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Material Safety Data Sheet
UNLEADED REGULAR GASOLINE (Including
Reformulated)
Feburuary 26, 1999
PHONE NUMBERS
PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY Emergency: (918) 661-8118
A Division of Phillips Petroleum Company General MSDS Information:
Bartlesville, Oklahoma 74004 (918) 661-3709
For Additional MSDSs: (918) 661-3709
A. Product Identification
Synonyms: Motor Fuel; Petrol
Chemical Name: Mixture
Chemical Family: Hydrocarbon
Chemical Formula: Mixture
CAS Reg. No.: Mixture
Product No.: 1013868(12050); (12051); 1013930(12750) (12751);
(12080); (12081) 1013835(11050); (11051); (12180)
(12181); 1013910(12170); (12171) (12280); (12281);
1013916(12270) (12271); (12380); (12381)
1013922(12370); (12371)
Product and/or Components Entered on EPA's TSCA Inventory: YES
This product is in U.S. commerce, and is listed in the Toxic Substances
Control Act (TSCA) Inventory of Chemicals; hence, it may be subject to
applicable TSCA provisions and restrictions.
B. Components
CAS % OSHA ACGIH
Ingredients Number By Wt. PEL TLV
Gasoline, including: 8006-61-9 100 NE 300 ppm
Benzene 71-43-2 <5 10 ppm(1) 0.5 ppm
Toluene 108-88-3 1-35 200 ppm 50 ppm
Ethyl Benzene 100-41-4 0-4 100 ppm 100 ppm
Xylenes (mixed isomers) 1330-20-7 1-10 100 ppm 100 ppm
Methyl-tert-Butyl Ether 1634-04-4 0-16 NE 40 ppm
1,2,4-Trimethyl Benzene 95-63-6 0.5-2.5 NE 25 ppm(2)
Isopentane 78-78-4 <20 NE 600 ppm
n-Butane 106-97-8 <10 NE 800 ppm
(1) Areas covered by the Benzene Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1028, will have a
1 ppm 8 hour TWA and 5 ppm STEL.
(2) For Trimethylbenzene
C. Personal Protection Information
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Ventilation: Use adequate ventilation to control concentration
below recommended exposure limits.
Respiratory Protection: For concentrations exceeding the recommended exposure
limit, use appropriate NIOSH approved air purifying
respirator. When entry into or exit from
concentrations of unknown exposure, use NIOSH
approved self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Eye Protection: Use safety glasses with side shields and face shield
for splash protection.
Skin Protection: Use gloves resistant to the material being used.
(PVA, Viton, nitrile rubber). Use full-body, long
sleeved garments to prevent skin contact.
NOTE: Personal protection information shown in Section C is based upon
general information as to normal uses and conditions. Where special or
unusual uses or conditions exist, it is suggested that the expert
assistance of an industrial hygienist or other qualified professional
be sought.
D. Handling and Storage Precautions
Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing. Do not breathe vapors,
mist, fume or dust. Do not swallow, may be aspirated into lungs. Wear
protective equipment and/or garments described in Section C if exposure
conditions warrant. Wash thoroughly after handling. Launder
contaminated clothing before reuse. Use only with adequate ventilation.
Keep away from heat, sparks, and flames. Store in well-ventilated area.
Store in tightly closed container. Bond and ground during transfer.
E. Reactivity Data
Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: Not Applicable
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): Oxygen and strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous Polymerization: Will Not Occur
Conditions to Avoid: Not Applicable
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon oxides and various hydrocarbons
when burned.
F. Health Hazard Data
Recommended Exposure Limits:
See Section B.
Acute Effects of Overexposure:
Eye: May cause slight irritation.
Skin: May cause slight irritation. Not readily absorbed through the
skin.
Inhalation: May cause sedation, drowsiness, headache, nausea, and vomiting.
Ingestion: May cause slight irritation of intestines. If swallowed, may be
aspirated resulting in inflammation and possible fluid
accumulation in the lungs. The oral LD50, rat, for unleaded
gasoline is 18.8 ml/kg.
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Subchronic and Chronic Effects of Overexposure:
Unleaded gasoline has produced kidney cancer in male rats only. No
comparable kidney disease is known to occur in humans.
