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W R4 L` - Y <br /> rSE ar <br /> 5r <br /> 6 of 6 Pages <br /> respiratory system, as well as headache, nausea, staggered gait, <br /> haadache, dermatitis narcosis and coma. The PEL for ethyl <br /> benzene is 100 ppm. <br /> Xylene: <br /> Xylene is a colorless liquid with an aromatic odor. It is { <br /> generally found as a mixture of three isomers: ortho-, meta-, <br /> and para-xylene. Xylene has a relati.'ely lrw volatility (vapor <br /> pressure = 8 ram Hg @ 66F) and will likely be present in soils in <br /> both the liquid and vapor form. The flush point of xylene is 81 <br /> F classifying it as a flammable liquid. <br /> Xylene can enter the body through all four routes of exposure: <br /> (1) inhalation; (2) absorption; (3). ingestion; and (4) <br /> injection. Target organs are the central nervous system, eyes, <br /> gastrointestinal tract, blood, liver, kidneys, and skin. Acute <br /> exposure effects include dizziness, .excitement, drowsiness, <br /> incoordination, abdominal pain, vomiting and irritation of the <br /> eyes nose and throat. The PEL for xylene is 100 ppm. <br /> PERSONNEL PROTE9110 <br /> Personnel working around drilling activity will wear hard hats, <br /> work gloves, long-sleeved shirts and pants. <br /> All people not directly inrolved in the site invest:gat ion will <br /> be asked to leave. The site is a Bas station serving the <br /> public, however, public will be required to stay away from the <br /> actual work. <br /> All inflamable materials will be stored in drums and sealed when <br /> not in use. Monitoring of the air will not be required at this <br /> site. <br /> D15PQSAL OF HAZABDOU6 MATERIA <br /> Hazardous material which is required by the County Health <br /> Department to be containerized will be traiisported by a licenced <br /> Hazardous waste transporter to a the appro-priate facility with a <br /> properly filled out chain of custody forma <br /> 1 . <br /> _ Yours trulY, <br /> -John Cuss•cn <br /> President <br />