Material Safety Data Sheet
WHMIS (Pictograms) Protective Clothing TDG (pictograms)
WHMIS (Classification)
B-2, D-2A, D-2B
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Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
W102E
Product Name GASOLINE, UNLEADED Code
Regular, Unleaded Gasoline (US Grade), Mid-Grade, Plus, Super, Validated on 7/4/2005.
Synonym
W interGas, SummerGas, Supreme, SuperClean W interGas,
RegularClean, PlusClean, Premium, marked or dyed gasoline, Super
Premium (94 RO)
In case of Petro-Canada:
PETRO-CANADA
Manufacturer
Emergency 403-296-3000
P.O. Box 2844
Canutec Transportation:
Calgary, Alberta
613-996-6666
T2P 3E3
Poison Control Centre:
Unleaded gasoline is used in spark ignition engines including motor
Material Uses Consult local telephone
vehicles, inboard and outboard boat engines, small engines such as directory f or emergency
chain saws and lawn mowers, and recreational vehicles. number(s).
Section 2. Composition and Information on Ingredients
Exposure Limits (ACGIH)
CAS # % (W/W) TLV-TWA(8 h) STEL CEILING
Name
8006-61-9 85-100 300 ppm 500 ppm Not
Gasoline
established
1634-04-4 0-15 50 ppm Not Not
Methyl tert-butyl ether
established established
71-43-2 <1.5 0.5 ppm 2.5 ppm Not
Benzene
established
Note: Petro-Canada does not use MTBE in the
manufacturing of its gasoline, however MTBE can be
introduced from time to time through the use of
external gasoline blendstocks.
Not applicable
Manufacturer
Recommendation
Consult local, state, provincial or territory authorities for acceptable exposure limits.
Other Exposure
Limits
Section 3. Hazards Identification.
Flammable liquid. Exercise caution when handling this material. May cause cancer. May cause heritable
Potential Health
genetic effects (mutagenicity). This product contains an ingredient or ingredients, which have been shown to
Effects
cause chronic toxic effects. Contact with this product may cause skin and eye irritation. Inhalation of this
product may cause respiratory tract irritation and Central Nervous System (CNS) Depression, symptoms of
which may include; weakness, dizziness, slurred speech, drowsiness, unconsciousness and in cases of
severe overexposure; coma and death. Ingestion of this product may cause gastro-intestinal irritation.
Aspiration of this product may result in severe irritation or burns to the respiratory tract. For more information
refer to Section 11 of this MSDS.
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Avoid direct contact. Quickly and gently blot or brush away chemical. Immediately flush the contaminated
Eye Contact
eye(s) with lukewarm, gently flowing water for 20 minutes or until the chemical is removed, while holding the
eyelid(s) open. Take care not to rinse contaminated water into the unaffected eye or onto the face. Obtain
medical attention immediately.
Avoid direct contact. Wear chemical resistant protective clothing if necessary. Quickly and gently, blot or
Skin Contact
brush away excess chemical. Wash gently and thoroughly with warm water and non-abrasive soap for 20
minutes or until chemical is removed. Under running water, remove contaminated clothing, shoes and leather
goods (e.g., watch bands, belts, etc.). Obtain medical attention immediately. Completely decontaminate
clothing, shoes and leather goods before reuse or discard.
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Take proper precautions to ensure your own safety before attempting rescue (e.g. wear appropriate protective
Inhalation
equipment). If breathing has stopped, trained personnel should begin artificial respiration (AR) or, if the heart
has stopped, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) immediately. Immediately transport victim to an emergency
care facility.
NEVER give anything by mouth if victim is rapidly losing consciousness, or is unconscious or convulsing.
Ingestion
Have victim rinse mouth thoroughly with water. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Have victim drink 240 to 300
mL (8 to 10 oz) of water to dilute material in stomach. If vomiting occurs naturally, have victim lean forward to
reduce risk of aspiration. Repeat administration of water. If breathing has stopped, trained personnel should
begin artificial respiration (AR) or, if the heart has stopped, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) immediately.
