diabetes Jet Fuel & Diabetes

[MidwayABH]

Hello Fellow Veterans,

I am wondering if there are any articles on Jet Fuel exposure & Diabetes. My Doctor seems to think that there is a possibility that my exposure to JP-5 may be a link to my diabetes.

If there are any USS Midway CV-41 flat-top Veterans' out there; you know that the JP-5 on the USS Midway was in everything, drinking water, showers, tap water (we used it for coffee & brushing our teeth); which ultimately lead to it being even in the food prepared on the mess deck. For those who don't know, you could take a (clear) glass and fill it up from any drinking fountain or tap and see the JP-5 floating on top. Unfortunately bottled water was not available on the ship at that time, so it was soda pop or JP-5 water; period.

I am a cold-war Veteran; which means I did not serve in any war times, I proudly served from 1979-1986.

Years later now; I am a type 1 diabetic and am wondering if it is due to my exposure to jet fuel. Can any one help me research this or know any thing that may help me get the VA to see that this was a problem & health risk to all who served aboard this ship and I am sure others ships too?

Please feel free to email me directly (tlee@twu514.org) or through post; whiche ever works best for you

[Aviation Electrician]

You are correct; I was on the USS Midway from 1979 to 1982. I used to work underneath the flight deck in the O3 level. I have been exposed to JP-5 and other hazardous chemicals because of my collateral duty as a damage control petty officer.

In 2008, I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. As of now, I have a 50% disability due to hearing loss.

JP-5 contamination in our drinking water was worse during the underway replenishment due to the transfer of fuel.

[broncovet]

Im gonna bump this one to the top, about jet fuel.  While this is very old (2008) much of it will still apply, probably more, with the pact act.  Thanks, Aviation Electrician, and welcome to hadit!

[Chuck75]

I'd take a look at the url below. It is related to JP-8, but may contain some useful information. It seems that jet fuel exposure causes problems, including possible DNA damage. The problem is that studies seem to be ongoing, rather than completed with available results.

http://books.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_i...578&page=R3

[donews]

MSDS for JP-5

AMOCO OIL COMPANY -- JP-5 JET FUEL -- 9130-00-273-2379

===================== Product Identification =====================

Product ID:JP-5 JET FUEL

MSDS Date:07/25/1989

FSC:9130

NIIN:00-273-2379

=== Responsible Party ===

Company Name:AMOCO OIL COMPANY

Address:200 EAST RANDOLPH DRIVE

City:CHICAGO

State:IL

ZIP:60601

Country:US

Info Phone Num:312-856-3907

Emergency Phone Num:800-447-8735 (HEALTH)

Preparer's Name:RICHARD A.SYMULESKI

CAGE:15958

=== Contractor Identification ===

Company Name:AMOCO OIL CO

Address:200 E RANDOLPH DR

Box:City:CHICAGO

State:IL

ZIP:60601-6401

Country:US

Phone:312-856-3907- EM HLTH: 800 447-8735

CAGE:15958

============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============

Ingred Name:PETROLEUM DISTILLATE. (KEROSENE).

CAS:64742-81-0

Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

Ingred Name:NAPHTHALENE (SARA III)

CAS:91-20-3

RTECS #:QJ0525000

Fraction by Wt: 1.0%

Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

OSHA PEL:10 PPM/15 STEL

ACGIH TLV:10 PPM/15 STEL; 9293

EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS

DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

Ingred Name:XYLENES (O-,M-,P- ISOMERS) (SARA III)

CAS:1330-20-7

RTECS #:ZE2100000

Fraction by Wt: 1.0%

Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

OSHA PEL:100 PPM/150 STEL

ACGIH TLV:100 PPM/150 STEL9293

EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

===================== Hazards Identification =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO

Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN:

PROLONGED CONTACT WILL DRY AND DEFAT SKIN, LEADING TO IRRITATION

AND DERMATITIS. INHALATION: MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION,

HEADACHES, DIZZINESS, AND NAUSEA. INGESTION: HAS LOW ORDER OF ORAL

TOXICITY.

Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE MATERIALS LISTED BY THE

MANUFACTURER IN THIS PRODUCT IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN BY OSHA,

IARC, NTP.

Effects of Overexposure:EYES: IRRITATION. SKIN: IRRITATION, DERMATITIS.

INHALATION: RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION, HEADACHES, DIZZINESS,

NAUSEA, ANESTHESIA, DROWSINESS, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, AND OTHER CENTRAL

NERVOUS SYSTEM EFFECT S, INCLUDING DEATH. INGESTION: HAS LOW ORDER

OF ORAL TOXICITY.

Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF AILMENTS

OR WITH A PRE-EXISTING DISEASE INVOLVING THE EYES, SKIN, OR

RESPIRATORY TRACT OR NERVOUS SYSTEM MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM

EXPOSURE.

