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BENZENE <br /> If this chemical comes in with the ayes immediately wash the eyes with large amounts of water,occasionally <br /> lifting the lower and upper lids. Get medical attention immediately. Contact lenses should not be worn when <br /> rworking with this chemical. If this chemical comes in contact with the skin,promptly wash the contaminated skin <br /> with soap and water. If this chemical penetrates through the clothing,promptly remove the clothing and wash the <br /> skin with soap and water. Get medical attention promptly. If a person breathes in large amounts of this chemical, <br /> move the exposed person to fresh air at once. Recovery from mild inhalation exposures is usually rapid and complete. <br /> CIf breathing has stopped,perform artificial respiration. Keep the affected person warm and at rest. Get medical <br /> attention as soon as possible. If this chemical has been swallowed,get medical attention immediately. (NIOSH, <br /> 1987 <br /> Warning Concentration(ppm or mg/m'): approx.3 ppm (The odor of benzene does not provide adequate <br /> warning of its hazard <br /> Exposure Limits/Guidelines: <br /> OSHA PEL: 1 ppm <br /> NIOSH REL: 0.1 ppm Carcinogenic <br /> ACGIH TLV-Confirmed Human <br /> Carcinogen: 10 ppm(intended change to 0.1 ppm) <br /> 1DLH: 2,000 ppm <br /> Photoionization Potential: 9.24 eV <br /> L.� <br /> 1� <br /> L <br /> Page 20 of 32 <br />