Unleaded Material Safety Data Sheet
Last updated: January 2025
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Unleaded Material Safety Data Sheet
Unleaded petrol is one of the most widely used fuels in the UK, powering vehicles, equipment, and generators. To ensure safe handling, storage, and compliance with UK health and safety laws, Barton Petroleum provides this official unleaded material safety data sheet. It contains all critical information required under COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) and REACH legislation.
Unleaded Petrol
What Is Unleaded Petrol?
Unleaded petrol is a volatile, flammable liquid refined from crude oil and used primarily as a motor fuel. Barton Petroleum supplies unleaded petrol in accordance with EN228 specifications, suitable for use in all petrol engines designed for E5 Super unleaded or E10 Unleaded fuels.
Common applications include:
Passenger and commercial vehicles
Garden machinery and tools
Portable generators
Marine and leisure engines
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Why an Unleaded Material Safety Data Sheet Is Important
Having a current unleaded material safety data sheet (MSDS) is essential for anyone who stores, dispenses, or uses petrol in commercial or industrial environments. It ensures you meet UK safety regulations, protect employees, and respond correctly to spills, fire, or exposure incidents.
Key Safety Information from the MSDS
The unleaded petrol MSDS includes the following safety and handling guidance:
- Product Name: Unleaded Petrol (EN228)
- Hazard Classification: Extremely flammable liquid and vapour. Harmful if inhaled. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects.
- First-Aid Measures: Immediate steps to take in case of eye or skin contact, inhalation, or ingestion.
- Fire-Fighting Instructions: Use foam, dry powder, or CO₂. Do not use water jets. Vapours are heavier than air and may travel long distances to ignition sources.
- Handling & Storage: Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Store in a cool, well-ventilated, flame-proof area. Use approved containers.
- Exposure Controls & PPE: Ensure good ventilation. Use gloves, goggles, and flame-resistant clothing where exposure risk exists.
- Environmental Protection: Avoid discharge into drains or watercourses. Unleaded petrol is highly toxic to aquatic organisms.
- Transport Classification: Classified as a dangerous good under UN 1203 (Class 3 – Flammable Liquids).
Download the Unleaded Material Safety Data Sheet (PDF)
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