Petrol

Hazardous Ingredients

Name CAS EINECS Proportion Hazard

R-phrase(s)

Constituents Gasoline, low boiling point 86290-81-5 289-220-8 99-100 % F+, T, Xi, NR12, R45, R46, naphtha R38, R63, R65, R67, R51/53

Further information

See Section 16 'Other Information' for full text of each relevant Risk Phrase. 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Hazards Identification HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. DANGEROUS GOODS. Hazard classification according to the criteria of NOHSC. Dangerous goods classification according to the Australia Dangerous Goods Code. Human Health Hazards May cause cancer. Product classified as a Category 2 carcinogen. May cause heritable genetic damage. Product classified as a Category 2 mutagen. Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. Product is classified as a Category 3 Reproductive toxicant. Irritating to skin. Harmful, may cause lung damage if swallowed. Aspiration into the lungs may cause chemical pneumonitis which can be fatal. Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. This product contains benzene, which is known to cause leukaemia and n-hexane, which has been shown to metabolize to compounds which are neuropathic. This product contains toluene. There are indications from animal studies that prolonged exposure to high concentrations of toluene may lead to hearing loss. Safety Hazards Extremely flammable. Risk of generating electrostatic charges during handling. Liquid evaporates quickly and can ignite leading to a flash fire, or an explosion in a confined space. Environmental Hazards Toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Other Information This product is intended for use as a fuel in a closed system. If used for any other purpose, in open systems or as a spray, ignition and exposure risks will increase and a careful risk assessment should be carried out.