BR Conventional 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 flammable. 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 swallowed.

Environmental hazards

Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. : 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. 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 and/or 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.