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LFR Levine-Fricke <br /> CHEMICAL DESCRIPTIONS <br /> The following chemical descriptions are presented for chemicals that may be present at <br /> the Site. Each chemical description includes physical and odor recognition <br /> characteristics, health effects associated with exposure, and exposure limits expressed <br /> as an eight-hour time weighted average (TWA). Provided are federal OSHA <br /> ("OSHA") permissible exposure limits (PELs; located in 29 CFR 1910.1000); <br /> California OSHA ("Cal/OSHA") PELs (located in 8 CCR 5155); and American <br /> Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) Threshold Limit Values <br /> (TLVs). <br /> BENZENE <br /> Benzene is a clear, volatile liquid. It is colorless, highly flammable, and toxic, with a <br /> characteristic odor. It is a severe eye and moderate skin irritant. Human effects by <br /> inhalation and ingestion include euphoria, changes in sleep and motor activity, nausea <br /> and vomiting, other blood effects, dermatitis, and fever. In industry, inhalation is the <br /> primary route of chronic benzene poisoning. If the liquid is aspirated into the lung it <br /> may cause pulmonary edema. Poisoning by skin contact has also been reported. <br /> Exposure to high concentrations (3,000 ppm) may result in acute poisoning, which is <br /> characterized by the narcotic action of benzene on the central nervous system. Chronic <br /> poisoning occurs most commonly through inhalation and dermal absorption. Benzene is <br /> a known human carcinogen that can cause leukemia. <br /> • The OSHA PEL is listed as 1 ppm. <br /> • The Cal/OSHA PEL is listed as 1 ppm. <br /> • The TLV is listed as 0.5 ppm. <br /> Note: Published exposure limits designate a skin notation indicating that dermal <br /> contact can contribute to the overall exposure. <br /> WARNING: This chemical is known to the State of California to cause cancer. <br /> WARNING: This chemical is known to the State of California to cause birth <br /> defects or other reproductive harm. <br /> DIESEL FUEL <br /> Diesel fuel is a gas oil fraction available in various grades as required by different <br /> engines. Composition of diesel varies in ratios of predominantly aliphatic, olefmic, <br /> cycloparaffmic, aromatic hydrocarbons, and additives. <br /> KMEP-Stockton-HASPv1.doc:LFR Page A-1 <br />