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No.318 7"YI.ENE(Mixed Isomers) RISS
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<br /> SEC' TC}N 6 `HALTH.:HAZARD INFC3RNIATION
<br /> Xylcoc is not listed as a carcinogen by the IARC 3 .or OSHA. coaldcl may cause
<br /> Summary of Risks:Liquid xylene is a skin irritant and causes eq'thema,dry ne.s,ani defacing prolonged >
<br /> P y and in cstin it can result to gasttnmtcstioal disturC a- -and
<br /> blistering.Inhaling xylcnc can depress the ccaual nervous s stem(Chs), S 6orid
<br /> possibly hematcmesis(vomiting bl�osurefect6lchms w�h ey s�skinVicenlungs,
<br /> tra!new ushsystem,kidneys, liver may ibe worsestcidiby s
<br /> Aggravated by Long Term Exp a ctrointcstinaltract,blood,livcr,kidneys,skin. Primary Entry: Inhalation,
<br /> exposureto xyltne. Target Organs: CNS,eyes.$ fig g-fi
<br /> skin and throatccamca]vacuolization anorexia;nauusc3;vomiting, bdominal pain;ss;excitement-, and dermatitis. Effects'.Reversi Ie eye ose,
<br /> damage,headache,loss of appetite,nervousness,pale skin,and skin rash. With lent of running water for at
<br /> FIRST AID: Eyes. immediately flush eyes,including under the eyelids, gently but thoroughly P y' fi
<br /> Icast 15 minutes. Skin Immediately his herb vvasl�the affected area athing as affected Have ith sO2P andperwater'administerInhaloxloen.n. RcIngestion.trpNcvergive anything
<br /> air;restore andtor suppoR truism Vomitingma occur spoatancously,but do 3aa inducethe!un s�5evere nate
<br /> by mouth to someone who is uncoaseious os con g y (breathing the li uid xy 5)•
<br /> occur,keep exposed perwn's head below his or her hips onary injury aspirationacur from aspirins very small quantities of xylene.
<br /> hemorrhagic paeumomus with grave,possibly fatal,pulmonary injury
<br /> GET MEDICAL HELP(IN PLANT,PAIWIEDIC,COM,tIUNITY)FOR ALL EXPOSURES. Seek prompt
<br /> medical assistance for further treatment,observation,and support after first aid.If exposure uredema Is Is
<br /> with careful moni
<br /> hospltilizatloa for at(east 72 hours toring for delayed onset of p 3'
<br /> recommended
<br /> �ECTI`ON 7 SPILL I Er Ii €�:p'DIS O$�`Y'`p D EDOREEcsiatl CIcaou personnel need
<br /> Spill/Leak: Notify safety personnel,provide ventilation,and eliminate�Comaipsourcesl or
<br /> ignition sills a ollcct waste or absorb it with an inert
<br /> protection against:naiad with and inhalation of xylene vapor(see sect.S). �g P
<br /> material such as sand,earth,or vermiculite.Usc nonsparking tools to place waste liquid or absorbent into closable containers for disposal.
<br /> Keep waste out of sewers,watersheds,and waterways.
<br /> Waste Disposal: Contact yoursupplier or a licensed contractor for detailed recommendations. Fallow Federal,state,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 per ule Clean Warcr Act(CWA) section 311(b)(9)
<br /> CERCLA Hazardous Substance,Reportable Quantity 111pC1 lbs(45�kg),
<br /> $ECTI©! $:SPECItiL I'ROTECTIONKI TI O.FIVf TION shield
<br /> a.
<br /> goggles. 1: Respirator: Use a NIOSH
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<br /> sgles: Always wear protective eyeglasses or eh cmxrtd faccp rotection regulatiohere ns(29CFR 1910.13)wear a eslpl face shield c a
<br /> supplementary protective measure.Follow OSHA P
<br /> approved respirator per the NIOS11 Poc1Er Guide to Cher icai Hazards for the maximum-use conccnvatieas ame(leak the exposure limits
<br /> cited in section 2.Follow OSHA a SCSto with a full facep ec op^.rated is she pressure-demand or poor sitive presstktrc modor cleaning�zrnl r Air-
<br /> Vessels and storage tanks), en-deficient atmospheres. Other:Wear impervious gloves,boots,aprons,gauntlets,
<br /> purifying respirators will nor protect workers in Oxyg P
<br /> etc.,as required by the specifics of the u• latiO
<br /> orl operation to pretreat prolaagcd or owcrful enough to mtaintain airborne level of xyiceestall
<br /> and operate general and local maximum,explosion-proof ventilation systems p g hone iota
<br /> be}ow the OSHA PEL standard cited in section 2.Local exhaust ventilation is preferred because ence 1 prevents dispersion 3 for drt4cd ar ice
<br /> gennium refer
<br /> eral work areas by eliminating it at its source.Consul[the latest edition dd cashin faeilil s a6ailablc in areas of use and handling.
<br /> Safety Stations: Make cycA ash stations,safetylquick drench showers, g
<br /> Contaminated Equipment: Contact]cases pose a special hazard;soft leases may absorb irritants ng d ain;cle z xylene from hoes
<br /> not wear contact leases in any work arca.Remove contaminated clothing and launder it befom this material.Kcc it off of your
<br /> and equipment. Comments: Practice good personal hygiene-always wash thoroughly after using P
<br /> clothing and equip COL. Avoid transferring it from your hands to your mouth while eating,drinking,or smoking. Do not eat drink or
<br /> smokc in any work area.Do not inhale xylene vapor.
<br /> :'-SECTION''9i SPECIAL'PRECAa TIONS 1 ud�aaway COMFromE�NT of ignition and swag oxiducrs.Protect`
<br /> Storage/Segregation: Store xylene in a cool, ry,
<br /> containers from physical damage.
<br /> Special HandlinalStorage: Make sure all engineering eyeless(production,transportation)arc -proof design.
<br /> of maximum -proof
<br /> and bond all containers,pipelines,etc.,used in shippi.':g,L-msfcrrjng,reacting,producing,and sampling operations.
<br /> Transportation Data(49 CFR 172.101-1) DOT Label'Flammable Liouid 11,10 Label.Flammable Liquid
<br /> DOT Shipping Name:Xylene
<br /> ---DOT ID NoUI\1367--- -- -- DOT Hazard Class:Flammable Liquid 1150 Class 3.2 or
<br /> 3.3
<br /> References: 1,2,12,73,S4-9=„1W,103.
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