Quickly transport victim to an emergency care facility.
Note to Physician Not available
Section 5. Fire-fighting Measures
Flammable liquid (NFPA). Lower: 1.3%; Upper: 7.6% (NFPA).
Flammability Flammable
Limits
Closed Cup: -50 to -38掳C (-58 to -36掳F), Auto-Ignition 257掳C (495掳F) (NFPA).
Flash Points
ASTM D56 Standard Test Method for Flash Temperature
Point by Tag Closed Tester.
Extremely flammable in presence of open Do not cut, weld, heat, drill or pressurize
Fire Hazards Explosion
flames, sparks, and heat. Vapours are empty container. Containers may explode
in Presence of Hazards in
heavier than air and may travel considerable i n h e a t o f f i r e . V a p o u r s ma y f o r m
Various Presence of
distance to sources of ignition and flash explosive mixtures with air.
Substances Various
back. Rapid escape of vapour may generate
Substances
s t a t i c c h a r g e c a u s i n g i g n i t i o n . Ma y
accumulate in confined spaces.
Carbon oxides (CO, CO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons, phenols, smoke and
Products of
irritating vapours as products of incomplete combustion.
Combustion
See Section 11 (Other Considerations) for information regarding the toxicity of the combustion products.
NAERG2004 GUIDE 128, Flammable liquids (Non-polar/Water-immiscible). CAUTION: This product has a
Fire Fighting
very low flash point: Use of water spray when fighting fire may be inefficient. If tank, rail car or tank truck is
Media and
involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also consider initial evacuation for 800
Instructions
meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. SMALL FIRES: Dry chemical, CO2, water spray or regular foam. LARGE
FIRES: Water spray, fog or regular foam. Do not use straight streams. Move containers from fire area if you
can do it without risk. Fires Involving Tanks or Car/Trailer Loads: Fight fire from maximum distance or use
unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after
fire is out. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting devices or any discolouration of tank.
ALWAYS stay away from the ends of tanks. For massive fire, use unmanned hose holders or monitor
nozzles; if this is impossible withdraw from area and let fire burn. Wear positive pressure self-contained
breathing apparatus (SCBA). Structural firefighters' protective clothing will only provide limited protection.
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Material Release IN THE EVENT OF A LARGE SPILL CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING CONTROL MEASURES: Consult
current National Emergency Response Guide Book (NAERG) for appropriate spill measures if necessary.
or Spill
Extinguish all ignition sources. Stop leak if safe to do so. Evacuate non-essential personnel. Ventilate area.
Dike spilled material. Use appropriate inert absorbent material to absorb spilled product. Collect used
absorbent for later disposal. Ensure clean-up personnel wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Avoid contact with spilled material. Avoid contaminating sewers, streams, rivers and other water courses with
spilled material. Avoid breathing vapours or mists of material. Ground and bond all equipment used to clean
up the spilled material, as it may be a static accumulator. Notify appropriate authorities immediately.
Section 7. Handling and Storage
FLAMMABLE MATERIAL. Handle with care. Avoid contact with any sources of ignition, flames, heat, and
Handling
sparks. Avoid skin contact. Avoid eye contact. Avoid inhalation of product vapours or mists. Wear proper
personal protective equipment (See Section 8). Empty containers may contain product residue. Do not
pressurize, cut, heat, or weld empty containers. Do not reuse containers without commercial cleaning and/or
reconditioning. Personnel who handle this material should practice good personal hygiene during and after
handling to help prevent accidental ingestion of this product. Ensure all equipment is grounded/bonded.
Avoid confined spaces and areas with poor ventilation. Do not ingest this product.
Store as flammable material. Store away from incompatible and reactive materials (See section 5 and 10).
