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GASOLINE <br /> CAS NO 8006-61-9 DOT NO 1203 <br /> OSHA PEL 300 ppm UEL 76% <br /> ACGIH TLV 300 ppm LEL 14% <br /> OSHA STEL 500 ppm VP 38-300 mm <br /> NIOSH IDLH -- <br /> POTENTIAL DANGERS <br /> Possible local harmful effects of gasoline include irritation of skin, conjunctive, and mucus <br /> membranes Dermatitis may result from repeated and prolonged contact with the liquid, which may <br /> dcfat the skin Certain individuals may develop hypersensitivity <br /> Possible systemic effects gasoline vapor acts as a central nervous system depressant Exposure to <br /> low concentrations may produce flushing of the face, staggering gait, slurred speech, and mental <br /> confusion In high concentrations, gasoline vapor may cause unconsciousness, coma, and possibly <br /> death resulting from respiratory failure <br /> Other signs also may develop following acute exposure These signs are early acute hemorrhage of <br /> the pancreas, centrilobular cloudy swelling and fatty degeneration of the liver, fatty degeneration of <br /> the proximal convoluted tubules and glomeruli of the kidneys, and passive congestion of the spleen <br /> ROUTES OF ENTRY <br /> 4 Ingestion and aspiration of liquid gasoline usually occurs during siphoning Chemical pneumonitis, <br /> pulmonary edema, and hemorrhage may follow Aromatic hydrocarbon content may also cause <br /> hematopoietic blood changes <br /> Absorption of alkyd lead antiknock agents contained in many gasolines poses an additional problem <br /> especially where there is prolonged skin contact The existence of chronic poisoning has not been <br /> established <br /> FIRST AID <br /> Irrigate eyes with running water Wash contaminated areas of body with soap and water If <br /> swallowed, use gastric lavage (wash) followed by saline catharsis If person breathes in large amounts <br /> of gasoline, move the exposed person to fresh air at once and perform artificial respiration, if needed <br />