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1 <br /> the physiology of the male rat uniquely predispose it to these effects Consequently, the Risk <br /> Assessment Forum of the Environmental Protection Agency has recognized that these responses are <br /> not predictive of a human health hazard The liver tumors that were increased in the high-dose female <br /> mice are likewise of questionable significance because of their high spontaneous occurrence even <br /> without chemical exposure and because the rate of their occurrence is accelerated by a broad <br /> t spectrum of chemicals not commonly considered to be carcinogens (e g , phenobarbital) Thus, the <br /> significance of the mouse liver tumor response in terms of human health is questionable <br /> Gasoline is a complex mixture of hydrocarbons and contains benzene (typically no more than 2 <br /> volume%), toluene, and xylene Chronic exposure to high levels of benzene has been shown to cause <br /> cancer(leukemia) in humans and other adverse blood effects (anemia) Benzene is considered a <br /> human carcinogen by IARC, NTP and OSHA Over exposure to xylene and toluene can cause <br /> irritation to the upper respiratory tract, headache and narcosis Some liver damage and lung <br /> inflammation were seen in chronic studies on xylene in guinea pigs but not in rats <br />' Solvent "sniffing" (abuse)or intentional overexposure to vapors can produce serious central nervous <br /> system effects, including unconsciousness, and possibly death <br /> i <br /> 12.0 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION <br /> Ecological testing has not been conducted on this material by BP Amoco <br />' 13.0 DISPOSAL INFORMATION <br /> Residues and spilled material are hazardous waste due to ignitability Disposal must be in accordance <br /> with applicable federal, state, or local regulations Enclosed-controlled incineration is recommended <br /> unless directed otherwise by applicable ordinances <br /> The container for this product can present explosion or fire hazards, even when emptied, To avoid <br />' risk of injury, do not cut, puncture, or weld on or near this container Since the emptied containers <br /> retain product residue, follow label warnings even after container is emptied <br /> 1 <br /> 14.0 TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION <br /> U S DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION <br />' Shipping Name Gasoline <br /> Hazard Class 3 <br />' Identification Number UN1203 <br /> Packing Group lI <br />