It is absolutely safe to store gas in vehicle, but it must be kept in an accepted tank or container. Gas containers should be supplied with an accepted label as needed by the state and federal authorities. Storing in almost anything except approved containers is prohibited strictly by the fire prevention rules.
Gasoline is in fact an 'inflammable' liquid and must be kept at the room temperature, far away from probable heat sources like a furnace, space heater, hot-water heater and various ignition sources. Gas vapors are actually heavier than the air and so can move along floor to the ignition sources. This is why, igniters and pilot lights must be kept above fifty ft from where the gas is kept or handled.
Some other precautions include:
• One should not 'smoke' where gas is stored or handled.
• One should always keep the gas out of reach from kids.
• The gas container should be closed tightly and handled gently to keep away from spills.
• For better freshening, it is always best to deal with gas outdoors.
• One should not combine even a smaller proportion of gas with diesel or kerosene.
• Using gas in kerosene lamps or heaters may also cause problems.
• The gasoline should be stored in building situated away from place or house of residence, such as garage or shed.
• The gasoline should be put in small engine (just like lawnmower) only when engine or add-ons are cool.
Minor spills can be soaked up with rags, paper and sawdust. Large pills can be collected and contained. It is important to check out with local hazardous waste-disposal center or government rules to find out right avenues for the disposal of spilled gas.
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