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Preen Garden Weed Preventer Revision Date: 06/15/2015
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Personal Precautions Use reasonable personal protective equipment as required to prevent contact with eyes or
skin and to avoid breathing dust. Remove ignition sources prior to clean-up.
Environmental precautions Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. Do not flush into
surface water or sanitary sewer system. See Section 12 for additional ecological
information.
Methods for containment Prevent further leakage or spillage, if safe to do so.
Methods for clean-up Use reasonable personal protective equipment as required. Cover powder spill with plastic
sheet or tarp to minimize spreading and keep powder dry. Take up mechanically, placing
in appropriate containers for disposal. Avoid creating dust. Clean contaminated surface
thoroughly. Soak up excess with inert absorbent material.
Safe Handling Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined
areas. Use personal protective equipment as required. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Storage Conditions Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well- ventilated place. Keep away from food, drink and
animal feed. Keep out of the reach of children.
Incompatible materials Avoid strong acids or alkali, or other reactive substances.
Exposure Guidelines
Chemical Name
ACGIH TLV
OSHA PEL
NIOSH IDLH*
Nuisance Dusts
10 mg/m
3
(TWA)
15 mg/m
3
(TWA total)
50 mppcf (TWA total)
5 mppcf (TWA respirable)
Not Established
*IDLH refers to amounts that are "Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health"
Other Information:
Engineering controls: Use with adequate ventilation to prevent dust buildup in air.
Individual protection measures: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, and face protection.
Eye protection Safety glasses, or goggles if eye contact is likely
Skin and Body Protection Wear protective gloves and coveralls. Examples of preferred glove barrier
materials include: Neoprene. Nitrile/butadiene rubber (“nitrile” or “NBR”).
Polyvinyl chloride (“PVC” or “vinyl”).
Respiratory Protection Dust mask recommended for dusty or misty conditions. If exposure limits are
exceeded or irritation is experienced, NIOSH/MSHA approved respiratory
protection should be worn. Respiratory protection must be provided in
accordance with current local regulations.
General Hygiene When using product, do not eat, drink or smoke. Wash hands thoroughly after
handling. Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE