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<br /> Site Safety Plan May I, 1991
<br /> ARCO Station No. 2130, Stockton, California AGS 30003-IS
<br /> A brief description of the physical characteristics, incompatibilities, toxic effects,routes of
<br /> entry,and target organs has been summarized from the NI SH Pocket Quide to- hemical
<br /> aza ds for the contaminants anticipated to be encountered. This information is used in
<br /> onsite safety meetings to alert personnel to the hazards associated with the expected
<br /> contaminants.
<br /> Benzene
<br /> Benzene is a colorless,aromatic liquid. Benzene may create an explosion hazard. Benzene
<br /> is incompatible with strong oxidizers,chlorine,and bromine with iron. Benzene is irritating
<br /> to the eyes, nose, and respiratory system. Prolonged exposure may result in giddiness,
<br /> headache, nausea, staggering gait, fatigue, bone marrow depression, or abdominal pain.
<br /> Routes of entry include inhalation, absorption, ingestion, and skin or eye contact. The
<br /> target organs are blood, the central nervous system (CNS), skin, bone marrow, eyes, and
<br /> respiratory system. Benzene is carcinogenic.
<br /> Ethylbenzene
<br /> Ethylbenzeize is a colorless,aromatic liquid. Ethylbenzene may create an explosion hazard.
<br /> Ethylbenzene is incompatible with strong oxidizers. Ethylbenzene is irritating to the eyes
<br /> and mucous membranes. Prolonged exposure may result in headache,dermatitis, narcosis,
<br /> or coma. Routes of entry include inhalation,ingestion,and skin or eye contact. The target
<br /> organs are the eyes, upper respiratory system, skin, and the CNS.
<br /> Toluene
<br /> Toluene is a colorless, aromatic liquid. Toluene may create an explosion hazard. Toluene
<br /> is incompatible with strong oxidizers. Prolonged exposure may result in fatigue, confusion,
<br /> euphoria,'dizziness, headache, dilation of pupils, lacrimation, insomnia, dermatitis, or
<br /> photophobia. Routes of entry are inhalation,absorption, ingestion,and skin or eye contact.
<br /> The target organs are the CNS. liver, kidneys, and skin.
<br /> Xylene Isomers
<br /> Xylene is a colorless, aromatic liquid. Xylene may create an explosion hazard. Xylene is
<br /> incompatible with strong oxidizers. Xylene is irritating to the eyes, nose, and throat.
<br /> Prolonged exposure may result in dizziness,excitement,drowsiness,staggering gait, corneal
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