The Risks of Fuel Storage

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Storing gasoline and diesel at home can put you and your family in danger.

Know the risks and be aware!

Why storing fuel is dangerous?

• Storing gasoline and diesel is unsafe because these products emit flammable vapors;
• Children who are not aware of the dangers of fuel may play with the fuel containers and unintentionally harm themselves or cause an accident;
• Gasoline and diesel can react overtime with plastic storage containers leading to their decomposition, which results in the leak of the product.

Why are the fuel vapors risky?

• Vapors emitted by gasoline and diesel can form a burnable mixture in air. This mixture can explode when in contact with any spark initiated by: 

a fire

 a lighter

any electrical equipment

static electricity

Great damages and casualties may occur due to the explosion;

• If inhaled the vapors can cause:

nose and throat irritation

headaches

dizziness

nausea

vomitting

confusion

breathing difficulties