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nm No.317X4/86 TOLUENE SECTION b. HEALTIi HAZARD INTORAIATION Tl.V apois o toluene may causc ar otucne is not consinerco a carcinogen y nit m for S hoots cause mild fatigue, irritation of the eyes.nose,upper respiratory tract,and skin. Exposure to 200 tingling.of"r Ping or,the skin that weakness,confusion,lacrimatioo(trig)and paresthesia(a sensation of pri g• g i has no objective causc). Exposure W higher concentrations may causc hada uid is irritating dizziness.dilated eyes and sl#- Contact euphoria,and,m severe cases,may cause unconsciousness Pod death. The liq with the eyes may cause transient corneal damage,conjunctival irritation,and bums if not promptly rn uugh a skin in WYjc Repeated andlor pmlongCd contact with ti'ti-sl�in May cause op f the as[rau stinal tract aaing and dmayg. lcause effcris msembliy be absorbed&ng rho c f m iahalatioo of amounts. log,stion causes irrita S �SLAID• E�-i��' under a clids,with running water for at;east 1S minuets• Get radical ted shoes a if irritation Ilse vapor, Chronic overexposure to toluene may cause reversible kidney diad liver inyury• Immediately flush eyes,including Y persists.* �i Immdiatcly flush skin(for at least 15 minuets)while removing coaulsslinated shhas becD oes and clothing. Wash exposed area with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation persis�s or used [DeeWge p wiet+m mid exposed.' INBA1L]M: Remove victim to fresh air. Restos andlor support balk.Contact A poison control center. Do not Give victim 1 to 2 glasses of water or milk. quiet-Get medical help.* ] ori victim to a rricdieal facility.Never give anything by mouth to a person induce vomiting unless directed to do w.Tnlrisp aramdic,community Gtl medical help who is unconscious or convulsing. 'GET MEDICAL ASSISTANCE_In plant p for further treatment,observation.and support after first aid,if indicaecd. RES SECTION 7.SPILL. LEAK:AND DOP RtmoROall so�of heat tmd ignition. Provide maximum 5Q1I.U�EAKr Notify safety personnel of largespillsnael only. Rtmove lea Ling containers to safe explosion-Prmf ventilation. Limit access to spill area to necessary Ptrsa Place if fcitsible. Cleanup personnel need protection against contact with liquid and inhalationcspills azdvapor( collect feasible,or wa4"it l715PQ5AL Absorb small spills with Paper towel or vermiculite.Captain large sp -_ watershed or waterway. absorb lt.ide an bee fluor Saud.sh d with wate to an open holding arca for handling. Do not flesh to sewtt al �mg wasp S tools. Liq. CN Place in suitable cootaiacr for disposal by a licensed cc reclaimingr.Consider Foeor bum in s approved Federal,state, and local reclaiming by distillation.Coneaminated absorbent can be bt:d in a sanitary FPA(RCRA)HW No,is regulations. TLm 96: 100.10 ppm. Toluene is designated as a hazardous waste by the EPA The table quantity(RQ)is 1000 1bs1454 kg(40 CFR U220(40 CFA 261). The repor SECTION S. SPECIAL PROTECTION II�FOR�4ATION -icc must provide genera]and local exhaustnvcr�f design- Exhaust hoods should have aaface vtion elocity of ts and rleeast 100!fm(linear feet nonsparking znd have an cxplosio p per minute]and be designed to capture heavy vapor. For emergency or norunum aced Po approved canister gas mask or�ed use an organic chemical cartridge respirator if concentration is less than 200 PP contained breathing apparattrs with full faecpitr_c it concentration is grater than 200 ppm and other Safety glasses or splash goggles should be worn in all work areas, Neoprene gloves,apron,face shield tools, be available and worn as necessary to prevent skin and eye couta:_L appropriate protective clothing and cquipm at should Remove contaminated clothing immediately'and do not wear it r,atil it h.s b<--n properly lauoderrd. Eyewash stations and safety snowe-,s should be readily available in use and haLdling areas• Contact leases pose a special hazad;soft]cases may absorb irritants and all e!nsts co=ntrstt them SECTION 9. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS'AND COMMENTS gots heat,sparks oropcn flame. F F , N; Stora in a coot dry.well-ventilated arca away'from oxldtiag ag ts ate ventilation.Avoid contact with eyes,Skin,or clothing.Do Storage areas melt meet OSHA requirements for class IS flammable liquids.Use metal safety cans for handling small itmoua Protect containers from ph}'ileal wh-n .handling only wmpound because it can be absorbed through intact skin in toxic when not inhale or ingest Use caution when handling vent static PartprcPlemcee i enc r F• Ground acid band mesal containers and equipmcot to prevent ;parks aj,011nLS, 9L °,.L �—e`er-"- "� a areas.Use oonspasking tools. ' 1N RI,i.�� making trunsfets. Do not smoke in use or starag and blood should be provided. and periodic medical exams emphasizing the liver,kidneys,nervous syou1d exam nd at least once a year.Use of Workers exposed to eanceatrations gre;rtrr Lh_n the action level(50 ppm) alcohol can aggravate the toxic effects of tolueneict residues. Hindle accordingly! 2.h•PN : Emptied containers contain prod= 0 CFR 116). DOT Classification:Flammable liquid. Uli1294. Toluene is designated as a hazardous substance 6 theS1P S2(~C'it Data Sonrce(s)Code 1.9.1 16 20. 1.- 4. __i..APP royals_�O•.Q ludrerrcaii rs o vie ssachmvs bili 'Ihe•efora.a!lhwph ray oniblc� rs aaem=ly. Indust. H sett ) ha be-uYse sa Lest Fr-PX=0_ofri.. o E uv�mrs ao rapa:s.b o:p n rt elSafeT' r1SLadf Do W L?AL4Fb.(RiY>s a9 rCp:X' ` W CIC r =Yo'n+wb--h1v ofsurh eoo.7a�ID;nppliutioa to�rh.cels Medical Revlem inrtadcd pwpo or far eanuquP%� C - Copyright 0 April 1, 1986 ' n c tsr6 oma rtie:i>.imr c¢�,w - .. ti•116aC!:IV.•-•¢,410auClnC vy,Rs:I CY Fss01 h�d:••"a:�mtlpWtl�.: _ ..