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Benzene <br />pe -121 <br />Page <br />authorization. Prior to receiving institutional authorization, it may be <br />necessary to store spilled :materials. To do so safely, carefully label <br />containers of materials, store in a cool, dry location, and maintain <br />security of the storage area until official guidance is obtained. <br />SECTION X. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION <br />Resoiratory Protection: Only !NIOSH or MSHA approved equipment should be <br />used. Minimum respiratory equipment required for vapor: <br />,S50 ppm: For short periods, canister or cartridge type respirators <br />with full facepiece. <br />For emergencies or when concentration is unknown, self-contained <br />breathing apparatus should rbe used. <br />Ventilation: Provide general and local exhaust ventilation to comply <br />with TLV requirements. <br />Protective Clothing or Equipment: <br />0 To prevent repeated or pro ringed skin contact with liquid and solid <br />chemicals, use impervious clothing, gloves, face shields (eight -inch <br />minimum), splash -proof safety goggles, and other appropriate <br />protective clothing. <br />o Place clothing contaminated with liquids or solids in closed <br />containers for storage until clothing can be discarded or <br />decontaminated. If the clothing is to be laundered or otherwise <br />cleaned to remove the chemical, the person(s) performing the <br />operation should be informed of the chemical's hazardous properties <br />and of ways to minimize exposure. <br />o A safety shower should be provided within the immediate work area <br />for emergency use where liquids may contact the employee's body. <br />o An eyewash fountain should be provided within the immediate work <br />area for emergency use where liquids or solids may contact the <br />employee's eyes. <br />SECTION..XI. SPECIAL PROCEDURES AND PRECAUTIONS <br />Procedures and Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storing: Store in <br />we -vent! area area away from oxidizing agents and sources of heat and <br />ignition. <br />Other Precautions: Use extreme caution when handling this chemical. It <br />as been shown to cause cancer in humans. Do not smoke in areas of use. <br />DISCLAIMER: This document is based upon information obtained from <br />numerous sources. Every reasonable effort has been made to provide <br />reliable data and information; however, Envirologic Data cannot assume <br />responsibility for the quality or validity of laboratory studies or other <br />data reported in the literature or for the consequences of their use. <br />ENVIR0[0gic BATA <br />