reduce emissions to acceptable levels. Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details. Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved): Respiratory protection not required. For nuisance exposures use type OV/AG (US) or type ABEK (EU EN 14387) respirator cartridges. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU.) Skin Protection: Gloves - Natural rubber (latex.) Disposable outer garments or impervious garments of equal or greater protection should be worn. Eye Protection: Use chemical safety goggles and / or a full face shield where splashing is possible. Hygiene Measures: Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before eating, smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period. Appropriate techniques should be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties Appearance: Pale yellow liquid Odor: Mild Odor Threshold: Not determined pH: No information found % Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F): Less than 2% Melting Point: < -13C (< 8.6F) Boiling Point / Boiling Range: > 200C ( > 392F) Flash Point: 130C (266F) Closed Cup [Pensky-Martens] Evaporation Rate (BuAC=1): < 1 Flammability: Not flammable Upper / Lower Flammability or Explosive Limits: Not applicable Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): < 2 mm Hg Vapor Density (Air=1): Greater than 1 Relative Density: 0.87 g/mL at 25C (77F) (Dodecanoic acid, methyl ester) Solubility: Insoluble Partition Coefficient: n-octanol / water: Not determined Auto-ignition Temperature: Not determined Decomposition Temperature: Not determined Viscosity: Kinematic (40C): 0.035 to 0.05 cm2/s (3.5 to 5 cSt)

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity and / or Chemical Stability: Stable. Possibility of Hazardous Reactions and Conditions to Avoid: No specific data. Incompatible Materials: Reactive or incompatible with the following materials: oxidizing materials.


Hazardous Decomposition Products: Decomposition products may include the following materials: carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide.

11. Toxicological Information Emergency Overview: WARNING! MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. Moderately irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory system. Avoid breathing vapor or mist. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Potential Health Effects:

Inhalation: Moderately irritating to the respiratory system. Ingestion: No known significant effects or critical hazards. Skin Contact: Moderately irritating to the skin. Eye Contact: Moderately irritating to eyes. Chronic Exposure: No data available.

Carcinogenicity: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA, IARC, ACGIH, and NTP. Reproductive Toxicity: No data available. Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure (Globally Harmonized System:) No data available. Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure (Globally Harmonized System:) No data available. Aspiration Respiratory Organs Hazard: No data available. Acute Toxicity: No data available.

12. Ecological Information Ecotoxicity: No information available. Persistence and Degradability: No information available. Bioaccumulative Potential: No information available. Mobility in Soil: No information available. Other adverse effects: No information available.

13. Disposal Considerations The generation of waste should be avoided or minimized wherever possible. Empty containers or liners may retain some product residues. This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way. Dispose of surplus and non-recyclable products via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Disposal should be in accordance with applicable regional, national, state, and local laws and regulations. Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers.


14. Transport Information

Land Transport ADR/RID and GGVS/GGVE (Cross Border / Domestic) Not regulated

Maritime Transport IMDG/GGVSea

Not regulated

Air Transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR Not regulated

15. Regulatory Information

HCS Classification: Irritating material U.S. Federal Regulations: United States inventory (TSCA 8b): All components are listed or exempted.

SARA 302/304/311/312 extremely hazardous substances: No products listed. SARA 302/304 emergency planning and notification: No products were found. SARA 302/304/311/312 hazardous chemicals: 9-octadecenoic acid (z) methyl ester SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution - chemical inventory - hazard identification: 9- octadecenoic acid (z) methyl ester: Fire hazard Clean Water Act (CWA) 307: No products were found. Clean Water Act (CWA) 311: No products were found. Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 accidental release prevention: No products were found. Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 regulated flammable substances: No products listed. Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: No products were found.