======================= First Aid Measures =======================

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. IF IRRITATION

PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED

CLOTHING. WASH AREA WITH SOAP AND WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF

IRRITATION PERSISTS. INHALATION: MOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT

BREATHING GIVE CPR. IF BREATHING DIFFICULT GIVE OXYGEN. GET MEDICAL

ATTENTION. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GET MEDICAL

ATTENTION.

===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================

Flash Point:140F,60C

Extinguishing Media:AGENTS FOR CLASS B HAZARDS (DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON

DIOXIDE, HALOGENATED AGENTS, FOAM, STEAM) OR WATER FOG.

Fire Fighting Procedures:USE WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM, CARBON

DIOXIDE ON FIRE. USE WATER TO COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS. USE

WATER SPRAY TO DISPERSE VAPORS,PROTECT FIREFIGHTERS.

Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS HEAVIER THAN AIR AND MAY SETTLE IN

LOW AREAS OR TRAVEL A CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE TO SOURCE OF IGNITION

WHERE THEY MAY EXPLODE, OR IGNITE AND FLASH BACK.

================== Accidental Release Measures ==================

Spill Release Procedures:STOP LEAK. ELIMINATE ALL IGNITION SOURCES.

DIKE SPILL TO KEEP OUT OF SEWERS AND WATERWAYS. VENTILATE CONFINED

AREAS. RECOVER FREE LIQUID. ABSORB RESIDUE WITH SUITABLE ABSORBENT.

PLACE ABSORBED WASTE I N CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL. USE NON-SPARKING

TOOLS.

Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

====================== Handling and Storage ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, VENTILATED AREA AWAY

FROM HEAT, SPARKS, FLAME, STRONG OXIDANTS. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED.

DO NOT SIPHON BY MOUTH. DO NOT SMOKE IN AREA.

Other Precautions:"EMPTY" CONTAINERS RETAIN RESIDUE AND CAN BE

DANGEROUS. DO NOT PRESSURIZE, CUT, WELD, BRAZE, SOLDER, DRILL,

GRIND OR EXPOSE CONTAINERS TO HEAT, FLAME, SPARKS, STATIC

ELECTRICITY, OR OTHER SOURCES OF I GNITION; THEY MAY EXPLODE.

============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============

Respiratory Protection:WEAR A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR IF

VENTILATION DOES NOT MAINTAIN INHALATION EXPOSURES BELOW PEL/TLV.

WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IF REQUIRED FOR HIGH LEVELS

OF CONTAMINATES.

Ventilation:PROVIDE SUFFICIENT VENTILATION TO PREVENT EXCEEDING

RECOMMENDED EXPOSURE LIMIT OR BUILDUP OF EXPLOSIVE CONCENTRATIONS.

Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES IF NEEDED.

Eye Protection:USE GOGGLES OR FACE SHIELD IF NEEDED.

Other Protective Equipment:PROVIDE EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.

USE CHEMICAL RESISTANT APRON OR OTHER IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING IF

NEEDED.

Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,

DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.

Supplemental Safety and Health

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN CONTAINERS SINCE RESIDUE IS DIFFICULT TO

REMOVE."EMPTY" DRUMS SHOULD BE COMPLETELY DRAINED, PROPERLY BUNGED

AND PROMPTLY RETURNED TO A DRUM RECONDITIONER. ALL OTHER CONTAINERS

SHOULD BE DISPOSED OF IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE MANNER AND IN

ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================

HCC:F4

Spec Gravity:<1 (WATER=1)

Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE

Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, BRIGHT LIQUID.

================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.

Stability Condition to Avoid:KEEP PRODUCT AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCES,

SUCH AS HEAT, SPARKS, PILOT LIGHTS, STATIC ELECTRICITY, AND OPEN

FLAME.

Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE AND

OTHER HARMFUL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS.

Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

==================== Disposal Considerations ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE

AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. ADVISE AUTHORITIES IF PRODUCT HAS ENTERED

OR MAY ENTER SEWERS, WATERCOURSES, OR EXTENSIVE LAND AREAS.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):

This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department

of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,

expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and

disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this

document should seek competent professional advice to verify and

assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their

particular situation.

[mountain tyme]

hello...I was reading your thread jet fuel has many occupational hazards...one being cancer...skin irratition, respitory conditions ect...and each componant of jet fuel will have it's own adverse affect on one healths...

since benzene is found in jet fuel...that could be the component that triggered your dieabetes..since it has been documented that benzene has been known to bring dieabetes on.

just my thought...

MT

[dansdad]

I have read the info but i dont think it can help the older vets who had to use JP-4 ,has any one run into that kind of info????