Laserfiche WebLink
CHEMICAL HAZARDS OF <br /> GASOLINE CONSTITUENTS <br /> Flash Routes of Exposure <br /> Chemical Point Pv Class PEL LEL Carcinogen Adsorption Ingestion Injection Inhalation Target Organs Acute Exposure Effects <br /> Benzene 12 75 F 0PP m 1.3% yes x x x x blood irritation of the eyes,nose and <br /> nervous system respiratory system,headache, <br /> skin nausea,dizziness,depression, <br /> bone marrow abdominal pain. <br /> eyes <br /> respiratory <br /> oluene 40 22 F 100 ppm 1.2% no x x x x nervous system fatigue,dizziness,headache <br /> kidneys euphoria,dilated pupils <br /> liver paralysis <br /> skin <br /> Ethylbenzene 55 7.1 F 100 ppm 1.0% no x x x x eyes irritation of eyes,mucous <br /> respiratory membranes,nose,&respiratory <br /> skin system. Headache,nausea <br /> nervous system dizziness,dermatitis, <br /> narcosis,coma <br /> Xylenes 63-81 8 F 100 ppm 1.1% no x x x x nervous system dizziness,excitement <br /> eyes,blood, drowsiness,incoordination <br /> liver,kidneys abdominal pain <br /> skin,gastroint. vomiting,irritation of <br /> eyes,nose&throat. <br /> Flash Point,measured in degrees farenheit,is the temperature at which a flammable material will ignite in the presence of a flame. <br /> Vapor Pressure,measured in millimeters of mercury(mm Hg)at 65 degrees farenheit,indicates the volatility of the material. <br /> Class. = Hazard classification:F=Flammable,C=Corrosive, <br /> PEL = Permissible exposure limit. Time-weighted average concentrations that must not be exceeded in any 8-hour work shift. <br /> LEL = Lower explosive limit. The minimum%concentration in air that is required for combustion or explosion. <br /> w <br />