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Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
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Personal Precautions
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Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate
protective clothing Ensure adequate ventilation to remove vapors, fumes, dust etc.
Stay upwind
Emergency Procedures
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ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames in immediate
area) Isolate the area and contain the spilled material. Persons not wearing the
appropriate PPE should be removed from the area until the spill is cleaned up
Ventilate closed spaces before entering
Environmental Precautions
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Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas Prevent
spreading of vapors through sewers, ventilation systems and confined areas
Containment/Clean-up
Measures
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Contain and recover liquid when possible. Contain and/or absorb spill with inert
material (e.g. sand, vermiculite), then place in suitable container. Do not use water
to flush spill area. Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Prohibited Materials
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Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents or bases.
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Section 7 - Handling and Storage
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Handling
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KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN! Keep away from heat, sparks, and
flame – No Smoking. Keep containers tightly closed when not in use. Do not use
in areas without adequate ventilation.
Storage
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Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from
incompatible materials. Keep away from sources of ignition – No Smoking.
Special Packaging Materials
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Not Applicable.
Incompatible Materials or
Ignition Sources
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Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents and acids.
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Section 8 - Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
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Personal Protective Equipment
Pictograms
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Respiratory
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If listed exposure limits are expected to be exceeded, use approved respirtory
protection suitable for the hazard. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable
respiratory equipment.
Eye/Face
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Wear ANSI approved safety glasses with side shields or safety goggles.
Hands
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Wear chemical protective gloves made of Nitrile or Neoprene.
Skin/Body
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Wear clothing that covers the skin to prevent skin exposure.
General Industrial Hygiene
Considerations
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Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid breathing vapors. Wash thoroughly with
soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking, or using tobacco.
Engineering
Measures/Controls
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Adequate ventilation systems as needed to control concentrations of airborne
contaminants below applicable threshold limit values. Use precaution to protect
building intake from fumes and vapors created outdoors.
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ExposureLimits/Guidelines
 Result ACGIH CanadaOntario Mexico OSHA UnitedStates‐California
mineral
spirits
(8052‐41‐3)
TWAs 100ppmTWA 525mg/m3TWAEV
100ppmTWA;523
mg/m3TWA
500ppmTWA;2900
mg/m3TWA
100ppmPEL;525mg/m3
PEL
Asphalt
(8052‐42‐4)
TWAs
0.5mg/m3TWA(as
benzenesoluble
aerosol,fume,
inhalablefraction)
0.5mg/m3TWAEV
(fume,inhalable,as
benzene‐solubleaerosol)
5mg/m3TWA Notestablished 5mg/m3PEL(fume)
ExposureControlNotations