Does gasoline meet any of the Canadian WHMIS hazard criteria?
Gasoline meets the Canadian WHMIS criteria for class(es):
B2 - Flammable and combustible material - flammable liquid
D2A - Poisonous and infectious material - Other effects - Very Toxic
Is it classified by OSHA (U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration)?
Meets criteria for hazardous material, as defined by 29 CFR 1910.1200.
Does gasoline meet the criteria for the European Union (EU) Classification and Labelling Information system?
It meets the EU criteria for class(es):
Carcinogenic, Category 2. [Carc.,Cat.2]
What risk and safety phrases are used by the EU Classification and Labelling Information System?
EU RISK PHRASES :
May cause cancer. Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. [R: 45-65]
EU SAFETY PHRASES :
Avoid exposure - obtain special instruction before use. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible). [S:53-45].
EU COMMENTS :
The classification as a carcinogen need not apply if it can be shown that the substance contains less than 0.1% w/w benzene.
The classification and label shown for this substance applies to the dangerous property(ies) indicated by the risk phrase(s) in combination with the category(ies) of danger shown. The requirements of Article 6 of the EEC Directive 94/69/EC apply to all other aspects of classification and labelling. The final label shall follow the requirements of section 7 of Annex VI of EEC Directive 94/69/EC.
CONCENTRATION GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO 10%: Toxic; May cause cancer.
Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. [T;R 45-65]
CONCENTRATION LESS THAN 10% OR GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO 0.1%: Toxic; May cause cancer. [T;R 45]
Preparations containing this substance must be classified as harmful with R65 (Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.) if they meet the EC criteria for aspiration (based on viscosity and surface tension).
