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ET'tIYT,., $ENZuNE page =of ti his ^act Shee. ;s 1 Suftlrn Try jYllrrre �7f _nrnrmifin� of _.....-.... ..,. _..�_.� �.,..., aa:; __„ ..u— iii s �n e uo n ate^tial and mosr severe health Hazards -hat may -esuit 'Com cancer.-abun.M1 sleeping^parte-is and :rood ;esvec:aily Dormion of exnosur£_zonc2ntranor v?'lie sS:,^,3i7tV �:..^, 50:..... -..;ti�uiu:+e.ii. .i5 well as ;ie.ZGaC:Y�'5 3nC1 and ocher sub- -'ac-ors will attect your su8ceprioliary :o anv ar rhe fatigue. Consider e`:aluations of:he cerebellar. autonarnic ole it;al a: ec:s desc 'bed below, and pennnemi nervous sysre^is. Positive and borderline lnaividuais should be re-'erred for ncuropsvcholo_dcai HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION testing. Any ezaivarion should include a care*ul history of past and Acute Health Effects present symptoms :with an cram. Medical tests :hat look for ane following acute (short-terml health effects may occur damage aiready done are not a substitute for conrroiling fmmediateiv or shortly after exposure to Ethvi Benzene: =xposure. ' Ethyl Benzene can irritate the eves.nose and throat. Request copies of your medical resting. You have a legal richt ” Contact with Ethyl Benzene can irritate the skin. to this iniotmarion under,OSHA 1910.1020. ' Exposure to high concentration can cause You to become dizzy, lightheaded and to pass out. Very hieh levels can Mixed Exposures cause trouble breathing and even death. Because more than light alcohol consumption can cause liver damage.drinking alcohol can increase the liver damage Chronic Health Effects caused by Ethyl Benzene. The following chronic (long-term) health effects can occur at some time after exposure to Ethyl Benzene and can last for WORKPLACE CONTROLS AIND PRACTICES months or years: Unless a less toxic chemical can be subsrituted for a hazardous Cancer Hazard substance, ENGINEERINGCONTROLS are the most effective " There is limited evidence that Ethyl Benzene causes cancer way of reducing exposure. The best protection is to enclose in animals. It may cause cancer of the kidneys. operations and/or provide local exhaust venrilation at the site of Many scientists believe there is no safe level of exposure to chemical release. Isolating operations can also reduce exposure. a carcinogen. Using respirators or protective equipment is less effective than Reproductive Hazard the controls:mentioned above,but is sometimes necessary. ' There is limited evidence that Ethyl Benzene may damage In evaluating the controls present in ,your workplace, consider: the developing fetus. (1) how hazardous the substance is, (2) how much of the substance is released into the workplace and (_) whether Other Long-Term Effects harmful satin or eve contact could occur. Special controls Prolonged exposure can cause drying, scaiing and even should be in place for highly toxic chemicals or when significant biistering of the skin. skin, eve, or breathing exposures are possible. * High exposure may damage the liver. * This chemical has not been adequately evaluated to In addition,the following controls are recommended: determine whether brain or other nerve damage could occur with repeated exposure. However, many solvents and other * Where possible. automatically pump liquid Ethyl Benzene petroleum-based chemicals have been shown to cause such from drums or other storage containers to process damage. Effects may include reduced memory and containers. concentration, personality changes (withdrawal, irritability), * Before entering a confined space where Ethyl Benzene Imav fatigue, sleep disturbances, reduced coordination, and/or be present, check to make sure that an expiesive effects on nerves supplying internal organs (autonomic concentration does not exist. nerves)and/or nerves to the arms and legs lweakness, "pins and needles"). Good WORK PRAC710E.S can help to reduce hazardous exposures. The foliowing work practices are recommended: MEDIC.# * Workers whose clothing has been contaminated by Ethyl Medical Testing Benzene should change into clean clothing promptly. j * Contaminated work clothes should be laundered by If symptoms develop or overexposure is suspected, the followine are recommended: individuals who have been informed of the hazards of exposure to Ethyl Benzene. ' Liver function tests. ' Eve wash fountains should be provided in the immediate work area for emergency use.