Gasolines generally contain benzene which has been designated a
carcinogen by the National Toxicology Program (NTP), the International
Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), and the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA). Benzene may produce blood changes which
include reduced platelets, red blood cells, and white blood cells.
Also, aplastic anemia, and acute nonlymphotic leukemia. Benzene has
produced fetal death in laboratory animals and caused chromosome changes
in humans and mutation changes in cells of other organisms.
Isopentane did not produce kidney damage in a subchronic oral laboratory
study or in a subchronic inhalation exposure to 4500 ppm isopentane
alone or 1000 ppm of a 50/50 mixture of isobutane and isopentane.
Exposure of pregnant rats during gestation to toluene at levels 250 ppm
and higher produced some maternal toxicity and embryo/fetotoxicity. A
lifetime inhalation study in rats did not show any toxic effects even at
the high dose of 300 ppm.
Behavioural signs of hearing loss were observed in rats exposed to
toluene subchronically at levels of 1000 ppm or more. Comparable
effects have not been reported in humans.
Inhalation studies were conducted with experimental animals at dose
levels that caused signs of toxicity which included central nervous
system depression, decreased body weight, increased mortality, and
decreased survival time. MTBE did not cause neurotoxicity at doses that
caused central nervous system depression nor reproductive toxicity at
doses that caused parental toxicity. Developmental effects (fetal
toxicity) were associated with parental toxicity. Increased incidence
of carcinogenic effects (kidneys, testicles, liver) were observed at
otherwise toxic concentrations in rodents.
Ethylbenzene has caused fetotoxicity and liver and kidney injury in
laboratory animals. No comparable injury has been reported in humans.
Liver and kidney changes have been noted in long term studies in animals
exposed to xylenes. Fetotoxicity has been observed in animals with
subchronic exposure to mixed xylenes at concentrations approximately
five times the permissible exposure limit.
An epidemiology study of workers exposed to two isomers of
trimethylbenzene had symptoms of nervousness, tension and anxiety, and
asthmatic bronchitis. In addition, after inhalation of 60 ppm measured
as hydrocarbon vapor, the workers' peripheral blood showed a tendency to
hypochromic anemia and a deviation from normal in the coagulability of
the blood.
Other Health Effects:
Combustion, a normal use of gasoline, results in an exhaust that has
been associated with skin cancer in laboratory animals. Skin cancer was
observed in these animals when exhaust was concentrated and repeatedly
applied to the skin. This is not a normal route of exposure relevant to
humans.
Mutagenicity test results were predominantly negative. Positive results
were observed in two in vitro tests (Ames Assay & Sister Chromatid
Exchange) after metabolic activation indicating that the positive
results were due to MTBE metabolites (formaldehyde or tert-butyl
ethanol). In intact living systems (in vivo mutagenicity testing) MTBE
did not cause mutagenic activity chromosomal aberrations, unscheduled
DNA repair, or mutation in germ cells.
Combustion (burning) of most carbon-containing material forms carbon
monoxide. Carbon monoxide inhalation may cause carboxyhemoglobinemia.
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Chronic exposure to carbon monoxide causes fatigue, poor memory, loss of
sensation in fingers, visual disturbances and insomnia.
Carboxyhemoglobinemia is frequently misdiagnosed as flu.
Sensitive sub-populations to the inhalation of carbon monoxide exist.
Carbon monoxide displaces oxygen in the bloodstream and therefore, can
adversely effect people with pre-existing heart disease, pregnant women
and smokers.
A Toxicity Study Summary for Toluene is available upon request.
A Toxicity Study Summary for Isopentane, Commercial Grade, is available
upon request.
Health Hazard Categories:
Animal Human Animal Human
Known Carcinogen _X_ _X_ Toxic ___ ___
Suspect Carcinogen ___ ___ Corrosive ___ ___
Mutagen _X_ ___ Irritant ___ ___
Teratogen ___ ___ Target Organ Toxin _X_ _X_
Allergic Sensitizer ___ ___ Specify - Blood Toxin; Reproductive
Highly Toxic ___ ___ Toxin - Embryo/Fetotoxin;
Lung - Aspiration Hazard;
Kidney Toxin; Liver Toxin
First Aid and Emergency Procedures:
Eye: Flush eyes with running water for at least fifteen minutes. If
irritation or adverse symptoms develop, seek medical attention.
