BR CARB Gasoline with EtOH

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview

Appearance/Odor

Bronze. Clear. bright liquid. Hydrocarbon.

Health hazards

Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. Irritating to skin. Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. A component or components of this material may cause cancer. This product contains benzene which may cause leukaemia (AML - acute myelogenous leukaemia). Safety Hazards Extremely flammabie. The vapour is heavier than air. spreads along the ground and distant ignition is possible. Electrostatic charges may be generated during handling. Electrostatic discharge may cause fire. Inhalation Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.Slightly irritating to respiratory system. Skin Contact Irritating to skin. Eye Contact Moderately irritating to eyes. Ingestion Harmful: may cause lung damage if swailowed.

Environmental hazards

Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. SDS Effective Date 07.126/20107 Toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long-term adverse effects in the environment. Unlike other gasoline components, ethanol is miscible with water.

Further information

Possibility of organ or organ system damage from prolonged exposure; see Chapter 11 for details. Target organ(s): Blood-forming organs. Peripheral nervous system. May cause heritable genetic damage. Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. A component or components of this material may cause cancer. This product contains benzene which may cause leukaemia (AML - acute myelogenous leukaemia). Signs and Symptoms Skin irritation signs and symptoms may Include a burning sensation, redness, swelling, and/or blisters. Eye irritation signs and symptoms may include a burning sensation, redness, swelling, and/or blurred vision. If material enters lungs, signs and symptoms may include coughing, choking, wheezing, difficulty in breathing, chest congestion, shortness of breath, and/or fever. The onset of respiratory symptoms may be delayed for several hours after exposure. Breathing of high vapour concentrations may cause central nervous system (CNS) depression resulting in dizziness, light-headedness, headache, nausea and loss of coordination. Continued inhalation may result in unconsciousness and death. Damage to blood-forming organs may be evidenced by: a) fatigue and anaemia (RBC), b) decreased resistance to infection, and/or excessive bruising and bleeding (platelet effect). Peripheral nerve damage may be evidenced by impairment of motor function (incoordination, unsteady walk, or muscle weakness in the extremities, and/or loss of sensation in the arms and legs). Eye irritation signs and symptoms may include a burning sensation and a temporary redness of the eye. Auditory system effects may include temporary hearing loss andlor ringing in the ears.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Pre-existing medical conditions of the following organ(s) or organ system(s) may be aggravated by exposure to this material: Blood-forming organs. Peripheral nervous system. Skin.

Additional information

This product is intended for use in closed systems only.