ARCHIVED REPORTS_XR0011603 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

' No 317 4/86 TOLUENE SECTION 6. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION I TLV t oiueae is not coastaered a carcinogen oy or apors of toluene may cause imtation of the eyes. nose,upper respiratory tract,and skin. Exposure to 200 ppm for&hours causes =ad fatigue, weaimess, confusion. iacnnaaon (tearing) and paresthesia(a sensation of prickling, tingling,or creeping on the ilea that has no objective cause) Exposure to higher concentrations may cause headache, nausea,dimness,dilated pupils,and euphoria,and,in severe cases,may cause unconsciousness and death. The liquid is untating to the eyes sod siun. Contact with the eyes may cause transient cortical.damage,conjunctival rotation,and burns if not promptly removed. Repeated and/or prolonged contact with the slue may cause drying and cracking It may be absorbed through the stria in toxic amounts Ingestion causes untatioa of the gastrointestinal tract and may cause effects resernbimg those from inhalation of ' the vapor Chronic overexposure to toluene may cause reversible kidney and liver injury MLAID FYE CONTACI Immediately flush eyes, including under eyelids, with running water for at least 15 minutes Get medical attention if untatioa persists• SKIN CONTACT Immediately flush skin(for at least 15 mmuies) while removing contaminated shoes and clothmg Wash exposed area with soap and water Get medical attention if irritation pens %or if a large area has been ' exposed-* MMALAZON Remove victim to fresh air Restore and/or support breathing as required.Keep victim warm and quiet.Get medical help+ iNGEvjLN Give victim 1 to 2 glasses of water or milt Contact a poison control center Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so Transport victim to a medical facility Neva give anything by mouth to a person who is unconscious or convulsing, • GET MEDICAL ASSISTANCE -In plam paramedic,comivatty Get medical help for fuaher treanmenk observation. and support after first aid., if indicated. SECTION 7, SPILL LEAK AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES SPITT-...Y:.'i,.K.. Notify safety personnel of large spills or leaks. Remove all sourea of heat and ignition. Provide maximum explosion-proof ventilation. Lima access to spill area to necessary petsomid only Remove lealang containers to safe place if feasible Cleanup persomiel need protection against contact with liquid and inhalation of vapor(sea sect 8) WASTE DISPOSAI- Absorb small spills with paper towel or vermiculite.Contain Iatge spills and collect if feasible,or absorb with vermiculite or sand. Place waste solvent or absorbent into closed contamen for disposal using ncnspad=g ' tools. Liquid can be flushed with water to an open holding airs for hand'= Do not flush to sewer,watershed,or waterway COMMENTS Place in suitable container for disposal by a Licensed contractor or bum in an approved tnciaaator.Consider reclaiming by distillation Contaminated absorbent can be buried in a sanitary Iamilli Follow all Federal, state,and local ' regulations. TLn 96 100-10 ppm Toluene is designated as a hazardous waste by the EPA The EPA(RCRA) HW No.is U220(40 CFR 261) The reportable quantity(RQ) is 1000 lbs/454 kg(40 CFR 117) SECTION & SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION Provide general and local exhaust venuisom to mea TLV mqumemmts.Ventilation fans and other eiectiscat service must be nonspaiivng and have an explosica-proof desmgm Exhaust hoods should have a face velocity of at least 100 Ifo(linear feet per minute)and be designed to capttae Heavy vapor. For emergency or nonroutme exposum where the TLV nay be exceeded, use an organic chemical cartridge resparator if conocutratm is leas than 200 ppm and an approved canister gas mask or self- ' contained breathing apparatus with full fecepiem if concentration is greater than 200 ppm. Safety gleasea or splash goggles shotAd be worn m all worn:areas. Neoprene gloves,apron,face shield,boots,sad other appropriate protective clothing and equipment should be available and worn as accessary to Prevent sl= and eye txiatact. Remove contaminated clothing mi nediaWy and do ant wear it until it has baa properly laundered. ' Eyewash stations and safety showers should be readily available in use and handling areas. Contact lenses pone a special hazard;soft lenses may absorb irritants and all lenses eoncxatrate thea:. SECTION 9. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND COMMENTS STORAX SEGREGATION; Store in a cool, dry,well-ventilated area away from oxsdi>mig agents,heti,spark;or open flame. Storage areas must mea OSHA n quiements for class IB flammable liquids.Use mast safety cans for handling small a==te. ' Prmtect containers from physical damage. Use only with adequate ventilation.Avoid contact with eyes, si=Or clothmg.Do not inhale or mgm Use caution when handling this compound because it can be absorbed through miner skin in toxic amounts, SPFQAL HAhMXJQ=RAQL Ground and bond metal containers and equipment to prevent static sparks when ' mak-ing transfers. Do not smoke in use or storage areas. Use nonspmiang tools. F-MG iEER1NG CONTROLS Preplacement and periodic medical exams emphasizing the liver,kidneys,nervous system,lungs, haat.and blood:houid be provided- Wadcers exposed to concaotianons greater dm the action level(50 ppm)sb=M be exammed at least once a year Use of alcohol can aggravate the toxic efletds of toluene. CQBZIEM Emptied contamers contain product residum Handle acco dnigtyI Toluene is designated as a hazardous.substance by the EPA (40 CFR 116) DOT CIaxsificawm Flammable liquid. UN1294 Data 52iircda Code: 1412, I6 20 21: 24 26,34 8I 82. CR ' Iudsemer�n m ft oatdOlyar mramom bmmi carp rcamus pwpum Approvals , Oft as neoemiIT pucb-m's eafat>m om a Cap t>r<lien intron m it+e p tom of Indst.uH citSa esrae�sow.aim'ler.m.iv�aote�oa�>mdarr>�eo�s y1� �7 Uaea.aa�ar oa> farapp>c�oa m ywrl>a�fa Medical Review s :w'a:.° �.a�.�`p•et.e�.�rrm r P m Copynght 0 April 1, 1986 1