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Nr(_jLA)299 - INIVJti Pocket (_iujdc to Chemical Hazards I CDC/N10SH Pagc 1 of 1 <br /> NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards <br /> Gasoline CAS 8006-61-9 <br /> RTECS LX3300000 <br /> Synonyms & Trade Names DOT ID&Guide <br /> Motor fuel, Motor spirits, Natural gasoline, Petrol [Note: A complex 1203 128 <br /> mixture of volatile hydrocarbons (paraffins, cycloparaffins & aromatics).] <br /> Exposure NIOSH REL:Ca See Appendix A <br /> Limits [OSHA PELt:none <br /> IDLH Ca[N.D.]See: IDLH INDEX Conversion 1 ppm 2.95 mg/m3(approx) <br /> Physical Description <br /> Clear liquid with a characteristic odor. <br /> MW:72(approx) BP: 102°F FRZ: ? Sol: Insoluble <br /> VP:38-300 mmHgIP: 7 Sp.Gr(60°F): 0.72-0.76 <br /> FI.P:-45°F UEL: 7.6% LEL: 1.4% <br /> IF— <br /> Class IB Flammable Liquid: FI.P. below 73°F and BP at or above 100°F. <br /> Incompatibilities& Reactivities <br /> Strong oxidizers such as peroxides, nitric acid& perchlorates <br /> Measurement Methods <br /> OSHA_PV2028 <br /> See: NMAM or OSHA Methods <br /> Personal Protection & Sanitation First Aid(Seeprocedures) <br /> Skin: Prevent skin contact Eye: Irrigate immediately <br /> Eyes: Prevent eye contact Skin: Soap flush immediately <br /> Wash skin:When contaminated Breathing: Respiratory support <br /> Remove:When wet(flammable) Swallow: Medical attention immediately <br /> Change: No recommendation <br /> Provide: Eyewash,Quick drench <br /> Important additional information about respirator selection <br /> Respirator Recommendations NIOSH <br /> At concentrations above the NIOSH REL,or where there is no REL,at any detectable concentration:(APF= 10,000)Any <br /> self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode/ <br /> (APF= 10,000)Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure <br /> mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus <br /> Escape: (APF=50)Any air-purifying,full-facepiece respirator(gas mask)with a chin-style,front-or back-mounted organic vapor <br /> canister/Any appropriate escape-type,self-contained breathing apparatus <br /> Exposure Routes inhalation,skin absorption,ingestion,skin and/or eye contact <br /> Symptoms Irritation eyes,skin, mucous membrane; dermatitis; headache, lassitude(weakness,exhaustion),blurred vision, <br /> dizziness,slurred speech,confusion,convulsions;chemical pneumonitis(aspiration liquid);possible liver, kidney damage;[potential <br /> occupational carcinogen] <br /> Target Organs Eyes,skin, respiratory system,central nervous system,liver,kidneys <br /> Cancer Site[in animals:liver& kidney cancer] <br /> See also: INTRODUCTION <br /> NIOSH Home I NIOSH Search I Site Index I Topic List I Contact Us <br /> http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg/npgdO299.html 4/15/2005 <br />