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L <br /> Sad <br /> LMorita Brothers Service SW 8 March 7, 1992 <br /> LL Gasoline fuel containing benzene. <br /> wmkcr <br /> Hazards <br /> LWith hydrocarbon-based liquids, contact may result in dermal irritation due to <br /> desiccation. Respiration of air laden with hydrocarbon vapors may result in oxygen <br /> Ldeficiency and/or mucous membrane irritation. Mixtures of air and hydrocarbon <br /> fusels exhibit an explosive range thus presenting an explosion hazard. Gasoline fuel <br /> Lmay contain significant amounts of benzene, a proven human carcinogen. Potential <br /> exposure values and limits for benzene are listed in the table below. <br /> LTABLE I -POTOfnAL EXPOSURE VALUES <br /> LChemical Highest Conc. 1P1 TLV2 IDLH3 Flammable <br /> Detected in (electron (ppm) Level Range <br /> LSam les m volts) ercent <br /> Benzene 5.905 0.9245 l0 Carcino en 1.3 - 7.1 <br /> L Ilooiaation Potential in electron volts (eV) <br /> 2Threshold Limit Valve as the time-weighted average (TWA) published by the American <br /> CoOwence of Governmental Wastnal Hypefusts (ACOIK) <br /> L 3bainediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) level as published by National Institute of <br /> Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Publication Number 85.114, September 1985. <br /> NA: not available <br /> L Benzene is a colorless liquid with an aromatic odor. It is incompatible with <br /> tqu pa strong <br /> L oxidizers like chlorine or bromine with iron. The routes of exposure for benzene <br /> include inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, and skin and/or eye contact. <br /> L Symptoms of exposure to benzene include irritation to the eyes, nose, and respiratory <br /> system, giddiness, headache, nausea, staggering gait, fatigue, anorexia, lassitude, <br /> dermatitis, and abdominal pain. <br /> L <br /> The potential health hazard from benzene exposure is moderate at this site. <br /> L <br /> LEB-8101-1 9203-E016.WP <br />