Safety Data Sheet

6. Accidental release measures
Personal precautions,
protective equipment and
emergency procedures
Keep unnecessary personnel away. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Eliminate all
ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks, or flames in immediate area). Wear appropriate
protective equipment and clothing during clean-up. Avoid breathing mist or vapor. Do not touch
damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Ensure
adequate ventilation. Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination. Transfer
by mechanical means such as vacuum truck to a salvage tank or other suitable container for
recovery or safe disposal. Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be
contained. For personal protection, see section 8 of the SDS.
Methods and materials for
containment and cleaning up
Eliminate all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks, or flames in immediate area). Keep
combustibles (wood, paper, oil, etc.) away from spilled material.
Large Spills: Stop the flow of material, if this is without risk. Use water spray to reduce vapors or
divert vapor cloud drift. Dike the spilled material, where this is possible. Cover with plastic sheet to
prevent spreading. Use a non-combustible material like vermiculite, sand or earth to soak up the
product and place into a container for later disposal. Following product recovery, flush area with
water.
Small Spills: Absorb with earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers
for later disposal. Wipe up with absorbent material (e.g. cloth, fleece). Clean surface thoroughly to
remove residual contamination.
Never return spills to original containers for re-use. For waste disposal, see section 13 of the SDS.
Environmental precautions
Avoid discharge into drains, water courses or onto the ground. Use appropriate containment to
avoid environmental contamination.
7. Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling
Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. When using do not smoke.
Minimize fire risks from flammable and combustible materials (including combustible dust and
static accumulating liquids) or dangerous reactions with incompatible materials. Handling
operations that can promote accumulation of static charges include but are not limited to: mixing,
filtering, pumping at high flow rates, splash filling, creating mists or sprays, tank and container
filling, tank cleaning, sampling, gauging, switch loading, vacuum truck operations. Avoid breathing
mist or vapor. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid prolonged exposure. Provide
adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Observe good industrial
hygiene practices.
For additional information on equipment bonding and grounding, refer to the Canadian Electrical
Code in Canada, (CSA C22.1), or the American Petroleum Institute (API) Recommended Practice
2003, "Protection Against Ignitions Arising out of Static, Lightning, and Stray Currents" or National
Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 77, "Recommended Practice on Static Electricity" or National
Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70, "National Electrical Code".
Conditions for safe storage,
including any incompatibilities
Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame. Eliminate sources of ignition. Avoid spark
promoters. Ground/bond container and equipment. These alone may be insufficient to remove
static electricity. Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Store in original tightly closed
container. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep in an area equipped with sprinklers. Store away
from incompatible materials (see Section 10 of the SDS).
8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Occupational exposure limits
US. OSHA Table Z-1 Limits for Air Contaminants (29 CFR 1910.1000)
Value
Type
Form
Components
PEL 5 mg/m3 Respirable fraction.Graphite (CAS 7782-42-5)
15 mg/m3 Total dust.
PEL 980 mg/m3Isopropyl alcohol (CAS
67-63-0)
400 ppm
PEL 5 mg/m3 Respirable fraction.Magnesium carbonate
(CAS 546-93-0)
15 mg/m3 Total dust.
Hercules Grrip SDS US
924572 Version #: 01 Revision date: - Issue date: 05-February-2015
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