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a�,K� � .�•''� .�. e`er# F NO. 3i8 SECTION VI. HEALTH HAZARD WORMATION TLV 100 ppm or 835 msj%3 Inhalation of xylene at the TLV may cause mild irritation zud dizziness in sensitive persons. Concentratlona from 100-200 ppm may cau!!a nausea, heada.he and depression. 9Apor levels >200 ppm can have an anesn',esic effect. Skin contact may produce mild irritation and skin defatting. Pym cont.ct may care burning and irritation. Inges- tion of xylene may cause poisoning, One ounce or more may be fatal. Aspiration can be 4 hazard if this mazeriai is swalIcwed. FIRST AID: e Ccntact: Irrigate vith water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention! Ian Contact: Mash with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing promptly, ge- plass loot skin ails vitt approved lotions or creams. Inhalation: R=.rove *?iet.tm to fresh air. Res.ove breathing if required. Get owdical attznzion if symptoms persist or if nausea or collapse has occurred. Ingestion: Get medical attention i—adiately! Cine white mineral oil demulcent and saliue cathp-tac, but do not i:iduce vomiting unless directed by a physician. tEaintain ubu_rvacion of prtienr.Far possible delayed onset of pulmonary edema, SECTION VI: SPILL, LEAK, AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES Notify safety iersonnel. Remove all iggnicion sources. Provide edequate ventilation. Use vermiculte or sand tr• absorb spill: scrape up with s=?^sparking tools and place in - a covered metal container. The absorbed t.aterinl may. i burred is an open pit, or placed in cardboard boxes and burned iu an incinerator Spilled liquid can be f:.ushed away from scnsirive locations with a water stream flus . to open area not to sc=•eri T DISPOSAL: Scrap liquid may be atomized into an approved incinerator, or it may be dis- n`osecT"of via a licensed solvent_dispasal company' When large amounts are involved rc- ilaimPtion proce'ires ray grove economical. Follow Federal, State, and Local regula- tione. Aquatic toxicity rating TLm 96: 100-10 ppm. J. ZECTION VIII. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION rovide general ventilation and afficf.etze exhaust ventilet:wn (explosion-proof equipment ( to meet T.LV requirements and to control heavier-than-al: vapors. Use >100 Ifm face ? valocity for exhaust hoods. Use approved organic vapor canister res2irators for short periods of nonroutine work or emergency situations at up to 1000--200C ppm and approved self-contained respirators for higher and unknown vapor levels. Full faczpicce rerui e Buna-�N rubbsr gloves and aprons should be worn to prevent contact of xylene with the LM . Safety glasses or goggles should be used for eye protection and eyewash stations shoul be readily accessible to use areas. Comprehensive preplacement and biennial mpdicai rx"zinaticra to be direcred toward, but not limited to, liver, kidney, yaatrointr_stinal disorders, skin irritation, andthe central nervous system. 3 SECTION IX. SPECIAL, PRECAUTIONS AND COMMENTS ... _ Store in closed containers ir a clean, cool, well-ventilated area, away frnm soaccts cf heat, sources of ignition and strong oxidizing agents. Protect containers from l physical damage. Bond and ground metal containers when transferring liquid. Use,metaJl safety cans for small amounts. Use nonsparking tools for work in solvent areas. No Smoking in areas of use or storage. Prevent skin contact and remove contaminated clothing proaptly. Avoid repeated or pre- longed breat:::ng of vapor. Do not ingest! v DATA SOURCE(S) CODE: 1-12.19-21.23:25,3134,37-3 MIS - -'- APPROVALS: CRO AEp+eria r�.n M 61V.,l.Nur.w KI,Vh . ��.....r. %. yT�. ..�.r .�.�,.a.., r.�.�.or. s Industrial Hyglene . wcn rb+reo�CrtinPwn.p f4ml+o�.rF.u.�V.r�rn.u.r�errt.wm.ria and Safety y/.14•�+ . MEDICAL REVIEW December 5, 1980 - GENI UM PUBLISHING