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Name Benzene • <br /> Ex sure and Ex losyve Li is <br />. o EXPOSURE LIMITS. <br /> OSHA 8 hour permissible exposure limit = 1.0 ppm <br /> OSHA 15 mmute short term exposure limit= 5.0 ppm <br /> ACGIH 8 hour time weighted average = 10 ppm <br /> * ACGIH recommends the substance be treated as a suspected human carcinogen. <br /> o EXPLOSIVE LIMITS: Not applicable <br /> Appearance and Odor- <br /> o Colorless to light yellow liquid <br /> o Odor threshold = 1 5-5 ppm, aromatic odor <br /> Symptoms <br /> o CONTACT Eye and skin irritation <br /> o INHALATION/INGESTION Nasal and respiratory irritation,dizziness, weakness, fatigue, <br /> nausea, gastro-intestinal irntatxon,vomiting, diarrhea <br /> First Aid• <br /> o EYE CONTACT Immediately wash the eyes with large amounts of water, occasionally lifting the <br /> lower and upper hds. Seek medical attention immediately <br /> o SKIN CONTACT Wash the contaminated skin with soap and water If this chemical penetrated <br /> through the clothing,immediately remove the clotting, wash the skin with soap and water, and <br /> seek medical attention promptly <br /> o INHALATION If a person breathes in large amounts of thus chemical, move the exposed person <br /> to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped, perform artificial respiration Keep the affected <br /> person warm and at rest. Seek medical attention as soon as possible <br /> o INGESTION Seek medical attention immediately <br /> Sources. 1) NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards <br /> 2) Threshold Limit Values and Biological Exposure Indices for 1989-1990 (ACGIH). <br />. C-7 <br />