Petroleum oil, white, cohobated

Suspected carcinogen. Poison by intravenous and intratracheal routes. Moderately toxic to animals by ingestion. A severe skin irritant. Mutation data reported. Human systemic effects by ingestion and intravenous routes: somnolence, hallucinations and distorted perceptions, coughing, nausea or vomiting, and fever. Aspiration of vomitus can cause serious pneumonitis, particularly in young children. Combustible when exposed to heat or flame; can react with oxidizing materials. Moderately explosive in the form of vapor when exposed to heat or flame. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and fumes. To fight fire, use foam, CO2, dry chemical.Analytical Methods: For occupational chemical analysis use NIOSH: Naphthas, 1550.