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chromatographic analyses Also,detector tubes cenified SANITATION by NIOSH under 42 CFR Part 84 or other direct- !eading devices calibrated to measure toluene may be • Skim that becomes wet with liquid toluene should be used An analytical method for toluene is in the NIOSH promptly washed or showered with soap or mild deter- Manua! of Analytical Method& 2nd Ed., Vol 3, 1977, Seat and water to retumm any toluene. r available from the Government Printing Office, Wash- • Employees who handle ltgmd tolue n should wash ington,D C 20402(GPO No 017-033-00261-4) their hands thoroughly with soap or mild detergent and Methods for Set V" (order number PB 262 524) water before eating or smolung. RESPIRATORS COMMON OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS The following list includes some common operations in • Good industrial hygiene pracuca recommend that which exposure to toluene may occur and control engineering controls be used to reduce environmental methods which may be effective in each case: concentrations to the pernum''ble exposure level. How- ' tl ever, there are some exceptions where respirators may on Controls be used to control exposure. Respirators may be used Use as a solvent in Process enclosure; when engineering and work practice comitrols are not pharrnaeatrtucal, general dilution technically feasible, when such controls are m the Cherrtieal,rubber.and v+endkilion; local process of being metalled,or when they fail and treed to phftcs industries;as a exhaust ventilation; be supplemented. Respirators may also be teed for tfdnnsr for pau?W personal protectme operations which require entry roto tanks or closed lacquer.Coatings,and equipment vessels, and in emergency w a none. If the use of dye as a paint respirators is necessary, the only respuwars permitted revs+Wwocdcdn are those that have been approved by the Mme Safety Use as starting material Process enclosure. and Health Admix atratraa (formerly Mmmg Enforce- and Wflernudate in general dilution meat and Safety Admmisya or by the National organic chemical and ventilation; local Institute for Occupaitiomal Safety and Heal& chemical tune" eodtaust ventilebon; • In addition to respirator selectioaf a complete respire- industries personal protective Wry protection program should be msdtuted which equipment mcluda regular trammg. maintenance. mspecuesn, Use m manufacfiire of Prenclosure; cleaning.and evaltutuon. arlifndal IsaNw.fabric general dilution and paper coatings; ventflabon. local PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT photogravure mk exha l ventilation; • Employees should be provided with and required to moi.spray personal protective imperviouse;.io surface��' as a equtpnwM use impervious thing.gloves,face shields(eight-inch diluent(cellulose ester muumum} and other appropriate protective clothing lacquers) necessary to prevent repeated or prolonged stria contact UN as constituent m Process erit +s; with liquid toluene. formulation of • Any clothing which becomes wet with liquid toluene genera!dilutton should be removed immedwdy and not reworn until malow and aviation 4owftition;kxmd the toluene is removed from the clothing. trials exhaust venGs • Clothing wet with toluene should be placed in closedP w contames for storage until it can be discarded or until � proms is made for the removal of toluene from the EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES 1 clothing. If the clothing a to be laundered or otherwise cleaned to remove the toluene, the: person performmg In the event of an emergency, imRitut+a fim aid prose the operation should be informed of toluene's ban om dines and send fen fire aid or medical properties. • RIM Eqmwe • Employees should be provided with and required to If h4uid toluene gets unto the eyes, wash eyes immeidi. use splash-proof safety Soames where hgmd toluene acedy with laW ami of water.liftmg the lower sad may contact the eyes. upper lids occmonagy. U irritation is prauM atter • where there is any possibility that employees' eyes �inS. get medical attention. Contact lemso shouN not be worn when vvoririag with this chemical. may be exposed to toluene,as eyewash fountain should . Side Fzpaswre be provided within the immediate work are for ewer- If hgwd toluene gets on the skin. promptly wash the gam'use. c�onhminsted skin using soap or mild deteroetit and Setpteimbeir 1171 TONierle 3