Gasoline |
Synonyms & Trade Names Motor fuel, Motor spirits, Natural gasoline, Petrol [Note: A complex mixture of volatile hydrocarbons (paraffins, cycloparaffins, and aromatics).] |
CAS No. 8006-61-9 |
RTECS No. LX3300000 |
DOT ID & Guide 1203 128 |
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Conversion 1 ppm = 4.5 mg/m3 (approx) |
IDLH Ca [N.D.]
See: IDLH INDEX |
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL: Ca See Appendix A
OSHA PEL†: none |
Measurement Methods
OSHA PV2028
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Physical Description Clear liquid with a characteristic odor. |
MW: 110 (approx) |
BP: 102°F |
FRZ: ? |
Sol: Insoluble |
VP: 38-300 mmHg |
IP: ? |
| Sp.Gr(60°F): 0.72-0.76 |
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. |
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong oxidizers such as peroxides, nitric acid & perchlorates |
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] |
Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system, liver, kidneys |
Cancer Site[in animals: liver & kidney cancer] |
Personal Protection/Sanitation (See protection codes)
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 |
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
Important additional information about respirator selection |
| See also: INTRODUCTION
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