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Np, 3$5 SECTION VI. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION za.V 100 nm Excessive exposure to vapors will irritate the epee and mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract. Sustained high levels can produce headache. depression of the central nervous system, narcosis and carnia, Liquid contact in irritating to the eyes and irritation and defatting to the skin. leading to dermatitis on prolonged or repeated exposures. Ingestion may lead to aspiration of liquid into the lungs small amounts of aspirated ethyl benzene cause extensive edema and hemorrhage of lung tissue. FIRST AID1 E e contact: Rash eyes well with plenty of running water. Get medical help if irritation persists. Skinr�ntace. Bash exposed area` of skin. Promptly remove contaminated clothing. Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air. Restore breathing if necessary. Get medical help for serious exposure. In estion: Get prompt medical help; (The danger of aspirating ethyl benzene into the lungs indicates medical direction before inducing vomiting.) SECTION VII. SPILL, LEAK, AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES Personnel involved in leak or spill control and clean-up must use protective equip- ment to avoid inhalation of' vapors and contact with liquid. Eliminate ignition j sources. Provide maximum explosion-proof ventilation. Pick-up spilled material for recovery or disposal. Absorb with sand, etc. for dis- posal in a sanitary ,landfill or with paper towels or cloths for burning. Water can be used to flush liquid away from sensitive areas to special catch basial or j ground, but not to szn er or surface water. DIS—�.: Scrap material can be burned in approved incinerators in accordance with Federal, State and local regulations. 1 d SECTION VIII. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION i Provide expolosion-proof general and local exhaust ventilation to meet TLV require- Aefull facerrespiratproved orrwithso ganics must evaporlable for cartridgecannor-routine beusedoupetor1000 pp=; a i gas mask with organic vapor canister can be used up to 5000 ppm, a self-contained respirator is needed for high and unknown concentrations of vapor. Use impervious gloves and clothing ane a face shield to prevent repeated or prolong contact with the liquid. Where splashing is possible chemical goggles should be' used. Clothing contaminated with ethyl benzene should be promptly removed and no s reused until free of the contaminant. Exposures above the action level, liquid conta_t, or working where fire and ewpl.os$, x. hazards exist raay require instituting employee training, medical surveillance,vapor concentration monit-ring, record keeping, etc, when the proposed standard issues. SECTION IX, SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND COMMENTS is Store this material in tightly closed containers in cool, well-ventilated areas, away from oxidizing agents. 'meat and sources of ignition. Use non-sparking tools around this material. Containers must be electrically bonded and grounded for transfers of liquid. Use safety cans for small amounts, No fmoking., where Phis material is stared or used. Screen workers for history of kidney, liver, skin and lung problems which could giv increased sensitivity and risk in ethyl benzene exposure, Avoid breathing of vapors and contact with liquid. Do not ingest. Chronic proper- ties are not fully known; use with carfA SO CES 0E• - i 12 LS: His ial Hygiene%;.ilwr�n h�nea,a r+n.ron ti.w 1r ov�..., uF"our.w.n,r a Safetyte Med Ct.aff GENUM PUBLISHING