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No.318 XYLENE(Mixed za,rters) 9/88
<br /> SECTION &MEALTREAZARDA
<br /> Xylene isnot listed as a eamioogeti by the IARC.NTP,or OSHA. _
<br /> Summary of Risks:Liquid x leas is a skin kTitaat and causes erYthems4 dress.and defining;prolonged contact may cause
<br /> blistering.Inhaling xylene can depcar the central oetvesus system(CONS),and ingesting it can result in gastrointestinal disturbance;and
<br /> possibly bematemesis(vomiting blood).Effects ern the rym kidneys.lives,lungs,and the CNS are also reported.Medical Conditions
<br /> Aggravated by Long-Term Exposure: Problems with eyes,skin,central nervous system,kidneys,and liver may be worsened by
<br /> exposure b xylem. Target Organs:CNS,eyes,gastrointestinal tract,blood,liver,kidneys,shin. Primary Entry: Inhalation,
<br /> skin eontaW iron Acute Effects: Dizziness;excitement;drowsiness;incoordination;eitaggerin gait;irritation of eyes,Mae,
<br /> mud throat; vscuolization;soorexia;exasea;vomiting;abdominal pain;and dermatitis. brosic rets: Revertible eye
<br /> A/smmaas4 headache.less of appetite,nervousness,pale skin,and skin rash. •
<br /> FIRST AID: Eyes. Immediately flush eyes,iacludt'ag under the eyelids, gently but thoroughly with plenty of running water for sa
<br /> -Igst IS muster. Skin.Immediately wash the affected a=with soap ad waw. Inhalation. Remove the exposed person to fresh
<br /> mit,so in P and/or support his cc her breathing as needed.Have a trained person adnimistsr oxygen. Ingestion. Never;ive anything
<br /> by mouth b someone who is unconscious or convulsing.Vomiting me y oaor spouts. induce it.but do not induit.If vomiting should
<br /> �.� o P exppersoaMad ad below his or her hips to prevent aspiration(breathing the liquid xylene into the lungs).Severe
<br /> IremwhW pneumonitis with grave,possibly fatal.Pulmonary Injury CM news from mpiri>ag very small quantities of xylene.
<br /> GET MEDICAL HELP (IN PLANT,PARAMEDIC,COMMUNITY)FOR ALL EXPOSURES. Seek prompt
<br /> medical assistance for further treatment,observation,and support after first aid.If exposure is severe,
<br /> bospitilization for at least 72 hours with careful monitoring for delayed onset of pulmonary edema Is
<br /> recommended.
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<br /> SECTION 7 `SPIL .;> ..Ei4� �l D:D �`P05A ..:.. ::. :....
<br /> Spill/Leak: Notify safery personnel,provide ventilation,and eliminate All sources of ignition immediately. Cleanup personnel need
<br /> protection against contact with and inhalation of xylene vapor(see Sect.8). Contain large spills and collect waste or absorb it with as inert
<br /> aceto W such as sand,earth,or vermiculite.Use oonspwking look to place waste liquid or absorbent into closable containers for disposal.
<br /> Keep waste out of sewers,watersheds,and waterways.
<br /> Waste Disposal: Contact your supplier or a licenced contractor for detaikA recommendations. Follow FederaL state,and local
<br /> regulations.
<br /> OSHA Designations
<br /> Air Cootamiaaat(29 CFR 1910.1000 Subpart Z)
<br /> EPA Designations (40 CFR 302.4)
<br /> RCRA Hazardous Waste,No.U239
<br /> CERCLA Hazardous Substance,Reportable Quantity: 10001bs(454 kg),per the Clean Water Act(CWA),section 311(b)(9)
<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 as a
<br /> pp �pro 1910.133). Respirator: Use a NIOSH-
<br /> approved
<br /> te:ctive measure.Follow OSHA eye-and face-protection regulations (29
<br /> approved respirator per the NIOSH Packer Guide so Chemical Hazards for the maximum-use concentrations and/or the exposure limits
<br /> cited in section 2.Follow OSHA respiratex regulations(29 CFR 1910.134).For emergency or nonroutine use(leaps or ckaaing reactor
<br /> Air-
<br /> vessels and storage tanks),wear so SCBA with a full facepiece operated in the przssure-demand positive-erasure mod:.Warning:gauntlets,
<br /> purifying respirators will nor tett workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres. Other:Wear impervious loves,boots,tip g
<br /> cu.,as required by the spec' ics of the worst operation to prevent prolonged or repeated skin contact with xylene. Ventilation: install
<br /> and operate general and local maximum,explosion-proof ventilation systems powerful enough to maintain airborne levels of xylene
<br /> below the OSHA PEL standard cited in section 2.Local exhaust ventilation is prefer, because it prevents dispersion of xylene into
<br /> gea�ral work areas by eliminating it at its source.Consult the latest edition of Gmium rsfereoce 103 for detailed recommendations.
<br /> SMakh stations,safetyiquick-drench showers,and washing facilities available in arras of use and handling.
<br /> afety Stations: e eyewas ose a Special Mord;soft leases may absorb irrttaos and all lenses eooccOuve theID. Do
<br /> Contaminated Equipment: Contact leases p
<br /> nor west contact lenses m any work area.Remove contaminated clothing and l ghly before wearing
<br /> tumrgtt�httstm�it�erial�Keep it off from
<br /> and equipment. Comments: Practice pod personalhygiene; or smoking. Do na tat,drink,or
<br /> e lothiq and equipment. Avoid transferring it from your hands to your mouth while eating,drinking,
<br /> smoke in nay work area.Do not inhale xylene vapor.
<br /> . .SECTIPECIAVPRECAUTIOMJN N
<br /> Storage/Segregation: Store xylem in A COOL dry,well.venukted area away from sources of ignition and strong oxidizers Protect
<br /> e:oauitie:s from physical damage.
<br /> ring (production,mnsportation)ars of maximum explosion-proof design.
<br /> Special Handling/Storage: Make sue all engiaa
<br /> Ground and bond all containers.pipelines,etc,used in shipping.transferring,macting.producing,and sampling operations.
<br /> Transportation Data(49 CFR 172.101-2)
<br /> DOT Shipping Kane:Xylene DOT Label:Flammable Liquid IMO Label:Flammable Liquid
<br /> DOT ID No. M'1307 DOT Hazard Class:Flammable Liquid IMO Class: 3.2 or 3.3
<br /> References: 1,2.12,73,94-94,100,103. '
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