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N. Chemical Hazards <br /> Petroleum hydrocarbon contaminated soil or residual petroleum hydrocarbon products <br /> may contain amounts of benzene, toluene, ethyl benzene, and xylene. Benzene is a <br /> potential human carcinogen. <br /> Routes of Exposure: <br /> Benzene, toluene and xylene can be routed to the body through inhalation, <br /> ingestion, contact and absorption. Ethyl benzene can affect the body through <br /> inhalation, ingestion and contact. <br /> Symptoms of Overexposure <br /> Over exposure to gasoline vapors can be characterized by eye and nose irritation, . <br /> along with respiratory effects. Giddiness, headache and nausea are also signs of <br /> overexposure. If overexposure is suspected, leave area immediately and get fresh <br /> air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. <br /> Potential Hazards of Gasoline <br /> Flammable/combustible material; may be ignited by heat, sparks or flames. <br /> Vapors may travel to a source of ignition and flashback. <br /> Container may explode in heat of fire. <br /> Vapor explosion hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers. <br /> Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. <br /> Material may transported hot. <br /> Health Hazards <br /> May be poisonous if inhaled or absorbed through skin. <br /> Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. <br /> Contact may irritate or burn skin and eyes. <br /> Fire may produce irritating poisonous gases. <br /> Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution. <br /> Emergency Action <br /> Stay upwind; keep out of low areas <br /> Small Fires <br /> Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or regular foam. <br /> Large Fires <br /> Water spray, fog or regular foam. <br /> Move container from fire area if you can do it without risk. <br /> Apply cooling water to sides of containers that are exposed to flames until well <br /> after fire is out. Stay away from ends of tank. <br />