SDS
California Steel Industries, Inc.
Effective Date: January 24, 2014
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GALVANIZED STEEL
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling: Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions
have been read and understood. The use of appropriate respiratory protection is advised when concentrations
exceed any established exposure limits (see Sections 2 and 8). Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not wear
contaminated clothing or shoes. Use good personal hygiene practice.
Conditions for safe storage: Keep away from any incompatible material (see Section 10).
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Component
ACGIH TLV
ACGIH STEL
OSHA PEL
OSHA STEL
Particulates,
Not Otherwise
Specified if
generated
10 mg/m
3 -
total
3 mg/m
3
- respirable
None
15 mg/m
3
total
5 mg/m
3
respirable
None
Chromium Alloy
0.5 mg/m
3
None
1 mg/m
3
None
Iron
(oxide dust & fume)
5 mg/ m
3
– respirable
None
10 mg/m
3
None
Manganese
0.02 mg/ m
3
– respirable
0.1 mg/ m
3
– inhalable
None
None
5 mg/m
3
(CEILING)
Nickel
1.5 mg/m
3
0.2 mg/m
3
(insoluble)
None
1 mg/m
3
None
Zinc (Oxide)
2 mg/m
3
– respirable
10 mg/m
3
respirable
15 mg/m
3
(Oxide)
total
5 mg/m
3
(oxide)
respirable
5 mg/m
3
(fume)
None
Note: State, local or other agencies or advisory groups may have established more stringent limits. Consult
an industrial hygienist or similar professional, or your local agencies, for further information.
Engineering Controls: If current ventilation practices are not adequate to maintain airborne dust
concentrations below the established exposure limits (see Section 2), additional ventilation or exhaust systems
may be required.
Eye/Face Protection: The use of eye protection (such as goggles) that meets or exceeds ANSI Z.87.1 is
recommended if dust is generated. Depending on conditions of use a face shield may be necessary.
Skin/Hand Protection: If dust is generated, handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use
proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product.
Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices.
Wash and dry hands.