health and safety plan solid waste management unit assessment

HYDRAULIC FLUID 68-2
I
PERSISTENCE
IN THE SOIL-
WATER SYSTEM
PATHWAYS
OF
EXPOSURE
I
Hydrocarbon-based fluids are expected to be highly immobile
and persistent in the soil/ground-water system. Major loss
mechanisms are volatilization and aerobic biodegradation.
Other ester, ether and glycol-based oils may be moderately
mobile and much less persistent due to hydrolysis and
biodegradation.
The primary pathway of concern from the soil/ground-water
system is the contamination of ground water drinking water
supplies with hydrsulic fluids. especially those based on
organic and phosphate esters and polyglycols. Runoff to
surface water drinking water supplies may be an important
exposure pathway for mineral-oil based fluids. Inhalation
exposures and ingestion with food are not expected to be
significant.
HEALTH
DATA
-a ,ndSvmpt om 0 osu e (60):
Minimal gastrointestinal tract irritation is expected from
ingestion of hydraulic fluids. Diarrhea may occur.
Pulmonary irritation may result from aspiration. Skin or eye
contact may produce irritation.
Lb, h3h3)
oral -- no data
skin -- no data
.
LC,, (mg/mg)
inhalation
-- no data
-HANDLING
PRECAUTIONS
(60)
J
L!
-v/Neonate Data. . No data
Station Data.
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No
.
data
a
Wear protective gloves; goggles or faceshield.
c
m: Do DQ& induce vomiting. If conscious, have
victim drink water or milk. Get medical attention l
EMERGENCY &&&&ion: Move victim to fresh air immediately. Pf
FIRST AID necessary, perform artificial respiration. Get medical
TREATMENT attention l m: Remove contaminated clothing and wash
(60) affected areas with soap and water. If irritation develops,
get medical attention l m: Flush eye with large amounts of
water. Get medical attention.
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