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No 385 ETHYL BENZENE 11188
<br /> SECTION 6. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION cont.
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<br /> eyes,including under the eyelids,gently but thoroughly with flooding amounts of running water for at least 15 minutes Skin.Rinse
<br /> e affected area with plenty of water,then wash it with soap and water Inhalation Remove the exposed person to fresh air,restore an
<br /> support his or her breathing as needed Have qualified medical personnel administer oxygen as required Ingestion Unlikely Should
<br /> this type of exposure occur,the aspiration hazard must be considered Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by a physician To
<br /> prevent aspiration by spontaneous vomiting,keep the v,ctim's head low(between his or her knees) Get medical help(In plant,para-
<br /> medic,community)for all exposures.Seek prompt medical assistance for further treatment,observation,and support after first aid Note
<br /> to Physician Professional judgment is required as to whether or not to induce vomiting because of the possibility of aspiration A gastric
<br /> lavage may be administered,followed by saline catharsis,if this procedure is appropriate to the specific incident.Moartor cardiac and
<br /> pulmonary functions
<br /> SECTION 7. SPILL, LEAK, AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
<br /> SpiIVUak: Notify safety personnel,evacuate unnecessary personnel,eliminate all sources of ignition immediately,and provide adequate
<br /> explosion-proof ventilation Cleanup personnel nerd protection against skin or eye contact with this liquid as well as inhalation of its vapor
<br /> (see sect.8) Contain large spills and collect waste or absorb it with an mert material such as sand,earth,or vermiculite Use flonsparkmg
<br /> tools to place waste liquid or absorbent into closable containers for disposal Keep waste out of sewers,watersheds,and waterways Waste
<br /> Disposal Contact your supplier or a licensed contractor for detailed recommendations Follow Federal,state,and local regulations
<br /> OSHA Designations
<br /> Listed as an Air Contanunant(29 CFR 1910 1000 Subpart 2)
<br /> EPA Designations(40 CFR 302A)
<br /> CERCLA Hazardous Substance,Reportable Quantity l ODD lbs(454 kg),per the Clean Water Act(CWA),H 311 (b)(4)and 307(a)
<br /> SECTION 8. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
<br /> Goggles Always wear protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles Where splashing is possible,wear it full face shield Follow
<br /> OSHA eye-and face-protection regulations(29 CFR 1910 133) Respirator. Wear a NIOSH-approved respirator per Genlum reference 88
<br /> for the maximum-use concentrations and/or the exposure limits cited in section 2 Follow OSHA respirator regulations(29 CFA 1910 134)
<br /> For emergency or nonroutint operations(spills or cleaning reactor vessels and storage tanks),wear an SCBA Warning Air-purifying
<br /> respirators will not protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres Other: Wear impervious gloves,boots,aprons,and gauntlets,etc,to
<br /> prevent prolonged or repeated skin contact with this material Ventilation Install and operate general and local maximum,explosion-proof
<br /> ventilation systems powerful enough to malntaln airborne levels of this material below the OSHA PEL standard cited m section 2 Local
<br /> exhaust ventilation is preferred because it prevents dispersion of the contaminant into the general work area by eliminating it at its source
<br /> Consult the latest edition of Gemum reference 103 for detailed recommendations Safety Stations Make emergency eyewash stations,
<br /> safety/quick-drench showers,and washing facilities available in work areas Contaminated Equipment Contact lenses pose a special
<br /> hazard,soft lenses may absorb irritants,and all lenses concentrate them Do nor wear contact lenses in any work area Remove contami-
<br /> nated clothing and launder it before wearing it again,clean this material from shoes and equipment.Comments Practice good personal
<br /> hygiene,always wash thoroughly after using this material and before eating,drinking,smoking,using the toilet,or applying cosmetics
<br /> Keep it off your clothing and equipment-Avoid transferring it from your hands to your mouth while eating,drmkmg,or smoking Do not
<br /> eat,drnal,,or smoke in any work area.Do not inhale ethyl benzene vapor
<br /> SECTION 9. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND COMMENTS
<br /> Storage/Segregation Ston--ethyl benzene in closed containers in a cool,dry,well-ventilated area away from sources of ignition and
<br /> strong oxidizers Protect containers from physical damage Special Handling/Storage Outside,isolated,detached,or remote storage is
<br /> recommended for large quantities of ethyl benzene isolate bulk storage areas from acute fire hazards Engineenng Controls Make surf
<br /> all engineering systems(production,transportation)are of maximum explosion-proof design To prevent static sparks,electrically ground
<br /> and bond all containers,pipelmes,etc,used in shipping,transferring,reacting,production,and sampling operations Other Use safety
<br /> cans for transferring small amounts of ethyl benzene
<br /> Transportation Data(49 CFR 172.101-2)
<br /> DOT Shipping Dame. Ethyl Benzene
<br /> DOT Hazard Class Flammable Liquid
<br /> ID No UN1175
<br /> DOT Label- Flammable Liquid
<br /> DOT Packaging Exceptions 49 CFR 173 118
<br /> DOT Paciaging Requirements 49 CFR 173 119
<br /> J'NJO Shipping Name Ethylbenzene
<br /> IMO Hazard Class 3 2
<br /> IN10 Label Flammable Liquid
<br /> D14DG Packaging Group I1
<br /> References 1,26,38,94-94, 100, 116, 117, 120, 122
<br /> Judgments as to the suitability of mforinauon hemin for purchasers purposes ars prepared by PJ Igoe,BS
<br /> nec4ssanly purchaser's responsibility '!herefore although reasonable cars has
<br /> been taken in the preparation of such inforniaban Cesium Publtslung Corp Industrial Hygiene Review DJ Wilson,CIH
<br /> uteods nowusaabes rnakes no mpresenutions+nd as==no responsibility
<br /> as to the accuracy or nuumity of such infomminn for application to
<br /> purchasers intended purpms or for consequences of its use , Medical Review W Silverman,MD
<br /> Cep"bi O 1985 by Gearum Publubmg Carporstian
<br /> AnY C4)=ercte use or reproductieaWithaut the publxsW s pernussinn is ploWbited
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