Chapter G: Galam Butter Gum Turpentine

Gasoline

CAS 8006-61-9; 68425-31-0; 68514-15-8; EINECS/ELINCS 232-349-1

UN 1203 (DOT); UN 1257 (DOT)

• Synonyms: Automotive gasoline; Benzin; Gas; Gasolene; Gasoline, natural; Motor fuel; Motor spirit(s); Natural gasoline; Petrol; Unleaded gasoline

• Classification: Mixed petroleum hydrocarbons

• Definition: Complex combination of hydrocarbons separated from nat. gas by processes such as refrigeration or absorption; predominantly C4-8 sat. aliphatic hydrocarbons; common commercial unleaded automotive gasoline; may contain additives and blending agents

• Properties: Colorless volatile liq.; char. odor; insol. in water; sol. in abs. alcohol, ether, chloroform, benzene, ethanol, other petrol. solvs.; dissolves fats, oils, natural resins; m.w. 108 (avg.); sp.gr. 0.72-0.76; m.p. < ?60 C; b.p. 32-210 C; flash pt. 40-70 C; pH 9 max.; evaporates quickly

• Toxicology: ACGIH TLV/TWA 300 ppm; STEL 500 ppm; LD50 (oral, rat) 18.85 ml/kg; LC50 (inh., rat, 5 min) 300 g/m ³; mod. toxic by ing.; mildly toxic by inh.; human systemic effects; can cause burning, stomach irritation, nausea, cyanosis; human eye irritant; ing./inh. can cause CNS depression, unconsciousness, coma, pulmonary edema, fatalities; prolonged/repeated contact can cause dermatitis, blistering of skin; asphyxiant; suspected carcinogen; TSCA listed

• Precaution: Extremely flamm.; very dangerous fire and explosion hazard exposed to heat or flame; incompat. with strong oxidizing agents (can cause fire or explosion); common air contaminant

  NFPA: Health 1, Flammability 3, Reactivity 0

• Storage: Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated area out of direct sunlight

• Uses: Fuel for...