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<br /> Use as an extraction teral dilution as an extraction G€neral dilution Move the affec erson from the hazardous exposure.
<br /> If the exposed person has been overcome, notify some-
<br /> solvent for edible fats, ventilation; local one else and put into effect the established emergency
<br /> coca, butter, beer exhaust ventilation; rescue procedures. Do not become a casualty. Under-
<br /> flavoring in hops, personal protective stand the facility's emergency rescue procedures and
<br /> decaffeinated coffee, ` equipment know the locations of rescue equipment before the need
<br /> oleoresin manufacture,
<br /> oils,waxes, perfumes, arises.
<br /> flavorings, and drugs SPILL AND LEAK PROCEDURES
<br /> Use as a solvent for General dilution • Persons not wearing protective equipment and cloth-
<br /> paints, lacquers, ventilation; local ing should be restricted from areas of spills or leaks until
<br /> varnishes, enamels, exhaust ventilation; cleanup has been completed.
<br /> adhesives, rubber personal protective • If methylene chloride is spilled or leaked, the follow-
<br /> cements, manufacture equipment ing steps should be taken:
<br /> of printed circuit boards, 1. Remove all ignition sources.
<br /> as a carrier for 2. Ventilate area of spill or leak.
<br /> pharmaceutical tablet 3. Collect for reclamation or absorb in vermiculite, dry
<br /> coatings, shrink-fitting
<br /> of synthetic rubber sand,earth,or a similar material.
<br /> covers, and dyeing of REFERENCES
<br /> synthetic fibers
<br /> • American Conference of Governmental Industrial
<br /> EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES Hygienists: "Methylene Chloride," Documentation of
<br /> the Threshold Limit Values for Substances in Workroom
<br /> In the event of an emergency, institute first aid proce- Air(3rd ed.,2nd printing),Cincinnati, 1974.
<br /> dures and send for first aid or medical assistance. • American Industrial Hygiene Association: "Dichlor-
<br /> • Eye Exposure omethane," Hygienic Guide Series, Detroit, Michigan,
<br /> If methylene chloride gets into the eyes, wash eyes 1965.
<br /> immediately with large amounts of water, lifting the • Gleason, M. N., Gosselin, R. E., Hodge, H. C., and
<br /> lower and upper lids occasionally.If irritation is present Smith,R. P.: Clinical Toxicology of Commercial Products
<br /> after washing, get medical attention. Contact lenses (3rd ed.),Williams and Wilkins,Baltimore, 1969.
<br /> should not be wom when working with this chemical. • Grant, W. M.: Toxicology of the Eye (2nd ed.), C. C.
<br /> • Skin Exposure Thomas,Springfield,Illinois, 1974.
<br /> If methylene chloride gets on the skin, promptly wash • Hughes, J. P.: "Hazardous Exposure to Some So-
<br /> the contaminated skin using soap or mild detergent and Called Safe Solvents,"Journal of the American Medical
<br /> water if the methylene chloride has not already evapo- Association, 156:234-237,Sept. 18, 1954.
<br /> rated. If methylene chloride soaks through the clothing, • Hygienic Information Guide No. 98—Methylene Chia-
<br /> remove the clothing promptly and wash the skin using ride, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department.of
<br /> soap or mild detergent and water. If irritation persists Environmental Resources, Bureau of Occupational
<br /> after washing, Health, 1963.
<br /> get medical attention. • Kirk, R., and Othmer, D.: Encyclopedia of Chemical
<br /> • Breathing Technology (2nd ed.), Interscience, New York, 1968.
<br /> If a person breathes in large amounts of methylene • Manufacturing Chemists Association, Inc.: Chemical
<br /> chloride, move the exposed person to fresh air at once. Safety Data Sheet SD-86, Methylene Chloride, Washing-
<br /> If breathing has stopped, perform artificial respiration. ton,D.C., 1962.D.C., 1962.
<br /> Keep the affected person warm and at rest. Get medical
<br /> attention as soon as possible. May, J.: "Solvent Odor Thresholds for the Evalua-
<br /> tion of Solvent Odors in the Atmosphere," Staub-
<br /> - Swallowing Reinhalt,26:9,385-389, 1966.
<br /> When methylene chloride has been swallowed, get • National Fire.Protection Association: Fire-Protection
<br /> medical attention immediately. If medical attention is Handbook (13th ed.), National Fire Protection Associ-
<br /> not immediately available, get the afflicted person to ation,Boston, 1969.
<br /> vomit by having him touch the back of his throat with • National Institute for Occupational Safety and
<br /> his finger or by giving him syrup of ipecac as directed Health, U.S. Department of Health, Education, and
<br /> on the package. This non-prescription drug is available Welfare: Criteria for a Recommended Standard . . . .
<br /> at most drug storesand drug.00utttft$"and;should be Occupational Exposure to Methylene Chloride, HEW l
<br /> kept with emergenpy medical supplie'sati the workplace. Publication No..(NIOSH) 76-138, GPO No. 017-033-
<br /> Do not make an ungonscious person vomit. 00194-4, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washing-
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