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HE ;iYL-tent-3U z YL .ET:4ER page=of o -hieF711, sh, is _ i �JL/f1D10 A! w• CONT�fl■ ^ AND nn . r TTrr,,c ^4 t� �.L LLf a1i--r Ltil .tL 1 l�.y t. 131.u..7 ^otennai and :nos: severe ne;.ith u=rns .hat m , resm ult : o - VOS Lre. ?)uran .. en or_x^,.^.S...e. 00r`..cZ ....U0r- .,. :he Su.^.S=c,, Uale�-s a less :Dxic chcmicai zan be subs-naired :Gr a �azardou's -nd orher =actors .will affect .our SUscennDuiry -.o ariv of the substance. E'NGPYEERING CONTROLS a.e me most catenria€erfecs described below. effective :vav of-educing a xposure. The best prorection is ro -- enclose operations andior provide iocai _xhaust ventilation at the Size of chemicai release_ Isolating operations can also h"E-U i H HAZARD INFORMATION reduce 4xnosure. Using resuirarors or protective equipment is less efferrive than the controls mentioned above. but is acute Health Effects sometimes necessarv. The following acute i shorr-term f health effects may occur immediateiv or shortly atter exposure to -Methvl-tent-Burvl In evaluating the controls present in your workniace. consider- Ether (1) how hazardous the substance is, (2) how much of the substance is released into the workplace and i31 whether ` Exposure to Methvi-Cert-$utyl Ether can irritate the eves. harmful Shan or eve contact could occur. Soeciak controls skin, nose and throat. should be in place for highly toxic chemicals or when Exposure can cause dir'I"icuity concearratine and thinking. significant skin,eve,or breathing exposures are possible. Higher levels can cause headache. nausea, dizziness. weakness and lightheadedness. In addition,rhe following controls are recommended: Chronic Health Effects * Where possible. automatically pump liquid Methyl-tert- The following chronic (long-term) health effects can occur at Buryl Ether [rota drums or other storage containers to some time atter exposure to Methyl-tert-Beryl Ether and can process containers. last for months or years: Before entering a confined space where Methyl-tent-Butyl Ether may be present, check to make sure that an Cancer Hazard explosive concentration does not exist. According to the information presently available to the New 3ersev Deparrment of Health and Senior Services. M. ethvl- Good WORK PRACTICES can help to reduce hazardous tert-Butyl Ether has nor been tested for its ability to cause exposures. The following work practices are recommended: • cancer in animals. * Workers whose clothing has been contaminated by Methvl- Reproductive Hazard tert-Butyl Ether should change into clean eiothing " Methvi-tent-Butvi Ether has been tested, but further promptly. evaluation is needed to assess its ability to affect * Contaminated work clothes' should be laundered by reproduction. individuals who have been informed of the hazards of exposure to Methyl-cert-Butyl Ether. Other Long-Term Effects * Eve wash fountains should be provided in the immediate Methyl-cert-Butyl Ether may damage the kidneys. work area for emergency use. * If there is the possibility of skin exposure, emergency YIEDICAL shower facilities should be provided. * On skin contact with Methyl-tett-Butyl Ether,immediately Medical Testing wash or shower to remove the chemical. At the end of the If symptoms develop or overexposure is suspected, the workshift, wash any areas of the body that may have following may he useful: contacted Methyl-tert-Butyl Ether, whether or not known skin contact has occurred. " Kidney function tests. * Do not ear, smoke,or drink where Methyl-tert-Butyl Ether is handled. processed, or stored, since the chemical can be any evaluation should include a careful history of past and swallowed. Wash hands carefully before earing or smoking. present symptoms with an exam. Medical tests that loop for damage already done are nor a substitute for controlling exposure. Request conies of your medical resting. You have a legal right to this information under OSHA 1910?0.