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| Gasoline | CAS 8006-61-9 | ||
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RTECS LX3300000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names Motor fuel, Motor spirits, Natural gasoline, Petrol [Note: A complex mixture of volatile hydrocarbons (paraffins, cycloparaffins & aromatics).] |
DOT ID & Guide 1203 128 |
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Exposure Limits |
NIOSH REL: Ca See Appendix A | ||
| OSHA PEL�: none | |||
| IDLH Ca [N.D.] | Conversion 1 ppm 2.95 mg/m3 (approx) | ||
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Physical Description Clear liquid with a characteristic odor. |
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MW: 72 (approx) |
BP: 102°F |
FRZ: ? |
Sol: Insoluble |
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VP: 38-300 mmHg |
IP: ? |
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Sp.Gr(60°F): 0.72-0.76 |
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Fl.P: -45°F |
UEL: 7.6% |
LEL: 1.4% |
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| Class IB Flammable Liquid: Fl.P. below 73�F and BP at or above 100�F. | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong oxidizers such as peroxides, nitric acid & perchlorates |
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Measurement Methods OSHA PV2028 |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: When contaminated Remove: When wet (flammable) Change: No recommendation Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Soap flush immediately Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
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Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH At concentrations above the NIOSH REL, or where there is no REL, at any detectable concentration: (APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode/(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus Escape: (APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister/Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus |
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| Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
| Symptoms Irritation eyes, skin, mucous membrane; dermatitis; headache, lassitude (weakness, exhaustion), blurred vision, dizziness, slurred speech, confusion, convulsions; chemical pneumonitis (aspiration liquid); possible liver, kidney damage; [potential occupational carcinogen] | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system, liver, kidneys Cancer Site [in animals: liver & kidney cancer] |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION |