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<br /> SECTION Vi,
<br /> HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATIONJ TLV 10 ppm or 30 mg/m3 (sVi.n)
<br /> Excex;$i 2 inhalation orprolonged skin exposure may cause headache, weariness loss of
<br /> 1 appetite and lassitude with incipient blood effecte including drereased cell counts,
<br /> 1 mild lymphotosis and eosinopenia. The most significant toxic effect of benzene is in-
<br /> sidious and often irreversible in'urryy to the blood forming tissue from chronic law
<br /> level exposures. Development of leukemia s,ay occur from cLronic excessive expsutc'
<br /> Eye contact yields irritation from liquid or high vapor concentrations. Skin contact
<br /> will also yield a defacting effect. Inhalation may result: in collapse, bronchi.is and
<br /> pneuomonia.
<br /> - FIRST AID:
<br /> Xee c-ontac_t:_ Wash eyes well with water for 15 minutes. Contact physician,
<br /> Skin contact: Wash skin well with water. Contaminated clothing should be removed at
<br /> once.
<br /> _. Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air. Restore breathing if required and administer
<br /> oxygen Tc�r labored bteathina, Contact physician.
<br /> Ingestion: Give edible fats or oils to swallow. Do not Induce vomiting (Aspiration
<br /> hazard). Contact a physician immediately.
<br /> SECTION-V11. SPILL, LEAK, AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
<br /> If a significant spill occurs, notify safety personnel and evacuate V-e area. Remove all
<br /> ignition sources, Provide maximum, explosion-proof vent-.lati')n. Clean-up personnel
<br /> - must use app'._oved self-contained breathing apparatus and other protective equipment to I
<br /> avoid contact with bentena. II
<br /> " Remove free liquid. Pick up residue with to inert absorbant, such as vermiculite, and
<br /> placed in a closed metal contain^_r for disposal, using non-sparking tools. When neces-
<br /> sary, benzene may bi. flushed away from a critical area with water, but flush to cpen
<br /> ozea only, not to newer or to sirfaee waters.
<br /> DISPOSAL: incinerate waite benzene or dirpose of via a licensed solvent disposal company,
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<br /> Do not send (or allow run off) to the sewer!
<br /> SECTION VIII, SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
<br /> Provide gens-.:al ventilation and local exhaust ventilation where benzene is used, handled,
<br /> or stored to meet TLV requirements. Self-contained breathing apparatus should be avail-
<br /> able for emergencies and non-routine situations, Approved cartridge or canister type
<br /> respirators can be used for benzene concentrations up to 50 ppm for short periods. A
<br /> full facepiece is required above 10 ppm
<br /> To prevent skin contact, gloves, aprons, boots, etc of neoprene or otherPnenzene-resistau
<br /> �a materials should be used. Chemical goggles or face shields should be used if splashing
<br /> is possible. Eyewash station should be available where splashing is probable..
<br /> SECTION IX, SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND COMMENTS
<br /> Whenever possible, less toxic solven's should be substituted for benzene. Consult health
<br /> and safety services before benzene 4s used in plant operations. Do not breathe vaporn.
<br /> Prevent contact with liquid. It is 9 suspected cancer causing gent!
<br /> Keep away from heat, sources of ignition, and oxidizing agents. No smoking in areas of
<br /> use. Store znd handle as GSHA Class IB liquid,
<br /> Pre-placement detailed medical examination ir; needed. Workers who show heart, lung,
<br /> kidney, liver, nervous disease, or any blood abnormality should not be assignea. Perl-
<br /> odic physical examinations and area monitoring is required.
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