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CHEMICAL HAZARDS OF <br /> GASOLINE CONSTITUENTS <br /> Flash Routes of arxposure <br /> Chemical I'olnt Pv Class PEL ' LEL Carcinogen Adsorption Ingestion lnjectlon lnlialation Target Organs Acute l;xposure l;ifccis <br /> Benzene 12 75 F U ppm 1.3'% yes x x x x Wood Irritation of the eyeq,iu)ge told <br /> nervous systelll respiratory system,headache, <br /> skin nausea,dizziness,depression, <br /> bone marrow abdominal pain, <br /> eyes <br /> respiratory <br /> i <br /> oluene 40 22 F 100 ppm 1.2% no x x x x nervous system fatigue,dizziness,headache <br /> kidneys euphoria,dilated pupils <br /> liver paralysis <br /> skin <br /> Ethyibenzene 55 7.1 F 100 ppm 1A% no x x x x eyes f eyes,mucous <br /> irritatlomn o <br /> respiratory membranes,nese,&respiratory <br /> skin system. Headache,nausea <br /> nervous system dizziness,dermatitis, <br /> narcosis,coma <br /> Xylenes 63-81 8 F 1.00 ppm 1.1% no x, x x x nervous system dizziness,excitement <br /> eyes,blood, drowsiness,incoordination <br /> liver,kidneys abdominal pain j <br /> skin,gastroint. vomiting,irritation of <br /> eyes,nose& throat. <br /> Flash Point,measured in degrees farenheit,is the temperature at which a flammable material will ignite in [lie presence of a flame. <br /> Vapor Pressure,measured in millimeters of mercury(mm Hg)at 65 degrees farenheit,indicates the volatility of the material. <br /> m <br /> Class. = Hazard classification:F=Flamable,C=Corrosive, <br /> PEL = permissible exposure limit. Time-weighted average concentrations that must not be exceeded in any 8-hour work shift. <br /> LEL = Lower explosive limit. The minimum%concentration in air that is required for combustion or explosion. <br />