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<br /> No. 317 4186 TOLUENE '--'
<br /> SECTION 6. HEALTH HAZARD INFORAIAT.'?N TLV
<br /> WI o ucae u sot ronsloered 3 carcinogen v -M Ir VMC.or : Vapors01to ueae may case
<br /> irritation of the eyes,nose,upper respiratory tr..u,and skin. Fxpssrae to 207 ppm for 8 hours causes nrild fatigue,
<br /> weakness,coafusim Iscrunadon(teeing)and paresthet:a(s semi ion of p kkling.ogling,cc cmaping on the Liao that
<br /> has on objective rause). Exposer to higher conc=tratiom may cause headache,muse;dizziness.dhlated pupils.and
<br /> euphoria,and,in severe eases,may ease uncoosciousness and death. The liquid is irr:ritiag to the eyes and slain. Contact
<br /> with the eya may cause transient corneal damage,conjunctival irritation,and burls if not promptly rua>✓ved. Repeated
<br /> andlor prolonged contact with d►e skin may cause drying rod awing. It may be absorbed through the skin In toxic
<br /> amaunts. Ingestion CRUX$irritation of the gastrointestinal tract and may cause eSocts rrrrmbliag those from inhalation of
<br /> the vapor. Chronic overexposure to toluene may cause revaale kidney sad liver injury. EULU.Ap. EM CONIAl e:
<br /> Immediately flush eye-,including under eyelids,with running water for at least 1'°winutzs. Get medics!&acndw if irsitatiou
<br /> persists.• MN NTgQ, Immediately flush skin(for at least 15 minutes)while removing contaminated shm cod
<br /> clothing. Wash exposed arra with sora and water. Get laurel[agen@oa if initafion persists or if a large am has been
<br /> exposed.* 1141461 ATI IN: Remove victim to fresh air. Rcs+m aodhs sup,rt brushing as required.Keep victim warm and
<br /> quiet.Get medical telp.• jLdQEMO1V: Give victim 1 to 2 glasses of wa:.r^r milk.Contact s poison control cwa. Do not
<br /> induce vomiting unless directed to do so.Transport victim to a medical facility.N-wcr give anything by math to a person
<br /> who is unconscious or convulsing. •GET MEDICAL ASSISTANCE.In p143t,paramedic,community. Get Modica[help
<br /> for further treatment.obs rvat:;m rrad support after fust aid,if mdieded..
<br /> SECTION 7. RKLL K LEA ..mils DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
<br /> K- Notify safety personnel of large spills or leak.. Remove an:,ources of heat.had ignition. Provide maxiaaam
<br /> explocion-proof ventilation. limit access to spill area to nwassrry pmwm&l only. Remove leaking containers to safe
<br /> place if feasible. Cleanup personnel o*xJ protection against contact with liquid and inhalation of vapor'ee ssed.8).
<br /> WASTE DISPOSAF Absorb small spn x�ith paper towel or vermiculite.Contain large spills and whet if feasible or
<br /> absorb with vermiculite or sand. Place waste solvent or absorbent into closed couuainers for dispasal using non,-parking
<br /> tool, liquid can be flushed with water to am open holding rata for handling. Do not flush to sewer,wate sha;cc waterway.
<br /> Comm : Place in suitable container for dispo-ai by a licensed contractor or burn in an approved incinerator.Consider
<br /> reclaiming by distillation.Contaminated absrxbeat can be buried in a sanitary landfill. Follow W Federal,state,and local
<br /> regulations. TLm 96:IW-10 ppm Toluene is designated as a huxdous waste by the EPA. Tlx EPA(RCRA)HW No.is
<br /> U220(40 CFR 261). Tne reportable quantity(RQ)is t0001bs1454 kg(40 CFR 117).
<br /> SECTIGN & SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
<br /> Pmvide general and local exhaust v"ulatiom to meet TLV requir =ts.Ventilation fans ad other electrical service must be
<br /> norupadd-g and have am explosion-proof design. Exhaust hoods should have a face velocity of, least 100 Urn(linear feet
<br /> per minute)and he desiga,,d to capture heavy vapor. For emergency or nonroutine exposures where die TLV maf be exceeded,
<br /> use an organic chemical cartridge respirator if coDmUxtion it less than 200 ppm sad an approved canister gas mask or sdf
<br /> conumed breathing apearstus with furl facepiuxe if concentration is greater than 200 ppm.
<br /> Safety glasses or splash goggles shocld be worn in all work areas Neoprew gloves,apron,fact shield,boots,and other
<br /> appropriate protective clothing and equipment should be availabL,and wore as rwcessa:y to prevent skin and eye contra
<br /> Rermve conuamiaated clothing immediately and do not wear it until it has baa properly latmd-ned.
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<br /> Eyewash stations and safety shwas should be readily available is use and h>mdling area.
<br /> Contact leases pose a special hazard;soft leases may cbscrb irritants and all lc=s coocea=le them.
<br /> SECTION 9. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND rOMMENTS -
<br /> ZQB,&QfL5=EGATIQN: Store in a cool,dry,well-ventilated arta away from oxidizing agents,heat,sparks,or open flame.
<br /> Storage areas must meet OSHA requirements for class IB flammabic liquids.Use metal safety cans for handling small amounts.
<br /> i?MU=coataiDm from pl:ysical damage. Use only with adequate vcoWadon.Avoid contact with eyrie skin,of clodhing.Do
<br /> not inhale or ingest.Use caution when handling this compound because it can be absorbed through intact skin in toxic
<br /> amounts. SEEC1Al_HAND[INGISTORAQL, Ground and bowl metal containers and equipment to prevent static sparks whey
<br /> wiling transfers. Do act smoke in use or storage areas.Use aonsparkiag tools. ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Preplac=mt
<br /> acrd periodic medical crams emphasizing the liver,kidneys,nervous,%yncm,lungs,heart,ad blood should be provided.
<br /> Wbdters exposed to concentrations VWW than dt action level(50 ppm)should be exsmi=d at least once a year.Ute of
<br /> alcohol can aggravate the toxic efforts of toluene.
<br /> OQhINOE S: Emptied containers contain product residues. Handle acrrrdingly!
<br /> Toluene is designated as a hazmtous substance by the EPA(40 CFR 116), Deaf Clsssihicaiion:Ftamraable liquid. UN1294.
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