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CELLULOSE PRODUCTS PLANT INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE REPORT
1983
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CONTENTS I. GENERAL II. METHYL CHLORIDE, PROPYLENE OXIDE, AND
DIMETHYL ETHER SURVEYS A. SURVEY REPORTS III. NOISE SURVEYS A. SURVEY REPORTS IV. CONSEQUENCES OF EXPOSURE TO TOXIC AMOUNTS A. SUMMARIES
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I. 6ENERAL INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE SURVEYS DONE IN THE CELLULOSE PRODUCTS PLANT FOR 1983 INCLUDE SUR VEYS FOR METHYL CHLORIDE, PROPYLENE OXIDE, AND DIMETHYL ETHER IN THE REACTOR AND WASH AREAS. ALSO, A NOISE SURVEY WAS CONDUCTED WHERE CERTAIN OPERATORS IN THE PLANT WORE AN AUDIO COSIMETER TO DETERMINE AVERAGE NOISE LEVELS THEY WERE EXPOSED TO DURING THEIR WORK DAY. SUMMARIES, DATA SHEETS AND CONCLUSIONS FOLLOW.
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II. METHYL CHLORIDE/ PROPYLENE OXIDE, AND DIMETHYL ETHER SURVEYS
PERSONNEL MONITORING WAS DONE IN THE REACTOR AND WASH AREAS TO ACCUMULATE DATA ON EXPOSURES TO METHYL CHLORIDE, PROPYLENE OXIDE AND DIMETHYL ETHER.
THE ACTUAL SURVEY REPORTS FOLLOW:
AS A POINT OF REFERENCE, BELOW IS A CHART SHOWING THE TLV (THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUES) FOR THE THREE COMPONENTS MONITORED:
COMPONENT
TLV (THRESHOLD LIMIT'VALUE)
PROPYLENE OXIDE
20 PPM
DIMETHYL ETHER
AOO PPM
METHYL CHLORIDE
50 PPM
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NOISE SURVEYS IN NOVEMBER, 1983, PERSONNEL NOISE SURVEYS WERE CONDUCTED IN THE CELLULOSE PLANT. OPERATORS WORKING IN DIFFERENT AREAS OF THE PUNT WERE ASKED TO WEAR AN AUDIO DOSIMETER, WHICH MEASURES NOISE LEVELS AS THE OPERATOR GOES ABOUT HIS JOB DURING THE DAY. THE TLV (THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE) FOR NOISE IS 85 DBA, AS STATED IN THE ATTACHED "CONSEQUENCES OF OVER-EXPOSURE TO NOISE" SHEET. THE ACTUAL SURVEY REPORTS FOLLOW: ' ALSO ATTACHED IS A COPY OF THE AREA NOISE SURVEY CONDUCTED IN 1982. THIS SHOWS NOISE LEVELS AROUND CERTAIN EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT DIFFERENT AREAS OF THE PLANT.
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COUSLCUEIiCES 0? OVER-EXPOSURE
PROLONGED AND REPEATED EXPOSURE TO LEVELS
f **
EXCEEDING 90 dS-A MAY CAUSE SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE NERVES IN THE INNER EAR.
2 - 3% OF POPULATION MAY BE AFFECTED BETWEEN
c 85 & SO dB-A.
THE INITIAL EFFECT IS TO REDUCE THE ABILITY TO HEAR SOUNDS IN THE HIGH FREQUENCY RANGE.
IF UNCHECKED, THE HEARING LOSS CAN EXTEND TO THE FREQUENCIES IN THE NORMAL SPEECH RANGE.
METHODS 0F CONTROL
DIHG - 85 dE-A -.TO PREVENT HEARING LOSS
FOR EXPOSURES OF MORE
EIGHT HOURS PER
9 DAY.
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F-1A HY-1 P-7C S-5B 1CY-3 C-19A H0-4A H0-4B CY-22
BLEEDER ROOM
A2FA A2A C-36
PACKAGING
Shakers BDH-60 PM-TOO
BALL MILLS
SILOS
N 0 I S E SURVEY
DBA P5A
REACTORS
99
R-1A
90
93
R-1B
90
96
R-1C
90
90
R-1D
90
91
1 R-1A
94
91
1R-1B
92
92
1E-1A
89
92
R-1A chute
91
99 3rd floor
over R-1A,B>C,D 92
AGER COOLER
87 B-4 86 88 B-5 86 89 B-3 87
GRINDERS
82
G-3A
92
81
G-3B
92
82
G-3C
94
G-3D
95
I
105 DK-1 (btim floor) 95
91
T-l A
85
T-51
85
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IV, CONSEQUENCES OF EXPOSURE TO TOXIC AMOUNTS THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF MATERIALS USED IN THE CELLULOSE PRODUCTS PLANT AND THE CONSEQUENCES OF EXPOSURE TO TOXIC AMOUNTS. ALSO, THE AREA THE MATERIAL IS USED IN AND WHATEVER REASON IT IS USED IS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SHEET,
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REFERENCES : AUTHOR: CHECKED BY: ISSUE DATE:
AREA USED LAB
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methyl alcohol.
DETECTABLE AT 2000 PPM; ODOR IS A POOR WARNING PROPERTY.
TLV AT 200 PPM.
LIQUID CAN CAUSE IRRITATION AND TEMPORARY DAMAGE TO THE CORNEA. THE VAPOR MAY BE IRRITATING AT HIGH CONCENTRATIONS (ABOVE 2000 PPM}.
PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT W37H THE LIQUID MAY CAUSE DRYING OF THE SKIN AND DERMATITIS. THE LIQUID MAY EE ABSORBED THROUGH THE INTACT SKIN AND DERMAT1TI5. THE LIQUID MAY BE ABSORBED THROUGH THE INTACT SKIN IN TOXIC AMOUNTS.
INGESTION MAY CAUSE NAUSEA,, HEADACHE, DIZZI NESS, BLURRED OR LOSS OF VISION, UNCONSCIOUS NESS AND/OR DEATH.
ACUTE -- IRRITATION TO THE RESPIRATORY TRACT, NAUSEA, HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, IMPAIRMENT OF VISION.
CHRONIC -- HEADACHE^ CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION, IMPAIRMENT OF VISION.
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PATTY, VOLUME 11, J963; "CHEMICAL HAZARDS OF THE WORKPLACE," J97S; INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE DATA SHEET.
R. A. DOMMER
R. L. DANIEL, INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE R. V. JOHNSTON, TOXICOLOGY A. L. MCDOWELL, MEDICAL
REVISED 5/5/ 0
REASON
INGREDIENT IN INDICATOR FOR WATER SOFTENERS TEST
USED IN PAINT REMOVER TEST FOR F4M
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OTHER NAMES: 2.^ Profakone
EXPOSL'KE LIMIT:
1000 ppm (Dow 1-63) 1000 ppm (CSKA)
EYES:
Burking stinging sensation at high concentra tions, LIQUID KAY CAUSE TEMPORARY TISSUE DAMAGE.
SKIN:
Repeated, prolonged contact may cause redness AND DRYNESS FROM EXTRACTION OF SKIN FATS.
