Gasoline
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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).]
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DOT ID & Guide
1203 / 128
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Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL: Ca See Appendix A
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OSHA PEL†: none
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IDLH
Ca [N.D.]
See: IDLH INDEX
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Conversion
1 ppm = 4.5 mg/m3 (approx)
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Physical Description
Clear liquid with a characteristic odor.
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MW: 110 (approx)
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BP: 102°F
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FRZ: ?
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Sol: Insoluble
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VP: 38-300 mmHg
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IP: ?
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Sp.Gr(60°F): 0.72-0.76
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Fl.P: -45°F
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UEL: 7.6%
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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
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet (flammable)
Change: No recommendation
Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench
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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
Important additional information about respirator selection
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Exposure Routes
inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
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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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