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NIOSH Document: Pocket G0to Chemical Hazards: Gasoline I CDC#SH Page 1 of 1 <br /> i i eERM <br /> National Institute for <br /> Occupational Safety and Health <br /> AAFRR-"9.LTRIRR•P RO PLR' <br /> Search NIOSH I NIOSH Home I NIOSH Topics I Site Index I Databases and Information Resources I NIOSH Products I Contact Us <br /> NIOSH Publication 2005-149 September 2005 <br /> NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards <br /> NPG Home I Introduction I Synonyms&Trade Names I Chemical Names I CAS Numbers I RTECS Numbers I Appendices I Search <br /> Gasoline CAS 8006-61-9 I <br /> RTECS LX3300000 <br /> Synonyms&Trade Names DOT ID&Guide <br /> Motor fuel,Motor spirits,Natural gasoline,Petrol[Note:A complex mixture of volatile hydrocarbons 1203 128 <br /> (paraffins,cycloparaffins&aromatics).] <br /> Exposure ]NIOSH REL Ca See Appendix A <br /> fi Limits OSHA PELt none <br /> IDLH Ca[N.D.]See IDLH INDEX Conversion 1 ppm 4.5 mg/m3(approx) <br /> Physical Description <br /> Clear liquid with a characteristic odor. <br /> [ <br /> ._: 10 FRZ Sol Insoluble MW 110(approx) BP 102 F e <br /> VP.38-300 mmHg IP ? Sp Gr(60 F) 0.72-0.76 <br /> a FI P -45'F UEL 7.6% LEL 1.4% <br /> Class IB Flammable Liquid:FI.P.below 73°F and BP at or above 100'F. <br /> � <br /> Incompatibilities <br /> �...� <br /> Incom <br /> p &Reactivities <br /> Strong oxidizers such as peroxides nitric acid&perchiorates <br /> Measurement Methods <br /> OSHA PV2028 l <br /> See NMAM or OSHA Methods <br /> Personal Protection&Sanitation(See protection codes) First Aid(See procedures) p <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) I Swallow:Medical attention immediately <br /> Change:No recommendation <br /> Provide:Eyewash Quick drench <br /> Respirator Recommendations NIOSH <br /> At concentrations above the NIOSH REL,or where there is no REL,at any detectable concentration: <br /> (APF=10,000)Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive- <br /> pressure mode <br /> I(APF=10,000)Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure <br /> I mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus <br /> Escape: <br /> (APF=50)Any air-purifying,full-facepiece respirator(gas mask)with a chin-style,front-or back-mounted organic vapor canister/Any <br /> s appropriate escape-type,self-contained breathing apparatus W <br /> p p lection <br /> Important additional information about respirator se <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 vision,dizziness <br /> slurred speech,confusion,convulsions;chemical pneumonitis(aspiration liquid);possible liver,kidney damage;[potential occupational r <br /> carcinogen] <br /> ....a......... <br /> Target Organs Eyes,skin,respiratory system,central nervous system,liver,kidneys <br /> I 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/npg/npgd0299.html 8/31/2009 <br />