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''r ; \ V. '."zlv . y y :y.-;y -- PLAINTIFF'S E X H IB IT '?; ::iv-r:y>l.'y ; y iSV-iys y .y; yi-y/. v.r-. >V- -i ";y :>.yy'.: llo/ t -a -^ '. ; , V .,r: '''.v;-`.H'V.'-. 1 y-. ;yv* ' ' NEV pv: ;k ; . 024963 :. **. 738218 } MONSANTO COMPANY ORGANIC CHEMICAL DIVISION W. G. KRUMMRICH PLANT MONSANTO, ILLINOIS STANDARD MANUFACTURING PROCESS FOR PYRANOLS AND INERTEENS DEPARTMENT A-246 Supersedes: Process Description for the Manufacture of Pyranols and Inerteens In Department A-246, Dated August 4, 1964 and all amendments Prepared by: D. E. Harris Approved by: "General Superintendent teo/ Research technical Production Mgr. Date: 10/66 /af COPY !\ of i S HEV 0249b< This process is the property of the Monsanto Company and the recipient 1 b responsible for its safekeeping. It contains confidential information of Monsanto Company whi c h must not be reproduced, revealed to unauthorize persons or sent outside the company w ithout proper authorization. Either retain in a secure file or return to the Standard Documents Department. 738219 20. APPENDIX J V SAFETY AND TOXICITY DATA SAFETY EQUIPMENT* The following is a list of safety equipment (personal and departmental) required in Department A-246. 1. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS a. Dry Chemical (3) Southwest corner Bldg. CR-main floor West wall at top of stairs of second floor b. Carbon Dioxide Snow Southwest corner of Bldg. CR, g'rund leve. 2. CHLORINE GAS MASKS (4) Southwest corner, second floor Control room, second floor East side, outside control room Wall, southwest corner of sprinkler house, main floor i 3. SCOTT AIR MASKS *The safety equipment for Dept. A-246 is the same as that tf Dept. 246. 4. SAFETY SHOWERS (2) Southeast corner of Bldg. CR, ground level Southeast corner of Bldg. CR, second-floor 5. DAVIS VftPOTESTER 6. EYE BATHS 7. SPRINKLER SYSTEM SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The following are safety precautiohs followed in the operation of Department A-246. 1. SAFETY EQUIPMENT OF EMPLOYEE NEV 024965 Each employee has the following.safety equipment: (1) Hard Hat (3) Goggles (5) Rubber overshoes (2) Safety glasses (4) Rubber and canvas gloves ( Special equipment may be issued as necessary for performing a particular job in a safe manner. 2. SAMPLING 738220 Precaution must be taken to avoid skin contact :of samples and inhalation of vapors. APPENDIX J 21. V SAFETY AND TOXICITY DATA SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Cont'd.) 3. FIRES Department A-246 does not manufacture products which are fire hazards under normal conditions. However, automatic fire extin guishers and sprinklers have been installed to combat any fires that may occur. 4. TOXICITY Toxicity does not present a serious problem. However, a complete daily change of clean clothes is supplied to each person and time is allotted at the end of each shift to take a shower. Instructions are also Issued to avoid actual skin contact with Pyranols and Inerteens as much as possible and to wash hands and face before eating. Phenoxypropene Oxide (Glycidyl Phenyl Ether) is a strong skin irritant. 5. MISCELLANEOUS There are many accidents that can occur which may be classified as health and safety hazards. These accidents may result from such things as broken steam lines, acid leaks, steam leaks, etc. 6. SAFETY RECORD The last lost-time accident in Departments 246, A-246, B-246 and C-246 w a s January 28, 1948. The frequency of minor injuries is low, around one per month for all four departments combined. TOXICITY DATA AROCLORS AND PYRANOLS TOXICITY: This material is a liquid under normal conditions and has a medium toxicity range for liquid injestion and a high toxicit; for vapor 1 mg./cubic meter. FIRE HftZARD: There is no fire hazard under normal conditions. OTHER HAZARDS: This material can cause dermatitis, systemic poisoning from the fumes, and yellow atrophy of the liver. There are skin, mucous membranes and eye hazards encountered in handling this material. TREATMENT AND ANTIDOTES: Call a physicial and remove patient from fumes. ( 738221 NEV 024966 22. APPENDIX J SAFETY AND TOXICITY DATA ATTAPULGUS EARTH TOXICITY: This earth is not toxic in general. FIRE HAZARD: There is no fire hazard. OTHER HAZARDS: Attapulgus earth can create a dust hazard similar to other dusts that contain silica. TREATMENT AND ANTIDOTES: Consult a physician. STORAGE AND HANDLING: Attapulgus earth presents no special storage problem and should be handled by persons wearing an approved respirator. SHIPPING: There are no special restrictions on shipping. t ( NEV 02496? 738222