Storage
Store away from heat and sources of ignition. Store in dry, cool, well-ventilated area. Keep container tightly
closed. Ensure the storage containers are grounded/bonded. Avoid direct sunlight.
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Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
For normal application, special ventilation is not necessary. If user's operations generate vapours or mist, use
Engineering
ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit. Make-up air should always
Controls
be supplied to balance air removed by exhaust ventilation. Ensure that eyewash station and safety shower
are close to work-station.
Personal Protection - The selection of personal protective equipment varies, depending upon conditions of use.
Eyes As a minimum, safety glasses with side shields should be worn when handling this material.
Body If this material may come in contact with the body during handling and use, we recommend wearing
appropriate protective clothing to prevent contact with the skin. (Contact your PPE provider for more
information.)
Respiratory A NIOSH-approved air-purifying respirator with an organic vapour cartridge or canister may be permissible
under certain circumstances where airborne concentrations are expected to exceed exposure limits.
Protection provided by air-purifying respirators is limited. Use a positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator if
there is any potential for uncontrolled release, exposure levels are unknown, or any other circumstances
where air-purifying respirators may not provide adequate protection.
Hands If this material may come in contact with the hands during handling and use, we recommend wearing gloves
of the following material(s): polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), fluoro-elastomer. Consult your PPE provider for
breakthrough times and the specific glove that is best for you based on your use patterns.
Feet Wear appropriate footwear to prevent product from coming in contact with feet and skin.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State and Clear liquid. Not available
Viscosity
Appearance
Clear to slightly yellow, undyed liquid. Not applicable.
Colour Pour Point
May be dyed red for taxation purposes.
Gasoline. MTBE has a terpene-like Softening Point Not applicable.
Odour
odour.
Less than 1 ppm. Not applicable.
Odour Threshold Dropping Point
25 to 220掳C (77 to 428掳F) Initial boiling Penetration Not applicable.
Boiling Point
point by ASTM D86 Standard Test
Method.
0.685 - 0.80 kg/L @ 15掳C (59掳F). Not available
Density Oil / Water Dist.
Coefficient
3 to 4 (Air = 1) (NFPA). Not available
Vapour Density Ionicity (in water)
<107 kPa @ 37.8潞C (100潞F) Not available
Vapour Pressure Dispersion
Properties
Volatile. H yd r o c a r b o n c o mp o n e n t s v i r t u a l l y
Volatility Solubility
insoluble in water. Soluble in alcohol,
ether, chloroform, and benzene.
Dissolves fats, oils and natural resins.
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
Non corrosive.
Corrosivity
The product is stable under normal Hazardous W ill not occur under normal working
Stability
handling and storage conditions. conditions.
Polymerization
Reactive with oxidizing agents, acids, Decomposition May release COx, NOx, phenols, polynuclear
Incompatible
interhalogens and uranium hexafluoride. Products aromatic hydrocarbons, acrid smoke and
Substances /
irritating vapours when heated to
Conditions to
decomposition.
Avoid
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Skin contact, eye contact, inhalation, and ingestion.
Routes of Entry
Gasoline (8006-61-9):
Acute Lethality
Acute Oral toxicity (LD50): 13600 mg/kg (rat)
Acute Dermal toxicity (LD50): >5000 mg/kg (rabbit)
MTBE (1634-04-4):
Acute Oral toxicity (LD50): 2963 mg/kg (rat)
Acute Dermal toxicity (LD50): >6800 mg/kg (rabbit)
Acute Inhalation toxicity (LC50): 23576 ppm/4h (rat)
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Benzene (71-43-2):
Acute Oral toxicity (LD50): 930 mg/kg (rat)
Acute Dermal toxicity (LD50): >9400 mg/kg (rabbit)
Acute Inhalation toxicity (LC50): 13229 ppm/4h (rat)
Chronic or Other Toxic Effects
Dermal Route: Contact may cause skin irritation. Prolonged or repeated contact may defat and dry skin, and
cause dermatitis.