INHALATION:
ACUTE-- Nausea and vomiting, central nervous
o SYSTEM DEPRESSION (DIZZ1NZESS, STUPOR, MENTAL CONFUSION) AT HIGH CONCENTRATIONS. CHRONIC-- Discomfort from nose and throat
IRRITATION.
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AREA USED
REASON^
LAB DRYING AND CLEANING'GLASSWARE AROUND SINK
By: E. E. Bosche' Revised 12-13-77
Reviewing Phisician: Date: >9- /?-}. /))
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105 snc bl'% cciecu' solutions
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CrtN*AL IHJJRY anO/OK SR RlY 47 ipH DP* Th CTTLIOV
HAY C*Wt SUP f C !l n7 INJURY 1C 7 HE tU 1C RESULT
UAT CAUSE JCu P'Pua^uT LOSS of v*SiCN (TtS InCLUMS t***
TO CORNEA OK IhltPN&L INJURY **"C U "fO^ *L t * * L >
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TM t CCR*-C A *ICH Hf AL S CK Nf A LY H 4LS in A *t*t
and/or crws;ot8*eif co*junc sval
*ith
updb exposure nay c*ust INJURY To >h EYE*.
Pan.'im
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SiCLI pROlCnCED Ex PClUBE INCURS) CAUSES riOM JCT.
MVltU REPEATED PROL Oh-cro l l PCXURfX MAI DC NAT
**oi Cause the development or some ki&hi ipbiuiok.
SwCLI PPOLO^CtO tlPOiUKC W4T C4USt SEW KfDDfN'NC
Of The SKIN REPtAlfC rPDvO^CtO COKT*C7i may CaUST APPRECIABLE IRRiTaTiOn, POSSIBLY A MilD BUR* ,*.;/>! -AT CaUSI APPRECIABLE SYSYfwiC INJURY Out 7f aIJCCP'UDH.
C JYjYftalC INJURT EXPECTED. nD igR'TaTiOh TO WCS 4H0 TwJiCAT w CTUSTY crrwtiTT 47 AtOSP he me,
SiwCLE S-OKT 11 p 0 lull l iMiM-'lli.-iT CAUSE C C sr 2 t i i S - **
TIOk aH'D.'OR s>nGl E r POLO^C-tr OR F R ! CJt**7.. Y Sf*'!i S-r
pcsures cause * sura a*d/g>c **y cause sysyin'C, inwpy. t*
D t A 7 K.
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OR t* * 3J4
: **IS77 a7OsPhER P*'hUk T? p-CS* *Z T^SCaY <-s,t
ABLE TO most p t OPL C) AKO/CK f iPOSURf MAY CAUSE s: R'C ui ! '
Tone n o r m iE i
MIST
thpoaT 4mo nose iciti74TioH ih a Oustt or misty at**ps<
pwfKt is pan#-lpl but wdy
c*bli ako/ok pro-
LO-etC OB P t P E a 1 E 0 EXPOSURES Hit CalSE SYSTImiC
HJUtT*
EXPOSURES DC* NOT CAUSE a NT ErriCTsCTfHfR Y h*.n >Cwt ve*r SLiC.n1 iRRMaYicn OK Pain TO THE fits Or rtSMRA TORY P*JWCU AT TnE MOST.
SwCLf fXPO>UfS t XCI 7 D>MC J/? mOUR. OR t BfCUlRlLT E P l 47 C B EXPOSURES Or SHORTER DURATION, may CxL'lt SLIOHT |M{ S7 ME Sl4 ahO/OR SIICN7 JTSlfMtC INJURY, amO/ OR CAUSt 4PPRECI4BL1. BUT NOT IN 1 Ot E a a f L I. iRRITa.
HON OP RESPIRATORY PASJAtES.
SmOK? EXPOSURE IM'NUTESlMAYCAL'Sf OEaImC* SE >OUS SY M f
INJURY.
expcsurcsmay cause oyrm or*siNtM, anc.cp s**r wlC INJURY. AhO/vS MAT C * USE INTOLERABLE iRRiTaTICnYC pir ay or y passages
SNORT EXPOSURES m 4 Y CAUSE UCOnCIOl*SHE ji, anOPOR St R ' MIC INJURY. ImCLUO'NC DE4TH.
tfN "1ST ! LPT tiPCS^'RE MILL CAUSE SERIOUS St SY t NC INJURY OR DIAtK,
:wc.S"iOK
, 1^1
AMOUNTS
I MAY BE S*ALLC[C iwCt-tNlAL 7C iu>
OUST RIAL nahOlinc mill NOT CAUSE inj^kt. n i m 1 y t r.
If SUtsWNTlAL DUANliYKS SmCULC be OR L I SS SI PIOUS l f I E C T S MAY OC tUR.
av l tf 0 mOIE
amounts *hiCm may Cl *Al LC*fP INClCtNtAL TC InDuSTR Afc L nC and USE may CAUSE SER>OUS ihjuct*
C. -M71 {-) Toxicity estimated (probably similar to acetic acid).
MEOSED
REASON
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CHEMICAL MIX AREA ` WHEN TREATING CHEMICALS ARE MIXED confidfntiai
LAB WHEN TREATING CHEMICALS ARE ANALYZED
1 _ , . P -^r -.i -e 13. E-rLC'iti Cs'LY
compound:
rv: - ; c-l or c ^cid
LYES: SKIN: ]NHALAT]ON!
CONTACT WITH Cl LUTE LIQUID OR CONCENTRATED VAPOR CAN RESULT IN EXTREME 3RRJTAT 1 OK. CONCENTRATED LIQUID CONTACT CAN' CAUSE TISSUE DAMAGE TO "HE CORNEA WITH POSSIBLE PERMANENT J RMENT OF VISION'.
CONCENTRATED LIQUID CAN CAUSE EURNS CR ULCERA TION'. PROLONGED CONTACT WJTH E'3 LUTE SOLUTIONS CAN CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION. M3 STS AND FUMES CAN EE PARTICULARLY IRRITATING TO THE SKIN Or THE FACE.
ACUTE -- IMMEDIATE COUGH AND BURNING SENSATION IN THE NOSE AND THROAT. BREATHING CONCENTRATED VAPORS OR MISTS MAY RESULT IN BLEEDING FROM THE NOSE AND GUMS. EFFECTS ARE USUALLY LIMITED TO INFLAMMATION.
CHRONIC -- PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE CAN RESULT IN ULCERATION OF THE NOSE AND THROAT AND TIGHTNESS IN THE CHEST.
,
3 HG :
TLV: CEILING OF 5 PPM (7 MG/M3) SET TO
PREVENT SERIOUS PULMONARY INJURY, ALTHOUGH IRRITANT EFFECTS MAY STILL EE PRESENT.
ODOR:
_THRESHOLD AT 5 PPM.
REFERENCES:
FATTY, VOLUME II; TLV DOCUMENTATION, 1 977; "CHEMICAL HAZARDS OF THE WORKPLACE," 1978.
