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, F a:,a ^r ' `r�:v g1� ,Y'� v 9 $' ;•r t n ,r" . . r :f. `� - -�PT <br /> a i <br /> GASOLINE <br /> CAS NO: 8006619 <br /> DOT NO: 1203 <br /> DOT HAZARD CLASS: flammable Liquid <br /> Uses <br /> Gasoline is used as a fuel, diluent and solvent throughout <br /> industry. Gasoline i� most commonly used in the passenger auto- <br /> mobiles and low torque to horsepower ratio engines. It is a com- <br /> mon air contaminant and can react vigorously with oxidizing <br /> materials. <br /> A typical gasoline composition would be 80% paraffins, 14% aroma-- <br /> tics, and 6% olefins. Generally, there is a mean benzene content <br /> of approximately 1%. Tetraethyl and tetramethyl lead are low in <br /> volatility and are not usually significant health hazards in the <br /> handling of leaded gasoline, as long as dermal contact is avoided. <br /> Other additives may include n-hexane alLd n-heptane. <br /> Gasoline is a volatile, flammable liquid with a distinct odor. <br /> The lower and upper explosive limits are 1.3% and 6%, respectively. <br /> Potential D�nQers <br /> Possible local harmful effects of gasoline is that gasoline is <br /> irritating to skin, conjunctiva, and mucus membranes. Dermatitis <br /> may result from repeated and prolonged contact with the liquid, <br /> which may defat the skin. Certain individuals may develop hyper- <br /> sensitivity. <br /> that gasoline vapor acts <br /> Possible systemic effects is as a central <br /> nervous system depressant. Exposure to low concentrations may <br /> produce flushing of the face, staggering gait, slurred speech, and <br /> mental confusion. In high concentrations, gasoline vapor may <br /> cause unconsciousness, coma, and possibly death resulting from <br /> respiratory failure. <br /> Other signs also may develop following acute exposure. These <br /> signs are early acute hemorrhage of the pancreas, centrilobular <br /> cloudy swelling and fatty degeneration of the liver, fatty degen- <br /> eration of the proximal convoluted tubules and glomeruli of the <br /> kidneys, and passive congestion of the spleen. <br /> Ingestion and aspiration of liquid gasoline usually occurs during <br /> siphoning. <br /> Chemical pneumonitis, pulmonary edema, and hentorrhagc may follow. <br /> _-__Aromatic hydrocarbon content may also cause hematopoietic blood <br /> - - -- - <br /> changes. <br /> 1 <br /> f C <br /> is <br />