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No 317 Toluene 9/92
<br /> Section 6. Health Hazard Data
<br /> Medical Condlilons Aggravated by Long-Term Exposure*Alcoholism and CNS,kidney,skin,or laver disease Target Organs.CNS,liver,
<br /> kidney,skin Primary Entry Routes Inhalation,skin contact/absorpuon Acute Effects Vapor inhalation causes respiratory tract irritation,fatigue,
<br /> weakness,confusion,dizziness,headache,dilated pupils watering eyes,nervousness,unsomma,parasthesis,and vertigo progressing to narcotic coma
<br /> jjj&may result from cardiac arrest due to ventricular fibrillation with catecholamines loss liquid splashed in the eye causes conjunctival irrrtanori,
<br /> nt comeal damage and possible bums Prolonged skin contact leads to drying and fissured dermatius Ingestion causes GI tract irritation and
<br /> s oms associated with inhalation Chronic Effects.Symptoms include mucous membrane irritation headache,vertigo,nausea,appetite loss and
<br /> alcohol intolerance Repeated heavy exposure may result in encephalopathies(cerebellar ataxia and cognitive dysfunction),liver enlargement.and
<br /> kidney dystrophy(wasting away) Symptoms usually appear at workdays end,worsen at weeks end and decrease or disappear over the weekend
<br /> FIRST AID Eyes Do not allow victim to rub or keep eyes tightly shut.Gently lift eyelids and flush immediately and continuously with flooding
<br /> amounts of water until transported to an emergency medical facility Consult an ophthalmologist immediately Skin Quickly remove contaminated
<br /> clothing Rinse with flooding amounts of water for at least 15 train Wash exposed area with soap and water Inhalation Remove exposed person to
<br /> fresh air and support breathing as needed ingestion•Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsing person Contact a poison control
<br /> center and unless otherwise advised,have that conscious and alert person drink I to 2 glasses of water to dilute Do not induce vomiting because of
<br /> danger of aspiration into the lungs Gastric lavage may be indicated if large amounts are swallowed,potential toxicity needs to be weighed against
<br /> aspiration risk when deciding for or against gastric lavage Note to Physicians: Monitor cardiac function If indicated,use epinephrine and other
<br /> catecholamines carefully,because of the possibility of a lowered myocardial threshold to the arrhythmogenic effects of such substances Obtain CBC,
<br /> electrolytes,and urinalysis Monitor arterial blood gases If toluene has>0 02%(200 ppm)benzene,evaluate for potential benzene toxicity BE
<br /> Iuppunc acid in urine,sample at shift end(2.5 g/g creatinine),Toluene in venous blood,sample at shift end(1 0 mg/L)
<br /> Section 7. Spill,Leak,and Disposal Procedures
<br /> 5pillli.eak-Notify safety personnel,isolate and ventilate area,deny entry,and stay upwind Cleanup personnel protect against inhalation and skin/eye
<br />.ontact.Use water spray to cool and disperse vapors but it may not prevent ignition in closed spaces Cellosolve,hycar absorbent rnatenals,and
<br /> Fluorocarbon water can also be used for vapor suppression/contaiunent.Take up small spill with earth,sand,verrrucuhte,or other absorbent,
<br /> ioncombusuble material Dike far ahead of large spills for later reclamation or disposal For water spills,(10 ppm or greater)apply activated carbon at
<br /> 10X the spilled amount and remove trapped material with suction inoses or use mechanical dredges/lifts to remove immobilized masses of pollutants
<br />►nd precipitates Toluene can undergo fluidized bed incineration at 842 to 1796'F(450 to 980'C),rotary kiln tncineration at 1508 to 2912'F(820 to
<br /> 1600'C),or liquid infection incineration at 1202 to 2912'F(650 to 1600'C) Follow applicable OSHA regulations(29 CFR 1910 120) Ecotoxidty
<br /> Values Blue gill,LC50=17 m"4 hr;shrimp(Crangonfracis coron),LC30=4 3 ppm/96 hr,fathead minnow(Pimephales promelas),LCso=36.2
<br /> nga./96 hr Environmental Degradation:If released to land,toluene evaporates and undergoes microbial degradation In water,toluene volatilizes
<br /> and biodegrades with a half-life of days to several weeks In air,toluene degrades by reaction with photochemically produced hydroxyl radicals
<br /> Disposal:Treat contaminated water by gravity separation of solids,followed by skimming of surface Pass through dual media filiation and carbon
<br /> absorption units(carbon ratio 1 kg to 10 kg soluble material) Return waste water from backwash to gravity separator Contact your supplier or a
