GB Unleaded Petrol

Health hazards

Eyes: Likely to cause irritation if splashed into the eye with redness and stinging. Skin: May cause irritation on brief or occasional contact; prolonged, repeated and heavy direct contact with the skin over a long period of time can cause defatting of the skin erythema, dermatitis, oil acne. Inhalation: inhalation of fumes or vapours may have a narcotic effect on the nervous system may cause headaches, nausea, drowsiness and irritation to the breathing passages and lungs with possible effects to the central nervous system. As gasoline contains Benzene which is a known carcinogen continuous exposure to high levels of vapours may be toxic and in extreme cases may cause Leukaemia. Ingestion: Likely to cause nausea and diarrhoea if small amounts are swallowed, larger amounts may effect the central nervous system. Signs and symptoms of central nervous system effects may include the following; headaches, dizziness, loss of appetite, weakness and loss of concentration. The product may be harmful due to the aspiration of the liquid into the lungs following ingestion which may cause chemical pneumonitis and can be fatal. Extremely flammable liquid which is highly volatile and may form flammable or explosive vapour/air mixtures from uncontrolled releases. This product is classified as Extremely flammable, Carcinogenic, Harmful & irritating and dangerous for the environment.