MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MSDS No.
APPC975
UNLEADED GASOLINE (UNBRANDED) Version: 1
Date
05/19/2003
IMPORTANT: Read this MSDS before handling and disposing of this product and pass this information on to employees,
customers, and users of this product.
1. PRODUCT and COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Material Identity Unleaded Gasoline (Unbranded)
Trade Name(s) None
Other Name(s) Unleaded Motor Vehicle Gasoline, Unleaded Premium Gasoline, Unleaded
Regular Gasoline or Petrol, Clear Gasoline.
Chemical Description Petroleum Hydrocarbons
Manufacturer's BP West Coast Products LLC BP West Coast Products LLC
Address Carson Business Unit Cherry Point Business Unit
1801 E. Sepulveda Boulevard 4519 Grandview Road
Carson, California 90749-6210 Blaine, Washington 98230
Telephone Numbers Emergency Health Information: 1 (800) 447-8735
Emergency Spill Information: 1 (800) 424-9300 CHEMTREC (USA)
Other Product Information: 1 (866) 4BP-MSDS
(866-427-6737 Toll Free - North America)
email: bpcares@bp.com
Customer Service: 1 (800) 322-3736 INFO
ONLY
2. COMPONENTS and EXPOSURE LIMITS
Exposure Limits
ACGIH OSHA
1 2 3
Component CAS No. % Composition By Volume TLV PEL Units Type
(2)(4)
GASOLINE
8006-61-9 EQ 100 500 500 ppm STEL
300 300 ppm TWA
which contains:
(1)(2)(3)(4)
BENZENE
71-43-2 AP 1 to 5 2.5 5 ppm STEL
0.5 1 ppm TWA
skin
CYCLOHEXANE
110-82-7 LT 2 400 N/AP ppm STEL
300 300 ppm TWA
(2)
ETHYLBENZENE
100-41-4 AP 1 to 3 125 125 ppm STEL
100 100 ppm TWA
HEXANE (N-HEXANE)
110-54-3 AP 2 to 5 50 50 ppm TWA
skin
TOLUENE
108-88-3 AP 7 to 14 N/AP 150 ppm STEL
50 100 ppm TWA
skin
TRIMETHYL BENZENE (ALL ISOMERS)
25551-13-7 LT 5 25 25 ppm TWA
1,2,4-TRIMETHYLBENZENE
95-63-6 AP 1 to 4 25 25 ppm TWA
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UNLEADED GASOLINE (UNBRANDED) MSDS No. APPC975 Ver. 1
2,2,4 TRIMETHYLPENTANE
540-84-1 AP 3 to 10 N/AP N/AP
XYLENE
1330-20-7 AP 8 to 15 150 150 ppm STEL
100 100 ppm TWA
which may contain:
ETHANOL
64-17-5 AP 0 to 10 1000 1000 ppm TWA
(4)
METHYL TERTIARY BUTYL ETHER (MTBE)
1634-04-4 AP 0 to 15 40 N/AP ppm TWA
1 (1) (2) (3) (4)
Carcinogen displayed after Component Name. Listed by NTP, IARC, OSHA, Other
2
See Abbreviations on last page
3
The OSHA exposure limits were changed in 1993 due to a federal court ruling. ARCO has chosen to list the 1989 OSHA exposure limits in this document as they are generally more
stringent and therefore more protective than the current exposure limits. (Refer to 29 CFR 1910.1000).
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
IMMEDIATE HAZARDS
DANGER
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE! OSHA/NFPA Class IB flammable liquid. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open
flame.
Never siphon gas by mouth. Harmful if swallowed. Contains petroleum distillates.
ASPIRATION HAZARD! If swallowed, do not induce vomiting since aspiration into the lungs may cause chemical
pneumonia. Obtain prompt medical attention.
Prolonged or repeated liquid contact may cause irritation. High vapor concentrations (greater than 1000
ppm) may cause irritation to eyes and respiratory system and may cause dizziness and other nervous system
effects.
Generally, human exposures to gasoline are considerably lower than levels which have caused adverse health
effects in animal studies or human case studies of gasoline misuse or abuse (such as gasoline sniffing). Adverse
health effects are not expected to occur at exposure levels typically encountered in the use of gasoline as a motor
fuel.
