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Environmental Precautions Refer to protective measures listed in Sections 7 and 8.
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 In case of rupture: Soak up with inert absorbent material. Pick up and
transfer to properly labeled containers.
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. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage Keep container tightly closed.
Incompatible Products None known based on information supplied.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control parameters
Exposure Guidelines
Chemical Name
ACGIH TLV
OSHA PEL
NIOSH IDLH
Nickel Hydroxide
12054-48-7
TWA: 0.2 mg/m
3
Ni
inhalable fraction
TWA: 1 mg/m
3
Ni (vacated) TWA: 1
mg/m
3
Ni
IDLH: 10 mg/m3 Ni
TWA: 0.015 mg/m3 except Nickel
carbonyl Ni
Nickel
7440-02-0
TWA: 1.5 mg/m
3
TWA: 1 mg/m
3
(vacated) TWA: 1 mg/m
3
IDLH: 10 mg/m
3
TWA: 0.015 mg/m
3
Potassium hydroxide
1310-58-3
TWA: 2 mg/m3 (vacated) Ceiling: 2 mg/m3 Ceiling: 2 mg/m3
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) 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 No special protective equipment required.
Skin and Body Protection No special protective equipment required.
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.
Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety
practice.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES