Gasoline, natural
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- CAS Registry Number: 8006-61-9
- Safety Statements: Confirmed carcinogen. Mildly toxic by inhalation. Human systemic effects by inhalation: cough, conjunctiva irritation, hallucinations or distorted perceptions. Repeated or prolonged dermal exposure causes dermatitis. Can cause blistering of skin. Inhalation or ingestion can cause central nervous system depression. Pulmonary aspiration can cause severe pneumonitis. Some addiction has been reported from inhalation of fumes. Even brief inhalations of high concentrations can cause a fatal pulmonary edema. The vapors are considered to be moderately poisonous. If its concentration in air is sufficiently high to reduce the oxygen content below that needed to maintain life, it acts as a simple asphyxiant. A human eye irritant. Gasoline is a common air contaminant. A very dangerous fire and explosion hazard when exposed to heat or flame; can react vigorously with oxidizing materials. To fight fire, use foam, CO2, dry chemical.
- EINECS: 232-349-1
- Molecular Weight: 0
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