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BENZENE 970509-00 Page of <br /> V. EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES ***************** <br /> --- FOR PRIMARY ROUTES OF ENTRY --- <br /> EYE CONTACT: Flush thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes. Get <br /> medical assistance. <br /> SKIN CONTACT: Wash contact areas with soap and water. Remove <br /> contaminated clothing. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse. <br /> INHALATION: Remove from further exposure. If respiratory irritation, <br /> �. dizziness, nausea, or unconsciousness occurs, seek immediate <br /> medical assistance and call a physician. If breathing has stopped , <br /> use mouth to mouth resuscitation. <br /> av <br /> INGESTION: Do not induce vomiting. Give 1 to 2 glasses of water. Get <br /> medical assistance. (Note to physician: Material if as <br /> into the lungs may cause chemical Pirated <br /> appropriately. ) pneumonitis. Treat <br /> ***************** VI. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA ****************** <br /> FLASH POINT F(C) : 12 (-11) (ASTM D-92) <br /> FLAMMABLE LIMITS. LEL: 1.3% UEL: 7 .9% <br /> EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Carbon dioxide, foam, dry chemical and water fog. <br /> SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Use water to keep fire exposed <br /> containers cool . If a leak or spill has not ignited, use water <br /> spray to disperse the vapors and to protect personnel attempting to <br /> stop leak. Water spray may be used to flush spills away from <br /> exposures. Firefighters must use positive pressure breathing <br /> apparatus, due to possible release of toxic fumes . Prevent runoff <br /> +r from fire control or dilution from entering streams, sewers, or <br /> drinking water supply. <br /> UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS : Extremely flammable. Vapor <br /> accumulation could flash and/or explode if in contact with open <br /> flame. <br /> NFPA HAZARD ID: Health: 2 , Flammability: 3 , Reactivity: 0 <br /> VII. REACTIVITY DATA ************************* <br /> STABILITY (Thermal , Light, etc. ) : Stable <br /> CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Heat, sparks, flame and build up of static <br /> electricity. <br /> INCOMPATIBILITY (Materials to Avoid) : Strong oxidizing agents , active <br /> metals, halogens , acids . <br /> HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS : Carbon monoxide. <br /> �. HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur. <br /> L <br /> L <br /> r <br />