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Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS)

Petroleum distillate

RTECS #

SE7449000

CAS #

8002-05-9

Updated

April 2012

Molecular Weight

N/R

Molecular Formula

N/R

Synonyms

Skin and Eye Irritation and References

Route/OrganismDoseEffectReference
eye /rabbit 100 mg mildJACTDZ 5(3),225,1986
skin /rabbit 500 mg/24H moderateJACTDZ 5(3),225,1986

Acute Toxicity Data and References

Route/OrganismDoseEffectReference
parenteral/man lowest published toxic dose: 57 mg/kgLung, Thorax, or Respiration: Cough

Lung, Thorax, or Respiration: Dyspnea

Gastrointestinal: Nausea or vomiting		DICPBB 15,693,1981

Standards and Regulations

OrganizationStandardReference
Occupational Exposure Limit-ICELANDtime-weighted average 25 ppm (180 mg/m3), NOV2011
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Federal Contractors)8H time-weighted average 500 ppm (2000 mg/m3)CFRGBR 41,50-204.50,1994
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Shipyards)8H time-weighted average 500 ppm (2000 mg/m3)CFRGBR 29,1915.1000,1993

NIOSH Documentation and Surveillance

OrganizationStandardReference
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Recommended Exposure Level TO PETROLEUM DISTILLATES-airtime-weighted average 350 mg/m3;ceiling concentration 1.8 gm/m3NIOSH* DHHS #92-100,1992
National Occupational Exposure Survey 1983Hazard Code M4242; Number of Industries 61; Total Number of Facilities 8592; Number of Occupations 78; Total Number of Employees Exposed 168988; Total Number of Female Employees Exposed 34313
National Occupational Hazard Survey 1974Hazard Code M4242; Number of Industries 298; Total Number of Facilities 46718; Number of Occupations 160; Total Number of Employees Exposed 656542

Status in Federal Agencies

OrganizationReference
EPA TSCA Section 8(b) CHEMICAL INVENTORY
EPA TSCA Section 8(d) unpublished health/safety studies
EPA TSCA Section 8(e) Risk Notification, 8EHQ-1292-8621
EPA TSCA TEST SUBMISSION (TSCATS) DATA BASE, JANUARY 2001
NIOSH Analytical Method, 1994: Naphthas, 1550
OSHA ANALYTICAL METHOD #48

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