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<br /> y \o 385 ETHYL BE\.LENS
<br /> SECTION 6 HEALM HAZARD INFORMATION, cont
<br /> flush eyes, including under the e)e'ids,gent]) but thoroughl) with flooding amounts of running water for at least 15 minutes Skin Rinse
<br /> Lc affected area with plenty of%Naicr,tt+cn mash it with soap and water Inhalation Remove the exposed person to fresh air,restore and/or
<br /> s,ipporl his or her breathing as needed Ha%c qual.fled medical personnel administer oxygen as recurred Ingestion Unlikely Should
<br /> his type of exposure occur,the aspiratlon`hazard must be considered Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by a physician To
<br /> prevent aspiration by spontaneous vomitmg,keep the v dims head low(between his or her knees) Get medical help (in plant,para-
<br /> medic,communit)) for all exposure, Seel promp.medical assistance for further treatment,observation,and support after first aid Dote
<br /> to Physician Professional judgment is required as to whether or not to induce%omiting bezause of the possibility of aspiration A gastric
<br /> lavage ma) be administered,followed by saline catharsis,if this procedure is appropriate to the specific incident Monitor cardiac and
<br /> pulmonary functions -
<br /> SECTION 7 SPILL, LEAK. AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
<br /> Spill/Leak Notify safety personnel,evacuate unnecessary personnel,eliminate all sources of ignition immediately,and provide adequate
<br /> explosion-proof ventilation Cleanup personnel need protection against skin or eye contact with this liquid as well as inhalation of its vapor
<br /> (see sect.8) Contain large spills and collect waste or absorb it with an inert matenal such as sand,earth,or vermiculite Use nonsparking
<br /> tools to place waste liquid or absorbent into closable containers for disposal Keep waste out of sewers,watersheds,and waterways Waste
<br /> Disposal Contact your supplier or a licensed contractor for detailed recommendations Follow Federal,state,and local regulations
<br /> OSHA Designations
<br /> Listed as an Air Contaminant(29 CFA 1910 1000 SubpartZ)
<br /> EPA Designations(30 CFR 307.4)
<br /> CERCLA Hazardous Substance,Reportable Quantity 1000 lbs(454 kg),per the Clean Water Act(CWA),§§311 (b)(4)and 307 (a)
<br /> SECTION S. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
<br /> Goggles Always wear protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles Where splashing is possible,wear a full face shield Follow
<br /> OSHA eye-and face-protection regulations(29 CFR 1910 133) Respirator Wear a NIOSH-approved respirator per Genium reference 88
<br /> for the maximum-use concentrations and/or the exposure limits cited in section 2-Follow OSHA respirator regulations(29 CFR 1910 134)—
<br /> For emergency or nonroutine operations(spills or cleaning reactor vessels and storage tanks),wear an SCBA Warning Air-punfying
<br /> respirators will not protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres Other Wear impervious gloves,boots,aprons,and gauntlets,etc,to
<br /> prevent prolonged or repeated skin contact with this material Ventilation Install and operate general and local maximum,explosion-proof
<br /> ventilation systems powerful enough to maintain airborne levels of this matenal below the OSHA PEL standard cited in section 2 Local
<br /> exhaust ventilation is preferred because it prevents dispersion of the contaminant into the general work area by eliminating it at its source
<br /> Consult the latest edition of Gemum reference 103 for detailed recommendations Safetv Stations Make emergency eyewash stations,
<br /> safety/quick-drench showers,and washing facilities available in work areas Contaminated Equipment Contact lenses pose a special
<br /> hazard,soft lenses may absorb irntants,and all lenses concentrate them Do not wear contact lenses m any work area Remove contaim-
<br /> rated clothing and launder it before weaning it again,clean this matenal from shoes and equipment.Comments Practice good personal
<br /> hygiene,always wash thoroughly after using this matenal and before eating,drinking,smoking,using the toilet,or applying cosmetics
<br /> keep it off)our clothing and equipment.Acord transfernng it from your hands to your mouth while eating,drinking,or smoking Do not
<br /> CL,drink,or smoke rn an)work area-Do not ifihalc7etbyl benzene vapor`'--- -- -SECTION 9. -SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND_COMMENTS_'
<br /> Storage/Segregation Store ethyl benzene inclosed containers in a cool,dry,well-ventilated area away from sources of ignition and
<br /> strong oxidizers-Protect containers from ph)sical damage Special Handling/Storage Outside,isolated,detached,or remote storage is
<br /> recommended for large quantities of ethyl benzene Isolate bulk storage areas from acute fire hazards Engineering Controls Make sure
<br /> all engmeermg systems(production,transportation)are of maximum explosion-proof design To prevent static sparks,electrically ground
<br /> and bond all containers,pipelines,etc,used in shipping,transfemng,reacting,production,and sampling operations Other Use safety
<br /> cans for transfcrrnig small amounts of ethyl benzene
<br /> Transportation Data(49 CFR 172 1.01-2)
<br /> DOT Shipping Name. Ethyl Benzene
<br /> DOT Hazard Class Flammable Liquid
<br /> ID leo UN1175
<br /> DOT Label Flammable Liquid
<br /> DOT Packaging Exceptions 49 CFR 173 118
<br /> DOT Packaging Requirements 49 CFR 173 1I9
<br /> I1IO Shipping Name Ethylbenzene
<br /> IMO Hazard Class 3 2
<br /> I;♦IO Label Flammable Liquid
<br /> AIDC Packaging Group I1
<br /> References 1,26,38,64-94, 100, 116, 117, 120, 122 .
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<br /> been taken in the preparation of suci irfomtauon,Gentum Publishing Cort Industrial Hygiene Review DJ Wilson, CIH
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<br /> as to the accuracy or su:tability of such information for application to
<br /> purchasers intended purposes or for consequences of its usa 7 Medical Review W Silverman, MD
<br /> Copynrht C 2988 by Genium Nb.LQwg Corporawn
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