PETROL UNLEADED

Hazard statements (CLP)

H336, H350

Code

Statements

H336

May cause drowsiness or dizziness

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazardous Ingredients

DANGEROUS GOODS Classified as hazardous according to criteria in the Hazardous Substances (Minimum Degrees of Hazard) EPA Notice 2017. : 3.1A, 6.1E, 6.3B, 6.7B, 9.1B Classification Safety Hazards Highly flammable liquid. Electrostatic charges may be generated during pumping. Electrostatic discharge may cause fire GHS Classification FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, Category 1 ASPIRATION HAZARD, Category 1 SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION, Category 3 CARCINOGENICITY Category 2B AQUATIC TOXICITY (CHRONIC), Category 2 (Disposal) EPA Notice 2017. This may also include any method of disposal that must be avoided.

Physical hazards

Highly flammable liquid and vapour

Health hazards

May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways Causes mild skin irritation Suspected of causing cancer Hydrocarbon Components: May cause cancer. Product classified as a Category 2 carcinogen. Irritating to skin Harmful, may cause lung damage if swallowed. 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 life with long lasting effects Toxic to aquatic organisms. May cause long term adverse effects in the aquatic environment

Prevention

Keep out of reach of children. – This statement applies only where the substance is available to the general public. Read label before use. – This statement applies only where the substance is available to the general public. Read Safety Data Sheet before use. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Wear protective gloves and eye/face protection. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

GENERAL If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. – This statement applies only where the substance is available to the general public. If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. In case of fire: Use Foam, fine water spray and dry chemical powder. Carbon dioxide, Clean Agents (e.g. Inergen, Argonite etc.), sand or earth may be used for small fires only. Collect spillage. SWALLOWED IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Do NOT induce vomiting. SKIN IF ON CLOTHING: Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up.

Disposal

In the case of a substance that is in compliance with a HSNO approval other than a Part 6A (Group Standards) approval, a label must provide a description of one or more appropriate and achievable methods for the disposal of a substance in accordance with the

Further 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.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Safety Hazards : Highly flammable liquid. Electrostatic charges may be generated during pumping. Electrostatic discharge may cause fire. GHS Classification : FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, Category 1 ASPIRATION HAZARD, Category 1 SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION, Category 3 CARCINOGENICITY Category 2B AQUATIC TOXICITY (CHRONIC), Category 2