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f1 • <br /> J, <br /> Material Safety Data Sheets Collection: <br /> Genlum Publishing Corporation <br /> 1145 CatalyriiStreet Sheet No.467 <br /> Schenectady,NY 12303-1836 USA Automotive Gasoline, Lead-free <br /> (518)377-8654 r <br /> Issued: 10181 Revision: A, 9191 <br /> .. .. 8�C1 - PGE1 fiCS1'4 <br /> C 11.:_....' ?,.> ....:. �... ; <br /> Automotive Gasoline,Lead-free,Description:A mixmm of volatile hydrocarbons composed mainly of branched-chain R 1 NFPA <br /> paraffins,cycloparaffias,olefins,naphtheaes,and aromatics.in general,gasoline is produced from petroleum,shale oil, S 2• 3 <br /> Athabasca tar sands,and coal.Motor gasolines are made chiefly by cracking processes,which convert heavier petroleum 1 0 <br /> fractions into more volatile fractions by thermal or catalytic decomposition.Widely used as fuel in internal combustion K 4 <br /> engines of the spark-ignited,reciprocating type.Automotive gasoline has an octane number of approximately 90.A high 'Skin <br /> content of aromatic absorption hydrocarbons and a consequent high toxicity are also associated with a high octane rating.Some: HMIS <br /> gasolines sold in the US contain a minor proportion of tetraethyllead,which is added in concentrations not exceeding 3 ml H 2 <br /> per gallon to prevent engine"knock."however,methyl-tent-butyl ether(MTBE)has almost completely mplaced F 3 <br /> tetraethyllead. R 1 <br /> Other Designations:CAS No.8006-61-9,benzin,gasoline,gasolene,motor spirits,natural gasoline,petrolPPG# <br /> . <br /> Manufacturer:Contact your supplier or distributor.Consult latest'Chonical Week Buyers'GuidecM for a suppliers list- #See.$ <br /> Cautions:Inhalation of automotive gasoline vapors can cause intense burning in throat and lungs,central nervous system(CNS) <br /> depression,and possible fats]pulmonary edema.Gasoline is a dangerous fire and explosion hazard when exposed to heat and flames. <br /> .: _... <br /> < ec �ol:>: .:: Itl lre >lelfs:and.flc <br /> d <br /> ............................ ... alt ...:. ulna ; x ttt-e mut :;:= <br /> Automotive gasoline,lead-fru• r <br /> 1990 OSHkPELs 1996-91 ACGIH TLVs 19&586 Toxicity Data <br /> 8-hr TWA:300 ppm,900 mg/m? TWA:300 ppm,.890 mg/m' Man,inhalation,TC,.:900 ppm/1 hr toxic effects include sense <br /> 15-min STEL•500 ppm, 1500 mg/& STEL:500 ppm, 1480 mg/m' organs and special senses(conjunctiva irritation),behavioral <br /> I 4 (hallucinations,distorted perceptions),lungs,thorax,or <br /> f 1990 NIOSH REI, respiration(cough) h <br /> None established Human,eye: 140 ppm/8 hr;toxic effects include mild irritation <br /> A - Rat,inhalation,L.C.:300 gleI5 min <br /> •A typical modern gasoline composition is 80%paraffins,14%aromatira,and 6%olefins.The mean benzene content is approximately I%.Other additives include <br /> sulfur,phosphorus,and MTBE. <br /> t See NIOSH,RTECS fLX3300000),for additional toxicity data.,, f <br /> :n <br /> n <br /> :..............:..:.::.:............ .. .:n:.:::::•?.-:.:t::}.,;ti,,.n•:nv:n..... ...,.:.......n.r.,...................,........r....:.:.:.......... r•:y':�}i:`....:..rot... '::.,.n-.,- „ <br /> ...:.................:...................:.:...:...:::..........- .....-.... .... ..,:i::.::i;:ii.:::::... ::.gin:.... <br /> Bolling Point:Initially, 102'F(39'C);after 10%distilled, 140 7 Density/Specific Gravity:0.72 to 0.76 at 60'F(15.6'C) <br /> (60'C);after 50%distilled,230'F(110'C);afar 90%distilled,f Water Solubility:Insoluble <br /> 338-F(170"C);final boiling point,399 7(204'C) <br /> Vapor Density(air=1):3.0 to 4.0 R' <br /> Appearance and Odor- A clear(gasoline may be colored with dye),mobile liquid with a characteristic odor recognizable at about 10 ppm in air. <br /> t , <br /> eclon l �re:a>xd:Eyy��Toslon' aitaw, <br /> Flash Point,-45-F(43-C) Autolgaltion Temperature:536 to 853'F(280 to 456'C) LEL: 1.39E v/v UEL:6.0%v/v <br /> Extinguishing Media: Use dry chemical,carbon dioxide,or alcohol foam as extinguishing media.Use of water may be ineffective to extinguish <br /> fire,but use water spray to knock down vapors and to cool fire-exposed drums and tanks to prevent pressure rupture.Do not use a solid stream of <br /> water since it may spread the fueL <br /> Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards:Automobile gasoline is an OSHA Class IB flammable liquid and a dangerous fire and explosion hazard <br /> when exposed to heat and flames.Vapors can flow to an ignition source and flash back.Automobile gasoline can also react violently with <br /> oxidizing agents. <br /> Special Fire-righting Procedures:Isolate hazard arta and deny leistry.Since fire may produce toxic fumes,wear a self-contained breathing <br /> apparatus(SOBA)with a full facepiece operated in pressuie-demand or positive-pressure mode,and full protective ciothing.When the fire is <br /> extinguished,use nonsparking tools for cleanup.Be aware'iof runoff from fire control methods.Do not release to sewers or waterways. ' <br /> tHl IktearYiitip ::: <br /> Stnbilltr/Pol -merization:Automotive gasoline is stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions. <br /> Hazardous polymerization cannot occur. <br /> Chemical lncorupatlbilitles: Automotive gasoline can Tract with oxidizing materials such as peroxides,nitric acid,and perchiorates. , <br /> Conditions to Avoid: Avoid heat and ignition sources. <br /> Hazardous Products of Decomposition:Thermal oxidative decomposition of automotive gasoline can produce oxides of carbon and partially <br /> oxidized hvdrocarboas. t <br /> CgPrLsd D 1991 OeWnm Pgblabmr Carp -bora <br /> Aar c0=3 --1 a m rgxc4uc Mtbwc the publishc'l permiai*n y proWbiud. <br /> I <br />