Inhalation Route: Inhalation of this product may cause respiratory tract irritation. Inhalation of this product may cause
Central Nervous System (CNS) Depression, symptoms of which may include; weakness, dizziness,
slurred speech, drowsiness, unconsciousness and in cases of severe overexposure; coma and
death.
Oral Route: Ingestion of this product may cause gastro-intestinal irritation. Aspiration of this product may result
in severe irritation or burns to the respiratory tract. Ingestion of this product may cause Central
Nervous System (CNS) Depression, symptoms of which may include; weakness, dizziness, slurred
speech, drowsiness, unconsciousness and in cases of severe overexposure; coma and death.
Eye Irritation/Inflammation: Contact may cause eye irritation.
Immunotoxicity: Not available
Skin Sensitization: Contact with this product is not expected to cause skin sensitization, based upon the available data
and the known hazards of the components.
Respiratory Tract Contact with this product is not expected to cause respiratory tract sensitization, based upon the
available data and the known hazards of the components.
Sensitization:
Mutagenic: This product contains a component(s) at >= 0.1% that has been shown to cause mutagenicity in
laboratory tests. Therefore, this product is considered to be a mutagen. (Benzene)
Reproductive Toxicity: This product is not known to contain any components at >= 0.1% that have been shown to cause
reproductive toxicity. Therefore, based upon the available data and the known hazards of the
components, this product is not expected to be a reproductive toxin.
Teratogenicity/Embryotoxicity: This product is not known to contain any components at >= 0.1% that have been shown to cause
teratogenicity and/or embryotoxicity. Therefore, based upon the available data and the known
hazards of the components, this product is not expected to be a teratogen/embryotoxin.
Carcinogenicity (ACGIH): This product contains the following chemical(s) at >=0.1% that are listed as carcinogenic
compounds. Therefore this product is considered to be carcinogenic.
[Considered to be A1 by the ACGIH. Benzene (71-43-2)]
[Considered to be A3 by the ACGIH. Gasoline (8006-61-9), MTBE (1634-04-4)]
Carcinogenicity (IARC): This product contains the following chemical(s) at >=0.1% that are listed as carcinogenic
compounds. Therefore this product is considered to be carcinogenic.
[Considered to be carcinogenic to humans (group 1) by IARC. Benzene (71-43-2)]
[Considered to be carcinogenic to humans (group 2B) by IARC. Gasoline (8006-61-9)]
Carcinogenicity (NTP): This product contains the following chemical(s) at >=0.1% that are listed as carcinogenic
compounds. Therefore this product is considered to be carcinogenic.
[Known to be a human carcinogen according to NTP. Benzene (71-43-2)]
Carcinogenicity (IRIS): This product contains the following chemical(s) at >=0.1% that are listed as carcinogenic
compounds. Therefore this product is considered to be carcinogenic.
[Considered to be carcinogenic by IRIS. Benzene (71-43-2)]
Carcinogenicity (OSHA): This product contains the following chemical(s) at >=0.1% that are listed as carcinogenic
compounds. Therefore this product is considered to be carcinogenic.
[Considered to be carcinogenic by OSHA. Benzene (71-43-2)]
Gasoline engine exhaust is possibly carcinogenic to humans (IARC Group 2B).
Other Considerations
Section 12. Ecological Information
Persistance/
Not available Not available
Environmental
Bioaccumulation
Fate
Potential
Not available Not available
BOD5 and COD Products of
Biodegradation
No additional remark.
Additional
Remarks
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Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Spent/ used/ waste product may meet the requirements of a hazardous waste. Consult your local or regional
Waste Disposal
authorities. Ensure that waste management processes are in compliance with government requirements and
local disposal regulations.
Section 14. Transport Information
TDG Classification GASOLINE, 3, UN1203, PGII (CL-TDG) Special Provisions See Transportation of Dangerous Goods
Regulations.
for Transport
Section 15. Regulatory Information
This product is acceptable for use under the provisions of WHMIS-CPR. All components of this formulation
Other
are listed on the CEPA-DSL (Domestic Substances List).
