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Article #2357Re: Is Gasoline Toxic ?
From: The Net Flyer
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 00:00
Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 00:00
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In article <80bgou$icu$1@nnrp1.deja.com>, Bob <hardwork@freemail.c3.hu> wrote: > Dear all, > Sorry if this message is posted on the wrong newsgroup, but I > would like to > know the answer to this question: > Is gasoline (Petroleum) toxic? You shouldn't drink it. Virtually *every* substance is toxic, as long your intake is too much. Easting too much tomatoes is poison as well. But *toxic* in the sense as, e.g. mercury is, no. > And also, is gasoline fumes carcinogenic? Yes. It contains benzene C6H6 and this is a main carcinogen. And of course in some countries the leaded fuel is still sold which contains the toxic Pb(C2H5)4. > Is there anywhere on the InterNet I can find information regarding > matters > like this? > If anyone here know anything, I'd very much appreciated if you can > give me a > pointer or two. > Thank you very much in advance. http://chemfinder.camsoft.com allows you to fill in a name, formula or CAS number and it results is a lot of pointers to preperty sheets, MSDS safety sheets, etc. http://webbook.nist.gov/chemistry gives a lot of properties. rick Check these MSDS-es. Before you buy (and drink). * Sent from RemarQ http://www.remarq.com The Internet's Discussion Network * The fastest and easiest way to search and participate in Usenet - Free!
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