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TOLUENE page 3 or b On akin Contac: %virh Toluene. :mmetiiareiV 'uggn nr ghoWer - - _IIrCP.^.c,. v _aII S C-. .ZSM Wr0 VOU :p re:nos'e the �i7e't11CCL At cite -nd o rhe -.voricsnirt. .vash can 3mr;[.o:Ste. or atnenvise icrccr Toluene. or .r. :Ice Case �rlV ureas of ttTC - uv rhar -nay nave �znnracze i Toluene. Ota ~.lil ...:.'^u i....e s.' irutGr you =xocnietice -Ve :rrE raC3uR. •,vhether or nor known sl-_n contact has occmured. leave :he^areae immediareiv, chec: co r af:e sure rhe Uo hat eat. smoke, ur drink where ioWene is handled, resviraror-ro-face seai is still good. If it is. reoiacc the :titer. processed. or ;cored. since the chemical can oe swailowed. ca-midge. or canister. If the seai is no longer, good. you may Wash hands carefuily before eating or smoking. need a new respirator. Be sure to consider all potential exposures in your PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT workpiace. You may need a combination of niters. preriltems. carnidges. or oarusters to protect against dirTerenr WOR PLACE CONTROLS ARE BE,=R THAN `orms of a chemical (such as vapor and mist) or against a PERSONAL PRO1 rCTN'' EQUIPMENT_ However, for mixture of chemicals. some jobs !such as ourside work. confined space --nrrv, jobs Where the potential for high exposure exists. use a done only once in a whiie, or jobs done w'tiie workpiace MSHAjWIOSH approved suppiied-air respirator with a full controls are being installed),personal protective equipment may facepiece operated in a pressure-demand or other positive- be approoriare, pressure mode. For increased prorecrion use in combination with an auxiiiary self-contained breathing apparatus OSHA 1910,l?_ requires Vsnpiovers to determine rhe operated in a pressurc-,demand or other positive-pressure appropriate personal protective equipment for eacit hazard and mode. 'to train emniovees on haw and when to use protective Exnostue to -00 pptn is immediately dangerous to life and equipment. health. If the possibility of exposure above 500 ppm exists. use a MSHArMOSH approved self-contained breathing The following recommendations are oniv guidelines and rnav apparatus with a full fac_piece operated in pressure-demand no[apply to every situation, or other positive pressure mode. Clothing HANDLING AND STORAGE Avoid skin contact with Toluene. Wear soiveni-resistant gloves and clothing. Safety equipment suppliers/ * Prior to working with Toluene you should be trained on its manufacrurers can provide reconunendations on the most proper handling snd storage. protective glove%clothing material for your operation. * Toluene may react violently with mixtures or NITRIC and * All protective clothing (suits, gloves, footwear, headgear) SULFURIC ACIDS. should be clean,available each day,and put on before work. * Toluene is not compatible with STRONG OXIDIZERS ty * ACG1H and safeequipment manufacturers recommend (such as CHLORINE,BROlb ME and FLUORINE). YfTON and Polwinyl alcohol as protective materials. * Sources of ignition, such as smoking and open flames, are prohibited where Toluene is used, handled, or stored in a Eve Protection manner that could create a potential fire or explosion hazard. Wear splash-proof chemical goggles and face shield when * Metal containers involving the transfer of Toluene should be working with liquid, unless full facepiece respiratory grounded and bonded. Druns must be equipped with self- protection is worn. closing valves,pressure vacuum bungs,and flame arresters. * Use only non-sparking tools and equipment.especially when Respiratory Protection opening and closing containers of Toluene. I1biPROPER USE OF RESPIRATORS IS DANGEROUS. Such equipment should only be used if the employer has a QUESTIONS.AND A-NL SWERS written program that takes into account workplace conditions, requirements for worker training, respirator fit testing and Q: If I have acute health effects, will I later get chronic health medical exams,as described in OSHA 1910.124. effects? A: Not always. Most chronic (lone-term) effects result from * Where the potential exists for exposures over 50 ppm, use a repeated exposures to a chemical. MSHA/NIOSH an &til facepiece respirator with an orgastic vapor cartridgercanisrer. Increased protection is Q: Can I get long-term effects without ever having short-term obtained from full facepiece powered air purifying effects' respirators. A. Yes, because long-term effects can occur from repeated exposures to a chemical at levels not high enough to make you Immediately sick.