Safe Fuel Handling Practices: Gasoline, Methanol, And Methanol Blends: Handling

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Use flammable liquid handling precautions .
Wear chemical goggles and nitrile gloves. Additional protective clothing and equipment may be necessary in some instances .
Keep flammable liquids in approved, labeled, closed containers .
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 settle in lower areas .
When transferring flammable liquids, bond the receiving container to the source and ground the source to the earth .
Do not smoke or use heat/spark producing equipment near vapors .
Do not smoke, eat, or drink where these products are handled, processed, or stored .
Never siphon by mouth .
Wash hands thoroughly after handling any fuel .