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3 IMMEDIATE HEALTH EFFECTS- (ALSO SEE SECTIONS I 1 & 12) EYE CONTACT This substance is slightly irritating to the eyes and could cause prolonged (days)impairment of your vision The degree of the injury will depend on the amount of material that gets into the eye and the speed and thoroughness of the first aid treatment Signs and symptoms may include pain tears swelling redness, and blurred vision Eye contact with the vapors fumes, or spray mist from this substance could also cause similar signs and symptoms This hazard evaluation Is based on the data from similar materials SKIN IRRITATION The skin irritation potential of this substance has not been determined However, it may be a moderate skin irritant so contact with the skin could cause prolonged (days) injury to the affected area The degree of injury will depend on the amount of material that gets on the skin and the speed and thoroughness of the first aid treatment Signs and symptoms may include pain or a feeling of heat,discoloration,swelling,and blistering Prolonged or frequently repeated contact may cause the skin to become cracked or dry from the defatting action of this material This hazard evaluation is based on data from similar materials DERMAL TOXICITY If absorbed through the skin this substance is considered practically non-toxic to internal organs This hazard evaluation is based on data from similar materials RESPIRATORY/INHALATION This substance is slightly toxic to internal organs if inhaled The degree of injury will depend on the airborne concentration and duration of exposure The target organ(s) is the nervous system inhalation of gasoline vapor at airborne concentrations exceeding 1004 ppm may cause signs and symptoms of central nervous system effects such as headache, dizziness, loss of appetite, weakness and loss of coordination Vapor concentrations in excess of 5000 ppm may cause loss of consciousness, coma and death Brief exposures to high vapor concentrations may also cause pulmonary edema and bronchitis Intentional exposures to excessively high concentration (e g, when used as a drug of abuse) have been reported to result in clinical manifestations that may Include convulsions, delirium, and hallucinations These manifestations are not known to occur following accidental inhalation of gasoline vapor during normal operations This hazard evaluations is based on data from similar materials INGESTION This substance is slightly toxtc to internal organs If swallowed The degree of injury will depend on the amount absorbed from the gut The target organ(s) is the nervous system Signs and symptoms of central nervous system effects may include one or more of the following headache dizziness,loss of appetite,weakness and loss of coordination Because of the low viscosity of this substance, it ran directly enter the lungs if it is swallowed (this is called aspiration) This can occur during the act of swallowing or when vomiting the substance Once in the lungs, the substance is very difficult to remove and can cause severe injury to the lungs and death This hazard evaluation is based on data from similar materials 4 PROTECTWE EQUIPMENT EYE PROTECTION Do not get this material in yow eyes- Eye contact can be avoided by wearing chemical goggles SKIN PROTECTION Avoid contact with skin or clothing, Statin mritact should be minimized by wearing protective clothing including gloves RESPIRATORY PROTECTION No special respiratory protection Is normally required However, if operating conditions create airborne concentrations which exceed the recommended exposure standards, the use of an approved respirator is required Refer to the OSHA Benzene Standard to determine what type of respirator is required based on exposure levels VENTILATION Use this material only in well ventilated areas Material Safety Data Sheet - Chevron Regular Gasoline Page 2