GASOLINE

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 narcotic effects

Aspiration hazard

Category 1 OSHA defined hazards Not classified.

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 2 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility. Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Causes skin irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Static accumulating flammable liquid can become electrostatically charged even in bonded and grounded equipment. Sparks may ignite liquid and vapor. May cause flash fire or explosion. Contains benzene - cancer hazard.

Prevention

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Avoid breathing mist or vapor. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Avoid release to the environment. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. These alone may be insufficient to remove static electricity.

Response

IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If swallowed: Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Do NOT induce vomiting. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Specific treatment (see first aid instructions on this label). Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If exposed or concerned Get medical advice/attention. In case of fire Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide or fire-fighting foam to extinguish. Collect spillage. Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep cool. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise Static accumulating flammable liquids Classified