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' Overall Hazard Level: ❑ Serious El Moderate ■ Low ❑ Unknown <br /> Comments: None <br /> Waste Type(s) (Mark those that are applicable): <br /> petroleum liquids Other(please specify): <br /> petroleum sludges <br /> X contaminated soil <br /> Waste Characteristics: (Mark those that are applicable): <br /> ' X ignitable X volatile <br /> corrosive radioactive <br /> X toxic unknown <br /> ' reactive Other (please specify): <br /> ' Known/Suspected Chemical Hazards: Chemicals of concern include gasoline and benzene, <br /> toluene, ethyibenzene and xylenes (BTEX) Overexposure to these compounds can cause <br /> headache, dizziness, nausea, and eye, nose and throat irritation Benzene is a known carcinogen <br /> Permissible exposure limits (PELs)for BTEX compounds are 1, 50, 100, and 100 ppm, <br /> respectively PELs listed are based on an 8-hour time weighted average for exposure to airborne <br /> compounds The primary route of exposure for gasoline and BTEX compounds is inhalation <br /> FIRST AID: <br /> ' Inhalation - At first signs of headache or dizziness, remove victim from work area and give <br /> fresh air If breathing has stopped, administer artificial respiration Get medical attention <br /> Iimmediately <br /> Skin and Eye Contact - Flush eyes immediately with water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally <br /> lifting the eyelids Remove contaminated clothing Wash affected body areas with laige <br /> amounts of soap and water Get medical attention if irritation persists after washing <br /> ' 3 <br />