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THE HAHDLUO OF AROCLOR8 fCHLOROATED DIPHCTTL) CAOTIOEt Do not hoot Aroclors In opon v oosolo above tho tenperaturoa at which fuses appear (approximately 300y,) unlosa efficient ventilation la provided to remove tho vapora. Tho Aroclors aro Chlorinated Diphenyl and, aa la charac teristic of chlorinated organic compounds, tholr vapora aro irritating to tho eyes, noao and throat* Pro longed and ropoatod exposure to auch funoa nap, in addi tion to eanalng irritation, interfere with tho noraal akin functions and roault indirectly In phyalological dlaturbancoa. If ventilation ia not possible, than aa a temporary precaution, ear a gas naak and oover the akin wltna liberal application of oold croon before exposure to the vapors* Cold Crean prevents fine particles of Aroolor froa entering tlio akin pores and facilitates their reaoval with aoap and water. Application of cold ereaa to exposed parts of the body la a precaution reeoaafnded to anyone working constantly with Aroclors. These pre cautions apply to dust froa solid Aroclor as well as to vapora froa heated aaterlals. r' '-"'i Aa a treatment for irritation of the eyes, first wash the eyes wall with a saturated solution of Boric Add and than treat with a lOJt solution of Argyrol. J Treat burns fras hot Aroclor the saae as any ordinary burn* Aroolor adhering to the burned area need not be removed iaaediately unless treatment of the bum demands it, in which ease use aoap and water or repeated washings with a vegetable oil (linseed oil). Personal cleanliness is of utnost importance.fork clothes Should be changed dally and aust not be worn away from the plant* Before changing to street clothes at the end of the day the workmen should bathe with plenty of aoap and warn water* Begleot of these simple precautions nay result In skin infections, ill health, dlsconforst, in efficiency and less of tine. MOHS 057354