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chromatographic analysis.Also.detector tubes certified SANITATION �. by N10SH under 42 CFR Part 94 or other direct. reading devices calibrated to measure toluene may be • Sidn that becomes wet with liquid toluene should be used. An analytical method for toluene is in the NIOSH promptly washed or showered with soap or mild deter. ' Manual of Analytical Method 2nd Ed., Vol. 3. 1977, gent and water to remove any toluene. available from the Government Printing Office, Wash- • Employees who handle liquid toluene should wash LL, ington,D.C.20402(GPO No.017-033-00261-4). their hands thoroughly with soap or mild detergent and Methods for Set V" (order number PH 262 524). waw before eating or smoking. RESPIRATORS COMMON OPERATIONS AND CONTROLS The following List includes some common operations in • Good industrial hygiene practices recommend that which exposure to toluene may occur and control engineering controls be used to reduce environmental methods which may be effective in each case. concentrations to the permissible exposure leveL How. ever, there are some exceptions where respirators may Operation Controls be used to control exposure. Respirators may be used Use as a solvent in Process enclosure; when engineering and work practice controls are not plharrnaceub al, general dilution technically feasible, when such controls are in the chemical.rubber,and ventilation; local process of being installed,or when they fail and need to Plastics industries;as a exhaust ventilation; be supplemented Respirators may also be used for thinner for paints, personal protective operations which require entry into tanks or closed kCqw. coatings,and equipment vessels, and in emergency situabioaL If the use of &jas;as a paint respirators is necessary, the only respirators permitted remviw. iftsecticides are those that have been approved by the Mine Safety Use as starting material Process enclosure; and Health Administration (formerly Mining Enforce- and intwmediale in general dilution meat and Safety Administntimi) or by the National organic chemical and ventilation; local Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. chendcal synthesis exhaust ventilation; • In addition to respirator selection,a complete respira. industries personal protective tory protection program should be instituted which equipment includes regular training, mraintenance. inspection. Use in manufacture of Process enclosure; cleaning,and evaluation. artificial leaf w, hdxt general dilution PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT and coatings' ventilation; local Ptx togMvt"ink exhaust ventilation; • Employees should be provided with and required tofin'Way personal protective use impervious clothing,gloves,face shields(eight-inch surface coating;as a equipment ( - diluent(cellulose ester minimum), and other appropriate protective clothing lac4�) necessary to prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact with liquid toluene, Use as constituent in Process enclosure; • Any clothing which biomes wet with liquid toluene formulation of general dilution ' should be removed immediately and not re-worn until automotive and aviation ventilation; local the toluene is removed front the doddng. fuels exhaust ventilation; • Clothing wet with toluene should be placed in closed Personal protective containers for storage until it can be discarded or until equipment Provision is made for the removal of toluene from the EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES clothing. If the clothing is to be hwadered or otherwise rj cleaned to remove the toluem the person performing In the event of an emergency, institute first aid proce- the operation should be informed of toluene's hazardous dares and send for first aid or mediad as isatance- properties. • $e Espo=n I • Employees should be provided with and required to If liquid toluene gets into the eyes, wash eyes immedi. use splash-proof safety goggles where iWuid toluene stely with huge*mount of water,lifting the lower and may contract the eyes. - - upper lids o�onay. If irritation is present ager . • where there is any possibility that 1 ees � getmedical attention. Contact lenses should ' � not be worn when may be exposed to toluene,an working with this chemical. eye-wash fountain should . Skin Exposm be provided within the immediate work area for ewer- If liquid toluene gets on the slain, promptly wash the gencY use. comtaminated skin using soap or mild detergent and 1976 T 1! 3