The Use Of  Chemicals on Competition Tires

 

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

Symbol for Class B Symbol for Class D1 Symbol for Class D3 Symbol for Class E Symbol for Class D2
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

Synonyms

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

Effects Of Overexposure
Vapors May Be Irritating To Skin, Eyes, Nose And Throat.

Inhalation Of Vapors
May Cause Nausea, Vomiting, Headache, Or Loss Of Consciousness.

Liquid Contact;
Liquid May Cause Permanent Eye Damage.
Contact With Skin Has A Defatting Effect, Causing Drying And Irritation.

Ingestion:
May Cause Nausea, Vomiting, Headaches, Dizziness, Gastrointestinal Irritation.

Chronic Effects Of Overexposure
May Include Kidney And/Or Liver Damage.

 

 

 

 

 

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