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,Benzene '40.WISDS-1121 "44 age 2 Inhalation: o top exposure by moving person from contaminated area to clean air area. o Call the Massachusetts Poison Information Center (1-800-682-9211). o Have someone call a rescue unit or medical professional. o If necessary, transport person to an emergency medical facility promptly. Skin: o If material is a powder, brush away using a cloth. o Wash off skin immediately with a large amount of water; use soap if available. o Remove any contaminated clothing and rewash skin. o Call the Massachusetts Po?son Information Center (1-800-682-9211). o Transport person to a medical facility as necessary. Ems: o Gently rinse eye immediately, using large amounts of water, for fifteen minutes, if possible, with eyelids held open. o If possible, have person remove contact lenses if worn; never permit the eyes to be rubbed. o Call the Massachusetts Poison Information Center (1-800-682-9211). o Transport person to an emergency medical facility promptly as necessary. SECTION III. ACUTE TOXICITY ELD Ratina Oral human TOLD 130 mg/kg (Oral Toxicity: 2 Inhalation human LCLO 20,000 ppm for 3 min Inhalation human TCLO 100 ppm Unknown* man LDLO 194 mg/kg Oral rat LD50 4,894 mg/kg Oral mouse LD50 4,700 mg/kg *Exposure route not reported Signs and Symptoms ngestion: irritation for other symptoms. Inhalation: Lethargy, pneumonia, and collapse. Skin: Irritation =5_: Irritation Exposure Limits of mouth, throat, and stomach. See inhalation headaches, decreased cell counts, bronchitis, OSHAStandard(s): 10 ppm, 8-h TWA 25 Rpm, Ceiling 50 ppm, Peak 10 min in any 8 h NIOSH Recommended Limit(s): 10 ppm, Ceiling in 1 h ACGIH Recommendea Limit(s): 10 ppm, 8-h TLV -TWA 25 ppm, STEL ENViao[ocic dATA