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3: Hazard Analysis Health and Safety Plan vomiting, other blood effects, dermatitis, and fever. In industry, inhalation is the primary route of chronic benzene poisoning. If the liquid is aspirated into the lung it may cause pulmonary edema. Poisoning by skin contact has also been reported. Exposure to high concentrations (3,000 ppm) may result in acute poisoning, which is characterized by the narcotic action of benzene on the central nervous system. Chronic poisoning occurs most commonly through inhalation and dermal absorption. Benzene is a known human carcinogen that can cause leukemia. The OSHA PEL is listed as 1 ppm. The Cal/OSHA PEL is listed as 1 ppm. The TLV is listed as 0.5 ppm. Note: Published exposure limits designate a skin notation indicating that dermal contact can contribute to the overall exposure. WARNING: This chemical is known to the State of California to cause cancer. WARNING: This chemical is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. TOLUENE Toluene is a colorless liquid with a benzol-like odor. Human systemic effects of exposure to toluene include central nervous system changes, hallucinations or distorted perceptions, motor activity changes, psychophysiological changes, and bone marrow changes. It is a severe eye irritant and an experimental teratogen. Inhalation of high vapor concentrations may cause impairment of coordination and reaction time, headaches, nausea, eye irritation, loss of appetite, a bad taste in the mouth, and lassitude. The OSHA PEL is listed as 200 ppm. The Cal/OSHA PEL is listed as 50 ppm. The TLV is listed as 20 ppm. Note: Published exposure limits designate a skin notation indicating that dermal contact can contribute to the overall exposure. WARNING: This chemical is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. ETHYLBENZENE Ethylbenzene is a clear, colorless liquid. It is mildly toxic by inhalation and skin contact. Inhalation can cause eye, sleep, and pulmonary changes. It is an eye and skin irritant at levels as low as 0.1% (1,000 ppm) of the vapor in air. At higher concentrations, it is extremely irritating at first, then can cause dizziness, irritation of the nose and throat, and a sense of BROWN AND CALDWELL 3-2