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No 316 BENZENE 4188
<br /> SECTION h HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
<br /> Benzene is listed as a suspected human carcinogen by the ACGIH
<br /> Summary of Risks Prolonged skin contact with benzene or excessive inhalation of its vapor may cause headache,weakness,loss of
<br /> appetite,and lassitude Continued exposure can cause collapse,bronchitis,and pneumonia The most important health bazards are cancer
<br /> (leukemia),bone marrow effects,and injuries to the blood-forming tissue from chronic low-level exposure
<br /> Medical Conditions Aggravated by Long-Term Exposure Ailments of the heart,lungs,liver,kidneys,blood,and central
<br /> nervous system(CNS)may be worsened by exposure Administer preplacement and periodic medical exams emphasizing these organs'
<br /> functions and reassign workers who test positive Target Organs Blood,CNS,bone marrow,eyes,and upper respiratory tract
<br /> (URT) Primary Entry Skin contact,inhalation Acute Effects Dizziness,mental dullness,nausea,headache,fatigue,and
<br /> giddiness Chronic Effects Possible cancer(leukeitua)
<br /> )FIRST AID
<br /> E3 es Immediately flush eyes,including under the eyelids, gently but thoroughly with plenty of running water for at least 15 minutes
<br /> Skin Immediately wash the affected area with soap and water
<br /> Inhalation Remove the exposed person to fresh air,restore and/or support his or her breathing as needed
<br /> Ingestion Never give anything by mouth to someone who is unconscious or convulsing Do not induce vomiting because of the
<br /> possibility of aspiration
<br /> GET MEDICAL HELP (IN PLANT,PARAMEDIC, COMMUNITY) FOR ALL EXPOSURES Seek prompt
<br /> medical assistance for further treatment,observation, and support after first aid.
<br /> SECTION 7. SPILL LEAK, AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
<br /> Spill/Leak Notify safety personnel,provide ventilation,and eliminate all sources of ignition immediately Cleanup personnel need
<br /> protection against contact with and inhalation of vapor(see sect 8) Contain large spills and collect waste or absorb it with an inert material
<br /> such as sand,earth,or vertxuculite Use nonsparking tools to place waste liquid or absorbent into closable containers for disposal Keep
<br /> waste out of sewers,watersheds,and w aterways
<br /> Waste Disposal Contact your supplier or a licensed contractor for detailed recommendations for disposal Follow Federal,state,and
<br /> local regulations
<br /> OSHA Designations
<br /> Air Contaminant(29 CFR 19 10 1000 Subpart Z)
<br /> EPA Designations (40 CFR 302 4)
<br /> RCRA Hazardous.Waste,No U019
<br /> CERCLA Hazardous Substance,Reportable Quantity 1000 lbs(454 kg)
<br /> SECTION 8 SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
<br /> Goggles Always wear protective eyeglasses or chencal safe t) goggles Where splashing is possible,wear a full face shield Follow the
<br /> e3 e-and face-protection guidelines in 29 CFR 1910 133 Respirator. Wear a NIOSH-approved respirator per the NIOSH Pocket Guide
<br /> to Chenucal Hazards for the maximum-use concentrations and/or the exposure lints cited in section 2 Follow the respirator guidelines in
<br /> 29 CFR 1910134 For emergency or nonroutine use(e g,cleaning reactor vessels or storage tanks),wear an SCBA with a full facepiece
<br /> operated in the pressure-demand or positive-pressure mode Warning Air-purifying respirators will not protect workers in oxygen-
<br /> deficient atmospheres Other Wear impervious gloves,boots,aprons,gauntlets,etc,to prevent any possibility of skin contact with this
<br /> suspected human carcinogen Ventilation Install and operate general and local ventilation systems powerful enough to maintain
<br /> airborne levels of benzene below the OSHA PEL standard cited in section 2
<br /> Safety Stations Make eyewash stations,washing facilities,and safety showers available in use and handhng areas Contaminated
<br /> Equipment. Contact lenses pose a special hazard,soft lenses may absorb untants and all lenses concentrate them Do not wear contact
<br /> lenses in any work area Remove contaminated clothing and launder It before wearing it again,clean this matenai from shoes and
<br /> equipment. Comments Practice good personal hygiene,always wash thoroughly after using this material Keep it off of your clothing
<br /> and equipment Avoid transferring it from your hands to your mouth while eating,drinking,or smoking Do not eat,drink,or smoke in
<br /> any work area Do not inhale benzene vapor'
<br /> SECTION 9 SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND COMMENTS
<br /> Storage/Segregation Store benzene in a cool,dry,well-ventilated area away from sources of ignition and incompatible chemicals
<br /> Special Handling/Storage Protect containers from physical damage Electrically ground and bond all metal containers used in
<br /> shipping or transferring operations Follow all parts of 29 CFR 1910 1028
<br /> Engineering Controls All engineering systems(production,transportation,etc)must be of maximum explosion-proof design(non-
<br /> sparking,electrically grounded and bonded,etc)
<br /> Comments If possible,substitute less toxic solvents for benzene,use this material with extreme caution and only Lf itis absolutely
<br /> essential
<br /> Transportation Data (49 CFR 172 101-2)
<br /> DOT Shipping Name Benzene DOT Label Flammable Liquid INTO Label Flammable Liquid
<br /> DOT Class Flammable Liquid DOT ID leo UN1114 IMO Class. 3.2
<br /> • References 1,2, 12,73,84-94, 100, 103
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<br /> naessanly purchaser s responsibility 'therefore,aitheugh reasonabia care has
<br /> ban taken in the pepantron of ouch information Cicmlum Pubitshing Corp Industmal Hygiene Review DJ Wilson,CTH
<br /> extends no Wuranues,mattes no representations and usumes no responatbtlity
<br /> as to the accuracy or suitabtitty ar such tnfarrnatton for appltcauoa to Medical Review MJ Hardies,MD
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