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Methods and Material for Containment and Cleaning Up
Methods for Containment: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Methods for Cleaning Up: Immediately place absorbent material in a sealed water-filled metal
container to avoid spontaneous combustion of absorbent material contaminated with this product. Pick
up and transfer to properly labeled containers.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for Safe Handling
Handling: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Avoid contact with
skin, eyes or clothing. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid breathing vapors or
mists. Ensure adequate ventilation. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory
equipment. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Keep away from contact with
clothing and other combustible materials to avoid fire.
Conditions for Safe Storage, Including any Incompatibilities
Storage: Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep out of the reach
of children.
Incompatible Products: None known based on information supplied
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Guidelines
Chemical Name ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH
Titanium dioxide TWA: 10 mg/m3 TWA: 15 mg/m
3
total dust IDLH: 5000 mg/m3
13463-67-7 (vacated) TWA: 10 mg/m3 total dust
Calcium carbonate TWA: 15mg/m
3
TWA: 5 mg/m
3
respirable dust
1317-65-3 TWA: 5 mg/m
3
TWA: 10 mg/m
3
total dust
(vacated) TWA: 15 mg/m
3
(vacated) TWA: 5 mg/m
3
ACGIH TLV: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists – Threshold Limit Value OSHA PEL: Occupational
Safety and Health Administration – Permissible Exposure Limits NIOSH IDLH Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health
Other Exposure Guidelines: Vacated limits revoked by the Court of Appeals decision in AFL-CIO v.
OSHA, 965 F.2d 962 (11
th
Cir., 1992). See section 15 for national exposure control parameters
Appropriate Engineering Controls
Engineering Measures: Showers / Eyewash Stations / Ventilation Systems