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Toluene Page 5 pressure demandor other positive pressure mode; or combination respirator which includes Type C suppl ied-air respirator wi th full facepiece operated in pressure-demand or other positive pressure or continuous-flow -node and auxiliary self-contained breathing apparatus operated in pressure-demand or other positive pressure mode. Ventilation: Provide general dilution or local exhaust ventilation to comply with I OSHA Standards. Vent;lation fans and other electrical service must be nonsparking and explosion proof. Exhaust hoods should have >100 LFM face velocity and be designed to capture heavy vapors. Protective Clothing or Equipment': o To prevent repeate or prolonged skin contact with the liquid, use impervious clothing, gloves, face shields, (eight-inch minimum), splash-proof safety goggles, and other appropriate protective clothing. o Place clothing contaminated with the liquid in closed containers for storage until it can be discarded or until provision is made for the removal of the chemical from the clothing. If the clothing is to be laundered or otherwise cleaned to remove the chemical , the person performing the operation should be informed of the chemical 's hazardous properties and ways to minimize exposure. o A safety shower should be provided within the immediate work area for emergency use where I iquid may contact the employees body. o An eyewash fountain should be provided within the immediate work area for emergency use where the liquid may contact the employee 's eyes. SECTION XI. SPECIAL PROCEDURES AND PRECAUTIONS Procedures and Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storing: Store in coat ,clean, wet l-ventilarea area away rrom sources or beat and ignition and away from oxidizing agents. Use nonsparking tools and safety cans for handling small amounts. Use ground and bond netal containers for liquid transfers to prevent static sparks and protect con tan iers from physical damige. Other Precautions-. Do not wear conzact lenses or 5-Mcke areas or storage or use. ,avoid contact witi skin and eyes. Alcohal use M-3y aggravate the narcotic and bleed effects. hT DISCLAIMER: This document is based upon information obtained from numerous Sources. Every reasonable effort has been made to provide reliable data and informaticn-, however, Erivirologiz- Cats cannot assume responsibility For the quality or valfkdity of laboratory studies or other data reported in the literature or fOr the consequences of their use. Copyright 11M6 by Envirologic Data, Inc.