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apparatus.
SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Protective Measures:
May burn although not readily ignitable.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when cleaning up spills. Refer to Section 8.
Spill Management:
FOR LARGE SPILLS: Remove with vacuum truck or pump to storage/salvage vessels.
FOR SMALL SPILLS: Soak up residue with an absorbent such as clay, sand or other suitable material. Place in
non-leaking container and seal tightly for proper disposal.
Reporting:
CERCLA: Product is covered by EPA's Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act
(CERCLA) petroleum exclusion. Releases to air, land, or water are not reportable under CERCLA (Superfund).
CWA: This product is an oil as defined under Section 311 of EPA's Clean Water Act (CWA). Spills into or leading to
surface waters that cause a sheen must be reported to the National Response Center, 1-800-424-8802.
SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautionary Measures:
Wash with soap and water before eating, drinking, smoking, applying cosmetics, or using toilet. Launder contaminated
clothing before reuse. Properly dispose of contaminated leather articles such as shoes or belts that cannot be
decontaminated. Avoid heat, open flames, including pilot lights, and strong oxidizing agents. Use explosion-proof
ventilation to prevent vapor accumulation. Ground all handling equipment to prevent sparking.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place with adequate ventilation. Keep away from open flames and high temperatures.
Container Warnings:
Keep containers closed when not in use. Containers, even those that have been emptied, can contain explosive vapors.
Do not cut, drill, grind, weld or perform similar operations on or near containers.
SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Chemical Limit TWA STEL Ceiling Notation
Oil mist, mineral ACGIH TLV 5 mg/m3 10 mg/m3
Oil mist, mineral OSHA PEL 5 mg/m3
Exposure Controls
MTD SAE 30 Motor Oil
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