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BENZENE 970509-00 Yaae s or <br /> -VIII --SPILL- OR--LEAK- PROCEDURE -- <br /> ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: Report spills as required to appropriate <br /> authorities. U. S . Coast Guard regulations require immediate <br /> reporting of spills that could reach any waterway including <br /> intermittent dry creeks. Report spill to Coast Guard toll free <br /> number (800) 424-8802 . In case of accident or road spill notify <br />_ CHEMTREC (800) 424-9300. <br />' PROCEDURES IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Adsorb on fire retardant <br /> treated sawdust, diatomaceous earth, etc. Shovel up with spark- <br /> resistant shovel and remove to appropriate waste disposal facility <br /> in accordance with current applicable laws and regulations. For <br /> - large spills: Contain material and pump back to holding tank for <br /> later disposal . -Eliminate all ignition sources. Remove leaking y <br /> containers to detached area. For large spills , self-containea <br /> breathing apparatus must be worn during cleanup. <br /> WASTE MANAGEMENT: The product is suitable for processing by an approvea <br /> recycling facility or can be disposed of at any government approved <br /> waste disposal facility. Use of these methods is sub]ect to user <br /> compliance with applicable laws and regulations and consideration <br /> of product characteristics at time of disposal_ <br /> ***************** IX. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION <br /> EYE PROTECTION: = Chemical type goggles must be worn. <br /> SKIN PROTECTION: If skin contact is likely impervious gloves and <br /> appropriate personal protective equipment should be worn. Good <br /> personal hygiene practices should always be followed. <br /> RESPIRATORY PROTECTION : Approved respiratory protective equipment must <br /> be used when vapor or mists concentrations exceed applicable <br /> standards. <br /> VENTILATION: Use in well ventilated area with local exhaust <br /> ventilation. Ventilation required and equipment must be explosion <br /> proof. Use away from all ignition sources _ <br /> *********************** X. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS ***************¢******** <br /> HANDLING: Exercise extreme care in handling benzene. Avoid contact <br /> with eyes . Avoid contact with skin_ Avoid inhalation of vapors or <br /> mists . Use in well ventilated area away from all ignition sources <br /> Avoid sparking conditions Ground and bond all transfer <br /> equipment. <br /> STORAGE Drums must be groundea and bonded and equipped with self- <br /> closing valves , pressure vacuum bungs and flame arresters . Store <br /> � away from all ignition sources in a cool area equipped with an <br /> automatic sprinkling system Outside or detached storage <br />, w preferred . Storage containers should be grounded z4pd bonded <br /> MATERIALS MUST BE LABELED AS . flay cause cancer . May cause chronic <br /> effects. Harmful if absorbed through the skin Harmtul if <br /> swallowed. Extremely Flammable . Vapor Harmful . See Appendix for <br /> Precautionary Label . PCD-14 <br /> � it <br />