Skin: Wash skin with soap and water for at least fifteen minutes. If
irritation or adverse symptoms develop, seek medical attention.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
If breathing ceases, administer artificial respiration followed
by oxygen. Seek immediate medical attention.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Seek immediate medical attention.
Note to Physician: Gastric lavage using a cuffed endotracheal tube may be
performed at your discretion.
G. Physical Data
Appearance: Clear to pink liquid
Odor: Mild
Boiling Point: 75 - 437F (24 - 225C)
Vapor Pressure: 6.4 - 15.0 psia @ 100F (38C)
Vapor Density (Air = 1): 3-4
Solubility in Water: Negligible
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1): 0.69 - 0.77 @ 60/60F (16/16C)
Percent Volatile by Volume: 100
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate = 1): >1
Viscosity: Not Established
H. Fire and Explosion Data
Flash Point (Method Used): <-35F (-37C) (Estimated)
Flammable Limits (% by Volume in Air): LEL - 1.5
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UEL - 7.6
Fire Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, foam or carbon dioxide
(CO2)
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Evacuate area of all unnecessary
personnel. Wear appropriate safety
equipment for fire conditions
including NIOSH self-contained
breathing apparatus (SCBA). Shut off
source, if possible. Water fog or
spray may be used to cool exposed
containers and equipment. Do not
spray water directly on fire product
will float and could be reignited on
surface of water.
Fire and Explosion Hazards: Carbon oxides and various hydrocarbons
formed when burned. Highly flammable
vapors which are heavier than air may
accumulate in low areas and/or spread
along ground away from handling site.
Flashback along vapor trail may occur.
I. Spill, Leak and Disposal Procedures
Precautions Required if Material is Released or Spilled:
Evacuate area of all unnecessary personnel. Wear protective equipment
and/or garments described in Section C if exposure conditions warrant.
Shut off source, if possible and contain spill. Protect from ignition.
Keep out of water sources and sewers. Absorb in a dry, inert material
(sand, clay, etc). Transfer to disposal drums using non-sparking
equipment.
Waste Disposal (Insure Conformity with all Applicable Disposal Regulations):
Incinerate or place in permitted waste management facility.
J. DOT Transportation
Shipping Name: Gasoline
Hazard Class: 3 (Flammable liquid)
ID Number: UN 1203
Packing Group: II
Marking: Gasoline, UN 1203
Label: Flammable liquid
Placard: Flammable/1203
Hazardous Substance/RQ: Not Applicable
Shipping Description: Gasoline, 3 (Flammable liquid), UN 1203, PG II
Packaging References: 49 CFR 173.150, 173.202, 173.242
K. RCRA Classification - Unadulterated Product as a Waste
Ignitable (D001)
Prior to disposal, consult your environmental contact to determine
if TCLP (Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure, EPA Test Method
1311) is required. Reference 40 CFR Part 261.
L. Protection Required for Work on Contaminated Equipment
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Contact immediate supervisor for specific instructions before work
is initiated. Wear protective equipment and/or garments described
in Section C if exposure conditions warrant.
M. Hazard Classification
_X_ This product meets the following hazard definition(s) as defined by
the Occupational Safety and Health Hazard Communication Standard (29
CFR Section 1910.1200):
___ Combustible Liquid ___ Flammable Aerosol ___ Oxidizer
___ Compressed Gas ___ Explosive ___ Pyrophoric
___ Flammable Gas _X_ Health Hazard (Section F) ___ Unstable
_X_ Flammable Liquid ___ Organic Peroxide ___ Water Reactive
___ Flammable Solid
___ Based on information presently available, this product does not meet
any of the hazard definitions of 29 CFR Section 1910.1200.
N. Additional Comments
SARA 313
This product contains the following chemical or chemicals subject to the
reporting requirements of Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund
Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 372.
(See Section B).
Benzene
Toluene
Methyl-tert-butyl ether
Ethylbenzene
Xylenes (mixed isomers)
1,2,4-Trimethyl Benzene
NFPA 704 Hazard Codes - - - - - - - - Signals
Least - 0
Health : 1 Slight - 1
Flammability: 3 Moderate - 2
Reactivity : 0 High - 3
Special Haz.: - Extreme - 4
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