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Benzene <br /> MSOS-1121 <br /> Page 2 <br /> Inhalation: <br /> o Stop exposure by moving person from contaminated area to clean air <br /> area. <br /> o Call the Massachusetts Poison Information Center (1-800-682-9211) . <br /> o Have someone call a rescue unit or medical professional . <br /> o If necessary, transport person to an emergency medical facility <br /> promptly. <br /> Skin: <br /> o If material is a powder, brush away using a cloth. <br /> o Mash off skin immediately with a large amount of Nater; use soap if <br /> available. <br /> o Remove any contaminated clothing and rewash skin. <br /> o Call the Massachusetts Poison Information Center (1-8CO-682-9211) . <br /> o Transport person to a :red i ca i facility as necessary. <br /> E yes <br /> o Gently rinse eye immediately, using large amounts of water, for <br /> fifteen minutes , if possible, with eyelids held open. <br /> o If possible, have person remove contact lenses if worn; never permit <br /> the eyes to be rubbed. <br /> o Call the Massachusetts Poison Information Center (1-800-682-9211) . <br /> o Transport person to an energency medical facility promptly as <br /> necessary. <br /> SECTION III . ACUTE TOXICITY <br /> ELD Rat-inc Oral human TDA 0 130 mg/kg <br /> ( Cral ioxicitv) : 2 inhalation nu,-..an LC, 0 20,000 ppm for 5 ,min <br /> inhalation human- TC; 100 ppm <br /> Unknown* man LDS 0 194 mg/:<g <br /> Oral rat LD50 4,394 mg/kg <br /> Oral mouse LDc0 4,100 mg/kg <br /> *Exposure route not reported <br /> Si( ns and Symptoms <br /> incest on: Irritation of mouth, throat, and stomach . See inhalation <br /> for other symptoms. <br /> Inhalation: Lethargy, headaches , decreased call counts , bronchitis , <br /> pneumonia, and collapse. <br /> Skin: Irritation <br /> ET: Irritation <br /> Excosure Limits <br /> OSHA Stanaar;(s ) : 10 ppm, 8-h TNA <br /> 25 ppm, Ceiling <br /> 50 ppm, Peak 10 min in any 3 h <br /> NIOSH Recommended Limit(s ) : 10 ppm, Ceiling in 1 n <br /> Al.u1H Recommenaeo Limi t(s ) : 10 ppm, 3-h 71LV-`T4A <br /> 25 ppm, STEL <br /> EN\/ RO1OC�ic BATA <br />