Avoid breathing vapors or mists. Use only with adequate ventilation. Use as a motor fuel only. Do not use as a
cleaning solvent, thinner or for other non-motor fuel use.
Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
ACUTE HEALTH HAZARDS
Routes of Exposure Signs and Symptoms
Inhalation Exposures at airborne concentrations well above the recommended exposure limits in
(Primary) Section 2 may cause irritation of the nose, throat, and lungs, headache, dizziness,
drowsiness, confusion, loss of coordination, fatigue, nausea, labored breathing and irregular
heartbeats. May lead to unconsciousness, convulsions, and possibly death.
Eye Contact May cause some transitory eye irritation but not expected to cause prolonged or significant
eye irritation.
Skin Contact Moderate skin irritation may occur upon short-term exposure. May be absorbed and
contribute to the acute inhalation health effects (see above).
Ingestion ASPIRATION HAZARD! This material can enter the lungs during swallowing or vomiting
and may cause acute lung inflammation and damage which in severe cases may be fatal.
Ingestion may cause irritation of the mouth, throat and gastrointestinal tract leading to
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and restlessness.
May cause headache, dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, loss of coordination, fatigue,
nausea and labored breathing. May lead to unconsciousness, convulsions, and possibly
death.
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Summary of Exposures at airborne concentrations well above the recommended exposure limits in
Chronic Hazards Section 2 may aggravate medical conditions such as chronic respiratory diseases,
and Special cardiovascular disease, skin diseases, or blood disorders.
Health Effects
Prolonged/repeated exposures above the recommended exposure limits via skin contact,
inhalation or ingestion of this material may result in adverse dermal or systemic effects.
Avoid prolonged or repeated overexposure.
Contains benzene, a chemical known to cause cancer in humans. Repeated and prolonged
overexposure to benzene vapors may cause leukemia, aplastic anemia, or other blood
disorders, immunotoxicity, reproductive harm or fetal toxicity.
Neurotoxic effects have been associated with n-hexane, a component of this material upon
prolonged or repeated overexposure.
Generally, human exposures to gasoline are considerably lower than levels which have
caused adverse health effects in animal studies or human case studies of gasoline misuse
or abuse (such as gasoline sniffing). Adverse health effects are not expected to occur at
exposure levels typically encountered in the use of gasoline as a motor fuel.
See Section 11 for Additional Toxicological Information.
4. EMERGENCY and FIRST AID
Inhalation Immediately move personnel to area with fresh air. For respiratory distress, give oxygen,
rescue breathing or administer CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). Obtain prompt
medical attention.
Eye Contact Flush with clean, low-pressure water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the eyelids.
If pain or redness is present after flushing, obtain medical attention.
Skin Contact Immediately remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected skin thoroughly with soap and
water. If irritation persists, obtain medical attention.
Ingestion Do not induce vomiting. Obtain prompt medical attention.
ASPIRATION HAZARD: This material can enter the lungs during swallowing or vomiting and
may cause lung inflammation and damage.
Emergency See above procedures.
Medical
Treatment
Procedures
5. FIRE and EXPLOSION
Flash Point (Method)* AP -45癋 ** NFPA Hazard Rating:
o
Autoignition Temperature (Method)* AP 536 F ** Health: 1 = Slight
Flammable Limits (% Vol. in Air)* Lower AP 1.4 Fire: 3 = High
Upper AP 7.6 Reactivity: 0 = Insignificant
Special: = ---
* At Normal Atmospheric Temperature and Pressure ** Based on NFPA Gasoline
Fire and HIGHLY FLAMMABLE! Vaporizes easily at normal and below normal temperatures. When
Explosion mixed with air in certain proportions and exposed to an ignition source, these vapors can
Hazards burn in the open or explode in confined spaces. Being heavier than air, flammable vapors
may travel long distances along the ground before reaching a point of ignition and flashing
back.
May accumulate static electricity.
Liquid floats on water and may travel to a source of ignition and spread fire.
"Empty" containers retain liquid and vapor residues and, if exposed to source of ignition, may
explode.
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UNLEADED GASOLINE (UNBRANDED) MSDS No. APPC9 Ver. 1
75
Extinguishing Foam, Water fog, Dry chemical, Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Media Water and water spray may cool the fire but may not extinguish the fire.