AUTHOR:
W. E. LEDFORD
CHECKED EY:
C. E. HALPHEN, INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE J. E. BETSO, TOXICOLOGY M. F. CURRIER, MEDICAL
DATE ISSUED:
AREA USED LAB
5/5/80
REASON DILUTE SOLUTIONS USED FOR CHEMICAL IRON ANALYSIS
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K(
eatity iy,?c'yj.~ic:: Einj-iTi); L7TZC7S 07 V~~J.l-~.7J O'J O' ).1T?.OGE);
Kj treran along th a fev other gases are classified as simple asphyxi ants. Others in this group v-ould be methane, ethane, acetylene, carton dioxide, nitrous oxide, hydrogen, argon, neon, helium, and other-rare
gases .
Ve art primarily tcnctfr.ec .here viih nitrogen.
At sea level the air '-' breath is composed of 20-217 oxygen. h`i th each average breath of 300 ml. about 330 ml. is exchanged in the lungs. It is ` then'tahen up by the blood continuously and carbon dioxide is re leased continuously by body cells anc exhaled.
t'i h such cireursunces , itey~~&rflv~tr~
(S v;Jyzs'z?ij~eudTt:~ oi ~cyy
, feTV~ibi
a jn"c ^2
-
VMu-n the oxygen content of air falls slo-ly, the syrprc's etc more gradual, as shpvn on the fcllo-'frg page. -
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Oxygen 7, In AjT (Approximately 217. h'onr.al) 12 - 1E7 10 - 127.
E - 107 - 57
47
07
At best Si: ns End E.utcuts
Kespiratirns outper; pulse up; cD-ordi-
nation poor
.
_
Deep-fast respiration; giddiness; poor
judgement; lips blue
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I'Susee; vomiting, unconscious; ashen
face P. it. j notes - 1007 fatal; fc cinutet - 307 fatal; 4 minutes - all recover vjth
t r ea tcsr.t Ccma in 40 seconds; convulsions; respi-
t a tion ceases Individual irrDediatell1 becomes uncon
scious; vjll recover if good , air is ir.mecistcly available
nes cue
Vncn an unconscious
being used as a pad pectc-d. If the ;nd
i s ct-.ti t c cr.i v *-* 1 fc "* * r.r-j j c Vr <_c i: ; 7 ~ec
f p f / 7 J - * * *
! yyt
V l r : s :.c :
>n is found near an area vhtrt nitrogen is rgen inhalation should i :trr ed r i cl y oa sus-
1 is in an enclosed space, rescue should b
----t.ie0.c- or su~nn1l ;i -
= i V Tne r p 5cun
an assist ant . Tull-
it useG,
cxyg:n.)
NITROGEN IS USED IN THE SILOS:
HQ-30's H0-20's H0-25's
IJOTEV THIS INFORMATION ON THE EFFECTS OF NITROGEN APPLY TO
ANY ATMOSPHERE DEVOID OF OXYGEN NOT JUST NITROGEN.
;jr co.MJWNifa. or c, am.- c
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the virus! field with dilatation of the pupils and some impairment in central vision jf the ;. si constant uiwrion of oxygen f-oxicity. Circulatory changes indicative of V'-r.; tra) vascular -cor.-strictien are associated with the visual impatme-t and cul::.ir..-,!- during the fourth hour in r.r, abrupt rise in systolic anc diastolic blood prt.-.-ur:. ircrce'c- in pulse rate, and extreme pallor. At this stage the su':.:-r:s cxpi-rhc-te- dirtiness end a feeling o: impending collapse, with pants! stupe-fa:tter.. hispid and complete recoxery, attended by ft-cling of alertness end stimulation, results v, hhin an hour after air is substituted for oxygen.
Ejects on Dogs. Among dogs'1 inhaling pure oxygen at atmospheric pressure, oxygen poisoning begins to develop aftcrtSS hours, causes distress within 4S hours, and death in 60 hours. Ninety per cent oxygen in air requires double the exposure period for similar results; in SO per cent oxygen in air the animals did not die but were ill at the end of a continuous exposure of 1 week. A decline in oxygen saturation of the blood, rise in hemoglobin, lung congestion and edema, right heart failure, and liver congestion were frequent findings in oxygen poisoning.
4. Fire Hc-nrdt of Jncteatcd Concentrations
In the use of air containing oxygen in concentrations above 21 per cent, or air
at increased pressures, all materials are more readily oxidized than in the normal
atmosphere and therefore will ignite more easily and burn more rapidly, thus
presenting a greater fire hazard. Great care must be exercised to assure that cylin
ders, gages, valves, or lines to be used with compressed oxygen do not become
contaminated with traces of oil or other readily oxidizable material. If such
contamination exists, explosive oxidation may occur when contact is made with
the compressed oxygen.
`
fO.V'Con Deficiency
1.
Oxygen deficiency is of much more c oncern in industry than are high concen trations or high pressures of oxygen. It may be encountered in numerous situations such as in tanks, vats, holds of ships, silos, mines, or m any poorly ventilated area where the air may be diluted or displaced by gases or vapors of volatile materials, or where the oxygen may be consumed by chemical or biological reaction processes.
2. Determination in i/jc jfimotphere
The analj-sis of the atmosphere for its oxygen content may be done with the Haldane or Oraat10 gas-analysis apparatus. Safety lamps11 are used for detecting
* J. K. Pf-.iDe, A. Keys, *nd D. Lynn, Am. J. riysiol., 133, 4C*6 (1941). " G. A Burrell end F. M. Seibert, revisit, bv G. IV, Jones, V. S. But. J/tnfj Bull. No. 197 <)!>26),
11 A H. Jlootrr, K. J. Cuppr.'-hal!, send G. IV. Joins, V. . But. Mines Bcpt. Im-ftt. No
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ethone;
i Mcnlor^-
Lieu id (ot room temperature)
r.ilti to moderate irritGtion but no permanent injury
expected.
SKIN:
Repeated or prolonged contoct con cause irritation end dryness of the skin. Hay couse a burn if confined to tne skin.
INGESTJON: O INHALATION:
3 HG:
Low ocute oral toxicity. Amounts swallowed incidental to industrial handling are not likely to cause injury. Ingestion of large amounts could cause serious injury.
Excessive exposure may couse central nervous system depression, incoordination and poor judgment which, in turn, may cause a serious Occident. . Exposure to extremely high vapor concentrations (such as entry into tanks or other vessels) may cause drowsiness, unconsciousness and even death.
350 ppm TWA; ^50 ppm Excursion (ACGIH TLV)
AUTHOR:
A. W. Schaffer
REVIEWED BY: ISSUE DATE:
M. G. Swank, Industrial Hygiene
J. E. Betso, Toxicology
H. E. Newby, Medical
AREA USED
Kp-lnl//5x0n//pbil
SHOP AREA
*(K~S^j Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company * DOW GONFi'DSMTIAL
REASON CLEANING OF VARIC MECHANICAL PARTS
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l, 2-EPOOXXYYPFRROOPPAANE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE: LIQUID; WATER WHITE SWEET; AVERAGE THRESHOLD AT 200 PPM 2D PPM TWA; 2 DO PPM EXCURSION
EYES : skin*:
inhalation:
INGEST]ON:
RAPID EVAPORATION Or THE LIQUID CAN CAUSE rRCSt=iiTYPE INJURY TO THE CORNEA. VERY HIGH LEVELS CAPFRCXIMATELY 500 PPM) CAN CAUSE IRRITATION AND WATERING OF THE EYES.
