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TOLUENE oage=of 5 I nls Fac- She-,- is a sun=ary source of info". anon i i IF '?-ternlai and Tnost severe health !k'3Zards :hat may resuit tram =oiiowmg:na�_ ce 1Sena.i: J V.� yM•V J4 - '-'tt)Osure. ',,d :n Duration of,xoosure_ "-onccr--rion of rhe :l_tbsmncc ' :,r14 other :acrors wtil aifecr ':our susc2ptibiiiry to anv of the exam of the:�e;�nus system. nfe+fiai e.. . desc;bed be; w. Liver and ::tine- unction tests. .env evaluation _houid include a care^si history of past and HEALTH HAZARD INFORNYLATION present svmproms with an exam. Medical tests -hat look for damage aireadv_ done are not a substitute for controlling Acute Health Effects esposttre. The foilowing acure ishcrt-terms health effects may oc—.ar ;mmediate;y or shortly after exposure to Toluene: Request copies of your medical testing. You have a leaal right to this information:order OSHA 1910._'0. Contact can irritate the skin and eves. Breathing Toluene can irritate the nose and throat causing WORKPLACE CONTROLS A IND PRACTICES coughing and wheezing. ' �xpasure to Toluene can affect the nervous system causing Unless a less toxic chemical can be substituted for a hazardous trouble concentrating, headaches, slowed reflexes. loss of substance, ENGINEERING CONTROLS are the most appetite and nausea. Higher levels can cause you to fee; effective wav of reducing =xposure_ The best protection is to dizzy, lightheaded,and to pass out. Death may occur. enclose operarions and/or provide local exhaust ventilation at the sire of chemical release. Isoiating operarions can also reduce Chronic Health Effects exposure. Using respirators or protective equipment is less an The following chronic (Iong-term) health c5ecrs can occur at effective ththe controls mentioned above, bur is sometimes some time after exposure to Toluene and can last for months or necessary. years: In evaluating the controls present in your workpiace, consider. Cancer Hazard (I) how hazardous the substance is. ('_) how much of the According to the information presently available to the New substance is released into the workplace and(3)whether harmful Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services. Toluene skin or eye contact could occur_ Special conrrols should be in has been tested and has not been shown to cause cancer in place for highly toxic chemicals or when significant satin,eye, or animals. breathing exposures are possible. Reproductive Hazard In addition,the following controls are recommended: * Toluene may be a TERATOGEN in humans since it has been shown to be a teratogen in animals. * Where possible, automatically pump liquid Toluene from * Toalene may damage the developing fetus. drums or other storage containers to process containers. * Before entering a confined space where Toluene may be Other Long-Term Effects present, check to make sure that an explosive concentration • Prolonged contact can cause drying, cracking, itching and a does not exist. skin rash. * Repeated Toluene exposure may cause liver, kidney and Good WORK PRACTICES can help to reduce hazardous brain damage. exposures. The following work practices are recommended: VIEDICAL Workers whose clothing has been contaminated by Toluene should change into clean clothing promptly. Medical Testing * Contaminated work clothes should be laundered by For those with frequent or potentially high exposure (half the individuals who have been informed of the hazards of TLV or greater. or significant skin contact), the following is exposure to Toluene. recommended 'before beginning work and at regular times after * Eye wash fountains should be provided in the immediate that: work area for emergency use. If there is the possibiliry of skin exposure,emergency shower * Urinar:Hipnuric acid excretion test fat the ciid of the shift) `acilities should be provided. as an index of overexposure.