HB - Testing Cautions

WARNING

- Handle methanol-gasoline fuel blends with extreme caution; wear chemical goggles and impervious gloves.

- DO NOT eat, smoke, or drink when these fuel blends are being handled.

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

- Inhaling vapors from these fuel blends are harmful to your health, handle only in well-ventilated areas.

SAFE FUEL HANDLING PRACTICES: GASOLINE, METHANOL AND METHANOL BLENDS

Fire

- Report all fires to the appropriate authorities.

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

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

- 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, if safe, move victim to fresh air. 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.

- Be aware, 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 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, connect 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

- Notify the proper authorities in the event of any spill you have not been trained to clean up.

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