What Category of Liquid Does Gasoline Belong To?

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Gasoline is classified as a Category 3 flammable liquid, specifically Item 1 low flash point liquid, in the 'List of Hazardous Chemicals'. Here is more information about gasoline: 1. Gasoline appears as a transparent liquid, is flammable, with a distillation range of 30°C to 220°C, and is graded into 90, 93, 95, 97, etc., based on octane ratings. It is produced by refining various gasoline components such as straight-run gasoline, catalytic cracking gasoline, and catalytic reforming gasoline, blended with high-octane components. It is primarily used as fuel for spark-ignition internal combustion engines in automobiles. 2. Gasoline products can be divided into three main categories based on usage: aviation gasoline, automotive gasoline, and solvent gasoline. The first two are mainly used as fuel for gasoline engines, widely used in cars, motorcycles, speedboats, helicopters, and agricultural and forestry aircraft. 3. The important characteristics of gasoline include volatility, anti-knock properties, stability, safety, and corrosiveness.