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J,. General Safety Precautions Askarels arc believed to be non-toxic to humans but care must be taken to .avoid unnecessary contact with the liquid or vapors. < A. Breathlnn .* The odor of Askarel is noticeable well below the maximum safe acceptable air concentrations. nigh concentrations of Askarel such as found in a transformer tank or the vapors from hot Askarel should be avoided. The high concentrations lof vapors : can cause irritation of the eyes, nose, throat and upper respira tory tract. If exposure to high concentrations of Askarel is necessary an approved gas mask or self-contained breathing apparatus must be worn. * B. flwnllowinn .* Askarels are highly toxle if taken internally and can eause severe irritation of the digestive tract and serioua internal . reactions. Avoid any condition that might result in possible ingestion of Askarel. C. Skin Contact Askarels are moderate skin irritants. Prolonged contaec^vith the fluids must be avoided. Approved aprons and gloves Should be worn to prevent direct contact with the liquids. After handling 'a.**'-" Askarels the hands should-be washed thoroughly with warm soapy water. In case of spillage onto clothing, the clothing should be removed as soon as practical and laundered or discarded in con tainers designated as "Scrap Burnable.Askarel Waste". ... ,2). fvc Protection Askarel and its vapor are irritating to the eyes. v^Eye protection such as safety glasses with side shields or face shlcHI^ S u s p be worn at all times when handling Askarel* * XI. Receivin' and Stornpc of Ar.knrcls Askarels are shipped in tank cars, tank trucks, 55 gallon steel drums and in 5 gallon metal cans. When received all containers should be inspected for leaks. PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT 906581 6BRN003466 A . Stomp.* T.^nr.r, All_ctornge tanks should be erected on a cement base so that inspection can be nude or leaks* A v a i l of cement must be erected around the tank to provide a holding basin to contain ell the Asknrcl in the storage tank in the event of a tank failure. The base and vail must be Constructed vith Askarel resistant expansion Joints to prevent cracking of the"cement. A sump drain vith pump should be provided to remove any accumu- , * lotion of surface v alor but must not be tied into a sanitary or ' storm sever* The pump-will be manually activated vhen required* The sump-pump must also be of sufficient capacity to pump the askarcl from the storage tank basin into containers for salvaging the material or for scrapping in case of a spill* All tank piping must be exposed to permit-inspection for leaks. B* Tank Car And Tank Trucks All bulk shipment equipment should be inspected for leaks immediately upon receipt. Brain pans must be provided to prevent spillage from unloading hoses and connections. Askarcl fluid collected in drain pans should be placed in "Scrap,'Askarcl" drums for disposition. C. Steel Brums and Cans On delivery all drum and ean shipments vlll be carefully in spected for leaks. The containers should be stored indoors in an area especially selected for this purpose. A cement curb should enclose the area to provide a basin for containing the ^ Askarel from one or more drums should a container be damaged. ; The area must not have a drain which is connected to a sanitary / or storm sever. Zf an indoor storage area is not possible the containers should be stored under a lean-to on a cement slab with a cement curb. When stored outdoors the drums should be stored vith the bungs down to prevent collection of moisture. III. Plant Aren Tor Fill Inn Enuinmcnr With Askarel It is necessary to assume that in filling equipment vith Askarcl and further handling of this equipment that an Askarcl spill will occur. Therefore it is necessary to provide facilities and a proce dure for .cleanup to prevent contamination. & A. Asknml FilHnn Area 1. The location of the Askarcl filling area should be adjacent to the test area and final shipping area to minimise the danger of damage of units during handling. 2. The main manufacturing area provided for filling of equip* mail with Askarcl shall be cement Doors with adequate rr:-rni * emb around the cullrc area to act as a basin for containing the volumu of Askarel from the largest production unit. I GBRN003M67 906582 3. Floor drains must not connect to a sanitary or a t o m sewer but to a sump provided with a manually activated pump capable of pumping spilled A s k a r d or other liquids to . "Scrap Askard" drums. . ' ' * -* A.-* Adequate ventilation of the area shall be provided to keep Ask a r d vapors to a minimum. .i* 5. Drip pans shall be provided for hose connections and filling'* valves* 6. A s k a r d resistant aprons and gloves shall be available for operations in which the personnel must come in contact with the Askard. 7. Respirators or self-contained breathing apparatus must be available for use by personnel in high air concentrations of Askard. S. Special Containers For Scran Materials 1. Drums labeled "Scrap Askard" must be available for* handling all spilled and waste A skard from the sump, failed units, drip pans, sample jars etc. 2. Open-head drums or other suitable conceincrs labeled "Sernp Burnable Askarel Waste" must be..available for handling contami nated cellulose insulation, rags, paper pressboard. wood, sawdust, etc. 3. Separate containers for handling steel, copper, and aluminum, each adequately marked, shall provide for the components of contaminated core and coil assemblies. These containers are required for the various materials when repairing or scraping assemblies. A. Containers for supplies of saw-dust for absorbing small As k a r d spills or clcan-up of larger spills must be provided. Conditioning of Ar.knrels A. Ackarel Condi tinning Fguinmcnt 1. The conditioning unit should be located cither in the storage tank area which has a curb to contain an asknrel spill or the main transformer manufacturing area for filling with Askarul B. Full era* Earth 1. Conditioning of new Ar.karel or recycled Asknrcl requires fullers' c.irth tre.anient, Hie spent fullers' earth in car tridges or bags when replaced should be allowed to tl::rou; hly drain over drip pans to rnrovc ns much liquid Asknrcl possible. Ihc cartridge units of racel much cwnsti notion -3- 5U68 eB 906583 should be placed In the "Steel Contaminated With Asknrnl" container lor deposition. Cloth haj;r. filled uit.lt Cullers' earth shall be placed in the "Scrap burnable AsUarcl Waste" .container for disposition. 2. The fullers' earth shall be chanced In the conditioning unit to maintain the askarcl within acceptable operating iiwlts. "* Tonr-Down PC Units Tor Rrnair Or Scran- A. Tear-Pawn Procedure 1. Drain all Askarcl from the unit either into a holding tank for reuse or into the drum lublcd "Scrap Askarcl" for disposition. ` 2. Allow sufficient time for all the Askarcl to drain from the core end coils and repeat Step 1. 3. Remove the core and coil assembly from the unit nnd place it on a steel tear-down table having a raised edge to contain any run-off Askarcl from the soaked materiel. A center drain with a collection container should be provided under the table to collect the fluid Askarcl. A. The personnel that dismantled the unit must wear approved gloves, apron and eye protection, t 5. Place all materials In the appropriate salvage containers during the dismantling for later disposition. 6. The tear-down table can be elesned with kerosene or other approved fluids after the dismantling operation. The used cleaning fluids should be placed lu the "Scrap Askarcl" drums for disposition. 7. All used materials including rags, saw-dust, tape, etc. re gardless of quantity shall be put In to the appropriate con tainers for disposition. 906584 BBRN003M69