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tern I 1,SLOW 09-400-XXX PAGE: 3 : } t . T .. mow_ cracks,irritation and dermatitis. INGESTION HEALTH RISKS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: May cause gastrointestinal irritation,vomit- ing,nausea and diarrhea. HEALTH HAZARDS(ACUTE AND CHRONIC): Acute Hazards:As listed above. Chronic Hazards:Prolonged or repeated overexposure to this material does cause or is suspected of causing damage or abnormalities to the liver,kidneys,lungs, brain and nervous system. The IARC has classified styrene in group 213 (possibly carcinogenic to humans).This classification is not based on any significant new evidence that styrene can be carcinogenic, but rather on a rev- ised definition for group 2B and consideration of new data on styrene oxide.A number of life time animal studies with styrene including those conducted in the NCI bioassay program have not shown styrene to be carcinogenic. SENSITIZING CAPABILITY: None Known. CARCINOGENICITY-NTP CARCINOGEN: No.IARC MONOGRAPHS: No. OSHA REGULATED:No. TERATOGENICITY AND EMBRYOTOXICITY: Not Available. REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: Not Available. MUTAGENICITY:Not Available. TOXICOLOGICALLY SYNERGISTIC PRODUCTS:None Known. MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Anesthesia,respiratory tract irritation,dermatitis,nausea and vomiting. STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Eliminate ignition sources.Provide good ventilation or wear appropriate breathing apparatus.Absorb small spills with nonflammable absorbent.Contain spills by diking with nonflammable absorbent. Notify environmental agency. WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Reclaim or dispose of through a licensed waste disposal company acc- ording to Federal,Provincial and Local regulations. PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN 1N HANDLING AND STORING: Flammable.Store in cool,dry,well vent- ilated area away from heat and ignition sources. Keep containers closed when not in use.Avoid breathing vapors or mist and prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Launder contaminated clothing prior to reuse. Use good personal hygiene. Product is a static accumulator.Transfer equip- ment should be grounded or bonded. OTHER PRECAUTIONS:Smoking in the area where this material is used must be strictly prohibited. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: NIOSH approved for organic vapors and particulate matter. VENTILATION:General mechanical ventilation or local exhaust should be suitable to keep vapor concentrations below TLV.Ventilation equipment must be explosion proof.Make up air should be supplied to balance air exhausted. PROTECTIVE GLOVES:Solvent impervious. (Ex:Viton,Nitrile, PVC) EYE PROTECTION:Chemical safety glasses,goggles or face shield. OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT. Use impermeable aprons and protective clothing whenever possible to prevent skin contact.