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No.316 BENZENE 48
<br /> SE ION 6. HEALTH HAZZRD INFORMATION ' -
<br /> Benzene is listed as a snspecred human carcinogen by the ACG1H.
<br /> Sam mart'of Risks: Prolonged skin contact with beamae a excessive inhalation of los vapor may cause headache,weakness,loss of
<br /> appetite,and lassitude.Continued exposure can caws collapse,bronchitis.and pneumonia.The most important health hazards are cancer
<br /> (leukemia).bone marrow effects,and bjuries to the blood-forming tissue from chronic low-level exposure
<br /> Medical Conditions Aggravated by Long-Term Exposure: Ailments of the heart,lungs,liver.kidneys,blood,ad central
<br /> se voi s system(CNS)may be worsened by exposure.Administer preplacement and periodic medical exams emphasising these organs•
<br /> Isaerions and reassign workers who tat positive. Target Organs: Blood.CNS.bore marrow.eyes,and apper respiratory tract
<br /> (URT). Primary Entry: Skin contact,inhalation. Acute Effects: Dizziness.menta dullness.musesheadache,fatigue,and
<br /> Siddiness. Chronic Effects: Possible can=(leukemia).
<br /> -FIRST AID
<br /> )lyes: Immediately flush eyes,including ander the eyelids. gently but thoroughly with plenty of running water for at least Is minutes.
<br /> $kin: Immediately wash the affected area with soap and water.
<br /> Inhalation: Remove the exposed person to flesh ain restore and/or support his or her beathing as needed.
<br /> Ingestion: Never give anything by mouth to someone who is unconscious or convulsing.Do not induce vomiting because of the
<br /> possibility of aspiration.
<br /> GET MEDICAL HELP (IIS PLANT,PARAMEDIC,COMMUNITY)FOR ALL EXPOSURES. Seek prompt
<br /> medical assistance for further treatment,observation,sad support after first aid.
<br /> SECTION 7. SPILL LEAK AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
<br /> Spill/Leak: Notify safety personnel,provide ventilation,and eliminate W sources of ignition immediately.Cleanup personnel need
<br /> protection against contact with and inhalation of vapor(see SWL 8).Contain large spills and collect waste or absorb it with sr.inert material
<br /> such as and.earth.or vermiculite.Use 000aparking tools to place waste liquid or absorbent into closable containers for disposal. Keep
<br /> waste out of sewers.watersheds,and waterways.
<br /> Waste Disposal: Contact your supplier or a licensed contractor for detailed recommendations for disposal. Follow Federal,state,and
<br /> local regulations.
<br /> OSHA Designations
<br /> Air Contaminant(29 CFR 1910.1000 Subpart Z)
<br /> EPA Designations (40 CFR 302.4)
<br /> RCRA Hazardous Waste,No.0019
<br /> CERCLA Hazardous Substance,Reportable Quantity: 1000 lbs(454 kg)
<br /> SECTION 8. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
<br /> Goggles: Always wear protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles. Where splashing is possible,wear a full face shield. Follow the
<br /> eye.and race-protection guidelines in 29 CFR 1910.133. Respirator: Wear a NIOSH-approved respirator per the NIOSH Pocket Guide
<br /> so Chantal Hawed$for the maximum-use concentrations and/or the exposure limits cited in section 2. Follow the tespirater guidelines in
<br /> 29 CFR 1910.134. For emergency or nonroutine use(e.g.,cleaning reactor vessels or storage tanks),wear an SCBA with a full facepier-e
<br /> operated in the pressure-demand or positive-pressure mode. Warning: Air-purifying respirators will not protect workers in oxygen-
<br /> deficient atmospheres. Other:Wear impervious gloves,boon,aprons,gauntlets,etc,to prevent any possibility of skin contact with this
<br /> suspected human carcinogen. Ventilation: lostall and operate general and local ventilation systems powerful enough to maintain
<br /> airborne levels of benzene below the OSHA PEL standard cited in section 2.
<br /> Safety Stations: Make eyewash stations,washing facilities,and safety showers available in use
<br /> and handling am". Contaminated
<br /> Equipment: Contact knees pose a special hazard;soft lenses may absorb irritants and all lenses concentrate theta Do nor wear contact
<br /> lenses in any work area.Remove contaminated clothing and launder it before wearing it again;clean this material from shoes and
<br /> equipment Comments: Practice good personal hygiene;always wash thoroughly after using this material.Keep it off of your clothing
<br /> and equipment. Avoid transferring it from your hands tC your mouth while eating,drinking.or smoking. Do not eat.drink,or smoke in
<br /> soy work area. Do not inhale benzene vapor!
<br /> SECTION . SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND OMMENTS
<br /> Storage/Segregation: Story benzene in a cool,dry.well.ventilated area away from iources of ignition and incompatible chemicals.
<br /> Special Handling/Storage: Protect containers from physical damage•Electrically pound and bond all meta caltarners used in
<br /> shipping or transferring operations.Follow all parts of 29 CFR 1910.1028. f design non-
<br /> Engineering Controls: All engineering systems(production.transportation,etc.)must be of maximum explosion-porno gn
<br /> sparking,electrically grounded and bonded,etc.)
<br /> Comments: If possible,substitute less toxic solvmu for benzene;use this material with extreme caution and only if itis absolutely
<br /> amential.
<br /> Transportation Data(49 CFA 172.101-2)
<br /> DOT Shipping Name: Benzene DOT Label: Flammable Liquid IMO Label: Flammable Liquid
<br /> DOT ID No. UN1114 IMO Class: 3.2
<br /> DOT Class: Flammable Liquid
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