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6 of 6 Pages <br /> respiratory system, as well as headache, nausea, staggered gait, <br /> headache, 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 relatively low volatility (vapor <br />' pressure = 8 mm Hg @ 68F) and will likely be present in sods in <br /> both the liquid and vapor form, The flash 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 PROTECTION <br /> Personnel working around drilling activity will wear hard hats, <br /> work gloves, long-sleeved shirts and pants. S � <br /> All people not directly involved in the site investigation will <br /> be asked to leave The site is a gas 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 />' DIQEOSAL QF HAZ6EDOUS MATERIALS <br /> Hazardous material which is required by the County Health <br /> Department to be containerized will be transported by a licenced <br /> Hazardous waste transporter to a the appropriate facility with a <br /> properly filled out chain of custody form <br /> Yours truly, <br /> C- <br /> � 2v <br /> John Cussen <br /> President <br />