Special For fires involving this material, do not enter any enclosed or confined fire space without
Firefighting proper protective equipment. This may include self-contained breathing apparatus to protect
Procedures against the hazardous effects of combustion products and oxygen deficiencies. If firefighters
cannot work upwind to the fire, respiratory protective equipment must be worn. Cool tanks
and containers exposed to fire with water.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Precautions if Eliminate all potential sources of ignition. Handling equipment and tools should be grounded
Material is Spilled to prevent sparking. Contain spill, evacuate non-essential personnel, and safely stop flow.
or Released Blanket spill with foam or use water fog to reduce vapor cloud. On hard surfaces, spilled
material may create a slipping hazard. Equip cleanup crews with proper protective
equipment (as specified in Section 8) and advise of hazards. Clean up by recovering as
much spilled or contaminated materials as possible and placing into closed containers.
Consult with an environmental professional for the federal, state and local cleanup and
reporting requirements for spills and releases.
7. HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling, Avoid exposure to liquid and gas vapors. Odor is not a reliable warning of overexposure.
Storage and Use only with adequate ventilation.
Decontamination
Keep away from sources of heat, flames, sparks or other ignition sources. Storage and use
Procedures
areas should be "No Smoking" areas. Containers should be bonded and grounded for
transfers to avoid static sparks.
Outside or detached storage is preferred. Inside storage should be in a standard flammable
liquids storage warehouse, room or cabinet. Separate from oxidizing materials.
Filling Portable Containers (less than 10 gallons) - to minimize static spark hazard:
1. Fill only metal containers or those approved to hold gasoline;
2. Place containers on the ground while dispensing fuel;
3. Keep hose nozzle in contact with the approved container during the entire filling
process.
DO NOT fill any portable container in or on a vehicle.
"Empty" containers retain liquid and vapor residues and can be dangerous. Do not
pressurize, cut, weld, drill, grind or expose to heat, flame, sparks, static electricity, or other
sources of ignition containers with ANY residue; they may explode and cause injury or death.
For determining National Electrical Code (NEC) Hazardous (Classified) Location
requirements for electrical installation, consider this material Class 1, Group D.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN!
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Where possible, use adequate ventilation to keep vapor and mist concentrations of this
Controls material below the occupational exposure limits shown in Section 2. Electrical equipment
should comply with National Electrical Code (NEC) standards (see Section 7).
Respiratory A NIOSH/MSHA-approved air-purifying respirator with an organic vapor cartridge may be
permissible under certain circumstances where airborne concentrations may exceed the
exposure limits in Section 2. Consult a health and safety professional for guidance in
respirator selection. Respirator use should comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134.
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CAUTION: The protection provided by air-purifying respirators is limited. Use a positive
pressure air-supplied respirator if there is any potential for an uncontrolled release, if
exposure levels are not known, or if concentrations exceed the protection limits of the air-
purifying respirator.
Eyes Eye protection should be worn. If there is potential for splashing or spraying, chemical
protective goggles and a face shield should be worn. If contact lenses are worn, consult an
eye specialist or a safety professional for additional precautions. Suitable eye wash water
should be available in case of eye contact with this material.
Skin Avoid prolonged and/or repeated skin contact. If conditions or frequency of use make
significant contact likely, clean and impervious clothing such as gloves, apron, boots and
facial protection should be worn. Nitrile and Viton protective clothing material is
recommended.
Non-impervious clothing which becomes contaminated with this material should be removed
promptly and not reworn until the material is effectively removed from the clothing.
Other Hygienic Use good personal hygiene practices. In case of skin contact, wash with mild soap and
and Work water or a waterless hand cleaner. Wash hands and other exposed areas thoroughly before
Practices eating, drinking, smoking, or using toilet facilities.
9. PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling Point: AP 35癋 to 437癋
Viscosity Units, Temp. (Method): N/AP
Dry Point: AP 430癋
Freezing Point: N/AP
Vapor Pressure, Temp. (Method): AP 5 to 15 at 100癋 (REID-PSIA)
Volatile Characteristics: Appreciable
O
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1 @ 39.2 F): AP 0.7 to 0.8
O O
Vapor Sp. Gr. (Air = 1.0 @ 60 F - 90 F): AP 4
Solubility in Water: Slight
PH: N/AP
Appearance and Odor: Colorless to straw-colored liquid; petroleum naphtha odor.
