Methylene Chloride
Methylene Chloride by OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND ADMINISTRATION is a concise publication from CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, released on June 25, 2012. This 24-page document provides essential information about methylene chloride, also known as dichloromethane, a volatile liquid commonly used in various industrial applications such as paint stripping, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and metal cleaning. The publication outlines the potential health risks associated with exposure, including the effects of inhalation and skin contact, and emphasizes the importance of adhering to safety standards.
Readers will find detailed descriptions of the uses and hazards of methylene chloride, highlighting its classification as a potential occupational carcinogen by OSHA. The document discusses the symptoms of short-term exposure, such as mental confusion and respiratory irritation, as well as the implications for individuals with pre-existing conditions like angina. Additionally, it covers the OSHA standards that regulate methylene chloride exposure across different industries, ensuring that safety measures are in place to protect workers. This edition serves as a vital resource for understanding the legal and health-related aspects of methylene chloride in the workplace.
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OSHA 3144-06R, Methylene Chloride. Methylene chloride, also called dichloromethane, is a volatile, colorless liquid with a chloroform-like odor. Methylene chloride is used in various industrial processes in many different industries: paint stripping, pharmaceutical manufacturing, paint remover manufacturing, metal cleaning and degreasing, adhesives manufacturing and use, polyurethane foam production, film base manufacturing, polycarbonate resin production, and solvent distribution ad formation. The predominant means of exposure to methylene chloride is inhalation and skin exposure. OSHA considers methylene chloride to be a potential occupational carcinogen. Short-term exposure to high concentrations may cause mental confusion, lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting, and headache. Continued exposure may also cause eye and respiratory tract irritation. Exposure to methylene chloride may make symptoms of angina more severe. Skin exposure to liquid methylene chloride may cause irritation or chemical burns. The OSHA methylene chloride standard (Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 1910.1052, 1915.1052, and 1926.1152) covers all occupational exposures to methylene chloride in all workplaces in general industry, shipyard employment, and construction.
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