<br /> icensed contractor for detailed recommendations Follow applicable Federal,state,and local regulations
<br /> EPA Designations OSHA Designations
<br />.isted as a RCRA Hazardous Waste(40 CFR 26133) No U220 Listed as an Air Contaminant(29 CFR 19101000,Table Z-1-A)
<br /> Extremely Hazardous Substance(40 CFR 355),TPQ Not hsted
<br /> s CERCLA Hazardous Substance*(40 CFR 302 4) Final Reportable Quantity(RQ),1000 lb(454 kg)
<br /> rIOMr RCRA,Sec 3001,CWA,Sec 311(b)(4),CWA,Sec 307(a)]
<br /> rsted as a SARA Toxic Chemical(40 CFR 372 65) Not listed
<br /> section 8. Special Protection Data
<br /> woggles:Wear protective eyeglasses with shatter-resistant glass and side-shields or chemical safety goggles,per OSHA eye-and face-protection
<br /> egulations(29 CFR 1910 133) Because contact lens use to industry is controversial,establish your own policy Respirator:Seek professional
<br /> dvrce prior to respirator selection and use Follow OSHA respirator regulations(29 CFR 1910 134)and,if necessary,wear a MSHA/NIOSH-
<br /> pproved respirator For<1000 ppm,use any chemical cartridge resptrator with appropriate organic vapor cartridges,any supplied-air respirator
<br /> SAR),or SCBA For<2000 ppm,use any SAR operated in continuous-flow mode,any SAR or SCBA with a full faceptece,or any arr-purifying
<br /> mpirator with a full facepiece having a chin-style,front or back mounted organic vapor canister For emergency or nonroutine operations(cleaning
<br /> pills,reactor vessels,or storage tanks),wear an SCBA Warning►Au-purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres
<br /> F respirators are used,OSHA requires a written respiratory protection program that includes at least.medical certification,training,fit-testing,
<br /> enodic environmental monitoring,maintenance,inspection,cleaning,and convement,sanitary storage areas Other:Wear chemically protective
<br /> loves.boots,aprons,and gauntlets to prevent skin contact.Polyvinyl alcohol with a breakthrough time of>8 hr,Teflon and Viton are recom-
<br /> iended as suitable materials for PPE Ventilation:Provide general and local exhaust venulauon systems to maintain airborne concentrations below
<br /> ie OSHA PELs(Sea 2) Local exhaust ventilation is preferred because it prevents contaminant dispersion into the work area by controlling it at its
<br /> atirce(')Safety Stations-Make available in the work area emergency eyewash stations,safety/qutck-drench showers,and washing facilities
<br />'ontaminated Equipment:Separate contaminated work clothes from street clothes and launder before reuse Remove toluene from your shoes and
<br /> Icao PPE Comments:Never eat.drink.or smoke in work area Practice good personal hygiene after using this material,especially before eating,
<br /> rmlang,smoking,using the toilet,or applying cosmetics
<br /> ection 9. Special Precautions and Comments
<br /> torage Requirements: Prevent physical damage to containers Store in a cool,dry,well-ventilated area away from ignition sources and incom-
<br /> itibles Outside or detached storage is preferred If stored inside,use a standard flammable liquids warehouse,room,or cabinet.To prevent static
<br />)arks,electrically ground and bond all equipment used with toluene Do not use open lights in toluene areas Install Class 1,Group D electrical
<br /> luipment.Check that toluene is free of or contains<1%benzene before use Engineering Controls To reduce potential health hazards.use
<br /> iificient dilution or local exhaust ventilation to control airborne contaminants and to maintain concentrations at the lowest practical level Adminis-
<br /> adve Controls Adopt controls for confined spaces(29 CFR 1910 146)if entering areas of unknown toluene levels(holes.wells.storage tanks)
<br /> onsider preplacement and periodic medical exams of exposed workers that emphasize the CNS,liver,kidney,and skin Include hemocytomnetnc
<br /> rid thrombocyte count in cases where benzene is a contaminant of toluene Monitor air at regular intervals to ensure effective ventilation
<br /> Transportation Data(49 CFR 172.101)
<br />*pplName:Toluene Packaging Authorizations quantity Limitations Vessel Stowage Requirements
<br /> zardt%ass: 3 a)Exceptions. 150 aPassenger Aircraft or Railcar 5L Vessel Stowage:B
<br />)No UNI294 b)Non-bulk Packaagginngg•202 b)Cargo Aircraft Only.60L Other.--
<br /> OT Packing Group:H c)Sulk Packaglttg:242
<br /> OT Label:Flammable Liquid
<br />)eels]Provisions(172.IO2) Tl
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