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EWA
<br /> No.'31F BENZENE: 41FF
<br /> SECTION' f. HEALTH 11 AZA RD I'~;FOP MAT1O'�
<br /> Dcazene is listed as a suspected human carcinogen by the ACGIH.
<br /> Sum mar}•of Risks: Prolonged slain contact with 4nzenc or txcssive inhalation of its vaper may cause headache,wczl ness,lass of
<br /> a!petite,and lassitude.Continued exposure can cause collapse,brun:hi;is,and PnCLrr a.l'hc most imp omni hcal:.' hazards arc cancer
<br /> (Icukernia),bone marrow effects,and injuries to the blood•fo.^.ring tissue from eh ori:law-leve]exposure.
<br /> Medical Conditions htisrasated by Long-Term Exposure: Ailmcns of tnz hear,lungs,liver,kidneys,blood,and central
<br /> nervous system(CNS)may be worsened by exposurc.Administer preplacement and periodic mm
<br /> medical exams tmphosi.ing these organs'
<br /> functiDns and reassign workers who test positive. Target Organs: Blood,CNS,bone mm-row,ryes,and upper respiratory tract
<br /> (URT). Primary Entry: Skin contact,inhalation. Acute Effccis: Dizziness,mtntal dullness,nausea,headache,fatigue,and
<br /> giddiness. Chronic Effects: Possible cancer(Ieukcmia).
<br /> FIRST AID
<br /> E)es: Immediately flush eyes,including under Lhe eyelids, gently but Lhorough]y with pltmy Of running water for at]cast 15 mioums.
<br /> Skin: Immediately wash the affected W ca with snap and w'atcr.
<br /> Inhalation: Remov-thn exposed person to fresh air;remorc andror support his m her breathing as needed.
<br /> Ingestion: Nevcrgivc anythinb by mouth to someone+vho is unconscious o:convulsing.Do not induce voruting because of the
<br /> passibility of aspiration.
<br /> GET MEDICAL HELP (IN PLANT,PARANIEDIC,COMMUNITY)FOR ALL EXPOSURES. Seck prompt
<br /> medical assistance for further treatment,obseration,and support after first aid.
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<br /> SECTION 7. SPILL. LEAK. AND DISPOSAL PitOCEDURES
<br /> Spill/Leak: Notify safely personnel,provide ventilation,and ciimmaty all sources of ignitier.immediately.Cleanup personnel need
<br /> Frotec:ion against contact with and inhalation of vaso;(see secs B}.Contain 1a ce spills and collcet wzstr.or absorb it with an iner,material
<br /> such as sand,earth,or verndculi.tt.Use nonspa:Hng tools to place waste liquid cr abso:bent into closable containers for disposal. Keep
<br /> waste out of scw'ts,watersheds,and w'atcnvay's.
<br /> Paste D isposal: Contact you:supplier or a licensed can-aataf for 6 tanDed receatn cndations for disposal. Follow Federal,state,and
<br /> local regulations.
<br /> OSPA Designations
<br /> Air ConutrSnznt(29 CFR 1910.1000 SubpartZ)
<br /> EPA Designations(40 CFR 30::.4)
<br /> RCRA Hazardous'II No.U019
<br /> CERCLA Hcazrdous Substznce,Reportable Quantity: l M lbs(454 k:;)
<br /> SECTION S. SPECIAL PROTECTION' INTORMATION _
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<br /> Googles: Always wtarp:ometiye glasscs Dreherr.Ecal salol'gagcfes. 1%'rere splasalnn is possible,wear 2 full fare shield. Follow the
<br /> eye-and fact-protection guidelines in 29 CFR 1910.1=3. Respirator: We-a NIOSH-approved respirator per the A110SH Pockel Guide
<br /> to CF.e:niea!Hazards for the maximum-use conccnt:atlons andior the exposure lir^.is cited in section 2. Fallow the respiratmr guidcliocs in
<br /> 29 CFR 2910.134. For es::rgency Dr nonroutine use(e.g.,cleaning r a;tar vessels r storage uals),wear zn SCBA with z full faecpiece
<br /> oper ed sq the pressura-demand orpositive-pressure mote. Warning-Air-parifyin;respirators will no:prated workers in oxygen-
<br /> deficient alrnosphcres. Other:Wtar impervious gloves,boos,aprons,gauntlets, to prevent any possibility of slain contact with this
<br /> suspt,.-d ItL n carcinoI VcntiIntion. Install and operate ccnc;ai and local ventilation systems powerful enough to maintain
<br /> a'sborn:Levels of benzene below the OSHA PEL standard cited in sc'tion 2.
<br /> Safety Stations: Make eyewash stations,washing facilities,and safety showers available in use and handling areas. Contaminated
<br /> Equipment: Cor.:act]costs post a special hazard;soft lenses may absorb irrii?ns znd all lenses concentrate them. Do not wear contact
<br /> lenses in any wort:arca.Remove cont mina cd clothing and launder k before wearing it again;clean this material from shoes and
<br /> equipment. Comments: Practirc zood personal hygiene;always-ash thoroughly'after using this material.keep it off of yourelmhina
<br /> zod egeipmcn:. Avoid transfcrriog it from your hands to your mouih while eating, :ming,or smoking. Do aa:tat,drink,or smoke is
<br /> any work zea, Do rot inhale b:axone vapor!
<br /> SECTIO�i 9. SPECIAL PR MON; .AND C01� MENTS,
<br /> SloragelSegre;at!on: Store benzene in a cool,dry,well-vcndlated arca away from sourccs of ignition and incompatible cherricals.
<br /> Special Handling/Storage: Prot-c'containers from physical d2-n--Pc.Electrically ground azd bond all metal cgntamcrs used in
<br /> shipping o.trans!c.-ri.^.g operations.Follow all pats Or 29 CFR 1910.1025.
<br /> Engineering Controls: ADeng:nccringsts:cros(f;odection,t .^sporztion,cw.) ustbeofraximumtxplosion-proofdtsig (non-
<br /> spa isag,cic n:aliv grounded ane:,onded,ctc.)
<br /> Comments: 1r oossibic,subs ti:uI less toxic Solvcns for bcnzznc;use this:natc:ial with cxtcme caution and only if it is absolucly
<br /> tsscn:iai.
<br /> Transportation Data(49 CFR I72.101.2)
<br /> DOT SI:ippint Name: Bcnzcac DOT Labe L- FIz- :icLiquid IM0 Label; Flan iablcLiquid
<br /> DOT Clns3: Fla ;able Liquid DOT ID No. U.' '.11; f.1i0 Class: 3?
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