Please be careful when handling gasoline!
Updated: July 24, 2019
About the dangers of gasoline
- Gasoline is a substance that vaporizes even at temperatures of -40 degrees Celsius, ignites even a small fire source, and burns explosively. Containers containing gasoline must be made of a material with a certain level of strength and their capacity is limited by fire regulations.
- In particular, never pour gasoline into a polyethylene can for kerosene, as static electricity can ignite it, which is extremely dangerous.
- Gasoline vapor is heavier than air, so it tends to stagnate and form a flammable atmosphere over a wide area, creating a risk of ignition from distant sources such as static electricity or an open flame from a lighter.
About gasoline cans
- Do not place gasoline cans in places exposed to direct sunlight or high temperatures.
- When handling gasoline cans, be sure to check the safety of your surroundings and stop the engine.
- Please bleed the air before opening the lid of the gasoline can.
- At self-service stations, users are not allowed to fill their own gasoline cans.
- When using a gasoline can, please read the instruction manual carefully and handle it properly.
Related Links
Correct use of gasoline cans (KHK Hazardous Materials Safety Technology Association) (external link)
Inquiries regarding this page
Inagi City Fire Department Headquarters Prevention Division
2111 Higashi-Naganuma, Inagi-shi, Tokyo (Inagi Fire Department)
Phone: 042-377-7119 Fax: 042-377-0119
