alkanes,branched and normal cycloalkanes,branched and normal alkenes,branched and normal aromatics unspecified additives methyl tert-butyl ether (sara iii) benzene (sara iii)
LD50 LC50 Mixture:PEL FOR BENZENE=1PPM/N-PENTANE=600PPM
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and
Chronic:EYES:IRRITATION.SKIN:IRRITATION,DEFATTING.ABSORPTION MAY
ADD SIGNIFICANTLY TO EXPOSURE.INHAL:IRRITATES NOSE AND
THROAT.INGEST:MAY CAUSE LUNG DAMAGE IF VOMITTED AFTER
SWALLOWING.CHRONIC:BENZENE IS A CA RCINOGEN WHICH AFFECTS THE BLOOD
FORMING ORGANS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS B [71-43-2] WHICH IS
LISTED BY NTP AND IARC AND REGULATED BY OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHAL:DIZZINESS,LOSS OF BALANCE AND
COORDINATION,UNCONSCIOUSNESS,COMA,RESPIRATORY FAILURE
...DEATH.SKIN:DRYNESS CRACKING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH KNOWN AILMENTS AFFECTS
THE SKIN OR RESPIRATORY SYSTEM MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM
EXPOSURE.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes:WASH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.IF IRRITATION
PERSISTS,CALL PHYSICIAN.SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING;WASH WITH
SOAP AND WATER UNTIL NO ODOR REMAINS.INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR;GIVE
OXYGEN OR ARTI FICIAL RESPIRATION IF NEEDED.CALL
PHYSICIAN.INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING!DO NOT GIVE LIQUIDS.RINSE
SMALL AMOUNTS WITH WATER UNTIL TASTE IS GONE,OTHERWISE CALL
PHYSICIAN.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:-40F,-40C
Lower Limits:1.5
Upper Limits:7.6
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG,MECHANICAL FOAM,DRY CHEMICAL
POWDER,CARBON DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FORE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE LIQUID(FP>20F).
Spill Release Procedures:GASOLINE SPILLS ARE TOXIC TO FISH AND AQUATIC
FLORA.PREVENT IGNITION;STOP LEAKS;VENTILATE AREA;CONTAIN SPILL;KEEP
UPWIND OF LEAK;WEAR RESPIRATORY PROTECT FOR LARGE SPILLS.ADSORB ON
NON-FLAMMABLE INERT MATERIEL;PLACE IN CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,SPARKS AND
FLAMES.USE NVPA CLASS 1A STORAGE.GROUND AND BOND CONTIANERS WHEN
TRANSFERRING LIQUID(FLOWING GAS GENERATES STATIC ELEC)
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING VAPOR OR MIST.AVOID SKIN
CONTACT.NEVER! MOUTH SIPHON.
Respiratory Protection:USE A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED CARTRIDGE TYPE
RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC VAPOR,DUST,MISTS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST AND GENERAL MECHANICAL VENTILATION ARE
RECOMMENDED AS NEEDED.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS TYPE.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS.SEPERATE WORK CLOTHES FROM STREET
CLOTHES.LAUNDER WORK CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.KEEP FOOD OUT OF THE WORK
AREA.
Supplemental Safety and Health
USE ONLY NIOSH CERTIFIED RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT.
HCC:F2
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:<100-435F
Vapor Pres:325-525
Vapor Density:4
Spec Gravity:0.71-0.74
Evaporation Rate & Reference:RAPID/VARIES
Solubility in Water:NIL
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID;PALE GREEN;GASOLINE ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT AND SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE AND ASPHYXIANTS.
Waste Disposal Methods:CONVEY TO A LICENSED WASTE DISPOSAL COMPANY FOR
INCINERATION.FOLLOW FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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