The Use Of Chemicals on Competition Tires |
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March 15, 2004 - ASN Canada FIA is aware of readily available information that talks about how to chemically treat racing tires to supposedly improve their grip on the race track.
Much of this information comes from websites that focus on karting. Such practices expose those who use chemicals to personal injury, some of which may be immediate and some with long-term effects.
While ASN Canada FIA Regulations prohibit the chemical treatment of tires for competition, our main concern is the health effects of exposure to such hazardous/toxic compounds.
Education of our competitors and officials is important. We encourage all of our Territories, Regions and Clubs to communicate this concern and actively discourage the use of these chemicals, not simply because they are not permitted by regulation, but because they are hazardous.
The most common referenced chemicals are Benzene, Xylene and Acetone. Information on these chemical compounds is provided below for your reference
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Flammable and Combustible Material May catch fire when exposed to heat, spark or flame. May burst into flames. |
Poisonous and Infectious Material: Immediate and serious toxic effects Poisonous substance. A single exposure may be fatal or cause serious or permanent damage to health. |
Poisonous and Infectious Material
Biohazardous infectious materials May cause disease or serious illness. Drastic exposures may result in death. |
Corrosive Material Can cause burns to eyes, skin or respiratory system. |
Poisonous and Infectious Material May cause irritation. Repeated exposure may cause cancer, birth defects, or other permanent damage. |
Common Chemical Name |
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Personal Injury Risks |
Benzene |
Benzene is also known as: Benzol Phenyl hydride, Coal naphtha |
This material is a known carcinogen (cancer causing). Short-term exposure may cause a variety of effects, including nausea, vomiting, dizziness, narcosis, reduction in blood pressure, Central Nervous System depression. Skin contact may lead to dermatitis. Long-term exposure may lead to irreversible effects. Severe eye irritant. Skin and respiratory irritant. |
Xylene |
Xylene is also known as: Dimethylbenzene, Methyltoluene, Xylol |
Central Nervous System disturbance, dizziness, headache, stupor, coma and death. (Acute and Chronic): Vapor is irritating to nose and throat. Prolonged exposure may cause pulmonary edema. Skin contact causes local defatting of the skin which will cause irritation and chaffing. Long term exposure may cause Central Nervous System disturbance and damage to the liver and kidneys. Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Impaired kidney and liver function may be aggravated. Preexisting eye, skin and respiratory conditions may also be aggravated. |
Acetone |
Acetone is also known as: Dimethyl formaldehyde, Dimethylketal, Dimethyl ketone, Ketone propane, Beta-ketopropane, methyl ketone, 2-propanone, Pyroacetic acid, Pyroacetic ether. |
Target Organs - Respiratory System, Skin Causes Irritation - Extremely Flammable - Harmful If Swallowed Or Inhaled
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