HB - Testing Cautions

WARNING: Safe fuel handling practices: gasoline, methanol and methanol blends

FIRE:

- Flames from methanol or methanol-gasoline blends may be invisible.

- Know the locations of portable fire extinguishers, fire blankets, fire alarms and eye/wash shower facilities. Learn how to use them.

- Use a B or AFFF (light water) type fire extinguisher to fight flammable liquid fires.


FIRST AID:

- IF SWALLOWED:

- If gasoline has been swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately!

- If methanol or a methanol/gasoline blend has been swallowed, induce vomiting under the direction of a physician or poison control center. Seek medical attention immediately!

- When overcome by vapors move victim to fresh air, if safe. If not breathing, give artificial respiration or CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) as appropriate. Seek medical attention immediately!

- If splashed in eyes, flush with large amounts of water for 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if worn. Seek medical attention.

- If splashed on skin, remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water.


HEALTH:

- All fuels may be harmful or fatal if swallowed.

- If swallowed, onset of serious health effects may be delayed 12 to 24 hours.

- Fuels and products containing methanol (e.g. windshield washer fluid) may cause blindness if swallowed.

- All fuel vapors may be harmful by inhalation.

- All fuels may be harmful by skin absorption.

- All fuels are irritating to the eyes and respiratory system.

- fuels made with gasoline may contain benzene which is a cancer-causing agent.

HANDLING:

- Use flammable liquid handling precautions.

- Wear chemical goggles and nitrile gloves (additional protective clothing and equipment may be necessary in some instances).

- Keep flammable liquids in approved labeled closed containers.

- Use in well-ventilated areas and control vapors. (Be aware that vapors are not visible, are heavier than air, can travel along the floor, and will settle in lower areas.)

- When transferring flammable liquids, bond the receiving container to the source and ground the source to the earth.

- Do not smoke or use heat/spark producing equipment near vapors.

- Do not eat, smoke or drink where these products are handled, processed or stored.

- Never siphon by mouth.

- Wash hands thoroughly after handling any fuel.


SPILLS:

- Stop, contain, and clean up small spills with an absorbent material.