State Regulations: Connecticut Carcinogen Reporting: None of the components are listed. Connecticut Hazardous Material Survey: None of the components are listed. Florida substances: None of the components are listed. Illinois Chemical Safety Act: None of the components are listed. Illinois Toxic Substances Disclosure to Employee Act: None listed. Louisiana Reporting: None of the components are listed. Louisiana Spill: None of the components are listed. Massachusetts Spill: None of the components are listed. Massachusetts Substances: The following components are listed: Emery Michigan Critical Material: None of the components are listed. Minnesota Hazardous Substances: None of the components are listed. New Jersey Hazardous Substances: None of the components are listed. New Jersey Spill: None of the components are listed. New Jersey Toxic Catastrophe Prevention Act: None of the components are listed. New York Acutely Hazardous Substances: None of the components are listed. New York Toxic Chemical Release Reporting: None of the components are listed. Pennsylvania RTK Hazardous Substances: None of the components are listed. Rhode Island Hazardous Substances: None of the components are listed.

International Lists: This product, (and its ingredients) is (are) listed on national inventories, or is (are) exempted from being listed, in Australia (AICS), in Europe (EINECS/ELINCS), in Korea (TCCL), in Japan (METI), in the Philippines (RA6969.)


16. Other Information

HMIS / NFPA Hazard Rating: 4=EXTREME 3= SERIOUS 2= MODERATE 1=SLIGHT 0=MINIMAL

FIRE 1 HEALTH 1 0 REACTIVITY OTHER

Effective Date: 05/01/13 – Standardized for GHS and REACH Previous Revisions: 12/19/08

The information contained herein is based on data available at this time and is believed to be accurate. However, no warranty is expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of these data or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. Since information contained herein may be applied under conditions beyond our control and with which we may be unfamiliar, no responsibility is assumed for the results of its use. The person receiving this information shall make his / her own determination of the suitability of the material for his / her particular purposes.

#6 FUEL OIL Page 1 of 6 Effective Date: 11/01/13




1. Identification

Product Identifier: #6 FUEL OIL Synonyms: BUNKER C FUEL, UTILITY FUEL OIL, RESIDUAL FUEL OIL #6 Chemical Formula: Not applicable to mixtures Recommended Use of the Chemical and Restrictions On Use: Industrial Fuel Oil Manufacturer / Supplier: Sprague Operating Resources LLC Phone: 603-431-1000



Classification of the Substance or Mixture: Acute Toxicity, Inhalation - Category 4 Carcinogenicity - Category 1B Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure) – Category 2 Chronic Aquatic Toxicity – Category 1 Risk Phrases: R20: Harmful by inhalation. R45: May cause cancer. R48 / 21: Harmful: Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure in contact with skin. R50 / 53: Very toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. R66: Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking. Label Elements:

Trade Name: #6 FUEL OIL Signal Word: Danger

Hazard Statements: H332: Harmful if inhaled. H350: May cause cancer. H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.


Precautionary Statements: P260: Do not breathe dust / fume / gas / mist / vapors / spray. P280: Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / eye protection / face protection. P301 + P310: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor / physician. P331: Do not induce vomiting. P501: Dispose of contents / container to an approved waste disposal plant.


CAS Number: 68553-00-4 EC Number: 271-384-7 Index Number: 649-030-00-1 Molecular Weight: Not applicable to mixtures

Ingredient CAS Number Percent Hazardous Chemical Characterization #6 Fuel Oil * 68553-00-4 100% Yes Mixture Hydrogen Sulfide 7783-06-4 Varies (< 1%) Yes Substance

* Consisting of a complex mixture of parafinic, olefinic, and naphthenic hydrocarbons, plus fused polycyclic hydrocarbons (C10 and higher) as benzene solubles.


Inhalation: Remove from vapor to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration. Maintain airway and blood pressure and administer oxygen, if available. Keep affected person warm and at rest. Qualified personnel should perform administration of oxygen. Get medical attention immediately. Ingestion: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING or give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. When vomiting occurs, keep person’s head lower than hips to prevent pulmonary aspiration. Get medical attention immediately. Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area with soap or mild detergent and large amounts of water until no evidence of chemical remains (approximately 15 - 20 minutes.) If irritation develops, seek medical aid. Eye Contact: Flush eyes immediately with large amounts of water, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids until no evidence of chemical remains (approximately 15-20 minutes). If irritation develops, seek medical aid.


