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No.318 X YLENT(Mixed isomers) SIBS
<br /> SECTION 6. HEALTH HAZARD INFORIMATTt)?!t
<br /> Xylene Is not listCd as a Carcinogen b.•the IAP•C,RriP,�r 0el4 k.
<br /> Summary of Risks:Liquid xylene is a stain Irritant and causes crythrma,drmvss,and dcfau;n2„ptolongt•d comact may cause
<br /> blisicring.Inhaling x3'lcnc can depress the ccnual nervous sJ•swm(Chs), rid ingestutE it C;-.result in gastmintesunal disturbance;and
<br /> possibly hCmatemesis(vomiting blood).Effcds on the eyes,kidneys,liver,lungs,and the C 8 arr Jso,at. oncd,Medical Conditions
<br /> Aglbravated by Long-Term Exposure: Problems with eyes,skin,central nervous system,kidneys,and liver may be worsened by
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<br /> exposure to xylene. Target Organs: CNS,eyes, ,astrointestinal tract,blood,liver,kidney:,,skin. Primary Entry: Inhalation,
<br /> skin contactfabsorption. Acute Effects: Dizziness;excitement;drowsiness;incoordination;staggering gait;irritation of eves,nose,
<br /> and throal;corneal vacuolization;anorexia:nausea;vomiting;abdominal pain;and dermatitis. Chronic Effects: Reversible eye
<br /> damage,headache,loss of appetite,nervousness,pale stain,and skin rash.
<br /> FIRST AID: Eves. Immediately flush eyes,including under the eyelids, gently but thoroughly with plenty of running water for at
<br /> ]cast I5 minutes. Skin.Immediately wash the affected area with soap and water. Inhalation. Remove the exposed person to fresh
<br /> air;restore andlor support his or her breathing as needed.Have a trained person administer oxygen. Ingestion. Never give anything
<br /> by mouth to someone who is unconscious or convulsing.Vomiting may occur spontaneously,but do not induce it.if vomiting should
<br /> occur,keep exposed person's head below his or her hips to prevent aspiration(breathing the liquid xylene into the lungs).Severe
<br /> hemorrhagic pneumonitis with grave,possibly fatal,pulmonary injury can occur from aspiring very small quantities of xylene.
<br /> GET MEDICAL HELP(IN PLANT,PARAMEDIC,COMMUNITY)FOIL ALL EXPOSURES. Seel:prompt
<br /> medical assistance for further treatment,observation,and support after first aid.If exposure is severe,
<br /> hospitilization for at least 72 hours vrith careful monitoring for delayed onset of pulmonary edema is
<br /> recommended,
<br /> "ISE TION,? SPILL;LEAF', AND.'DISPOSAL PROCEDURES a.,
<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 xylene vapor(see sect.S). Contain large spills and collect waste or absorb it with an inert
<br /> material such as sand,earth,or vermiculite.Use nonsparking tools to place waste liquid or absorbent into closable containers for disposal.
<br /> Keep waste out of sewer,watersheds,and waterways.
<br /> Waste D Isposal: Contact your supplier or a licensed contractor for detailed recommendations. Follow Federal,stair,and local
<br /> regulations.
<br /> OSHA Designations
<br /> Air Contaminant(29 CFR 1910.1000 Subpart Z)
<br /> EPA Designations(40 CFR 302.4)
<br /> RCRA Hazardous Waste,No.U239
<br /> CERCLA Hazardous Substance,Reportable Quantity:10001bs(454 kg),per the Clean Water Act(CWA),section 311(b)(9)
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<br /> Goggles-. Always wear protective eyeglasses or chemical safety,goggles. Where splashing is possible,wear a full face shield as a
<br /> supplementary protective measure.Follow OSHA eye-and face-protection regulations (29 CFR 1910.133), Respirator: Use a NIOSH-
<br /> approved respirator per the N10SH Pocl er Guide to Chemical Hazards for the maximum-use concentrations and/or the exposure limits
<br /> cited in section 2.Follow OSHA respirator regulations(29 CFR 1910.134).For emergency or nonroutine use(leaks or cleaning reactor
<br /> vessels and storage tanks),wear an SCBA with a full facepiece operated in the pressure-demand or positive-pressure mode.Warning:Air-
<br /> purifying respirators will not protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres. Other:Wear impervious gloves,boots,aprons,gauntlets,
<br /> etc.,as required by the specifics of the work operation to prevent prolonged or repeated skin contact with xylenc. Ventilation: Instal',
<br /> and operate general and local maximum,explosion-proof ventilation sys bets powerful enough to maintain airborne levels of xylene
<br /> below the OSHA PEL standard cited in section 2.Local exhaust ventilation is preferred because it prevents dispersion of xylene into
<br /> general work areas by eliminating it at its source.Consult the latest edition of Genium reference 103 for detailed recommendations.
<br /> Safety Stations: Make evewash stations,safety/quick-drench showers,and washing facilities available in areas of use and handling.
<br /> Contaminated Equipment: Contact lenses pose a special hazard;soft lenses may absorb irritants and all lenses concentrate them. Do
<br /> not wear contact lenses in any work area.Remove contaminated clothing and launder it before wearing it again;dean xylene from shoes
<br /> and equipment, Comments: Practice good personal hygiene;always wash thoroughly after using this material.Keep it off of your
<br /> clothing and equipment. Avoid transferring it from your hands to your mouth while eating,drinking,or smoking. Do not cat,drink,or
<br /> smoke in any work area.Do not inhale xylene vapor.
<br /> SECTION,9:`SPECIA L.PRECA UTIONS'AATD C COMMENTS
<br /> Storage/Segregation: Store xylene in a coot,dry,well-ventilated area away from sources of ignition and strong oxidizers.protect
<br /> containers from physical damage.
<br /> Special Handling/Storage: l+lakc sure all engineering systems(production,transportation)are of maximum explosion-proof design.
<br /> Ground and bond all containers,pipelines,etc.,used in shipping,transferring,reacting,producing,and sampling operations.
<br /> Transportation Data(49 CFR 172.101-2)
<br /> DOT Shipping Name:Xylene DOT Label-Flammable Liquid IA10 La he l: Flammable Liquid
<br /> DOT ID No. 1JAt1307 DOT Hazard Class: Flammable Liquid 1110 Class: 3.200.3
<br /> References: 1,2,12,73,&4-94, 100, 103.
<br /> Judgment&as to the swtabdry of mforimuoc hcc:c fw purchases P'.rposcs arc prepared by PJ lgoe,BS
<br /> necessarily pi c-haser's responsibility.The;cfom,a!uho,rgh reasonable care has
<br /> been taken intbcpreparation esuchtnfosmauoc,GemumNbbslungCarp Industrial Hygiene Review: DJ 'Wilson,CI1-1
<br /> extends no wit&antics,nukes no reprise naassume no and assuno msponsib•ht% _
<br /> as to the aecumcyorsuitability of such information for apphation to ,
<br /> parchasar'sintended p6maiesorrot consequcncese'itsuse Medical Review: N13 Hardies.MD
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