Please be careful when handling gasoline!
Last 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.
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Inagi City Fire Department Prevention Division Tel: 042-377-7119