Fire: Flammable Liquid and Vapor! Explosion: Water or foam may cause frothing. Vapors are heavier than air and may settle to ground level and in dents; they may spread away from the site of accident and cause explosion and fire. Fire Extinguishing Media: Foam, Carbon Dioxide, and Dry Chemical. Special Information: Do not use water on a #6 Fuel Oil fire in a tank or other containers since it may cause violent eruption and spreading of burning #6 Fuel Oil. Material will not burn unless preheated. Do not enter confined fire space without full bunker gear (helmet with face shield, bunker coats, gloves, and rubber boots); including a positive-pressure NIOSH approved self-contained breathing apparatus. Cool fire exposed containers with water. Judgment must be used when applying foams to burning oil that is above the boiling point of water. Consult NFPA 11 for additional information.


Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures: Ventilate area of leak or spill. Remove all sources of ignition. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8. Isolate hazard area. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering.


Environmental Precautions and Methods and Materials for Containment and Cleaning Up: Keep out of sewers, drainage areas and waterways. If properly trained, proceed with the following measures: 1. For small spills, take up with sand or other absorbent material and place into containers for later disposal. 2. For large spills, dike far ahead of spill to prevent entrance into watercourses and/or ground water. Observe local, state, and federal governmental regulations.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for Safe Handling and Conditions for Safe Storage, Including Any Incompatibilities: Avoid excessive inhalation or skin contact. Isolate from sources of ignition. Prohibit eating, drinking, and the use of tobacco in the immediate area of asphalt use or where asphalt fumes are present. Avoid prolonged contact with exposed skin and sunlight – photosensitization reactions may occur. Protect against physical damage and excessive temperatures. Store in a well-ventilated location, away from any area where the fire hazard may be acute that complies with NFPA 30 "Flammable and Combustible Liquid Code." Separate from incompatibles, including strong oxidizers. Containers should be bonded and grounded for transfers to avoid static sparks. Storage and use areas should be No Smoking areas. Use non-sparking type tools and equipment. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (vapors, liquid.) Observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind or expose such containers to heat, sparks, flame, static electricity or other sources of ignition: they may explode and cause injury or death. The cleaning of tanks previously containing this product should follow API Recommended Practice (RP) 2013 "Cleaning Mobile Tanks In Flammable and Combustible Liquid Service" and API RP 2015 "Cleaning Petroleum Storage Tanks."


Airborne Exposure Limits: For #6 Fuel Oil (68553-00-4): mineral oil mist

OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL): 5 mg/m3 ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV): 5 mg/m3

For Hydrogen Sulfide (7783-06-4): OSHA Permissible Exposure Limit (TWA): 10 ppm - 14 mg/m3 (TWA); 15 ppm - 21 mg/m3 (STEL); 20 ppm (CEIL) ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV): 10 ppm - 14 mg/m3 (TWA); 15 ppm - 21 mg/m3 (STEL)

Ventilation System: Indoors: A system of local and / or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures below the Airborne Exposure Limits. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work area. Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details. Use explosion-proof equipment. / Outdoors: Work upwind. Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved): If the exposure limit is exceeded and engineering controls are not feasible, use a mask with an organic vapor cartridge or positive pressure air supplied (SCBA) unit. Breathing air quality must meet the requirements of the OSHA respiratory protection standard (29CFR1910.134). Skin Protection: Gloves and additional protection including impervious boots, apron, or coveralls, as needed in areas of unusual exposure - Neoprene, PVC. Eye Protection: Use chemical safety goggles and / or a full face shield where splashing is possible. Hygiene Measures: Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before eating, smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period. Appropriate techniques should be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.