RAPID EVAPORATION OF LARGE AMOUNTS OF LIQUID CAN CAUSE FROSTBITE TYPE BURNS. PROLONGED OR CONFINED CONTACT CAN CAUSE PAIN, IRRITATION AND BLISTERING. DILUTE SOLUTIONS ON CONTACT WITH MOIST SKIN ARE MOST LIKELY TO CAUSE IRRITATION. REPEATED CONTACT COULD LEAD TO SENSITIZATION CALLERG 1C RESPONSES TO EVEN LOW VAPOR LEVELS}.
ACUTE -- MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION AND LUNG INJURY; CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION (DIZZI NESS, CONFUSION, NAUSEA} MAY ALSO OCCUR, BUT AT HIGHER LEVELS (APPROXIMATELY ADDC F?M).
CHRONIC -- MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION AND A RESULTING INCREASE IN RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS.
LARGE AMOUNTS COULD CAUSE GASTRIC IRRITATION AND SOME LIVER INJURY. NOT LIKELY TO 5E INGESTED IN TOXIC AMOUNTS FROM ORDINARY HANDLING.
AUTHOR: CHECKED BY:
ISSUE DATE:
C-. H. FLORES
R. L. DANIEL, INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE J. D. BUREK, TOXICOLOGY M. F. CURRIER, MEDICAL
REVISED JULY IE, 19E0
AREA USED REASON REACTOR AREA SOME EXPOSURE WHEN SAMPLES ARE TAKEN DIRECTLY FROM REACTO LAB WHEN GAS SAMPLES ARE ANALYZED
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SKIN, SKIN A3S0RFTI0K: t
INHALATION:
INGESTION: INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE GUIDE: ODOR THRESHOLD:
Dimethyl ether
Methyl ether, methyl e>.ice, wood ether
Gas
No irritation from vapors, liquid in eye probably painful but damage reversible.
Liquid contact may cause .frostbite type response
because of rapid vaporication.
Low toxicity from short term exposure. V.'eak anesthetic effect and unpleasant suffocating sensation from high concentrations. Long term exposure effects unknown.
Improbable.
4 00 ppm
>
Average 247 ppm (range 15-S30)
AREA USED REACTOR AREA
LAB
REFERENCE:
AUTHOR/DATE: REVIEKING PHYSICIAN:
REASON
SOME EXPOSURE WHEN SAMPLES ARE TAKEN DIRECTLY FROM THE REACTOR
WHEN GAS SAMPLES ARE ANALYZED
Patty, data sheet, Dow toxicology files
C. L. Baldwin, 1/9/77 D. J. Ducommun
RESTRICTED: ust^wiihin The Dow. Chero'.'e! Co.T.penV only.
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SKIN:
inhalation:
inc-estion:
PROPYLENE OXIDE
3,2-EPOXYPROPANE
AT ROOM TEMPERATURE: LIQUID; WATER WHITE
SWEET; AVERAGE THRESHOLD AT 200 PPM
20 PPM TWA; 100 PPM EXCURSION
RAPID E\AFCRATI ON OF THE LIQUID CAN CAUSE FROSTBITE TYPE INJURY TO THE CORNEA. VERY HIGH LEVELS ([APPROXIMATELY 500 PPM) CAN CAUSE IRRITATION AND WATERING OF THE EYES.
RAPID EVAPORATION OF LARGE AMOUNTS OF LIQUID CAN CAUSE FROSTBITE TYPE BURNS. PROLONGED OR CONFINED CONTACT CAN CAUSE PAIN, IRRITATION AND BLISTERING. DILUTE SOLUTIONS ON CONTACT WITH MOIST SKIN ARE MOST LIKELY TO CAUSE IRRITATION. REPEATED CONTACT COULD LEAD TO SENSITIZATION CALLERGIC RESPONSES TO EVEN LOW VAPOR LEVELS).
ACUTE -- MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION AND LUNG INJURY; CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION (DIZZI NESS, CONFUSION, NAUSEA) MAY ALSO OCCUR, BUT AT HIGHER LEVELS (APPROXIMATELY AD00 FPM).
CHRONIC -- MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRIGATION AND A RESULTING INCREASE IN RESPIRATORY FR05LEMS.
LARGE AMOUNTS COULD CAUSE GASTRIC IRRITATION AND SOME LIVER INJURY. NOT LIKELY TO BE INGESTED IN TOXIC AMOUNTS FROM ORDINARY HANDLING.
AUTHOR: CHECKED SY*.
ISSUE DATE:
G. H. FLORES
R. L. DANIEL, INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE J. D. BUREK, TOXICOLOGY M. F. CURRIER, MEDICAL
REVISED JULY 38, 3980
AREA USED REASON REACTOR AREA SOME EXPOSURE WHEN SAMPLES ARE TAKEN DIRECTLY FROM REACTOR LAB WHEN GAS SAMPLES ARE ANALYZED
. .. -- RESTRICTED iof vjt wiir T*.(
-- P r, j
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COMPOUND: FORM;
METHYL CHLORIDE GAS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
EYES:
GAS IS NOT LIKELY TO CAUSE AN EFFECT. LIQUID MAY CAUSE A FROSTBITE TYPE BURN.
SKIN: INHALATION:
GAS IS NOT IRRITATING; LIQUID MAY CAUSE A FROST8ITE TYPE BURN.
ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE MAY CAUSE A FEELING OF DRUNKEN
NESS, HEADACHE, DROWSINESS, BLURRED VISION, VOMIT
ING, NAU5EA AND ABDOMINAL PAIN (400 PPM OR
GREATER); THESE EFFECTS MAY CONTINUE FOR MANY HOURS
AFTER EXPOSURE CEASES AND MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT
WITH MUCH WORSE EFFECTS THAN THE METHYL CHLORIDE
OVEREXPOSURE ITSELF. THERE MAY BE A DELAY BETWEEN
THE OVEREXPOSURE AND THE INITIAL FEELING OF DRUNK
ENNESS. REPEATED 0VEREXP05URE TO LOWER CONCENTRA
TIONS (200 PPM TO 400 PPM) MAY PRODUCE THE SAME
SYMPTOMS.
,
THERE IS NO WARNING THAT HIGH CONCENTRATIONS ARE PRESENT SINCE METHYL CHLORIDE HAS NO ODOR AND IS NOT irritating;
JHG:
50 PPM TWA, 200 PPM EXCURSION
AUTHOR: CHECKED BY:
ISSUE DATE:
S. L. DOM3ROWSKI
M. G. SWANK, INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE M. J. McKENNA, TOXICOLOGY P. J. BROWNSCN, MEDICAL
REVISED: JULY 16, 1?80
AREA USED REACTOR AREA
LAB
REASON
SOME EXPOSURE WHEN SAMPLES ARE TAKEN DIRECTLY FROM REACTOR
WHEN GAS SAMPLES ARE ANALYZED
00 09636?