Other Physical and Chemical Properties: Vapor pressure will vary seasonally in compliance with
industry standards and federal and state regulations.
10. STABILITY and REACTIVITY
Stability Stable
Hazardous Polymerization Not expected to occur.
Other Chemical Reactivity Reacts with oxidizing materials.
Conditions to Heat, sparks, flame, and build up of static electricity.
Avoid
Materials to Halogens, strong acids, alkalies, and oxidizers.
Avoid
Hazardous or Burning or excessive heating may produce carbon monoxide and other harmful gases or
Decomposition vapors including oxides and/or other compounds of sulfur.
Products
The inhalation of components of exhaust from combusted fuel can be fatal in high
concentrations in an enclosed area. Exposure to exhaust from this fuel should be
minimized.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicological The information found in this section is written for medical, toxicology, occupational health
Information and safety professionals. This section provides technical information on the toxicity testing
of this or similar materials or its components. If clarification of the technical content is
needed, consult a professional in the areas of expertise listed above.
Inhalation Toxicity studies on this material resulted in LC50 values greater than 5.0 mg/l indicating a
low potency. There were signs of respiratory tract irritation and central nervous system
depression.
Eye Contact Minimal to no irritation in animal studies.
Skin Contact Animal studies resulted in moderate skin irritation following short term or prolonged/repeated
exposure. The acute dermal toxicity tests indicate LD50 values greater than 2.0 g/kg
indicating a low potency. Exposure to sunlight does not increase skin irritation. This
material appears to be non-sensitizing.
Ingestion The acute oral toxicity tests produced LD50 values greater than 5.0 g/kg indicating a low
potency. There were signs of gastrointestinal tract irritation and central nervous system
depression.
Prolonged/ Twenty-eight day dermal toxicity studies resulted in moderate skin irritation. In some studies
Repeated changes in liver, kidney, testes and whole body weights were noted, but no significant
Exposures systemic tissue changes characteristic of disease. Ninety-day dermal toxicity studies with
similar material resulted in moderate skin irritation and not other significant observations or
systemic tissue changes characteristic of disease. Twenty-eight day inhalation toxicity study
similar materials resulted in kidney damage in male rats.
A two-year inhalation study with a generic unleaded gasoline formulated by the American
Petroleum Institute caused kidney damage and kidney tumors in male rats and liver tumors
in female mice. These effects are considered specific to these laboratory animals and not
applicable to humans.
Exposure to components of gasoline such as benzene, toluene, xylene, ethylbenzene,
trimethylbenzene, and N-hexane has also been shown to affect reproductive capacity and/or
fetal development in laboratory animals.
Studies with laboratory animals (dogs) indicate that exposure to extremely high
concentrations of gasoline (greater than 50,000 ppm) may cause irregular heartbeats and
sudden death. Exposures of laboratory animals to some components of this material at very
high concentrations, well above the recommended exposure limits in Section 2, have
resulted in cardiac sensitization with irregular heartbeats.
Exposure to n-hexane at concentrations considerably higher than the current permissible
exposure limit has reportedly been associated with peripheral neuropathy. Commercial
hexane exposures up to 9000 ppm were not carcinogenic in laboratory animals.
In animal studies and in workers with chronic benzene poisoning, alterations in structure of
chromosomes in bone marrow and white blood cells have been observed.
Additional Exposures to ethanol in gasoline are considerably lower than levels which have caused
Ethanol Toxicity adverse health effects. Adverse health effects are not expected to occur at exposure levels
Information typically encountered in the use of ethanol as a gasoline additive.
Prolonged and repeated exposure to ethanol vapor above 1000 ppm may cause headache,
lack of coordination, sleepiness, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating. Chronic ingestion of
ethanol in the form of alcoholic beverages has resulted in liver, stomach, heart and nervous
system damage as well as cancers of the mouth, pharynx, larynx, esophagus, and liver in
humans. Repeated ingestion of ethanol in the form of alcoholic beverages by pregnant
women has caused miscarriage, premature birth and low birth weight, and birth defects (fetal
alcohol syndrome).
Additional MTBE at very high exposure levels (8000 ppm) did induce developmental toxicity in mice,
MTBE Toxicity but only at levels where there was also maternal toxicity. In rabbits exposed to the same
Information MTBE levels, there were no indicators of any effects on the offspring, even in the presence
of maternal toxicity. The abnormal findings in the mice (cleft palate, etc.) are well-
recognized effects of stress in the pregnant mouse and have no correlation with
development hazards in humans.
