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<br /> SECTION VI . HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION TLV 10 ppm or 30 mg/r3 (skin)
<br /> Excessive Inhalation or prolonged skin exposure maycauseheadache, weariness loss of
<br /> appetite and lassitude with incipient blood effects including Ancreased cell counts,
<br /> mild lymphotosis and eosinopenia, The mrst sign{ficant toxic effect of benzene is in-
<br /> sidious and otter. irreversible injury to the blood forming tissue from chronic low
<br /> i. level exposures. Development of leukemia may occur from chronic excessive exposure!
<br /> i Eye contact yields irritation from- liquid or high vapor concentrations. Skin contact
<br /> will also yield a defatting effect. Inhalation may result in collapse, bronchitis and
<br /> pneumonia.
<br /> FIRST AID:
<br /> -`fie c�nta�ct: dash eyes well with water for 15 minutes. Contact physician.
<br /> Skin contact: Wash skin well with water. Contaminated clothing should be ramoaed at
<br /> once.
<br /> E Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air. Renore breathing if required and administer
<br /> viryg¢n r labored breathing. Contact physician.
<br /> E ; IR esrion. Give edible fats or oils to svaL.ow. Do not induce vomiting (aspiration
<br /> hazard). Contact a physician immediately. _
<br /> SECTION VII. SPILL, LEAK, AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
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<br /> if a significant spill occurs, notify safety personnel and evacuate the area. Remo-,e all
<br /> ignition dcurces. Provide maximum, explosion-proof ventilation. Clean-up personnel
<br /> } mint use approved self-contained breathing apparatus and other protective equipment to
<br /> avoid contact wieh benzene.
<br /> 1 ? Remove free liquid. Pick up residue with an inert absorbant, such as vermiculite, and
<br /> placed in a closed metal container for disposal, using non-sparking tools. When neces-
<br /> sary, benzene may be flushed away from a critical area with water, but flush to open
<br /> I. are., only, not to sever or to strsace waters.
<br /> DISPOSAL: Incinerate waste benzene or dispose of vis a licenaci, colvnnt disposal company
<br /> Do not send (or allow run off) to the sewer!
<br /> SECTION VIII . SPECIAL PROTEC'T'ION INFORMATION
<br /> Provide general ventilation and local exhaust ventilation where benzene is used, handled,
<br /> c.r stored to meet TLV requirements. Self-contained breathing apparatus should be avail
<br /> �f able for ererb?ncies and non-rr;utine situations. Approved cartridge or canister type
<br /> E.� respirators can be used far benzene, concentration: up to 50 ppm for short periods. A
<br /> full facapiece is required abcve 10 ppm
<br /> To prevent skin contact, gloves, aprons, boots, etc of neoprene or ocher benzene-•resiscan
<br /> { materials sh.3uld be used. Chemical goggles or face shields should be used if splashing
<br /> �.� is possible. Eyewash station shou:.d-be available wi.,tre splashing is probable.
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<br /> I : SECTION IX, SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND COMMENTS
<br /> Whenever possible, less toxic solvents should be substituted for benzene. Consult health
<br /> and saf9ty services before b�mzene is .sed in plant operations. Do not breathe vapor_.
<br /> Prevent contact with liquid. it is a_ suspected cancer cau4in_g agent: '
<br /> Keep away from heat, sources of IgnitiDn, and oxidizing dents. No smoking-'in areas or-
<br /> use.
<br /> fuse. Store and handle as OS`.i' Class IB liquid.
<br /> Pre-placement detailed medical examination is needed. Workers +oho show heart, 1ting,
<br /> kidney, liver. nervous disease, or any blood abnormality s'-.auld not be assigned. Peri-
<br /> odic physical examinations and Brea monitoring is required.
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