9. Physical and Chemical Properties Appearance: Thick, heavy, black liquid Odor: Asphalt odor Odor Threshold: Not determined pH: No information found % Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F): N/A Melting Point: Not determined Boiling Point / Boiling Range: 400 - 1200F (204 - 649C) Flash Point: 150 - 270F (66 - 132C) (Closed Cup) Evaporation Rate (BuAC=1): Not determined Flammability: Flammable Liquid and Vapor! Upper / Lower Flammability or Explosive Limits: Upper – 20.1 / Lower – 3.9 Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): 0.2 Vapor Density (Air=1): 6 Relative Density: Not determined Solubility: Insoluble Partition Coefficient: n-octanol / water: logPow 2.7 - 6.0 Auto-ignition Temperature: 765F Decomposition Temperature: Not determined Viscosity: > 6 – 45 mm2/s @ 100C, > 34 – 1238 at 40C


Reactivity and / or Chemical Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage at normal temperatures and pressures. Possibility of Hazardous Reactions and Conditions to Avoid: Heat, flames, ignition sources and incompatibles. Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidants, e.g., chlorine and concentrated oxygen. Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide and other unidentified organic compounds may be formed upon combustion.

11. Toxicological Information Potential Health Effects:

Inhalation: Irritation of respiratory tract mucous membranes, nausea, CNS depression, pulmonary edema. Ingestion: Irritation of gastrointestinal tract. Larger quantities can cause nausea and central nervous system depression. Skin Contact: May cause skin irritation. Eye Contact: Irritation of cornea and/or conjunctiva. Chronic Exposure: Inhalation: Irritation of respiratory tract mucous membranes, possible mild chemical pneumonitis with high

concentrations. Skin Contact: Repeated or prolonged skin contact can result in skin disorders and potential sensitization.

Carcinogenicity: According to the IARC, there is inadequate evidence for the carcinogenicity in humans of fuel oils, and there is sufficient evidence for the carcinogenicity in experimental animals of residual (heavy) fuel oils. Reproductive Toxicity: Reproductive and growth-related effects of fuel oil are not known.


Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure (Globally Harmonized System:) No data available. Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure (Globally Harmonized System:) No data available. Acute Toxicity: LD50 Oral - rat - 5,530 mg/kg

12. Ecological Information Ecotoxicity: Very toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. For #6 Fuel Oil (68553-00-4):

Pimephales promelas LC50: 35 mg/L - 96 h [flow-through] Brachydanio rerio LC50: 48 mg/L – 96 h [semi-static]

Persistence and Degradability: No information available. Bioaccumulative Potential: No information available. Mobility in Soil: No information available. Other adverse effects: No information available.

13. Disposal Considerations Recycle or dispose of in accordance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental laws and regulations. Refer to latest EPA or state regulations regarding proper disposal.


UN Number: UN1993 UN Proper Shipping Name: FUEL OIL (#6) Packing Group: III

DOT IMDG IATA

Land Transport ADR/RID and GGVS/GGVE (Cross Border / Domestic) Transport Hazard Class(es): 3

Maritime Transport IMDG/GGVSea

Transport Hazard Class(es): 3 Marine Pollutant: Yes

Air Transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR

Transport Hazard Class(es): 3

Transport in Bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code Special Precautions for User: This product may be re-classed as a combustible liquid when shipped domestically, by land only. If re-classed as a combustible liquid, this product is unregulated by DOT when shipped in non-bulk quantities.



Chemical Inventory Status Ingredient TSCA EC Canada - DSL

#6 Fuel Oil (68553-00-4) Yes Yes Yes Federal, State & International Regulations

SARA 302 SARA 313 CERCLA RCRA

Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.

#6 Fuel Oil (68553-00-4) No No No No No No SARA 311/312 Acute: Yes Chronic: Yes Fire: Yes Pressure: No Reactivity: No




Effective Date: 11/01/13 – Modified aspiration instructions Previous Revisions:

05/01/13 – Standardized for GHS and REACH 10/97, 10/12/00, 07/19/02, 06/05, Reformatted 4/99


ULTRA LOW SULFUR DIESEL FUEL # 2 Effective Date: 11/01/13 Page 1 of 7




1. Identification

Product Identifier: ULTRA LOW SULFUR DIESEL FUEL # 2 Synonyms: HIGHWAY DIESEL FUEL OIL, #2, FUEL OIL (ULTRA LOW SULFUR DIESEL) Chemical Formula: Not applicable to mixtures Recommended Use of the Chemical and Restrictions On Use: Fuel Manufacturer / Supplier: Sprague Operating Resources LLC Phone: 603-431-1000



