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BENZENE <br />' immobilized masses of pollutants and precipitates Air spill Apply water spray or mist to knock down <br /> vapors ((C)AAR, 1986) <br />' First Aid <br /> If this chemical comes in contact with the eyes,immediately wash the eyes with large amounts of water, <br /> occasionally lifting the lower and upper lids Get medical attention immediately Contact lenses should <br /> ' not be worn when working with this chemical If this chemical comes in contact with the skin,promptly <br /> wash the contaminated skin with soap and water If this chemical penetrates through the clothing, <br /> promptly remove the clothing and wash the skin with soap and water Get medical attention promptly <br /> ' If a person breathes in large amounts of this chemical, move the exposed person to fresh air at once <br /> Recovery from mild inhalation exposures is usually rapid and complete If breathing has stopped, <br /> perform artificial respiration Keep the affected person warm and at rest Get medical attention as soon <br /> ' as possible If this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention immediately (NIOSH, 1987) <br /> Warning Concentration (ppm or mg/m3) approx 3 ppm (The odor of benzene does not provide <br /> ' adequate warning of its hazard <br /> Exposure Limits/Guidelines. <br /> OSHA PEL• 1 ppm <br /> NIOSH REL: 0 1 ppm Carcinogenic <br /> ACGIH TLV-Confirmed Human <br /> Carcinogen- 10 ppm (intended change to 0 1 ppm) <br /> IDLH• 2,000 ppm <br /> ' Photoionization Potential 9 24 eV <br /> r <br /> r <br /> r <br /> 1 <br /> r <br /> 1 <br /> Page 21 of 27 <br /> r <br />