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Synonyms & Trade Names Synonyms vary depending upon the specific constituent. |
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NIOSH REL: Ca TWA 0.2 mg/m3 (benzene-soluble fraction) See Appendix A See Appendix C | ||
| OSHA PEL: [1910.1029] TWA 0.150 mg/m3 (benzene-soluble fraction) | |||
| IDLH Ca [N.D.] See: IDLH INDEX | Conversion | ||
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Physical Description Emissions released during the carbonization of bituminous coal for the production of coke. [Note: See Appendix C for more information.] |
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities None reported |
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Measurement Methods OSHA 58 See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection) Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: Daily Remove: No recommendation Change: Daily |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Breathing: Respiratory support |
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Important additional information about respirator selection Respirator Recommendations (See Appendix E) NIOSH At concentrations above the NIOSH REL, or where there is no REL, at any detectable concentration: (APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode (APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus Escape: (APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister having an N100, R100, or P100 filter. Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters./Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus |
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| Exposure Routes inhalation, skin and/or eye contact | |
| Symptoms Irritation eyes, respiratory system; cough, dyspnea (breathing difficulty), wheezing; [potential occupational carcinogen] | |
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Skin, respiratory system, urinary system Cancer Site [skin, lung, kidney & bladder cancer] |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION See MEDICAL TESTS: 0056 |