SDS
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control parameters
Exposure Guidelines
Chemical name ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH
Isobutane
75-28-5
STEL: 1000 ppm N/A N/A
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
(11th Cir., 1992)
Appropriate engineering controls
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Precautions for safe handling
Handling
Do not breathe vapor or mist. Do not smoke. Use with local exhaust ventilation. Do not
puncture or incinerate cans. Do not stick pin or any other sharp object into opening on top
of can. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage
Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Protect from sunlight.
Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.
Incompatible Products
Incompatible with active metals, alkali or alkaline earth metals - powdered Al, Zn, Be etc,
Strong oxidizing agents. Chlorine.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal precautions
Stop leak if you can do it without risk.
Other Information
Ventilate the area.
Environmental precautions
Environmental precautions
Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for containment
If possible, turn leaking containers so that gas escapes rather than liquid. Allow substance
to evaporate.
Methods for cleaning up
Do not direct water at spill or source of leak.
Revision Date 17-Mar-2016
1314115 - IGLOO 3.5 CU FT CHEST FREEZER FRF434I-B
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