Light Oils or Middle Distillates

This oil type includes: Fuel Oil (grades 1 and 2), Diesel Fuel Oils (grades 1 and 2), Domestic Fuel, and Marine Gas Oil - Light Crude falls into this category.

Oils of this type are moderately volatile, and normally leave up to 1/3 of the spill after a few days. The toxic concentration is moderate, however the intertidal organisms will have long term contamination.

Clean up can be effective.