MSDS
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Guidelines
Chemical Name ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH
Manganese dioxide
1313-13-9
TWA: 0.2 mg/m
3
Mn (vacated) Ceiling: 5 mg/m
3
Ceiling: 5 mg/m
3
Mn
IDLH: 500 mg/m
3
Mn
TWA: 1 mg/m
3
Mn
STEL: 3 mg/m
3
Mn
Potassium hydroxide
1310-58-3
Ceiling: 2 mg/m
3
(vacated) Ceiling: 2 mg/m
3
Ceiling: 2 mg/m
3
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).
Engineering Measures
Showers
Eyewash stations
Ventilation systems
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye/Face Protection
Tightly fitting safety goggles. Face-shield.
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
When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-
use. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. Contaminated work clothing should
not be allowed out of the workplace. Provide regular cleaning of equipment, work area and
clothing. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. For environmental protection, remove and
wash all contaminated protective equipment before re-use. Wear suitable gloves and eye/face
protection.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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Boiling Point/Range
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Odor Threshold
Melting Point/Range
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Revision Date 21-May-2013
Physical State
Solid
Water Solubility
Immiscible in water
Appearance
Solubility
No information available
pH
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Evaporation Rate
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White.
Vapor Pressure
No data available
Vapor Density
No data available
Partition Coefficient: n-
octanol/water
Flash Point
No information available.
Odor
Autoignition Temperature
No information available
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Decomposition Temperature
Explosion Limits
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Flammability Limits in Air
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