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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Handling In case of rupture: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and
safety practice. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. In case of
insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. Use only with
adequate ventilation and in closed systems. 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 containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
Protect from moisture. Store locked up. Keep out of the reach of
children. Store away from other materials.
Incompatible Products Acids. Bases. Oxidizing agent.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control parameters
Exposure Guidelines
Chemical Name ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH
Potassium hydroxide
1310-58-3
TWA: 2 mg/m
3
(vacated) Ceiling: 2 mg/m3 Ceiling: 2 mg/m3
Manganese dioxide
1313-13-9
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TWA: 0.02 mg/m3 Mn
TWA: 0.1 mg/m
3 Mn
(vacated) Ceiling: 5 mg/m3
Ceiling: 5 mg/m3 Mn
IDLH: 500 mg/m3 Mn
TWA: 1 mg/m3 Mn
STEL: 3 mg/m3 Mn
Zinc
7440-66-6
STEL: 10 mg/m
3
respirable
fraction
TWA: 2 mg/m
3 respirable
fraction
TWA: 5 mg/m
3 fume
TWA: 15 mg/m
3 total dust
TWA: 5 mg/m
3 respirable fraction
IDLH: 500 mg/m
3
Ceiling: 15 mg/m3 dust
TWA: 5 mg/m
3 dust and fume
STEL: 10 mg/m
3 fume
Copper
7440-50-8
TWA: 0.2 mg/m
3 fume
TWA: 1
mg/m
3 Cu dust and mist
TWA: 0.1 mg/m3 fume
TWA: 1 mg/m
3 dust and mist
(vacated) TWA: 0.1 mg/m
3 Cu
dust, fume, mist
IDLH: 100 mg/m
3 dust, fume and
mist
TWA: 1 mg/m
3 dust and mist
TWA: 0.1 mg/m
3 fume
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. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Take
off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Avoid contact
with skin, eyes or clothing. Wear suitable gloves and eye/face