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Occupational Health Guideline for Toluene INTRODUCTION such as a "Pins and needles feeling"or numbness. Very ' This guideline is intended as a source of Information for high concentrations may cause unconsaousnen and employees, employers, h death. The �lwd splashed in the eye may cause unta- physicians,p, industrial hygienists, tion and temporary damage. Inhalatson may also came and other occupational health professionals who may have a need for such information. It does not attempt to dtfr1CUlty m seeing In bright light. If liquid toluene a Present all data,rather,it resents splashed m the eyes, it will cause temporary uT tabon. P pertinent information and data m summary form, L LORZ$Aiit Eqwww Repeated or prolonged expo- "' � liquid toluene may cause drying and cracking of SUBSTANCE IDENTIFICATION dwL 3. RVarorgs4m and Sy upon=A Physician should be • Formula.CJLCH, contacted if anyone develops any signs or symptoms ' • Synonyms: Toluol; phenylmethane; methylbenzene and suspects that they are caused by exposure to • Appearance and odor. Colorless liquid with an aro- toluene. matic odor,like benzene. • Recommend saedlcsl smvetllstree The followmg medical procedures should be made PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMIT (PEL) available to each employee who is exposed to toluene at The current OSHA standard for toluene a 200 parts of L 1x1h Potentially edjWj hazardous levels: toluene per million 1. IRfrrsl Medical F.ataiiriRaboii; . Parts of air{ppm)averaged over an —A complete history and Physical examination:The right-hour work shin. and during any such work shift. Purpose a to detectre-existing 300 ppm toluene may not be exceeded except that a place the P B coadasthat might peak of 500 exposed employee at increased ed ink, and to ppm toluene is permitted for l0 minutes establish a baseline for future health momtormg.Facami- during the eight-hour work shin NIOSH has recom- nation of the central nervous system, liver and kidney: mended that the Permismtble exposure limit be reduced should be stressed. The skit should be examined for to 100 ppm toluene averaged over an eight-hour work evidence of chronic disorders. Shift with a ceding level of 200 ppm averaged over a —Urmalysm Since proper kidney function is neces. ten-mumute period. The NIOSH Criteria Document for sary for biologic momtormg, a unaalysis should be Toluene should be consulted for more detailed informs- obtained to include at a minimum specific gravity. tion' albumin, glucoseand a tnfuged sedimenL The tome should� for HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION acid to obtain a Z Pm01w Mede neap • Routes .. The aforementioned Routes o[ezptisar,e medial examinations should be Toluene can affect the body if it is inhaled.if ii comes m or if basis,Hippuru acid level m brine mayrepeaon an annual coan indicatortor of ntact with the eyes or skin, n is swallowed roIt the level of toluene exposure. may enter the body through the skin. • Efhet:of orenexponm Toluene of toxiralm 1. Short-low Expaur •Toliieae may cause irritation of hen subjects�r� nala L Controlled ezposnre of the es, r=PwAtorY tract and fatigue, weakness, consion, I Y also uced mad cause fatigue. weakness,eoonfimmoon,la SLcruriabon,and p�e- ' drowsiness. Peculiar skin cl=ness. and sin; at 600 ppm for 8 hours there were also senswon may be produced headac* dueness, dilated pups and nausea: at 800 Thew as and Mw no WO a mrAd good aim ane 21Wmedic ) sw.alanc e actvevirp lin ettrc:tva oxtipa rib of O Nn I .� sn ftmit to ach m eoriipiar ct al bom U.s. DWAMEW tyF FIEALTli AND MtWM tC411"lg U.S. DEPAR4'lMEW of LABOR ""O tlealtii Swrnea Cmntars for Gity w Control Om�tipa*Nw g�and �h AdeisrwWzWn lie Ninbonal Ittsttluro ��itorta! SaEsy aria F1MMh "Pbmbw IM r - �