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chromatographic analysts Also,detector tubes certified SANITATION by NIOSH under 42 CFR Part 84 or other direct- reading devices calibrated to measure toluene may be • Sian that becomes wet with liquid toluene should be used An analytical method for toluene is in the NIOSH promptly washed or showered with soap or mild dater- Manual of Analytical Methods. 2nd Ed, Vol 3, 1977, gent and water to remove any toluease. available from the Government Printing Office, Wash- • Employees who handle Lgwd toluene should wash ington,D C 20402(GPO No 017-033-00261-4) their hands thoroughly with soap or mild detergent and Methods for Set V" (order number PB 262 524) water before eating or smoking RESPIRATORS COMMON OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS The following list includes some common operations in • Good industrial hygiene practices recommend that which exposure to toluene may occur and control engineering controls be used to reduce environmental methods which may be effective in each case. concentrations to the permissible exposure level. How- ever, there are some exceptions where respirators may Operation Controls be used to control exposure. Respirators may be used Use as a solvent in Process enclosure; when engineering and work practice controls are not phsmtaciettbcal. general chilubon technically feasible, when such controls are in the chWrd=L rubber.and ventilation; local process of being installed,or when they fail and need to Peds iridustnes:as a exhaust ventilation; be supplemented. Respirators may also be used for ftnner for per, personal protective operations winch requure entry into taahs or closed lacquer,coabngs, and equPmem vessels, and in emergency situations. If the use of dyfW as a paint respirators is necessary, the only respirators permitted remover;ueecbmdes are those that have been approved by the Mine Safety Use as starring matenal Process endows; and Health Admianstratioa (formerly Mining Enforce- and ittlermecliste m general dilution intent and Safety Administraison) or by the National organic chemkW and ventilation; local Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. dwntical synthesis exhaust ventliatbort; • In addition to respirator selection,a complete resptra- uKko ices personal protective tory protection program should be instituted which equipment mcludes regular training, maintenance. inspection, Use in nnsruifacture of Process enclosure; clewing,and evaluation. and tal leather;fabw lei dilution and Paper coatings:; ventilation; local PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT poutogravurs nuc exhaust venblabon; • Employees should be provided with and required to mon:spray pet sonal protective use impernous clothmg,gloves,foe:beds(esght-ach suftce� g as a tit diuen (cellulose ester mutimum), and other appropriate protective clothing Mcquers) nay to prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact Use as constituent m Process with liquid toluene. enclosure; • Any clothing which becomes wet with hquid toluene formtittion of general dilution should be removed immediately and not reworn until automotive and aviation vwMatior; local the toluene is removed from the clotltm& fuels ed mum ventjlal5iorz; • Clothing wet wtth toluene should be placed in closed personal Protective containers for storage tmtt7 it can be discarded or until provmon is made for the removal of toluene from the EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES clothing. If the clothing is to be laundered or otherwise cleaned to remove the tole me, the person perforuung In the event of an emergency, institute first sid prone. the opera=should be informed of toh:eee's hazardous dam and send for fast aid or medical sena. propertta. • E • Employees should be provided with and required to If liquid toluene gets tato the eyes, wash eyes =medi- use splash-proof safety goggles where ligtud toluene stdy with lags amoum of water'IMmg the lower and may contact the eyes. upper lids orally. If irritation a prism alta • Where there is any possibility that cin ung' get medical attention. Contact lenses should employees, em not be worn when working with this che�i, may be exposed to toluene,an eye-wash fountain should . Skin Ejqpoam be provided within the immeduute work area for emer. If Lquid toluene gets on the skin, promptly wash the gam'use. contaminated dm usmg soap or mild detergent sad Sapial dw 1978 T0knm 3