CONFIDENT IAI
. ' :. ; i i i\ce z~ T-r-f ure to toxic A'-'C - * r
n
VJ. CONFOUND:
? ROPYL E*.:E OXIDE
synonyms:
2/2-EPOXYFP.CPANE
form:
AT ROOM TEMPERATURE: LIQUID; WATER WHITE
OZ-DRI
SWEET; AVERAGE THRESHOLD AT 200 PPM
;-:c-:
2 0 PPM TV.-A; ZOO PFM EXCURSION
EYES :
SKIN:
ff
/-'"'V.
inhalation:
INGEST]ON!
RAPID EVAPORATION OF THE LIQUID CAN CAUSE FROSTBITE TYPE INJURY TO THE CORNEA. VERY HIGH LEVELS (APPROXIMATELY 500 PPM? CAN CAUSE IRRITATION AND WATERING OF THE EYES.
RAPID EVAPORATION OF LARGE AMOUNTS OF LIQUID CAN CAUSE FROSTBITE TYPE BURNS. PROLONGED OR CONFINED CONTACT CAN CAUSE PAIN, IRRITATION AND BLISTERING. DILUTE SOLUTIONS ON CONTACT WITH MOIST SKIN ARE MOST LIKELY TO CAUSE IRRITATION. REPEATED CONTACT COULD LEAD TO SENSITIZATION (ALLERGIC RESPONSES TO EVEN LOW VAPOR LEVELS).
ACUTE -- MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION AND LUNG INJURY; CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION (DIZZI NESS, CONFUSION, NAUSEA) MAY ALSO OCCUR, BUT AT HIGHER LEVELS (APPROXIMATELY LDDO FPM).
CHRONIC -- MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRIGATION AND A RESULTING INCREASE IN RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS.
LARGE AMOUNTS COULD CAUSE GASTRIC IRRITATION AND SOME LIVER INJURY. NOT LIKELY TO BE INGESTED IN TOXIC AMOUNTS FROM ORDINARY HANDLING.
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author:
G. H. FLORES
CHE C KE D BY:
R. L. DANIEL, INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE J. D. BUREK, TOXICOLOGY M. F. CURRIER, MED!CAL
ISSUE CATE*.
*
AREA USED
REVISED JULY ZE, ZS80
REASON
REACTOR AREA SOME EXPOSURE WHEN SAMPLES ARE TAKEN DIRECTLY FROM REACTO
LAB WHEN GAS SAMPLES ARE ANALYZED
i:'..b Ti.i Z.' - C'-t
DO 096363 CONFTDFNTTAl Cc--rf.) r-.-j---------
Q
synonyms: FORM: ODOR: J* *._.. rS *
rycc i
*
SKIN:
''""V
inhalation:
ingestion:
PROPYLENE GOxXIDDES
2, 2-EECXYPROPANE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE:
LIQUID; WATER WHITE
SWEET; AVERAGE THRESHOLD AT 200 PPM
20 PPM TWA; ICO PPM EXCURSION
RAPID EVAPORATION OF THE LIQUID CAN CAUSE FRCSisIil TYPE INJURY TO THE CORNEA. VERY HIGH LEVELS (APPROXIMATELY 500 PPM) CAN CAUSE IRRIGATION AND WATERING OF THE EYES.
RAPID EVAPORATION OF LARGE AMOUNTS OF LIQUID CAN CAUSE FROSTBITE TYPE BURNS. PROLONGED OR CONFINED CONTACT CAN CAUSE PAIN, IRRITATION AND BLISTERING. DILUTE SOLUTIONS ON CONTACT WITH MOIST SKIN ARE MOST LIKELY TO CAUSE IRRITATION. REPEATED CONTACT COULD LEAD TO SENSITIZATION (ALLERGIC RESPONSES TO EVEN LOW VAPOR LEVELS).
ACUTE -- MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION AND LUNG INJURY; CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION (DIZZI NESS, CONFUSION, NAUSEA) MAY ALSO OCCUR, BUT AT HIGHER LEVELS (APPROXIMATELY L000 FPM).
CHRONIC -- MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRIGATION AND' A RESULTING INCREASE IN RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS.
LARGE AMOUNTS COULD CAUSE GASTRIC IRRITATION AND SOME LIVER INJURY. NOT LIKELY TO EE INGESTED IN TOXIC AMOUNTS FROM ORDINARY HANDLING.
AUTHOR: CHECKED BY:
ISSUE DATE:
G. H. FLORES
R. L. DANIEL, INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE J. D. BUREK, TOXICOLOGY M. F. CURRIER, MEDICAL
REVISED JULY ) 8, J9B0
AREA USED REASON REACTOR.AREA SOME EXPOSURE WHEN SAMPLES ARE TAKEN DIRECTLY FROM REACTC LAB WHEN 6AS SAMPLES ARE ANALYZED
OO 096364 CONFToenttaL .
CONSEQUENCES OF OVEREXPOSURE
COMPOUND: EYES: SKIN:
INHALATION:
Potassium dichromate
Irritation
Irritation and sores unless washed from SKIN AND CLOTHING.
Irritation of the nose and throat. Sores IN THE PARTITION OF THE NOSE MAY RESULT FROM FREQUENT EXPOSURE.
AREA USED LAB WASH CONTROL
REASON USED IN CHLORIDE ANALYSIS
DO 096365 CONFIDENT! Al
compound:
1-OCTANOL
SYNONYMS;
STATE: IHG: EYES :
OCTYL ALCOHOL; CAPRYL ALCOHOL.
NOTE -- THE TERM CAPRYL ALCOHOL HAS BEEN USED FOR BOTH 1-OCTANOL AND 2-OCTANOL. THE TERM OCTYL ALCOHOL HAS BEEN USED FOR BOTH 1OCTANOL AND 1-ETHYLHEXANOL.
COLORLESS LIQUID WITH PENETRATING, CHARAC TERISTIC AROMATIC ODOR.
NONE ESTABLISHED"
IRRITATION AND SHORT TERM CORNEAL INJURY.
SKIN :
MILD IRRITATION BUT WITH PROLONGED EXPOSURE MAY BE ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN. NO SENSI TIZATION SHOULD OCCUR.
INGESTION:
LOW ORAL TOXICITY. NOT LIKELY TO BE INGESTED IN AMOUNTS SUFFICIENT TO CAUSE INJURY.
INHALATION::
NO KNOWN HAZARD WITH NORMAL INDUSTRIAL HAND
LING.
REFERENCES:: AUTHOR: CHECKED BY:;
ISSUE DATE::
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE DATA SHEET, 1968; PUBLISHED TOXICOLOGY REPORTS, 1972.
D. D. HICKS
R. L. DANIEL, INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE R. V. JOHNSTON, TOXICOLOGY R. E. FLAKE, MEDICAL
5/5/80
USED IN ARF-2 - REFRIGERATION UNIT
-RECOMMEND REGULATING AT 25 PPM UNTIL IHG ESTABLSHED.
RESTRICTED: for use within The Dow Chemical Company only.
