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' No 385 ETHYL, BENZENE 11188
<br /> SECTION 6. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION, cont.
<br /> ' flush eyes,including under the eyelids,gently but thoroughly with flooding amounts of running water for at least 15 minutes Skin Rinse
<br /> the affected area with plenty of water,then wash it with soap and water Inhalation.Remove the exposed person to fresh air,restore and/or
<br /> support his or her breathing as needed Have quo I fled medical personnel administer oxygen as required Ingestion.Unlikely Should
<br /> this type of exposure occur,-he aspiration i,-z3rd must be considered Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by a physician To
<br /> Prevent aspiration by spontaneous vomiting,keep the victim s head low(between his or her knees) Get medical help(in plant,para-
<br /> medic,community)for all exposures Seek prompt medical assistance for further treatment,observation,and support after fust aid Vote
<br /> to Physician professional judgment is required as to whether or not to induce vomittng because of the possibility of aspiration A gastric
<br /> lavage may be administered,followed by saline catharsis,if this procedure is appmpn ate to the specific incident.Monitor cardiac and
<br /> pulmonary functions
<br /> SECTION 7. SPILL, LEAK, AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
<br /> Spill/Leak Notify safety personnel,evacuate unnecessary personnel,eliminate all sources of ignition immediately,and provide adequate
<br /> exploston-proof ventilation Cleanup personnel need protection against skin or eye contact with this liquid as well as inhalation of its vapor
<br /> (see sect 8) Contain large spills and collect waste or absorb it with an inert material such as sand,earth,or vermiculite Use nonsparkmg
<br /> tools to place waste liquid or absorbent into closable containers for disposal Keep waste out of sewers,watersheds,and waterways Waste
<br /> Disposal Contact your supplier or a licensed contractor for detailed recommendations Follow Federal,state,and local regulations
<br /> ' OSHA Designations
<br /> Listed as as Air Contaminant(29 CFR I9I0 1D00 Subpart 2)
<br /> EPA Designations(40 CFR 302 4)
<br /> CERCLA Hazardous Substance,Reportable Quantity 1000 lbs(454 kg),per the Clean Water Act(CWA),$$311 (b)(4)and 307(a)
<br /> ' SECTION S. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
<br /> Goggles Always wear protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles Where splashing is possible,wear a full face shield Follow
<br /> OSHA eye-and face-protection regulations(29 CFR 1910 133) Respirator. Wear a NIOSH-approved respirator per Genium reference 88
<br /> ' for the maximum-use concentrations and/or the exposure limits cited in section 2-Follow OSHA respirator regulations(29 CFR 1910 134)
<br /> For emergency or nonroutine operations(spills or cleaning reactor vessels and storage tanks),wear an SOBA Warning- Air-purifying
<br /> respirators will not protect workers to oxygen-deficient atmospheres Other: Wear impervious gloves,boots,aprons,and gauntlets,etc,to
<br /> prevent prolonged or repeated skin contact with this material.Ventilation: Install and operate general and local maximum,explosion-proof
<br /> ' ventilation systems powerful enough to maintain airborne levels of this material below the OSHA PEL standard cited in section 2 Local
<br /> exhaust ventilation is preferred because it prevents dispersion of the contaminant into the general work area by eliminating it at its source
<br /> Consult the latest edition of Genium reference 103 for detailed recommendations Safety Stations: Make emergency eyewash stations,
<br /> safety/quick-drench showers,and washing faciitues available in work areas Contaminated Equipment Contact lenses pose a special
<br /> hazard,soft lenses may absorb irritants,and all lenses concentrate them Do not wear contact lenses in any work area Remove conta u-
<br /> nated clothing and launder it before wearing it again,clean this material from shoes and equipment.Comments. Practice good personal
<br /> hygiene,always wash thoroughly after using this material and before eating,drinking,smoking,using the toilet,or applying cosmetics
<br /> Keep it off your clothing and equipment Avoid transferring it from your hands to your mouth while eating,drinking,or smoking Do not
<br /> eat,drink,or smoke in any work area.Do not inhale ethyl benzene vapor
<br /> SECTION 9. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND COMMENTS
<br /> Storage/Segregation. Store ethyl benzene in closed containers in a cool,dry,well-ventilated area away from sources of ignition and
<br /> strong oxidizers Protect containers from physical damage Special Handling/Storage Outside,isolated,detached,or remote storage is
<br /> recommended for large quantities of ethyl benzene Isolate bulk storage areas from acute fire hazards Engineering Controls- Make sure
<br /> all engineering systems(prodticuon,transportation)atm of maximum explosion-proof design_To prevent static sparks,electrically ground
<br /> ' and bond all comtamers,pipelines,etc,used in shipping,transferring,reacting,production,and sampling operations Other Use safety
<br /> cans for transferring small amounts of ethyl benzene
<br /> Transportation Data(49 CFR 172.101-2)
<br /> ' DOT Shipping dame. Ethyl Benzene
<br /> DOT Hazard Class Flammable Liquid
<br /> ID No.UN 1175
<br /> ' DOT Label: Flammable Liquid
<br /> DOT Packaging Exceptions 49 CFR 173 118
<br /> DOT Packaging Requirements- 49 CFR 173 119
<br /> IIMO Shipping Name. Ethylbenzene
<br /> ' IMO Hazard Class 3 2
<br /> LMO Label- Flammable Liquid
<br /> IINIDG Packaging Group- II
<br /> References: 1,26,38,84-94, 100, 116, 117, 120, 122
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