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No.316 BENZEI`rE 4/88
<br /> SECTI()� F. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
<br /> Benzene is listed as a suspected human carcinogen by the ACGIH.
<br /> Summary of Risks: Prolonged skin contact with benzene or excessive inhalation of its vapor may cause headache,weakness, loss of
<br /> appetite,and lassitude.Continued exposure can cause collapse,bronchitis,and pneumonia.The most important health hazards are cancer
<br /> (leukemia),bone marrow effects,and injuries to the blood-forming tissue from chronic low-level exposure.
<br /> Medical Conditions Aggravated by Lang-Term Exposure: Ailments of the heart,lungs,liver,kidneys,blood,and central
<br /> nervous system(CNS)may be worsened by exposure.Administer preplacement and periodic medical exams emphasizing these organs'
<br /> functions and reassign workers who test positive. Target Organs: Blood,CNS,bone marrow,eyes,and upper respiratory tract
<br /> (URI). Primary Entry: Skin contact,inhalation. Acute Effects: Dizziness,mental dullness,nausea,headache,fatigue, and
<br /> giddiness. Chronic Effects: Possible cancer(leukemia).
<br /> FIRST AID
<br /> Eyes: Immediately flush eyes,including under the eyelids, gently but thoroughly with plenty of running water for at least 15 minutes.
<br /> Skin: Immediately wash the affected arca with soap and water.
<br /> Inhalation: Remove the exposed person to fresh air;restore and,or support his or her breathing as needed.
<br /> Ingestion: Never give anything by mouth to someone who is unconscious or convulsing.Do not induce vomiting because of the
<br /> possibility of aspiration.
<br /> GET MEDICAL HELP (IN PLANT, PARAMEDIC, COMMUNITY) FOR ALL EXPOSURES. Seek prompt
<br /> medical assistance for further treatment, observation, and support after first aid.
<br /> SECTION 7. SPILL, LEAK, AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
<br /> Spill/Leak: Notify safety personnel,provide ventilation,and eliminate all sources of ignition immediately.Cleanup personnel need
<br /> protection against contact with and inhalation of vapor(see sect.8).Contain large spills and collect waste or absorb it with an inert material
<br /> such as sand,earth,or vermiculite.Use nonsparking tools to place waste liquid or absorbent into closable containers for disposal. Keep
<br /> waste out of sewers,watersheds,and waterways.
<br /> Waste D isposal: Contact your supplier or a licensed contractor for detailed recommendations for disposal. Follow Federal,state,and
<br /> local regulations.
<br /> OSHA Designations
<br /> Air Contaminant(29 CFR 19 10.1000 Subpart Z)
<br /> EPA Designations (40 CFR 302.4)
<br /> RCRA Hazardous Waste,No.U019
<br /> CERCLA Hazardous Substance,Reportable Quantity: 1000 lbs(454 k(g)
<br /> SECTION 8. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
<br /> Gobbles: Always wear protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles. Where splashing is possible,wear a full face shield. Follow the
<br /> eye-and face-protection guidelines in 29 CFR 1910.133. Respirator: Wear a NIOSH-approved respirator per the NIOSH Pocket Guide
<br /> to Che+nical Hazards for the maximum-use concentrations and/or the exposure limits cited in section 2. Follow the respirator guidelines in
<br /> 29 CFR 1910.134. For emergency or nonroutine use(e.g.,cleaning reactor vessels or storage tanks),wear an SCBA with a full facepiece
<br /> operated in the pressure-demand or positive-pressure mode. Warning: Air-purifying respirators will not prosect workers in oxygen-
<br /> deficicnt atmospheres. Other. Wear impervious gloves,boots, aprons,gauntlets,etc.,to prevent any possibility of skin contact with this
<br /> suspected human carcinogen. Ventilation: Install and operate general and local ventilation systems powerful enough to maintain
<br /> airborne levels of benzene below the OSHA PEL standard cited in section 2.
<br /> Safety Stations: Make eyewash stations,washing facilities,and safety showers available in use and handling areas. Contaminated
<br /> Equipment: Contact lenses pose a special hazard;soft lenses may absorb irritants and all lenses concentrate them. Do not wear contact
<br /> )eases in any work area.Remove contaminated clothing and launder it before wearies it again;clean this material from shoes and
<br /> equipment Comments: Practice good personal hygiene;always wash thoroughly after using this material,Keep it off of your clothing
<br /> and equipment. Avoid transferring it from your hands to your mouth while eating,drinking,or smoking. Do not eat,drink,or smoke in
<br /> any work area. Do not inhale benzene vapor!
<br /> SECTION 9. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND COMMENTS
<br /> Storage/Segregation: Store benzene in a cool,dry,well-ventilated area away from sources of ignition and incompatible chemicals.
<br /> Special Handling'/Storage: Protect containers from physical damage.Electrically ground and bond all metal containers used in
<br />! shipping or transferring operations.Follow all parts of 29 CFR 1910.1028.
<br /> Engineering Controls: All engineering systems(production,transportation,etc.)must be of maximum explosion-proof design(non-
<br /> sparking,electrically grounded and bonded,etc.)
<br /> Comments: If possible,substitute less toxic solvents for benzene;use this material with extreme caution and only'if itis absolutely
<br /> essential.
<br /> Transportation Data (49 CFR 17:.101.2)
<br /> DOT Shipping Name: Benzene DOT Label: Flammable Liquid I>1S0 Label: Flammable Liquid
<br /> DOT Class: Flammable Liquid DOT ID No. UN1114 IMO Class: 32
<br /> • References: 1,2, 12,73,84-94, 100, 103.
<br /> Judgments as to the suitabilny of information hamn for purchaser's purposes arc i Prepared by PJ Igoe,B S
<br /> necessarily purchaser's mponsibility.7bcr:fine,although reasonable care has
<br /> been taken is the preparation of such information,Genium Publ.shing Corp. Industtrial Hygiene Review: DJ Wilson,CIH
<br /> extends no wa-rarities,makes no representations and assumes no responsibility
<br /> as to the accu=y or suitability of such informzion for application to Medical Review: TAJ Hardies,110
<br /> purchaser's intended purposes or for consequences of its use. t'
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