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<br /> Section 6. Health Hazard Data ntinued
<br /> irregulanty was reported to association with workplace exposure to xylene perhaps due to effects on liver metabolism Xylene crosses the Kaman ,
<br /> placenta, but does not appear to be teratogenic under conditions tested to date Medical Conditions Aggravated by Lon Terra
<br /> respiratory,eye slap,gastrointestinal(GI),laver and kidney disorders Target Organs CNS,eyes,GI tract,liver,krdnegs, and sl inpoPranary S.
<br /> Lniry Routes Inhalation,stun absorption(slight),eye contact,Ingestion Acute Effects Inhalation of lugfn Xylene concentrations may cause
<br /> d:zziness, nausea,vorruting,and abdommal pain,eye,nose,and throat halation,respiratory tract Irntapon leading a pulmonary edema(laud ua
<br /> tans),drowsiness,and unconsciousness Direct eye contact can result in con�uncuvttis and correal burns Ingestion may cause a burning sensation
<br /> rvngn the the skin le and stomach and transient CNS depression Chronic Effects Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause drying and defat-
<br /> ricu of the skin leading to agc Other
<br /> Repeated eye exposure to high vapor concentrations may cause reverstbie eye damage,
<br /> nuro s nausea,
<br /> and Inver dappeu Other symptoms of chronic exposure include headache,fatigue,cause rove chronic bronchitis,and he disturbances
<br /> such as nausea,Loss of appetite,and gas y an GI d and central
<br /> FIRST AID Emergency personnel.rhould rotect a ainst ex
<br /> and flush Immediately and continuously with flooding amounts of water until transported allow victim to rubor keep eyes tightly shut Gently lift eyelids
<br /> Ur es
<br /> immediately water F Skin Quickly remove contaminated clothing Rinse with flooding amounts of water for at least 15 emergency muiacV,ash exposed aConsult a rea with soap
<br /> and water For reddened or blistered skin,consult a ph ng
<br /> Carefully dispose of contaminated clothing as it may pose a fire hazard InhalationRerno,,a exposed person to fresh az-and-support breathing as needed Monuor exposed person for respiratory distress ltigestlon Never give u
<br /> an)thing by mouth to an unconscious or convulsing person Contact a poison control center and unless otherwise advised,do not induce vomitingr If
<br /> spontaneous vomiting should occur,keep exposed person's head below the his to r t
<br /> Aspiration of a few MIIli rnetenr ofxylene can cause chemcal pneumonitis, ulmo P aspiration(breathing g Liquid xylene into the lungs)i-.�
<br /> or the ether glucummde of ortho-toluic acid may be useful ui diagnosis of mefa ,p�- and or ho j ne expo Ie,re p ct velclans Consider
<br /> g rc acrd
<br /> lavage>f a large quantity of xylene was ingested Proceed gasp is lavage with protection of the auway from aspiration,consider endotracheal -
<br /> y exposure,respectively Consider gastric
<br /> intubation with uiflated cuff
<br /> Section 7. Spiii,Leak, and Disposal Procedures
<br /> Spill/Leak Notify safety personnel,evacuate all unnecessary ,
<br /> personnel should protect against vapor inhalation and skin or ye contact If feasible adwithoand utuu dueorisl sources.
<br /> dj I�1se$pill area Cleanup
<br /> blanket release and suppress vapors Water spray may reduce vapor but does not prevent Ignition sn closed spaces For sinal}spills,absorb nn paper
<br /> P ppropnatc foam to
<br /> and evaporate in appropriate exhaust hood or absorb with sand or some non-combusuble absorbent and place in containers for later disposal Icor
<br /> large spills dike far ahead of Liquid to contain Do not allow xylene to enter a cordmed space such as sewers or drains on Iand,dike to contain or '
<br /> dI%err to impermeable holding area Apply water spray to control flammable vapor and remove material with pumps or vacuum equipment On
<br /> u ater,contain material with natural barriers,booms or weirs,apply universal gelling agent;and use suction hoses to remove spilled material
<br /> Report any release m excess of 10001b Follow applicable DS 1IA regulations(29 CFR 1910 120} 1✓nvtronmens t Transport Lited m berial en-
<br /> vation is expected Biological oxygen dernand 5(after 5 days at 20 C) 0-64(no stated isomer)'Ecotoxicity values LD so Goldfish 13 mg/LJ24 hr, 1
<br /> canditions of bioassay natspecified,no specific isomer Environmental Degradation In the atmosphere,xylenes degrade by reacting with
<br /> photochecally produced hydroxyl radicals with a half-life ranging from 1-17 hr in the summer to 10-18 hr in winter or a typical loss of
<br /> mi67-869'0