Classification of the Substance or Mixture: Flammable Liquids - Category 4 Carcinogenicity - Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) – Category 3 Aspiration Hazard – Category 1 Acute Aquatic Toxicity – Category 3 Risk Phrases: R40: Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. R52: Harmful to aquatic organisms. R65: Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. R67: Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Label Elements:

Trade Name: ULTRA LOW SULFUR DIESEL FUEL # 2 Signal Word: Warning

Hazard Statements: H227: Combustible liquid. H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H351: Suspected of causing cancer. H402: Harmful to aquatic life.


Precautionary Statements: P261: Avoid breathing dust / fume / gas / mist / vapors / spray. P281: Wear protective equipment as required. P301 + 310: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor / physician. P331: Do NOT induce vomiting.


CAS Number: Not applicable to mixtures EC Number: Not applicable to mixtures Index Number: Not applicable to mixtures Molecular Weight: Not applicable to mixtures

Ingredient CAS Number Percent Hazardous Chemical Characterization

Fuel, Diesel 68476-34-6 99% Yes Substance Polycyclic Hydrocarbons 08-007-452 < 1% Yes Substance


Inhalation: Remove from vapor to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration. Get medical Immediately. Ingestion: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING or give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If more than 1 mg/kg of petroleum distillates are swallowed, remove by gastric ravage by qualified medical personnel. If vomiting occurs, keep person’s head lower than hips to help prevent pulmonary aspiration. After vomiting stops, give 30-60 ml of Fleet’s Phosphor-Soda diluted 1:4 in water. Get medical attention immediately. Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Wipe off excess oil with a dry cloth and then wash affected area with soap or mild detergent and large amounts of water until no evidence of chemical remains (approximately 15-20 minutes.) If irritation develops, seek medical aid. Eye Contact: Check for and remove any contact lenses. Flush eyes immediately with large amounts of water, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids until no evidence of chemical remains (approximately 15-20 minutes). Get medical attention if symptoms occur.


Fire: Flammable Liquid and Vapor! Explosion: Do not mix or store with strong oxidants. Do not store or pour near sources of ignition. Do not pressurize, cut, heat, weld, or expose empty containers to sources of ignition. Vapors are heavier than air and may travel a considerable distance to a source of ignition and flash back. Fire Extinguishing Media: Foam, Carbon Dioxide, Dry Chemical, and for larger fires, Water Spray, Fog, or Foam. Special Information: Use supplied-air breathing equipment for enclosed areas. Cool exposed containers with water spray. Continue water spray until entire container contents are cool. Withdraw immediately in the event of rising sound from venting safety device or any discoloration of storage tank due to fire (subject to the fire chief’s directions.)


Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures: No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Evacuate surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Shut off all ignition sources. No flares, smoking or flames in hazard area. Avoid breathing vapor or mist. Provide adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Put on appropriate personal protective equipment as per Section 8.


Environmental Precautions and Methods and Materials for Containment and Cleaning Up: Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers. Observe local, state and federal governmental spill and water quality regulations. If properly trained, proceed with the following measures: 1. For small spills: Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. take up with sand or other absorbent

material and place into containers for alter disposal. 2. For large spills: Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Prevent entry into sewers, water

courses, basements or confined areas. Dike far ahead of spill to prevent entrance into watercourses and / or ground water.

Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Contaminated absorbent material may pose the same hazard as the spilled product.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for Safe Handling and Conditions for Safe Storage, Including Any Incompatibilities: Keep in the original container or an approved alternative made from a compatible material, kept tightly closed when not in use. Store and use away from heat, sparks, open flame or any other ignition source. Use explosion-proof electrical (ventilating, lighting and material handling) equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against electrostatic discharges. To avoid fire or explosion, dissipate static electricity during transfer by grounding and bonding containers and equipment before transferring material. Empty containers retain product residue and can be hazardous. Do not reuse container. Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in a segregated and approved area. Store in original container protected from direct sunlight in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials (see Section 10) and food and drink. Eliminate all ignition sources. Separate from oxidizing materials. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Containers that have been opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination.