DO 096^66 CONFTDFNTTAI
compound: odor: I hg : EYES : skin:
INGESTION: INHALATION:
REFERENCES: AUTHOR: CHECKED BY: ISSUE DATE:
AREA USED LAB
XYLENE, MIXED ISOMERS
DETECTABLE AT 200 PPM, ABILITY TO DETECT BY SMELL DIMINISHES RAPIDLY; ODOR IS NOT A GOOD WARNING PROPERTY, TLV OF 100 PPM.
LIQUID IN THE EYES MAY CAUSE IRRITATION AND TEMPORARY EYE DAMAGE.
PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT WITH THE LIQUID MAY CAUSE DRYNESS AND DERMATITIS. SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS MAY BE ABSORBED THROUGH THE INTACT SKIN DURING PROLONGED EXPOSURES.
UNLIKELY TO BE SWALLOWED IN TOXIC AMOUNTS.
ACUTE -- MAY CAUSE DROWSINESS, INCOORDINATION, IRRITATION OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM AND NAUSEA.
CHRONIC -- SIMILAR TO ACUTE EFFECTS' MAY ALSO CAUSE SLIGHT DAMAGE TO THE BLOOD FORMING ORGANS.
PATTY, VOLUME II, 1963; "CHEMICAL HAZARDS OF THE WORKPLACE," 1978; INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE DATA SHEET. R. A. DOMMER R. L. DANIEL, INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE R. V. JOHNSTON, TOXICOLOGY A. L. MCDOWELL, MEDICAL REVISED 5/5/80
REASON USED IN DEGREE OF SUBSTITUTION ANALYSIS
C-47M6
RESTRICTED: for use within The Dow Chemical Company only.
^0 096367
conftdfnttal
CONSEQUENCES OF OVEREXPOSURE
COMPOUND: Silver nitrate
INHALATION OR INGESTION:
Can cause a generalized blue-gray discoloration OF THE SKIN; EYES AND MUCOUS MEMBRANES. The SILVER COMPOUNDS are not easily REMOVED FROM THE BODY AND CAN ACCUMULATE TO THE POINT WHERE THE DISCOLORATION OCCURS.
MFTHOnS OF CONTROL D1HG - 0,01 MG/V - TO PREVENT THE ACCUMULATION OF
SILVER IN THE BODY TO AVOID THE COSMETIC DEFECT.
AREA USED LAB WASH CONTROL
REASON USED FOR CHLORIDE ANALYSIS
DO 096368 CONFTDFNTT At
12/75
` - -- .
<J,v \ j
-J.r |) VJ Ll_E{> (j
; *J
COMPOUND:
SODIUM ACETATE
1= Li: J
EYES: SKIN: INGESTION:
INHALATION: IHG:
MAY CAUSE MODERATE IRRITATION.
REPEATED OR PROLONGED CONTACT MAY CAUSE MILD IRRI TATION.
LOW ACUTE ORAL TOXICITY; AMOUNTS INGESTED INCIDENTAL TO INDUSTRIAL HANDLING ARE NOT LIKELY TO CAUSE INJURY.
MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF THE NOSE AND THROAT. V
10 MG/M3
REFERENCE:
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE DATA SHEET; MERCK INDEX.
AUTHOR:
K. B. O'MALLEY
CHECKED BY:
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE - M. G. SWANK
* TOXICOLOGY - J. B. BETSO MEDICAL - P. J. BROWNSON
DATE:
REVISED 2A/80
t
AREA USED LAB
REASON USED IN CHEMICAL IRON ANALYSIS
1
rcKM c-47e
& RESTRICTED: for use within The Dow Chemical Company only.
DO 096369 CONFIDFNITTAL
*
L-
1 .
MATERIAL:. EYES: SKIN:
INHALATION:
INGESTION:
TOLUENE
LIQUID CONTACT WILL CAUSE IRRITATION
LIQUID MAY CAUSE IRRITATION IF NOT WASHED OFF. CAN BE ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN, BUT NOT IN HARMFUL AMOUNTS IF WASHED OFF OCCASIONALLY.
HIGH VAPOR CONCENTRATIONS MAY CAUSE DIZZINESS, FATIGUE AND MENTAL CONFUSION. SOME OF THESE SYMPTOMS MAY CONTINUE SEVERAL HOURS AFTER THE EXPOSURE. NAUSED INCOORDINATION THE FOLLOWING DAY; JAUNDICE. CHRONIC EXPOSURE - ABNORMAL BLEEDING.
COULD CAUSE TIRED BLOOD; 6-8 OUNCES FOR 100 POUND PERSON COULD BE FATAL.
IHG: ODOR THRESHOLD:
100 PPM 1-5 PPM
REFERENCE:
PATTY, 1974 DATA SHEET, 1950 MEDICAL CARD
AUTHOR/DATE:
R. A. Olson/02-28-78
REVIEWING PHYSICIAN: J. L. Gamble/06/05/78
AREA USED LAB
REASON USED IN DEGREE OF SUBSTITUTION ANALYSIS
r OK M C-ATIM
RESTRICTED; for use within The Dow Chemical Company only.
OO 096370 CONFIDFNTTAI.
COMPOUND:
ETHYLENE DICHLORIDE
SYNONYMS:
1,2-D1CHLOROETHANE; EDC-
FORM CN7t<
eyes:
CONTACT CAUSES PAIN AND WATERING OF THE EYES. IF NOT FLUSHED PROMOPTLY IT CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE CORNEA AND POSSIBLE IMPAIRMENT OF VISION.
SKIN:
CONFINED CONTACT CAN CAUSE BURNING IRRITATION AND TISSUE DAMAGE. PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT CAUSES CHAPPING AS THE FATS ARE DISSOLVED. ABSORPTION THROUGH THE SKIN IN AMOUNTS LARGE ENOUGH TO CAUSE INJURY TO THE LIVER, KIDNEYS AND CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM CAN OCCUR IN CASE OF A LARGE EXPOSURE.
1NGESTI ON:
QUITE TOXIC BY INGESTION; IT CAN CAUSE NAUSEA, INJURY TO THE LIVER AND KIDNEYS AND DEPRESSION OF THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.
INHALATION:
IRRITATING TO THE RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY CAUSE SALIVATION, SNEEZING AND COUGH. ACUTE OR CHRONIC EXPOSURES CAN CAUSE NAUSEA, VOMIT ING, DIZZINESS, MENTAL CONFUSION, INCOORDINA TION, PULMONARY EDEMA AND SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE LIVER, KIDNEYS AND ADRENALS.
COMMENTS: I HG:
STUDIES BY THE NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE SUGGEST THAT EDC MAY BE AN ANIMAL CARCINOGEN.
ID,
TLV OF
PPM (8 HOUR TWA) TO PREVENT LIVER
DAMAGE AND MINIMIZE THE INCIDENCE OF NAUSEA.
ODOR :
THRESHOLD AT UO PPM (SWEET, CHLOROFORM-LIKE).
REFERENCES:
PATTY, VOLUME II, 1963; VERSCHUUREN, 1977; NIOSH CIB 27, 1978; "CHEMICAL HAZARDS OF THE WORKPLACE," 1978.
