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SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Reddish golden brown liquid with gasoline odor - HIGHLY FLAMMABLE LIQUID. DANGER! Contains Benzene. Cancer Hazard. Can cause kidney, liver and blood disorders. OSHA HAZARD CLASS Unleaded Gasoline (All Grades) Gasoline - Flammable, toxic, irritant, target organ (CNS) Toluene - Flammable, toxic, irritant, target organ (CNS) Xylene - Flammable, toxic, irritant Benzene - Flammable, irritant, carcinogen, target organ (kidney, liver, blood) 1,2,4-Trimethylbenzene - Flammable, toxic, irritant, target organ (CNS, blood) Ethylbenzene - Flammable, toxic, irritant

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation, Dermal, Ingestion ACUTE EFFECTS OF OVER EXPOSURE: Eyes - Slight to moderate eye irritation. Skin - Moderately irritating; causes redness, drying of skin. Inhalation - Irritating to mucous membranes and respiratory tract. Causes dizziness, irritation of eyes, nose and throat, signs of intoxications. Can act as a simple asphyxiant. Ingestion - Burning of the throat and stomach, loss of consciousness, convulsions, cyanosis, congestion and capillary hemorrhaging of the lungs and internal organs. Possible pneumonia (if vomited), loss of consciousness, and death. CHRONIC EFFECTS OF OVER EXPOSURE: Suspect carcinogen from long term exposure studies on laboratory animals. Recent studies with laboratory animals have shown that gasoline vapors caused kidney damage and kidney cancer in rats and liver cancer in mice. Mouse skin painting studies have shown that petroleum middle distillates (boiling range of 100-700°F) can cause skin cancer when repeatedly applied and never washed from the animal's skin. The relative significance of this to the skin and the resulting skin effects (irritation, cell damage, etc.) may play a role in the tumorigenic response. Studies have shown that washing the animal's skin with soap and water between treatments greatly reduces the carcinogenic effect of some petroleum oils. A few studies have indicated that workers exposed many years to high concentrations of benzene have a slightly higher incidence of leukemia. Benzene can also be toxic to the blood and blood-forming tissues. For additional information on employee monitoring, information and training, medical surveillance, methods of compliance, etc., refer to the OSHA benzene standard, CFR 1910.1028.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

May aggravate pre-existing dermatitis, respiratory illness, or other conditions which have the same symptoms or effects as stated above. CARCINOGENICITY: Unleaded Gasoline - NTP: No IARC: No OSHA: No Benzene - NTP: Yes IARC: Yes OSHA: Yes