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water. If liquid toluene :Oaks through the clothing, These documents are available through the NIOSH
<br /> remove the clothing immediately and wash the shift Division of Technical Services, 4676 Columbia Park.
<br /> using soap or mild detergent and water. If irritation
<br /> Persists after washing,get medical attention. Way.OucimuLtit Ohio 45226.
<br /> • B�a� REFERENCES
<br /> If a Person breathes in large amounts of toluene, move
<br /> the exposed person to fresh air at once, if breathing has . American Conference o f Governmental Industrial
<br /> UOPPed, perform artificial respiration. Keep the affect.
<br /> ed Person warm and at rest Get medical attention as Hygienists: "Toluene,"Documentadon of the Thraahold
<br /> soon asPossible. Limit Valua for Substances in Worlavom Air (3rd ed.,
<br /> • swallowing 2nd printing),Cincinnati, 1974.
<br /> When toluene has been swallowed, get medical atten- • Akan Industrial Hygiene Association: -Po-
<br /> tion immediately. Do not attempt to make the expo fie."Hnsenk Guide Series Detroit, Michigan, 1957.
<br /> Person vomit. • Amerman National Staniland Ac eprabk CwwnV9-
<br /> Rescue �- Toluene:ANSI-237.12-1974,American National
<br /> Move the affected person from the hazardous exposure, Standards Institute,Inc.,New York, 1974.
<br /> If the exposed person has been overcome, notify some. ' American Petroleum Institute "Toluene,"Apl Twrt-
<br /> 1 one else and put into effect the established icy =kgk dReriewa,New York 1960.
<br /> rescue Procedures
<br /> stand the facility's Do not become a casualty. Under. • Christensen, H. F, and �bY� (fir
<br /> emergency rescue procedures and , T. L.
<br /> know the locations of rescue equipment M� Tactic Substances � 1974 Edition, HEW
<br /> Pmt amore the need Publication No.74-134, 1974.
<br /> arises.
<br /> • Dow Comical Company:dfatenal Sq fety L)ota Shunt
<br /> SPILL, LEAK, AND DISPOSAL `TO&ene,Mid,Michigan, 1992.
<br /> PROCEDURES • Oram, W M.:.Toxido V of the Ey,e (2nd ed.), C. C,
<br /> T��,SPrb g6eld,Mimo* 1974.
<br /> Persons not wearing protective equips and clout. • International Labour Off m Encyckpodia of Off.
<br /> ing cleanup
<br /> ld be restricted from has been completed. areas of spurs or leak:� portal Health and o.
<br /> up S4l�y. McC3raw-Hill, New Y
<br /> � 1971.
<br /> * If toluene is spMed or leaked, the following steps . National Institute �
<br /> should be taken: HealthSafety and
<br /> , U.S.
<br /> 1. Remove ap ignition sources. Department of Health, Education, and
<br /> 2. Ventilate area of spill or leak. Welfare: Criteria 1 w a Recommended Standard . . . .
<br /> 3. For small quantities,absorb on paper towels. Evapo- Oaeupatmnal Mvposure to Toluene. HEW Publication
<br /> rate in a safe place (such as a firm hood). Allow No. HSM 73-11023, OPO No. 017-033-00019, U.S.
<br /> sufficient time for evaporating vapors to C=pktely Government Printing Otiftcx, Washington, D.C., 1973.
<br /> clear the hood ductwork. Hurn the paper in a suitable doh Exposure to Toluene,"Fed&W Regis-
<br /> location away from combustible materials. Large qui. ler.40.4620646219,October 6, 1975.
<br /> tities can be reclaimed or collected and atomized in a • Party, F. A. {ed,); Taxkv ,, Vol. II of Industrial
<br /> suitable combustion chamber. Toluene should not.be Hygiene and T=kology (2nd e& rev.), lntesck=r,
<br /> allowed to enter a confined space, such as a sewer, New York, 1%3.
<br /> because of the Poas<bility of an explosiom. Sewers de. • Sax,N.I.:
<br /> signed to Preclude the formation of explosive crones- nous of Ind M��
<br /> tratians of toluene vapors are permitted, (3rd ed.), Van Noatramd Reinhold, New York, 196L
<br /> • Waste disposal method: • Union Carbide Corporation, Industrial Medicine and
<br /> Toluene may be Toxicology enL- Tom'Sfrrdiez - Tarluelie,
<br /> combustion chamber. New York, 1970.
<br /> ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
<br /> To find additional information on toluene, look up
<br /> toluene in the following document:;
<br /> • Medical Surveillance for Chemical Hazu*
<br /> • Respiratory Protection for Chemical Hazards
<br /> • PwwrW Protectiom and Sanitatiom for Chemical
<br /> Hazards
<br /> • NIOSH Criteria Document for Toluene (July 1973) T
<br /> 4 Tokwne
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