AUTHOR:
W. E. LEDFORD
CHECKED BY:
C. E. HALPHEN, INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE J. E. BETSO, TOXICOLOGY M. F- CURRIER, MEDICAL
ISSUE DATE:
AREA USED
REVISED 5/5/80
REASON
DO 096371 CONFTDFNTTAl
LAB USED IN SPECIAL TEST OF F50 PREMIUM VISCOSITY
RESTRICTED: for use within The Dow Chemical Company only.
{" *<* - k'*. Vr*:v~h \te
*3 of Exposes to Toxic Amounts
COMPOUNVt CARBON TETRACHLORIDE SYNONYMS: CARBON TET; TETRACHLOROMETHANE
#
EYES: SLIGHT TRANSITORY IRRITATION.
SUN: DEFATS THE SKIN; SLIGHT ABSORPTION.
INHALATION: INGESTION:
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION; LIVER AND KIDNEY DAMAGE.
AMOUNTS INGESTED INCIDENTAL TO INDUSTRIAL HANDLING SHOULD NOT CAUSE INJURY.
5 IHG: -Jrff PPM - AVOID SKIN CONTACT
ODOR THRESHOLD: 70 PPM; PLEASANT, SWEET AROMA
NOTE:
CARBON TETRACHLORIDE WAS EVALUATED FOR FETAL (CONCEFTUS) TOXICITY. NO SPECIAL LIMITATIONS OR WARNINGS ARE REQUIRED. STANDARD EXPOSURE GUIDELINES AND TRAINING WILL APPLY TO ALL PERSONNEL.
REFERENCE: 19.78 DATA SHEET; PATTY II, 1963.
)
AUTHOR: L. G. SILVERSTEIN
REVIEWED BV:
L. W. RAMPY, INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE K. S. RAO, TOXICOLOGY R. C. KOLESAR, MEDICAL
ISSUE DATE: REVISED 9/27/78
AREA USED .LAB
REASON USED IN TEST OF VISCOSITY FOR FAN PAINT REMOVER GRADE
RESTRICTED:
for use within The Dow Chemical Company only.
DO 09637? C0NFTDFNTTA1.
a
COMPOUND:
SULFURIC ACID
FORM AT ROOM TEMP: EYES: SKIN: INHALATION:
re
CONTROL STANDARD: NOTE:
SOURCE: REVISED:
LIQUID
LIQUID CONTACT MAY RESULT IN PERMANENT LOSS OF VISION.
EXPOSURE RAPIDLY CAUSES SEVERE CHEMICAL BURNS.
SULFURIC ACID HAS VERY LITTLE VAPOR AND, THEREFORE, INHALATION EXPOSURE IS USUALLY ENCOUNTERED IN THE FORM OF AN AEROSOL. SULFURIC ACID MIST MAY ERODE THE TEETH AND PRODUCE IRRITATION OF THE UPPER RESPIRATORY SYSTEM AND NASAL PASSAGES. EXPOSURES TO CONCENTRATIONS OF 3 MILLIGRAMS/CUBIC METER OF AIR CAUSES A CHOKING SENSATION IN PERSONS NOT ACCUSTOMED TO THE VAPOR. OVEREXPOSURE MAY ALSO PRODUCE LUNG INJURY.
SULFURIC ACID WAS EVALUATED FOR FETAL (CONCEPTUS) TOXICITY. NO SPECIAL LIMITATIONS OR WARNINGS ARE REQUIRED. STANDARD EXPOSURE GUIDELINES AND TRAINING WILL APPLY TO ALL PERSONNEL.
PATTY; 1978 DATA SHEET AND MEDICAL CARD
L. G. SILVERSTEIN/9-27-78
AREA USED LAB
REASON
DILUTE SOLUTIONS ARE USED IN TESTS FOR DETERMINING % NAOH AND % ACID OF TREATING CHEMICALS
4POKM c* M
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* 4* -St (* * .%''
_ f- ' -'
ALIPHATIC halogenated hydrocarbons
1255
5. Flammability
Methyl bromide is practically nonflammable. Flame propagation is in the narrow range of 1 per cent (13.5 to 14.5 per cent by volume in air). The ignition temperature is 537C.
6. Odor end Warning Properties
Methyl bromide, itself, has practically no odor or irritating effect and, there fore, no warning, even at physiologically hazardous concentrations. Some mixtures of methyl bromide used in the fumigation field contain chloropicrin of similar irritant material which aids in giving warning of significant concentrations of methyl bromide.
j.JVlETIfVLlODIDE^CHil jC-MopoiodometTiane)^
1. Uses and Industrial Exposures
Methyl iodide is used principally as a chemical intermediate. It has been proposed as a fire extinguisher"2 and insecticidal fumigant.
2. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical state: colorless liquid Molecular weight: 141.95 Specific gravity: 2.279 (20/4C.) Melting point: --66.1C. Boiling point: 42.50C. Vapor density: 4.9 (air = 1) Vapor pressure: 400 mm. Hg (25C.) Refractive index: 1.5293 (21.0C.) Per cent in "saturated" air: 53 (25C.) ~ Density of "saturated" air: 3.04 (air = 1) Solubility: 1 vol. per 125 vol. water at 15C.; soluble in ethanol and ethyl ether 1 mg./liter 172 p.p.m. and 1 p.p.m. o 5.8 mg./cu. meter at 25C., 760 mm. Hg
3* Physiological Response
As methyl iodide has not been widely or extensively used, the toxicological investigations and experience have been limited. It appears to be primarily a central nervous system depressant. There are also indications of lung irritation from acute exposures.
1 Chemical Safety Data Sheet SD-35, Manufacturing Chemists Assoc., Washington, D. C, 1949.
nPaint Technol., 13, 90 C1948).
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REASON
LAB
VERY SMALL QUANTITIES (90 MICRO LI TERsSSWiS^i^Tl
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Tributy/Phosphate 487
Medical Conlrol: Pit-placement and annual Uses: Anti-foaming agent; plasticizer; com
periodic phy sical examination with emphasis pleting agent in the extraction of heavy met
on the nervous system, liver, kidneys, and als from ores
skin.
Exposure; Inhalation
Toxicology: Tributyl phosphate is an irri
References
tant of the eyes, mucous membranes, and skin; it causes pulmonary edema in animals,
Principal
1. Council on Pharmacy and Chemisuy: Pharmacologic properties of toxaphene, a chlorinated hydrocarbon insecticide. JAMA, 149:1135,1952.
2. McGee, L. C.. Reed, H. L., and Fleming, J. P.: Accidental poisoning by toxaphene. JAMA, 149:112-1, 1952.
3. Hayes, W. J,, Jr.: Clinical Handbook on Economic Poisons. Emergency Informa tion for Treating Poisoning, U.S. Public Health Service Publication No. 476. pp. 47-50. 71-73. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1963,
and severe exposure is expected to cause the' same effect in humans.
