*  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  *
Respiratory Protection:The following respirators and maximum use
    chemical cartridge respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s). Any
    air-purifying respirator with a full facepiece and an organic vapor
    canister. Any powered, air-purifying respirator with organic vapor
    cartridge(s). Any supplied-air respirator. Any self-contained
    breathing apparatus with a full facepiece. Escape - Any
    air-purifying respirator with a full facepiece and an organic vapor
    canister. Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing
    apparatus. For Unknown Concentrations or Immediately Dangerous to
    Life or Health - Any supplied-air respirator with full facepiece
    and operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
    in combination with a separate escape supply. Any self-contained
    breathing apparatus with a full facepiece.
Ventilation:Ventilation equipment should be explosion-resistant if
    explosive concentrations of material are present. Provide local
    exhaust ventilation system. Ensure compliance with applicable
    exposure limits.
    Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in
    the immediate work area.
Other Protective Equipment:Wear appropriate chemical resistant
    clothing.
Supplemental Safety and Health
*  Product Identification  *
Product ID:ETHYL BENZENE
Kit Part:* Responsible Party *
CAGE:Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
CAGE:
*  Composition/Information on Ingredients  *
Ingred Name:ETHYL BENZENE
*  Hazards Identification  *
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:No    IARC:Yes OSHA:No
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE:
    irritation, difficulty breathing, headache, symptoms of
    drunkenness, coma LONG TERM EXPOSURE: drowsiness, liver damage SKIN
    CONTACT: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation (possibly severe),
    absorption may occur, symptoms of drunkenness LONG TERM EXPOSURE:
    blisters, rash EYE CONTACT: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation,
    tearing, eye damage LONG TERM EXPOSURE: same as effects reported in
    short term exposure INGESTION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: nausea,
    vomiting, stomach pain LONG TERM EXPOSURE: no information on
    significant adverse effects
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:
*  First Aid Measures  *
First Aid: INHALATION: If adverse effects occur, remove to
    uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing.
    If breathing is difficult, oxygen should be administered by
    qualified personnel. Get immediate medical attention. SKIN CONTACT:
    removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get immediate medical
    attention. Thoroughly clean and dry contaminated clothing and shoes
    before reuse. Destroy contaminated shoes. EYE CONTACT: Flush eyes
    medical attention. INGESTION: Contact local poison control center
    or physician immediately. Never make an unconscious person vomit or
    drink fluids. When vomiting occurs, keep head lower than hips to
    help prevent aspiration. If person is unconscious, turn head to
    side. Get medical attention immediately. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: For
    inhalation, consider oxygen.   For ingestion, consider gastric
    lavage and activated charcoal slurry.
*  Fire Fighting Measures  *
Lower Limits:0.8%
Upper Limits:6.7%
Extinguishing Media:regular dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water,
    regular foam Large fires: Use regular foam or flood with fine water
    spray.
Fire Fighting Procedures:Move container from fire area if it can be
    done without risk. Cool containers with water spray until well
    after the fire is out. Stay away from the ends of tanks. For fires
    in cargo or storage area: Cool containers with water from unmanned
    hose holder or monitor nozzles until well after fire is out. If
    this is impossible then take the following precautions: Keep
    unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny entry. Let
    the fire burn. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from
    venting safety device or any discoloration of tanks due to fire.
    (1/2 mile). Water may be ineffective.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:Severe fire hazard. Vapor/air mixtures
    are explosive above flash point. The vapor is heavier than air.
    Vapors or gases may ignite at distant ignition sources and flash
    back. Electrostatic discharges may be generated by flow or
    agitation resulting in ignition or explosion.
*  Accidental Release Measures  *
Neutralizing Agent:
*Handling and Storage  *
Handling and Storage Precautions:Store and handle in accordance with
    all current regulations and standards. Protect from physical
    damage. Store outside or in a detached building. Store with
    incompatible substances.
Other Precautions:
*  Physical/Chemical Properties  *
pH:Not available
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1 (butyl acetate=1)
Appearance and Odor:PHYSICAL STATE:liquid COLOR:colorless ODOR:aromatic
    odor
Corrosion Rate:
*  Stability and Reactivity Data  *
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:Stable at normal temperatures
    and pressure.
Stability Condition to Avoid:Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other
    sources of ignition. Containers may rupture or explode if exposed
    to heat. Keep out of water supplies and sewers.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:Thermal decomposition products: oxides
    of carbon Thermal decomposition products: oxides of carbon
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:Will not polymerize.
*  Toxicological Information*
    CARCINOGEN STATUS: IARC: Human Inadequate Evidence, Animal
    Sufficient Evidence, Group 2B LOCAL EFFECTS: Irritant: inhalation,
    skin, eye ACUTE TOXICITY LEVEL: Moderately Toxic: ingestion
    Slightly Toxic: dermal absorption TARGET ORGANS: central nervous
    system MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: kidney disorders,
    liver disorders, respiratory disorders, skin disorders and
    allergies TUMORIGENIC DATA: Available. MUTAGENIC DATA: Available.
    REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS DATA: Available. ADDITIONAL DATA: May cross
    the placenta.
*  Ecological Information  *
    water solubility) HENRY'S LAW CONSTANT: 6.6 E -3 atm-m3/mol
    m/s wind)  ENVIRONMENTAL SUMMARY: Relatively non-persistent in the
    environment. Not expected to leach through the soil or the
    sediment. Accumulates very little in the bodies of living
    organisms. Highly volatile from water.
*  Disposal Considerations  *
Waste Disposal Methods:Dispose in accordance with all applicable
*  MSDS Transport Information  *
    GROUP: II LABELING REQUIREMENTS: Flammable liquid
*  Regulatory Information  *
*  Other Information  *
