UNL Regular

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

HMIS ����� Emergency Overview ������ H 1 DANGER! EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. ASPIRATION (INADVERTENT SUCTION) INTO LUNGS F 3 CAN PRODUCE CHEMICAL PNEUMONIA OR EVEN DEATH. CONTAINS BENZENE WHICH R 0 MAY CAUSE CANCER OR BE TOXIC TO BLOOD-FORMING ORGANS. PPE† †Sec. 8 Material will readily ignite at normal temperatures. Flammable liquid - may release vapors that form flammable mixtures at or above the flash point. Excessive inhalation of this material may cause headache, dizziness and incoordination. Water may be an ineffective extinquishing medium. Foam (preferred), dry chemical, water. Wear full set of protective equipment including chemical goggles and gloves. Gasoline is either a clear or colored liquid with a strong hydrocarbon odor. Gasoline is a volatile and extremely flammable liquid and may cause flash fires. Keep away from heat, sparks or flame. Gasoline can also contain significant concentrations of benzene, which has been shown to cause cancer or be toxic to blood-forming organs. Never siphon this product by mouth. If swallowed, gasoline may get sucked into the lungs (aspirated) and cause lung damage or even death. CONSUMER WARNING LABEL: GASOLINE HEALTH & SAFETY WARNING - EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE, VAPORS MAY EXPLODE - HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED - LONG TERM EXPOSURE TO VAPORS HAS CAUSED CANCER IN LABORATORY ANIMALS - KEEP FACE AWAY FROM NOZZLE WHILE FILLING - KEEP NOZZLE AWAY FROM EYES AND SKIN - NEVER SIPHON BY MOUTH - DON'T OVERFILL TANK FOR USE AS A MOTOR FUEL ONLY ************************************************************************* Potential Health Effects/Primary Entry Routes Inhalation: Exposure to vapor concentrations exceeding 1,000 ppm can cause respiratory irritation, headache, dizziness, nausea and loss of coordination. Higher concentrations may cause loss of consciousness, cardiac sensitization, coma and death resulting from respiratory failure. Intentional overexposure to high concentrations of gasoline vapors (such as gasoline sniffing) can cause nervous system and brain damage, convulsions and sudden death from cardiac arrest. Eye: Eye irritation may result from contact with the liquid or exposure to vapor concentrations above the TLV. Skin: Prolonged or repeated liquid contact can defeat the skin and lead to irritation and/or dermatitis. Ingestion: Ingestion may result in nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and restlessness. Aspiration (inadvertent suction) of liquid into the lungs must be avoided as even small quantities in the lungs can produce chemical pneumonitis, pulmonary edema/hemorrhage and even death. Carcinogenicity: The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has determined that there is inadequate evidence for the carcinogenicity of gasoline in humans. IARC determined that limited evidence of carcinogenicity in animals exists. IARCIS overall evaluation of gasoline, in spite of limited carcinogenicity evidence, has resulted in the IARC designation of gasoline as possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B) because gasoline contains benzene. The National Toxicology Program (NTP), OSHA and IARC have determined that there is sufficient evidence for the carcinogenicity of benzene in humans (Group 1A). IARC has determined that there is inadequate evidence for the carcinogenicity of gasoline engine exhaust in humans or animals. However, IARCIS overall evaluation on gasoline engine exhaust, in spite of the absence of carcinogenicity data, has resulted in the IARC designation of gasoline engine exhaust as possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B) because of the presence of certain engine exhaust components.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Chronic Effects) Pre-existing eye, skin, respiratory, liver and/or kidney disorders may be aggravated by exposure to gasoline.