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Chronic toxicity studies have been completed for MTBE. In these studies, B6C3Fl mice and
F344 rats were exposed to 400, 3000, or 8000 ppm MTBE vapors, 6 hrs/day, 5 days/week
for life. Few adverse effects were noted for either rats or mice.
Male and female mice exposed to 8000 ppm MTBE vapors developed a slightly higher
incidence of benign liver tumors during their lifetime. No other adverse effects or increases
in tumor incidences were found.
Male and female rats exposed to high concentrations of MTBE vapors developed an
increasing incidence of chronic progressive kidney damage, an effect typically noted in aging
rats. These effects were most severe in 3000 and 8000 ppm exposure groups and were
accompanied by an increased incidence of kidney tumors (males only). These findings are
consistent with kidney damage associated with accumulation of protein in cells, an effect
which may be unique to the male rat. Benign testicular tumors were numerically increased in
high dose MTBE male rats, but this is an age-related lesion which typically occurs in a very
high proportion of control untreated rats.
MTBE does not appear to be a mutagen.
All of these effects either occur in tissues prone to the development of tumors or may occur
by a mechanism not considered relevant to humans. The significance of these findings for
human health hazards estimation is unclear. Furthermore, IARC has determined that MTBE
is not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans (Group 3).
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Not Available
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Consult an environmental professional to determine if state or federal regulations would
Methods classify this material as a hazardous waste. Use only approved transporters, recyclers,
treatment, storage or disposal facilities. Comply with all federal, state and local laws
pertaining to waste management.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN Proper Shipping Name Gasoline
UN Hazard Class 3
UN Number UN1203
UN Packing Group PGII
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1986 (SARA), TITLE III
Section 311/312 Hazard Categories:
Acute Health Hazard
Delayed (chronic) health hazard
Fire hazard
Section 313:
This product contains the following chemicals subject to the reporting requirements established by SARA Title III:
BENZENE
CYCLOHEXANE
ETHYLBENZENE
METHYL TERT-BUTYL ETHER
TOLUENE
XYLENE
TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT (TSCA)
All components of this product are listed on the TSCA Inventory.
COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION AND LIABILITY ACT (CERCLA)
This material is covered by CERCLA's PETROLEUM EXEMPTION.
(Refer to 40 CFR 307.14)
CALIFORNIA SAFE DRINKING WATER AND TOXIC ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1986 - PROPOSITION 65
PROP 65 WARNING LABEL:
Chemicals known to the State to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm are found in gasoline,
crude oil, and many other petroleum products and their vapors, or result from their use. Read and follow label
directions and use care when handling or using all petroleum products.
WARNING:
This product contains the following chemical(s) listed by the State of California as known to cause cancer or birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
(C) (R)
BENZENE (R)
TOLUENE
Other Prop 65 chemicals will result under certain conditions from the use of this material. For example, burning
fuels produces combustion products including carbon monoxide, a Prop 65 reproductive toxin.
(C)
= Carcinogen
(R)
= Birth Defects or other Reproductive Harm
16. OTHER INFORMATION
General Because of volatility characteristics, gasoline vapors may have concentrations of
Comments components different from those of liquid gasoline. The major components of gasoline
vapors from liquid gasoline are butane, isobutane, pentane and isopentane.
The information and conclusions herein reflect normal operating conditions and may be from
sources other than direct test data on the mixture itself.
Abbreviations: EQ = Equal AP = Approximately N/P = No Applicable Information Found
LT = Less Than UK = Unknown N/AP = Not Applicable
GT = Greater Than TR = Trace N/DA = No Data Available
Prepared by: Product Stewardship
Disclaimer of Liability
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WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING ITS CORRECTNESS.
The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use and disposal of the product are beyond our control and may be beyond our knowledge. FOR THIS AND
OTHER REASONS, WE DO NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR LOSS DAMAGE OR EXPENSE ARISING OUT OF
OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE HANDLING, STORAGE, USE OR DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT.
This MSDS was prepared and is to be used only for this product. If the product is used as a component in another product, this MSDS information may not be
applicable.
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