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ingestion, skin or eye contact. The target organs are the CNS, eyes, gastrointestinal tract, <br /> blood, liver, kidneys, and skin. <br /> ETHYLBENZENE <br /> Ethylbenzene is a colorless liquid with an aromatic odor. Ethylbenzene may potentially create <br /> an explosion hazard. Ethylbenzene is incompatible with strong oxidizers. Ethylbenzene is <br /> irritating to the eyes and mucous membranes. Prolonged exposure may result in headache, <br /> dermatitis, narcosis, or coma. Routes of entry include inhalation, ingestion, and skin or eye <br /> contact. The target organs are the eyes, upper respiratory system, skin, and CNS. <br /> ORGANIC LEAD <br /> Organic lead (tetraethyl lead) is a colorless liquid with a slight musty odor. It is a gasoline <br /> anti-knock additive. It is toxic by inhalation, ingestion, and skin absorption. The target <br /> organs are the liver, CNS, kidneys and skin. Lead is concentrated largely in bone tissues, and <br /> in the soft tissues and blood in minor amounts. Children and fetuses are especially susceptible <br /> to lead poisoning. Organic lead is a suspected teratogen. <br /> DIESEL <br /> Diesel fuel is a petroleum-based oil and is available in various grades. <br /> The greatest health concern with diesel at this site is skin contact with contaminated soil. <br /> Diesel on simple contact may defat the skin, which can lead to irritation, infection and <br /> dermatitis. <br /> Diesel is not sufficiently volatile, and is not found in high enough concentrations in the soil at <br /> this site, to constitute an inhalation hazard. However, air purifying respirators are available to <br /> employees for nuisance odors. <br /> R I MBC-1 I.DOC(nz-1) <br />