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Safety Data Sheet <br /> Material Name: Gasoline All Grades SDS No. 9950 <br /> Fire Fighting Equipment/Instructions <br /> Small fires in the incipient(beginning) stage may typically be extinguished using handheld portable fire <br /> extinguishers and other fire fighting equipment. Firefighting activities that may result in potential exposure to high <br /> heat, smoke or toxic by-products of combustion should require NIOSH/MSHA- approved pressure-demand self- <br /> contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece and full protective clothing. Isolate area around container <br /> involved in fire. Cool tanks, shells, and containers exposed to fire and excessive heat with water. For massive <br /> fires the use of unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles may be advantageous to further minimize personnel <br /> exposure. Major fires may require withdrawal, allowing the tank to burn. Large storage tank fires typically require <br /> specially trained personnel and equipment to extinguish the fire, often including the need for properly applied fire <br /> fighting foam. <br /> * * * Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures <br /> Recovery and Neutralization <br /> Carefully contain and stop the source of the spill, if safe to do so. <br /> Materials and Methods for Clean-Up <br /> Take up with sand or other oil absorbing materials. Carefully shovel, scoop or sweep up into a waste container for <br /> reclamation or disposal. Caution, flammable vapors may accumulate in closed containers. <br /> Emergency Measures <br /> Evacuate nonessential personnel and remove or secure all ignition sources. Consider wind direction; stay upwind <br /> and uphill, if possible. Evaluate the direction of product travel, diking, sewers, etc. to confirm spill areas. Spills <br /> may infiltrate subsurface soil and groundwater; professional assistance may be necessary to determine the extent <br /> of subsurface impact. <br /> Personal Precautions and Protective Equipment <br /> Response and clean-up crews must be properly trained and must utilize proper protective equipment(see Section <br /> 8). <br /> Environmental Precautions <br /> Protect bodies of water by diking, absorbents, or absorbent boom, if possible. Do not flush down sewer or <br /> drainage systems, unless system is designed and permitted to handle such material. The use of fire fighting foam <br /> may be useful in certain situations to reduce vapors. The proper use of water spray may effectively disperse <br /> product vapors or the liquid itself, preventing contact with ignition sources or areas/equipment that require <br /> protection. <br /> Prevention of Secondary Hazards <br /> None <br /> * * * Section 7 - Handling and Storage <br /> Handling Procedures <br /> USE ONLY AS A MOTOR FUEL. <br /> DO NOT SIPHON BY MOUTH <br /> Handle as a flammable liquid. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame! Electrical equipment should be <br /> approved for classified area. Bond and ground containers during product transfer to reduce the possibility of <br /> static-initiated fire or explosion. <br /> Page 4 of 16 Revision Date 8/30/12 <br />