Safe Fuel Handling Warning

CAUTION: Use care to prevent combustion from fuel spillage. No smoking, open flames or any kind of arcing.

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 portable fire extinguishers, fire blankets, fire alarms and eyewash 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 someone is overcome by vapors, if safe, MOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR. If not breathing, give artificial respiration or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 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.
- DO NOT SMOKE or use heat/spark producing equipment near vapors.
- DO NOT eat, smoke or drink where fuel products are handled, processed or stored.
- Wear chemical goggles and nitrile gloves (additional protective clothing and equipment may be necessary in some instances).
- NEVER SIPHON BY MOUTH.
- 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.
- Keep flammable liquids in approved, labeled, closed containers.
- When transferring flammable liquids, BOND the receiving container to the source and GROUND the source to the earth.
- 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.