GASOLINE - PONA STANDARD

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Identification: EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. Liquid can accumulate static charge by flow or agitation. Vapor can readily be ignited by a static discharge. Vapor is heavier than air and may spread long distances. Distant ignition and flash back are possible. Liquid can float on water and may spread to distant locations and/or spread fire. POSSIBLE CANCER HAZARD. May cause cancer, based on animal information. Mild central nervous system depressant. High vapor concentrations may cause headache, nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, unconsciousness and death. Aspiration hazard. Swallowing or vomiting of the liquid may result in aspiration into the lungs. GHS LABELING SYMBOLS:

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

Causes skin irritation. Harmful if inhaled. May accumulate electrostatic charge and ignite or explode. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. May cause cancer. May cause damage to organs (thymus, liver, spleen, bone marrow, blood) through prolonged or repeated exposure. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May cause genetic defects. May release highly toxic hydrogen sulfide gas that quickly fatigues the sense of smell. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements

Obtain special instructions before use. Avoid release to the environment. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. Collect spillage. Dispose of contents and container to appropriate waste site or reclaimer in accordance with local and national regulations. Do not breathe mist/vapors/spray. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do NOT induce vomiting. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical attention. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. Keep container tightly closed Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Wash hands and any possibly exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. For IATA Proper Shipping Name and identification, refer to Section 15 of this text. Please refer to Section 11 & 15 for Health Hazard information.