Airborne Exposure Limits: ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TWA): 100 mg/m3 (measured as total hydrocarbons) 8 h (skin)

Ventilation System: Use only with adequate ventilation. Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep worker exposure to airborne contaminants below any recommended or statutory limits. The engineering controls also need to keep gas, vapor or dust concentrations below any lower explosive limits. Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment. Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details. Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved): A respirator is not needed under normal and intended conditions of use. If the exposure limit is exceeded and engineering controls are not feasible, use a mask with an organic vapor cartridge or positive pressure air supplied (SCBA) unit. Breathing air quality must meet the requirements of the OSHA respiratory protection standard (29CFR1910.134). Skin Protection: Gloves – Neoprene, PVC. Disposable outer garments or impervious garments of equal or greater protection should be worn. Eye Protection: Use chemical safety goggles and / or a full face shield where splashing is possible. Hygiene Measures: Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before eating, smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period. Appropriate techniques should be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties Appearance: Clear, slightly viscous liquid Odor: Gasoline-like, diesel fuel odor


Odor Threshold: Not determined pH: No information found % Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F): Greater than 50% Melting Point: Not determined Boiling Point / Boiling Range: 200 - 350C (392 - 662F) at 1,013 hPa (750 mm Hg) Flash Point: 50 - 80C (122 - 176F) Closed Cup Evaporation Rate (BuAC=1): Not determined Flammability: Combustible Upper / Lower Flammability or Explosive Limits: Upper - 10.0 / Lower – 0.6 Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): 1 mm Hg @ 20C (68F) Vapor Density (Air=1): Greater than 5 Relative Density: 0.86 Solubility: Insoluble Partition Coefficient: n-octanol / water: Not determined Auto-ignition Temperature: > 260C (500F) Decomposition Temperature: Not determined Viscosity: Not determined


Reactivity and / or Chemical Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage at normal temperatures and pressures. Possibility of Hazardous Reactions and Conditions to Avoid: Heat, flames, ignition sources and incompatibles. Incompatible Materials: Reactive or incompatible with oxidizing materials. Hazardous Decomposition Products: Thermal decomposition may release various hydrocarbons and hydrocarbon derivatives including carbon dioxide, water, organic acids, and aldehydes.

11. Toxicological Information Emergency Overview: WARNING! COMBUSTIBLE. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. HARMFUL IF INGESTED. ASPIRATION HAZARD. Combustible liquid. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Potential Health Effects:

Inhalation: Mist or vapor may cause respiratory tract irritation. CNS depressant. High levels may cause giddiness, headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and loss of coordination, narcosis, stupor, coma, and unconsciousness. Ingestion: Irritation, giddiness, vertigo, headache, anesthetic stupor, CNS depression, coma and death. Skin Contact: Drying, cracking, and defatting dermatitis. Direct contact may cause extreme irritation with severe erythema and edema with blistering and open sores. Absorption of large amounts may result in narcosis. Eye Contact: Moderately irritating to eyes. Chronic Exposure: Inhalation: Prolonged exposure may cause dizziness, weakness, weight loss, anemia, nervousness, and pain in the limbs, peripheral numbness, and paresthesia. Renal failure possible. Degenerative changes of liver and kidneys may occur after prolonged exposure to high concentrations. Skin Contact: Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause irritation, dermatitis, and a rash of pimples and spots.


