Is the odour of gasoline reliable as a warning property?
GOOD – TLV is more than 10 times the odour threshold. How can I work with gasoline safely? This material is an EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE LIQUID and a SUSPECTED CANCER HAZARD. Before handling it is very important that engineering controls are operated and that protective equipment requirements are being followed. People working with this chemical should be properly trained regarding its hazards and its safe use. Eliminate all ignition sources (e.g. sparks, open flames, hot surfaces). Keep away from heat. Post “NO-SMOKING” signs. It is very important to keep areas where this material is used clear of other materials which can burn. Use non-sparking ventilation systems, approved explosion-proof equipment and intrinsically safe electrical systems in areas of use. Keep aisles and exits free of obstruction. Immediately report leaks, spills or ventilation failures. Ground all drums, transfer vessels, hoses and piping. Ground clips must contact bare metal. When dispensing in other than a closed syst