Regulations
All components of this formulation are listed on the US EPA-TSCA Inventory.
All components of this product are on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
(EINECS).
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations
(CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR.
Please contact Product Safety for more information.
DSD/DPD (Europe) Not evaluated. CLASS: Contains material which may cause
HCS (U.S.A.)
cancer.
CLASS: Flammable liquid having a flash
point lower than 37.8掳C (100掳F).
CLASS: Irritating substance.
CLASS: Target organ effects.
ADR (Europe) DOT (U.S.A)
NOT EVALUATED FOR Not evaluated for transport
EUROPEAN TRANSPORT
(Pictograms) (Pictograms)
NON 脡VALU脡 POUR LE
Non 茅valu茅 pour le transport
TRANSPORT EUROP脡EN.
Rating
2* 0 Insignificant
Health Hazard
HMIS (U.S.A.) NFPA (U.S.A.) Fire Hazard
3
1 Slight
3
Fire Hazard Health 0 Reactivity
2 2 Moderate
0
Reactivity 3 High
Specific hazard
H 4 Extreme
Personal Protection
Section 16. Other Information
Available upon request.
References
* Marque de commerce de Petro-Canada - Trademark
Glossary
ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists IRIS - Integrated Risk Information System
ADR - Agreement on Dangerous goods by Road (Europe) LD50/LC50 - Lethal Dose/Concentration kill 50%
ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials LDLo/LCLo - Lowest Published Lethal Dose/Concentration
BOD5 - Biological Oxygen Demand in 5 days NAERG'96 - North American Emergency Response Guide Book (1996)
CAN/CGA B149.2 Propane Installation Code NFPA - National Fire Prevention Association
CAS - Chemical Abstract Services NIOSH - National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health
CEPA - Canadian Environmental Protection Act NPRI - National Pollutant Release Inventory
CERCLA - Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation NSNR - New Substances Notification Regulations (Canada)
and Liability Act NTP - National Toxicology Program
CFR - Code of Federal Regulations OSHA - Occupational Safety & Health Administration
CHIP - Chemicals Hazard Information and Packaging Approved Supply PEL - Permissible Exposure Limit
List RCRA - Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
CNS - Central Nervous System RTECS - Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances
COD5 - Chemical Oxygen Demand in 5 days SARA - Superfund Amendments and Reorganization Act
CPR - Controlled Products Regulations SD - Single Dose
DOT - Department of Transport STEL - Short Term Exposure Limit (15 minutes)
DSCL - Dangerous Substances Classification and Labeling (Europe) TDG - Transportation Dangerous Goods (Canada)
DSD/DPD - Dangerous Substances or Dangerous Preparations TDLo/TCLo - Lowest Published Toxic Dose/Concentration
Directives (Europe) TLm - Median Tolerance Limit
DSL - Domestic Substance List TLV-TWA - Threshold Limit Value-Time Weighted Average
EEC/EU - European Economic Community/European Union TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act
EINECS - European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical USEPA - United States Environmental Protection Agency
Substances USP - United States Pharmacopoeia
EPA - Environmental Protection Agency WHMIS - Workplace Hazardous Material Information System
EPCRA - Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act
FDA - Food and Drug Administration
FIFRA - Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act
HCS - Hazard Communication Standard
HMIS - Hazardous Material Information System
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IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer
Prepared by Product Safety - JDW on 7/4/2005.
For Copy of MSDS
Internet: www.petro-canada.ca/msds Data entry by Product Safety - JDW.
Canada-wide: telephone: 1-800-668-0220; fax: 1-800-837-1228
For Product Safety Information: (905) 804-4752
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above named supplier
nor any of its subsidiaries assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information
contained herein. Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may
present unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot
guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist.
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