Safety Statements: A human teratogen by inhalation that causes testicular tumors in the fetus. Inhalation of vapor or particulates can cause aspiration pneumonia. A skin and eye irritant. Highly purified food grades are of low toxicity. Questionable human carcinogen producing gastrointestinal tumors. Slightly combustible liquid when exposed to heat or flame. To fight fire, use dry chemical, CO2, foam. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and fumes.Analytical Methods: For occupational chemical analysis use NIOSH: Mineral Oil Mist, 5026.
Hazard Symbols: TLV: 5 mg/m3; STEL 10 mg/m3. Inhalation of vapor or particulates can cause aspiration pneumonia. Combustible liquid.