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No.3l S 7ti'YLENE(Mixed Isom
<br /> :SECTIO, fi.:HEAL"TH .HAZ,ARD �
<br /> Xviene is not listed as a carcinogen by the IARC,NTP,or OSHA.
<br /> Summsry of Risks: Liquid xylene is a skin irritant and causes erythema;drNmess,and'defatiing;prolonged contact May cause
<br /> blistering.Inhaling xylene can depress the central nervous system(CNS),and ingesting it can result in gastrointestinal disturbance;and
<br /> possibly hematemesis(vomiting blood).Effect on the eyes,kidneys, liver,lungs,and the CN9 ate also reported.Medical Conditions
<br /> Aggravated by.Long-Term Exposure:'Problems with eyes`,skin,centra]nervous system,kidneys,and liver maybe worsened by i
<br /> exposure to xylene:-Target Organs: CNS,eyes,gastrointestinal tract,blood,liver;kidneys,skin.', Primary Entry:t inhalation,
<br /> skin contact absorption. . Acute Effects: Dizziness;excitement;drowsiness;incoordination;staggering gait;irritation of eyes,nose,
<br /> and throat;corneal vacuolization;anorexia;nausea;vomiting;abdominal pain-,and dermatEffects: Reversible eye
<br /> itis. Chronic:
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<br /> damage,headache,loss of appetite,nervousness,pale skin,and skin rash.
<br /> FIRST AID: Eves: Immediately flush eves,including under the eyelids, gently but thoroughly with plenty of running water for at
<br /> least 15 minutes. Skin. immediately wash the affected arca with soap and water. Inhalation. Remove the exposed person w fresh
<br /> Ingestion. Never give anything 1
<br /> air,restore andlor support his o:her breathing as needed.Have a trained person administer oxygen. .
<br /> ' by mouth to someone who is unconscious or convulsing.Vomiting may occur spontaneously,'but do not induce it.If vgmiting should l
<br /> occur,keep exposed person's head below his of her hips to prevent aspiration(breathing.the liquid xylene into the lungs).Severe t i
<br /> .hemorrhagic pneumonitis with grave,possibly fatal,pulmonary injury can occur from aspiring very small quantities of xylene. R
<br /> GET MEDICAL-HELP (IN PLANT, PARAMEDIC, COMMUNITY)"FOR ALL'EXPOSURES. Seek prompt r ".
<br /> viedical assistance for further treatment, observation, and support after first old. If exposure is severe,• -
<br /> hespitilization for at least 72 hours with careful monitoring for delayed onset of pulmonary edema is
<br /> recommended. ' -
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<br /> iminate all sources of-ignition immediately. Cleanup personnel need
<br /> Spill/Leak. Notify safety persomncl,provide ventilation,and el • ,
<br /> Y:T protection against contact with and inhalation of xylene vapor(see sect.8). Contain large spills and collect waste,or absorb it with an inert
<br /> l materia]such as sand,earth,'or vermiculite.Use nonspar king tools to place waste liquid or absorbent into closable containers for disposal.
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<br /> } Keep waste out of sewers,watersheds,and waterways. ,: ►
<br /> f Waste Disposal: Contact your supplier or a licensed contractoi fo�detai)ed recommendations.'Fallow Federal,state'and local 4 �
<br /> t regulations.. "
<br /> # OSHA Designations F ;. t, w -
<br /> P Air Contaminant(29 CFR 1910,1000 Subpart Z) y
<br /> P EPA Designations(40 CFR 302.4) • t '''4 ` +t '� }
<br /> RCRA Hazardous Waste,No.U239
<br /> ~R er rite Clean Water Act(CWA),section 31] (b}(9)
<br /> CERCLA Hazardous Substance,Reportable'Quantity: 10001bs(454 kg),p
<br /> Goggles: Always wear protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles. Where splashing is possible,wear a full face shield as a ,. .
<br /> supplementary protective measure.Follow OSHA eye-and face-protection regulations (29 CFR 1910.133)..Respirator:-Use a NIOSH- -
<br /> approved respirator per the NIOSHPocket Guide io Chemical Hazards for the maximum-use concentrations and/or the exposure limit I
<br /> cited in section 2.Follow OSHA respirator regulations(29 CFR 1910.134).For emergency or nonroutine use(leaks or cleaning reactor "
<br /> vessels and storage tanks),wear an SCBA with a full faccpiece operated in the pressure demand orpositive-pressure mode.Ws,ging:Air-
<br /> purifying respirators will not protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres. Other:Wear impervious gloves,boot,aprons,gauntlets,
<br /> etc.,as required by the specifics of lite work operation to prevent prolonged or repeated skin contact with xylene. Ventilation:Anstall
<br /> and operate general and local maximum,explosion-proof ventilation systems powerful enough to maintain airborne levels of xylene "
<br /> ( below the-OSHA PEL standard cited in section 2.Local exhaust ventilation is preferred because it prevent dispersion of xylene into
<br /> general work areas by eliminating it at its source.Consult the latest edition of Genium reference 143 for detailed recommendations.
<br /> Safety Stations: Make evewash stations,safetylquick-drench showers,and washing facilities available in areas of-use and handling.- �
<br /> " Contaminated Equipment: Contact lenses pose a special hazard;soft lenses may absorb irritants all lenses concentrate them. Do
<br /> not wear contact lenses in any work area.Remove contaminated clothing and launder it before wearing it again;clean xylene from shoes
<br /> and equipment Comments: Practice good personal hygiene;always wash thoroughly after ii.kng this material.Keep it off of your :^ r
<br /> { clothing and equipment. Avoid transferring it from your hands to your mouth while eating,drinking,orssmoking. Do not eat,drink,or i
<br /> smoke in any work.area.Do not inhale xylene vapor.
<br /> >':. EC.T O ' 9. '.SPE`CI I;' R f', i�'T10NS AND C3M-M—NTS
<br /> Storage/Segregation.- Store xyiene in a cool,dry,well-ventilated area away from sources of ignition and strong oxidizers.Protect,,
<br /> containers from physical damage.
<br /> Special HamdllWStorage: Make sure"all engineering systems(production,transportation)arc of maximum explosion-proof design.
<br /> Ground and bond all containers,pipelimes,etc.,used in shipping,transferring,reacting,producing,and sampling operations.
<br /> ' -Transportation Data (49 CFR•172.101-2)"
<br /> ,.DOT.Shipping Name: Xylenc: .,DOT Label: Flammable Liquid IMO Label: Flammable Liquid
<br /> DOT ID No. UN1307 'DOT Haiard Class- Flamm able Liquid IMO Class: 31or3.3 !
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<br /> References: 1,2, 12,73, 54-94, 100, 103. N Ta
<br /> iudgmeau as to the suitability of iafornwooe hceia for purzhmr's purposes air Prepared by PI 1 goe,$S
<br /> necessarily purrhascr's trspoosibility.Therofost,although reasonable care has
<br /> been taken in the prnpsrAlron Of such lnfOn7uliOn,Gcnium Publishing Corp. Industrial Hygiene Review: D3 Wilson,CIH
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<br /> as io:the accuracy or suitability of such inforrmion for application to I I
<br /> purchmes intmded purposes or for consequchm of its use: 3 I Medical Review: MJ Hardier,MD
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