Workers exposed to unspecified concentra tions of vapor complained of headache and nausea; hot vapor was severely irritating to the eyes and throat.1,1 The liquid on the skin is said to be irritating.1
In rats, 123 ppm for six hours caused re spiratory irritation.1 The oral LDM for rats was 3 g./kg; effects were weakness, dyspnea, pulmonary edema, and muscle twitching.* The liquid dropped on the eye of a rabbit caused temporary epithelial injury and dis comfort.* In vitro, tributyl phosphate caused
weak inhibition of cholinesterase in human
Supplemental
4. Warraki, S.: Respiratory hazards of chlorinated camphene. Arch. Environ. Health. 7:137, 1963, von Oettingen, W. F.: The Halogenated Aliphatic. Olefinic. Cyclic, Aromatic, and Aliphatic-Aromatic Hydrocarbons, In cluding the Halogenated Insecticides, Their Toxicity and Potential Dangers. Public Health Service Publication No. 414. pp. 329-333, Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1955.
6. A.C.G.I.H.: Chlorinated camphene (tox aphene). Documentation of the TLVs for
Substances in Workroom Air. ed. 3, p. 45. Cincinnati. 1976. 7. Adams, R. D.: The convulsive state and idiopathic epilepsy. In Thom, G. W. et al(eds.): Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, ed. 8, pp. 127-135. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1977.
erythrocytes and plasma.* The TLV was set at a level to prevent
nausea and headache.1 Diagnosis: Signs and symptoms include
headache; nausea; irritation of eyes and throat; dermatitis. By analogy with effects caused in animals, it may cause pulmonary edema.
Differential Diagnosis: Differentiate from other causes of conjunctivitis and mucous membrane irritation, such as viral infection of the upper respiratory tract and allergies.
If the tracheobronchial tree becomes in volved, the symptoms and signs must be dif ferentiated from cardiogenic pulmonary edema and from viral or bacterial pneumonia.
Special Tests: If severe exposure is sus pected, diagnosuc studies should include electrocardiogram, sputum gram stain and culture, and differential while blood cell count. If pulmonary edema occurs, there should be analysis of arterial blood gas.
Treatment: Institute appropriate proce
dures, such as removal from exposure, im
mediate flushing of eyes with water, and
r TRIBUTE^ PHOSPHATEI
washing of skin with soap and water. If der
matitis occurs, see section in Chapter 5 on
(C1H,)aP07*'
:-^n977TD7-f mg/mJ Treatment of Contact Dermatitis. If exposure
is severe, hospitalization and observation for
Synonyms; TBP
72 hours for delayed onset of severe pulmo
Physical Form: Colorless liquid
nary edema is advisable. Refer to Therapeu-
AREA USED LAB
REASON
SMALL QUANTITIES (A FEW DROPS) USED TO STOP FOAMING OF SOLUTIONS USED IN
/ . ' 5; - w,' V- . - *- v : ; -
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DO 096375 'C; CONFIDENTIAL V;~
CONSEQUENCES OF
-
OVEREXPOSURE
COMPOUND: EYES:
SKIN:
Hydroxylamine
Severe irritation, possible permanent DAMAGE.
Severe irritation, Eventual sensitiza- . TION IS POSSIBLE AFTER REPEATED EXPOSURES,
INHALATION:
AREA USED LAB
\
Severe irritation to nose, throat and LUNGS.
i
REASON USED AS HYDROXYLAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE FOR CHEMICAL IRON ANALYSIS
1
DO 096376 CONFIDENTIAL
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COMPOUND:
AMMONIA (GAS)
EXPOSURE LIMIT: 25 PPM (DOW)
ODOR:
47 PPM, SHARP AND IDENTIFIABLE y Ser*
EYES:
Contact with the vapor can cause severe IRRITATION AND DAMAGE TO THE EYE IF THE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH.
Ocf.^lL
SKIN: '
Contact with high concentrations can cause SEVERE IRRITATION AND BURNS.
INHALATION: SHORT TERM:
Irritating to the eyes, nose, throat and lungs.
LONG TERM:
unknown
COMMENTS:
Because of irritating qualities, people are UNLIKELY TO REMAIN IN AREAS WHERE GAS CONCENTRATIONS ARE HIGH.
AREA USED LAB
REASON
SMALL QUANTITIES (A FEW DROPS) ARE USED IN TREATED PRODUCT SOLUTIONS WHEN RUNNING VISCOSITY (AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE)
By: R. L. Colwell Revised: 9-4-78
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COMPOUND:
AMMONIA (GAS)
EXPOSURE UMITi 25 PPM (DOW)
ODOR;
A7 PPM, SHARP AMD IDENTIFIABLE , SPr>
EYES:
Contact with the vapor can cause severe IRRITATION AND DAMAGE TO THE EYE IF THE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH.
SKIN:
Contact with high concentrations can cause SEVERE IRRITATION AND BURNS.
INHALATION: SHORT TERM:
Irritating to the eyes, nose, throat AND LUNGS.'
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LONG TERM:
unknown
COMMENTS:
AREA USED LAB
Because of irritating qualities, people are UNLIKELY TO REMAIN IN AREAS WHERE GAS CONCENTRATIONS ARE HIOH.
REASON
SMALL QUANTITIES (A FEW DROPS) ARE USED IN TREATED PRODUCT SOLUTIONS WHEN RUNNING VISCOSITY (AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE) .
By: R. L. Colwell Revised: 9-A-78
Reviewing Physician Date: /6-4-otf*
FORM
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MAI ERIAL: SKIN:
EYES:
i
INHALATION:
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IHG: REFERENCES:
AUTHOR/DATE: RHYSI ClAN/DATE;-
Sodium hydroxide (caustic,/
Deep and painful destruction of tissue causing a severe burn. Dilute solutions can dissolve shin fats causing blister j j on.
Contact Kith even dilute solutions v.ill cause destruction of tissue \.-hich may result in loss of-vision
Coughing, sneezing, painful nose and throat irritation, possible destruction of the nasal tissue.
2 ng/m^ (TWA and ceiling)
Dov Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology data sheet, Patty 11, Documentation of TLV
; R. K. Bohl, 12/15/77 R. C. Kolesar
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CONSEQUENCES OF OVEREXPOSURE
COMPOUKD! Methyl cellulose OiETHOCEL^)
EYES: SKIN:
No EFFECT TO POSSIBLE KINDR IRRITATION.,
IN'JURY AND PAIN,
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No EFFECT
INHAL: Nuisance particulate
IH6: 10 mg/m^ suggested
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CONSEQUENCES OF OVEREXPOSURE
COMPOUND: Alkali cellulose
EYES:
High injury potential. IMPAIRMENT OF VISION.
Hay cause severe
SKIN: Can cause severe burns particularly if in o CONTACT WITH MOIST OR ABRADED SKIN.
INHALATION: Painful to nose and throat.
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CONSEQUENCES OF OVEREXPOSURE
.COMPOUND:
Ammonium Hydroxide (Aquenos Ammonia)
EYES:
Possible permanent loss of vision,
SKIN: INHAL:
Exposure rapidly causes severe chemical burns,
Irritation of the eyes, upper respiratory
SYSTEM AND NASAL PASSAGES. At HIGH AMMONIA
CONCENTRATION, THE IRRITATION BECOMES INTOL ERABLE .
IHG:
25 ppm Ammonia
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