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`F`u x-5-- - - <br /> Wash skin: No recommendation is made specifying the need for washing the substance from the skin(either <br /> immediately or at the end of the work shift). ' <br /> Remove: No recommendation is made specifying the need for removing clothing that becomes wet or <br /> contaminated. <br /> Change: No recommendation is made specifying the need for the worker to change clothing after the work shift. <br /> Provide: Quick drench facilities and/or eyewash fountains should be provided within the immediate work area <br /> for emergency use where there is any possibility of exposure to liquids that are extremely cold or rapidly <br /> evaporating. (NIOSH,2003) <br /> DuPont Tychem@ Suit Fabrics <br /> Normalized Breakthrough Times(in Minutes) <br /> I....................... <br /> -i............ <br /> CAS <br /> Chemical I Number I State i QC I SL TF TP C3 I BR I LV RC I TK RF i <br /> ......................... -—-------- <br /> Chlorine(gas) 7782-50 5 1 Vapor 1 imm. >480 >480* >480* 1>4801 >480 >480 >480 <br /> .......... <br /> Chlorine(gas, <br /> 20 ppm) 7782-50-5 Vapor >480* <br /> Chlorine(liquid, <br /> 70°C) 7782-50-5 =Liquid >480 >480 >480 <br /> _'i ------------ ........... <br /> >indicates greater than. <br /> "imm." indicates immediate;having a normalized breakthrough time of 10 minutes or less. <br /> *indicates actual breakthrough time;normalized breakthrough time is not available. <br /> A blank cell indicates the fabric has not been tested. The fabric may or may not offer barrier. <br /> Special Warnings from DuPont <br /> 1. Serged and bound scams are degraded by some hazardous liquid chemicals, such as strong acids,and, <br /> should not be worn when these chemicals are present. <br /> 2. CAUTION: This information is based upon technical data that DuPont believes to be reliable.Itis <br /> subject to revision as additional knowledge and experience are gained.DuPont makes no guarantee of <br /> results and assumes no obligation or liability... <br /> (DuPont,2013) <br /> First Aid <br /> Warning: Effects may be delayed. Caution is advised. Chlorine is corrosive and may be converted to <br /> hydrochloric acid in the lungs. <br /> Signs and Symptoms of Acute Chlorine Exposure: Signs and symptoms of acute exposure to chlorine may <br /> include tachycardia(rapid heartrate),hypertension(high blood pressure)followed by hypotension(low blood <br /> pressure),I and cardiovascular collapse.Pulmonary edema and pneumonia are often seen.The eyes, nose,throat, <br /> and chest may sting or bum following exposure to chlorine. Cough with bloody sputum, a feeling of <br /> suffocation, dizziness,agitation, anxiety,nausea, and vomiting are common.Den-nal exposure may result in <br /> sweating,pain, irritation, and blisters. <br /> Emergency Life-Support Procedures:Acute exposure to chlorine may require decontamination and life.support <br /> for the victims.Emergency personnel should,wear protective clothing appropriate to the type and degree of <br /> contamination.Air-purifying or supplied-air respiratory equipment should also be worn, as necessary. Rescue <br /> vehicles should carry supplies such,as chlorine-resistant plastic sheeting and disposable bags to assist in <br /> preventing spread of contamination. <br /> http://127.0.0.1:54673/report?key=CH2862 4/15/2015 <br />