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NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards Page 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 728 <br /> mixture of volatile hydrocarbons (paraffins, cycloparaff[ns & <br /> aromatics)] <br /> Exposure NIOSH REL:Ca See AD-endix 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:? .-- Sof: Insoluble <br /> VP:38-300 mmHg IP:? Sp.Gr(60°F):0.72-0.76 <br /> FLP:-45°F UEL:7.6% LEL:1.4% <br /> Class IB Flammable Liquid:R.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(See procedures) <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) <br /> Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full faceplece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive- <br /> pressure mode/(APF=10,000)Any supplied-air respirator that has a full faceplece and is operated in a pressure-demand <br /> or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus <br /> Escape:(APF=50)Any air-purifying,full-facepieoe respirator(gas mask)with a chin-style,front-or back-mounted organic <br /> vapor 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 <br /> vision,dizziness,slurred speech,confusion,convulsions;chemical pneumonitis(aspiration liquid);possible liver,kidney <br /> damage;[potential 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/npglnpgdO299.htm 2/7/2005 <br />