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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control parameters
Exposure Guidelines
Chemical name ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH
Ethyl alcohol
64-17-5
STEL: 1000 ppm TWA: 1000 ppm
TWA: 1900 mg/m
3
(vacated) TWA: 1000 ppm
(vacated) TWA: 1900 mg/m
3
IDLH: 3300 ppm 10% LEL
TWA: 1000 ppm
TWA: 1900 mg/m
3
ACGIH TLV: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists - Threshold Limit Value OSHA PEL: Occupational Safety and Health
Administration - Permissible Exposure Limits 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
(11th Cir., 1992) See section 15 for national exposure control parameters
Appropriate engineering controls
Engineering Measures
Showers
Eyewash stations
Ventilation systems
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Tight sealing safety goggles.
Skin and body protection
Wear protective gloves and protective clothing. Long sleeved clothing. Chemical resistant
apron. Impervious gloves. Antistatic boots.
Respiratory protection
No protective equipment is needed under normal use conditions. If exposure limits are
exceeded or irritation is experienced, ventilation and evacuation may be required.
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Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Use personal
protection equipment. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid breathing vapors or mists.
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Use grounding and
bonding connection when transferring this material to prevent static discharge, fire or
explosion. Use with local exhaust ventilation. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof
equipment. Keep in an area equipped with sprinklers. Use according to package label
instructions.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage
Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep away from
heat, sparks, flame and other sources of ignition (i.e., pilot lights, electric motors and static
electricity). Keep in properly labeled containers. Do not store near combustible materials.
Keep in an area equipped with sprinklers. Store in accordance with the particular national
regulations. Store in accordance with local regulations.
Incompatible Products
None known based on information supplied.
Revision Date 21-Jan-2016
1186313 - Thermometer
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
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Handling