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EXXON REGULAR GASOLINE D. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD INFORMATION r UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE VAPORS CAN TRAVEL AND EXPLODE FLASH POINT (MINIMUM) AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE - Per DOT 49 CFR 173. 115 Approximately -38' C (-36' F) Approximately 456' C (853' F) National Fire Protection Association's Guide on Hazardous Materials NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA) - HAZARD IDENTIFICATION Health Flammability Reactivity BASIS 1 3 O Recommended by the National Fire Protection Association HANDLING PRECAUTIONS Keep product away from heat, sparks, pilot lights, static electricity, and open flame. FLAMMABLE OR EXPLOSIVE LIMITS (APPROXIMATE PERCENT BY VOLUME IN AIR)' Estimated values: Lower Flammable Limit 1 .4% Upper Flammable Limit 7.6% EXTINGUISHING MEDIA AND FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES Foam, water spray (fog) , dry chemical , carbon dioxide and vaporizing liquid type extinguishing agents may all be suitable for extinguishing fires involving this type of product, depending on size or potential size of fire and circumstances related to the situation. Plan fire protection and response strategy through consultation with local fire protection authorities or appropriate specialists. The following procedures for this type of product are based on the recommendations in the l National Fire Protection Association's "Fire Protection Guide on Hazardous Materials", Eighth Edition ( 1964) : Use dry chemical , foam or carbon dioxide. Water may be ineffective, but water should be used to keep fire-exposed containers cool . If a leak or spill has ignited. use water spray to disperse the vapors and to protect men attempting to stop a leak. Water spray may be used to flush spills away from exposures. Minimize breathing gases, vapor, fumes or decomposition products. Use supplied-air breathing equipment for enclosed or confined spaces or as otherwise needed. NOTE: The inclusion of the phrase "water may be ineffective" is to indicate that although water can be used to cool and protect exposed material , water may not extinguish the fire unless used under favorable conditions by experienced fire fighters trained in fighting all types of flammable liquid fires. DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS Fumes, smoke, carbon monoxide, aldehydes and other decomposition products, in the case of incomplete combustion. -EMPTY" CONTAINER WARNING "Empty" containers retain residue (liquid and/or vapor) and can be dangerous. DO NOT PRESSURIZE, CUT, WELD, BRAZE, SOLDER, DRILL, GRIND OR EXPOSE SUCH CONTAINERS TO HEAT, FLAME, SPARKS, STATIC ELECTRICITY, OR OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION; THEY MAY EXPLODE AND CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. Do not attempt to clean since residue is difficult to remove. "Empty" drums should be completely drained, properly bunged and promptly returned to a drum reconditioner. All other containers should be disposed of in an environmentally safe manner and in accordance with governmental regulations. For work on tanks refer to Occupational Safety and Hearth Administration regulations, ANSI Z49. 1 , and other governmental and industrial references pertaining to cleaning, repairing, welding. or other contemplated operations. 945-0277(MWHO02)