Carcinogenicity: For Fuel, Diesel: ACGIH: A3 - Animal carcinogen. “Available evidence suggests that the agent is not likely to cause cancer in humans except under uncommon or unlikely routes or levels of exposure.” IARC: 3 - The agent (mixture, exposure circumstance) is not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans. Reproductive Toxicity: This product is not reported to have any reproductive toxicity effects. Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure (Globally Harmonized System:) May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure (Globally Harmonized System:) No data available. Aspiration Respiratory Organs Hazard: The major health threat of ingestion occurs from the danger of aspiration (breathing) of liquid drops into the lungs, particularly from vomiting. Aspiration may result in chemical pneumonia (fluid in the lungs,) severe lung damage, respiratory failure and even death. Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50: > 5000 mg/kg (rat)

12. Ecological Information Ecotoxicity: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. 96 h LC50 Pimephales promelas - 35 mg/L (flow-through) Persistence and Degradability: No information available Bioaccumulative Potential: No information available Mobility in Soil: No information available Other adverse effects: No information available

13. Disposal Considerations The generation of waste should be avoided or minimized wherever possible. Empty containers or liners may retain some product residues. This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way. Dispose of surplus and non-recyclable products via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Disposal should be in accordance with applicable regional, national, state, and local laws and regulations. Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers.


Packing Group: III

DOT IMDG IATA

Land Transport ADR/RID and GGVS/GGVE (Cross Border / Domestic) UN Number: UN1993

UN Proper Shipping Name: COMBUSTIBLE - LIQUID, N.O.S. (FUEL, DIESEL) Transport Hazard Class(es): Combustible Liquid


Maritime Transport IMDG/GGVSea UN Number: UN1202

UN Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. (FUEL, DIESEL) Not regulated if flashpoint is > 60C Transport Hazard Class(es): 3 Marine Pollutant: Yes

Air Transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR

UN Number: UN1202 UN Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. (FUEL, DIESEL) Not regulated if flashpoint is > 60C Transport Hazard Class(es): 3

Transport in Bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code Special Precautions for User: No additional information


HCS Classification: Combustible liquid Carcinogen

U.S. Federal Regulations: TSCA 4(a) final test rules: No products listed.

TSCA 8(a) PAIR: No products listed. United States inventory (TSCA 8b): All components are listed or exempted. TSCA 12(b): No products listed. SARA 302/304/311/312 extremely hazardous substances: No products listed. SARA 302/304 emergency planning and notification: No products were found. SARA 302/304/311/312 hazardous chemicals: No products listed. SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution - chemical inventory - hazard identification: No products listed. Clean Water Act (CWA) 307: Ethylbenzene Clean Water Act (CWA) 311: Ethylbenzene Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 accidental release prevention: No products were found. Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 regulated flammable substances: No products listed. Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: No products were found.

SARA 313 Form R – Reporting Requirements and Supplier Notification: No products listed. SARA 313 notifications must not be detached from the SDS and any copying and redistribution of the SDS shall include copying and redistribution of the notice attached to copies of the SDS subsequently redistributed.

State Regulations: Connecticut Carcinogen Reporting: None of the components are listed. Connecticut Hazardous Material Survey: None of the components are listed. Florida substances: None of the components are listed. Illinois Chemical Safety Act: None of the components are listed. Illinois Toxic Substances Disclosure to Employee Act: None listed. Louisiana Reporting: None of the components are listed. Louisiana Spill: None of the components are listed. Massachusetts Spill: None of the components are listed. Massachusetts Substances: None of the components are listed. Michigan Critical Material: None of the components are listed. Minnesota Hazardous Substances: None of the components are listed. New Jersey Hazardous Substances: The following components are listed: Diesel Fuel New Jersey Spill: None of the components are listed. New Jersey Toxic Catastrophe Prevention Act: None of the components are listed. New York Acutely Hazardous Substances: None of the components are listed. New York Toxic Chemical Release Reporting: None of the components are listed.


Pennsylvania RTK Hazardous Substances: None of the components are listed. Rhode Island Hazardous Substances: None of the components are listed.

California Prop. 65 Cancer Reproductive No significant Maximum Risk Level Acceptable Dosage Ingredient Name Level Ethylbenzene Yes No No No International Lists: This product, (and its ingredients) is (are) listed on national inventories, or is (are)

exempted from being listed, in Australia (AICS), in Europe (EINECS/ELINCS), in Korea (TCCL), in Japan (METI), in the Philippines (RA6969.)




Effective Date: 11/01/13 – Standardized for GHS and REACH Previous Revisions: 11/02, 06/05, 10/08, 1/11
