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<br /> �. No.316 BENZENE 4189 ---�
<br /> SECTION t. HEALTH HA7ARD INFORMATION
<br /> Beozcne is listed as a suspected human carcinogen by the ACGIH.
<br /> 5umtnary of Risks. Prolonged skin contact with benzene or excessive inhalation of its vapor may cause headache,weakness,loss of
<br /> onti ued exposure can rause collapse,bronchitis,and pneumonia.The rnost important health hazards are cancer
<br /> aoperilc,and lassitude.C
<br /> (Eeukctaia),bone ma^ow effects,^� d irjortes to the blood-forming tissue from chronic low-level exposure.
<br /> Medl.al Conditions Aggravated by Long-Term Exposure: Ailments of the heart lungs,liver,kidneys,blood,and tientral
<br /> nervous system(CNS)may be worsen by exposure.Administcrpreplacement and periodic.nodical exams emphasizing these organs'
<br /> functions and reassign workers who test positive. Target Organs: Blood,CNS,bona marrow,eyes,and upper respiratory trace
<br /> ddtions an Chronic EffeSkin cts:ary Entry- contact,
<br /> taci,ie cancer(]cutA Acute
<br /> Effects: Dizziness,(UZmental dullness,nausea,htadathc,fatigue,and
<br /> Poss
<br /> giddiness.
<br /> IRST AID
<br /> Eyes: immediately flush eyes,including under the eyelids, gently but thoroughly with plenty of running wairr for at least 15 minutes.
<br /> Skin: lrsmedialely wash the affected area with soap and water.
<br /> inhalation: Remove the exposed person to fresh air;restore andicr support his or her breathing as Decd cd,
<br /> Ingest ion: Nev,:r give anything by mouth to someone who is unconscious or convulsing.Do not induce vomiting because of the
<br /> possibitit--'+of aspiration.
<br /> "N PLANT,PARAMEDIC,COAMUNITY)FOR ALL EXPOSURES. Seek prompt
<br /> GET MEDICAL Hn.
<br /> medical assistance for further ti ealment,observation,and support after first aid.
<br /> SECTION 7. SPILL, LEAK, DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
<br /> SpilULeak. N,tify safety personnek,provide ventilation,anal-liminate all sources of ignition irnmesle or
<br /> orb it
<br /> with
<br /> an personnel aced
<br /> protusion against contact wish and inhalation of vapor(see sect.E).Contain large spills and collect waste or absorb it with an inert material
<br /> such as sand,cath or verrruculite.Use nonsparking tools to place waste liquid or absorbent into closable containers for disposal. Karp
<br /> waste out of-ewers,watersheds,and waterwpys
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<br /> Waste Disposal: Col act}'our supplierara!'tcegsedconfor detailedrecommendationsfo; iisposal. Follow Federal,state,and
<br /> local regulations.
<br /> OSHA Designations
<br /> Air Contaminant(29 CFR 1910.1000 Sr.bpart Zr
<br /> EPA Designallor.s(40 CFR 302.4)
<br /> RCRA Hazardous P,rastc,N t 1519 anlit 1000 lbs(454 Y.g}
<br /> CERC(.A Hazardous Substance,Reportable Qt. }' h4 ATIO :
<br /> SECTIONS. SPECIAL PROTECTIO\' INFOR
<br /> Goggles; Always wear protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles. Where splashing is possible,wear a full fart shield. Follow the
<br /> eye-and face-protection guidelines in 29 CFF`1910.133. Respirator.yy'ca a NOSH•approved respirator per the NIOSH PockcrGuide
<br /> ntrations and/or the exposure lirvu cited in section 2. Follow the respirator guidelinesn
<br /> into Chrmicas Hazards for the maximur-use conce
<br /> 29 CFR 1910.134. For emergency or nonroutine use(e.g.,
<br /> cleaning reactor vessas or storage tants),wear an SOBA with a full facepieee
<br /> operated in the pressure-der land o:positive-pressure made. Warning:Air-purifying-Te spirators will not protect workers in azygen-
<br /> deficient atmospheres. Other:Wcar impervious gloves,boots,aprons,gauntlets,etc.,to prevent any possibility of skin contact with this
<br /> suspected human carcinngen. Ventilation-, Install and operate genera and local ventilalion systems powerful enough to maintain
<br /> airborne levels of benzene below the OSHA PEL standard cit d in section 2.
<br /> t Safety Stations: htal:c eyewash stations,washing faciesties,and safety showers available in use and handling areas. COntanllnatcd
<br /> Equipment: Contact lenses pose a special hazard;soft lenses may absorb irritants and all lenses concentrale them. Donor wear contact
<br /> lenses in any work area.Remove contaminated clothing and launder it bcforc wearing it again;clean this material from shoes and
<br /> equipment Comments: Przcticc good personal hygiene;zlu ays wash thoroughly'after using this material.Keep it off of your Gloating
<br /> ands to your mouth while eating,drinking.or smoking. Do oar eat,drink,or smoke Ln
<br /> and cquipmcmt. Avoid transferring it from your h
<br /> any work arca. 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 /> S acialHandlin !Storage: Protectcontainersfrom phvsicaldamage.Electricallvground and bond all metalcontainers used in
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<br /> shipping or transferring operations.Follow all pacts of 29 CFR 1910.1029. etc.}must be of maximum explosion proof design(non-
<br /> :` Engineering Controls: All engineering systems(productian,transportation,
<br /> king,electrically grounded nded and banded,etc,)
<br /> Comments: if possible, e
<br /> subsuimte less toxic solvena for benune;use this marcrial with cxurme caution and onl}'if itis absolutely
<br /> essential.
<br /> Transportation Data(49 CFR 172.141-2)
<br /> POT Shipping tiame: Benzene DOT Label: Fi mr^abic Liquid I.TO Label. Flammable Liquid
<br /> }} DOT ID No. UNI114 IMO Class 32
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<br /> References: 1,2, 12,7 100,103.
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