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K �I _ No. 385 SECTION VI. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION TLv 1 0 Dem E,•;psive exposure to vapors 'rill irritate the eyes and mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract. Susrained high levels can produce headache, depressieU of the central nervous system, narcosis as coma. Liquid contact is irritating to the eyes and irritation and defatting to the skin, aspiration to dof erliquids en prolongthe ed sor repeated exposures. Ingestion may :lead to cause extensive edema and hemorrhage of lung risque, asFIRST AIDL yl ueazeae E e contact: Wash eyes well with plenty of running water. Get medical help if t� irritation persists. Skin contact: Wash exposed areas of skin. Promptly remove contaminated clothing. Inhalation: kemove victim to fresh air. Restore breathing if necessary. Get medical help for serious exposure. Ingestion: Get prompt medical help' (The danger of aspirating ethyl benzene into the lungs indicates medic::l direction before inducing vomiting.) z : SECTION VII. SPILL, LEAK, AND DISPOSAL PP.00EDURES 1r personnel involved in leak or spill control and clean-up must use protective equip- ment to avoid inhalsticn of vapors and contact with ligjid, Eliminate ignition sources. Provide maximum explosion-proof ventilation. ! ° Yick-up spill,-d material for recovery or disposal. Absorb with sand, etc. for dis- t = pasal in a sanitary landf111 or with paper towels or cloths for burning. Water can be used to flush liquid away from sensitive areas to special catch basins or ground, but not to sewer or surface water. DISPOSAL: Scrap material can be burned in approved incinerators in accordance with Federal, State and local regulations. SECTION VIII, SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION Provide exPclosion-proofgeneral and local exhaust ventilation to meet TLV require- t.co meats. Approved respirators must be available for non-routine or emergency use. A full face respirator :rith organic vapor cartridge can be used up to 1000 ppm; a j + gas mask with organic vapor canister can ba used up to 5000 ppm- a self-contained respirator is needed for high and unknown concentrations of vapor. impervious gloves and clothing and a face shield to prevent repeated or prolong contact with the liquid. Where splashing is possible chemical goggles should be used. Clothing contaminated with el benzene should be promptly removed and no reused until free of the contaminant. Exposures ab,3ve the action lavel, liquid contact, or working where fire and explosi =� hazards exist may require instituting employee training, medical surveillance. vapor concentration monitoring, record keeping, etr.. when the proposed standard 4 issues. t•, SECTION !X. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND COMMENTS Stor_ chis material in tightly closed containers in cool, well-ventilated areas, away from oxidizing zgents, heat and sources of ignition, Use non-sparling tools around this material. Containers must be electrically bondad and grou ;ed for r� transfers of liquid. Use safety cans for small amounts. No Smoking: ere this material is stored or used, Screcn workers for history of kidney, liver, skin and lung problems whiet,"could giv increased sensitivity and risk in ethyl benzene e_-posure. i Avoid breathing of vapors and contact with liquid. Do not ingest. Chronic proper- ties are not fully known; use with care, .. DAT SOURCES CODE -g 12 APPRQVAl3: His' '4,�� Industrial hygiene and Safety ' �� ro./aum.a,v.G...n.Ma+V fvmeoa.aeoro�.+ry�r.rro•.a�.r,.r� � y . �n�.o+.aowwr,r e n,m+r,a•+nor.a`v,.s�.e„er.ao.>o.a a.•• - Corporate Medical, arrr..+.�o.o avca<.a s arwora a r Staff GEIVIUM PUBLISHING