Safe Fuel Handling Practices

FIRE

- REPORT ALL FIRES to the appropriate authorities.

- 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, 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 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

- 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.