Just to add to this Volatile Organic Compounds, VOC's (there are many is
what we call 'gasoline') also tend to be carcinogenic. If dexterity
isn't a problem rubber gloves should be used, but they should be
acetonitrile gloves or 'black' rubber. Many organics can penetrate
latex gloves (believe me, I've had my hands turn various colours because
of this).
Peter Östrand wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> I recomend rubber gloves when you handle gasoline, if you inhale gas vapor
> or get the gas on you skin you can be sick
> I worked as a mechanic repairing gaspumps on gasstations, I inhaled a lot of
> vapor and got much gas on my skin and to day I suffer from MS. This is the
> main reason I got in to Imps, I have problem riding my Harley but driving a
> car is no problem.
>
> Use rubber gloves and have good ventilation when you handle gasoline.
>
> Teddy / Sweden
> -66 convert (2)
>
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