<br /> Per day Xylenes are resistant to hydrolysis Soil Absorption/1Vlobdity Xylenes have low to moderate adsorption to soil and when spilled on land
<br /> ;sill licensed
<br /> and leach into groundwater Disposal As a hydrocarbon,xylene is a good candidate for controlled incineration Contact your supplier ,
<br /> E a licensed contractor for detailed recommendations Fallow app]Icable Federal,State and local regulations
<br /> LPA Designations -
<br /> SARA Extremely Hazardous Substance(40 CFR 355) Not listed OSTIA Designations
<br /> Listed as a SARA Toxic Chemical(40 CFR 372 65) Listed as an Air Contaminant(29 CFR 1910 1000,Table Z-1-A)
<br /> Listed as a RCRA Hazardous Waste(40 CFR 261 33) No U239, F
<br /> Lined as a ncflnr v __i c t e+ r40 CFR 3 603(spent solvent}
<br /> vi..a CIA' Hazardo s..t,v.a...,.w 02�) F nal Pe,,;,*table nl;nntiry(RQ) 1(1('1(1 lb f454 Lg1 f*oer Clean Water Act,
<br /> Sec 311(b)(4),per RCRA,Sec 3601] t--
<br />- Section 8. Special Protection Data_ _ _ -
<br /> Gogg]es Wear protective eyeglasses or chemical safety gaggles,J QSHA eye-and face- rotection re Mations(29 CFR 14f0 133) BecausIse contact lens use in industry is controversial,establish your own policy Respirator Seek rofessional advice
<br /> Follow OSHA respirator regulations(29 CFR 1910 134)and,if ncei ss w p Prior to respirator selection and
<br /> Ppm, use any chemical cartridge respirator with organic vapor caztridges�any pow�dl�MOSH-approved respirator For concentrations>1
<br /> supplied-air respirator,or any self-contained breathing apparatus For es,any
<br /> or ed,W-ur o ung respirator with organic vapor cartridges,storage taroks). wear an SOBA Warnrngt Air purifying respirators do not project workers rn oxYBen*r'iceerations ntl spheres Ifr�pi avers are uOther Wear ch l and lyproicruve g]oves,boon,aprons and gauntlets to prevent all skin contact-With breakthrough times a 8 hr,consider
<br /> perlyvinyI alcohol and fluorocarbon rubber(Vicon)as materials far PPE Ventilation Provide general and local exhaust ventilation systo
<br /> maintain airborne concerinuoiuis below the OSHA PELs Sec 2into the work area by controllin it at its source(l°3)Safety( StatiO}-��exhaust v leLatton!spreferred because it prevents contaminant dispe
<br /> drench showers and washing facilities Contaminated Ipmenrt SePamte�anb �ted Wer Y clothes dam sytr i clothes taLyand�CDnftarru
<br /> nated eor�othing before wearing Remove this maternal from your shoes and droit PPE Comments is Never ea
<br /> g personal hygiene after using this mated especially before eatingdnai�in t,drink.or smoke in work areas
<br /> Section 9, g,smoking using the toilet,or applying cosmetics '
<br /> S ecia3`Precalltivnsotiel Cvrrlme11ts
<br /> Storage Requirements Store un clearly labelled tightly closed containers in a cool,y ground an well-ventilated place away from strong Oxidizing materials
<br /> and heat and ignition sources During transferring operations,elecincall
<br /> potential health Hazards use sufficient dilution or local exhaust ventilation to control airborne bond eContaminants d ttal containerrs o maintain concentrations at the '
<br /> Iotiesi practical level Usehennetically sealed equipment,transfer xylene in enclosed systems,avoid processes associated with open ever
<br /> st rfacrs and provide sources of gas release wirh enclosures and local exhaust ventilation Use Class I Group D electrical equipment Adminlstra-
<br /> tiie Controls Establish wand biological moniroriri Programs � pointing
<br /> including a complete blood count,a routine unnzjysss and liiver function tuestsrCpnsla hematologConsider ic studieseiftth eand panyod.isigned a] am scant cont n tions
<br /> Of 4`ie solvent with benzene if feasible,consider the replacement of xylene by less toxic solvents such as petrol(motor furl)or white spent.Before '
<br /> ca-r)Ing out maintenance and repair work,steam and flush all equipment to Tei novc any xylene residues
<br /> DOT Shipping Name X Icnes Transportation Data(49 CFR 172 101)
<br /> DOT Hazard Class 3 y Packagln�Authorizations Quantity Ltmitations
<br /> ID \o UN1307 a) Exceptions 173 150 Verse!, Stowage
<br /> a ulrernent_c
<br /> b) Nonbulk Pac}.a to a) passenger Aircraft,or RalIcar 5L a) Vessel Stowage $
<br /> DOT PackingGroup Q c Packaging 173 2D2 b)Cargo Aircraft Only 60L h)OLhC. _
<br /> DOT Label ammable Liquid ) Bulk Packaging 173 242
<br /> Speclal Proti is{ons(172 102) T1 (0
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<br /> Prep2red by M,1 Wurth BS Industrial Hygiene Review PA Roy MPH CIN Medical Review-W Silvenhan MD
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