SIGMA-ALDRICH MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Date Printed: 08/17/2009 ...
SIGMA-ALDRICH MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Date Printed: 08/17/2009 ...
SIGMA-ALDRICH MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Date Printed: 08/17/2009 ...
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Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, rubber boots, and heavy<br />
rubber gloves.<br />
METHODS FOR CLEANING UP<br />
Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is<br />
complete.<br />
Section 7 - Handling and Storage<br />
HANDLING<br />
User Exposure: Do not breathe gas. Do not get in eyes, on skin,<br />
on clothing. Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure.<br />
STORAGE<br />
Suitable: Keep tightly closed. Use with equipment rated for<br />
cylinder pressure, and of compatible materials of construction.<br />
Close valve when not in use and when empty. Make sure cylinder<br />
is properly secured when in use or stored Cylinder temperature<br />
should not exceed 125°F (52°C).<br />
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS<br />
Contents under pressure.<br />
Section 8 - Exposure Controls / PPE<br />
ENGINEERING CONTROLS<br />
Safety shower and eye bath. Warning: suck-back into cylinder may<br />
cause rupture. Use back-flow-preventive device in piping. Use only<br />
in a chemical fume hood.<br />
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT<br />
Respiratory: Use respirators and components tested and approved<br />
under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN<br />
(EU). Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are<br />
appropriate use a full-face respirator with multi-purpose<br />
combination (US) or type AXBEK - P3 (EN 14387) respirator<br />
cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. If the respirator<br />
is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air<br />
respirator.<br />
Hand: Compatible chemical-resistant gloves.<br />
Eye: Chemical safety goggles.<br />
Other: Faceshield (8-inch minimum).<br />
GENERAL HYGIENE MEASURES<br />
Discard contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash thoroughly after<br />
handling.<br />
EXPOSURE LIMITS, RTECS<br />
Country Source Type Value<br />
USA ACGIH STEL 35 PPM<br />
USA ACGIH TWA 25 PPM<br />
USA MSHA Standard-air TWA 25 PPM (18 MG/M3)<br />
USA OSHA. PEL 8H TWA 50 PPM (35 MG/M3)<br />
New Zealand OEL<br />
Remarks: check ACGIH TLV<br />
USA NIOSH TWA 25 PPM<br />
STEL 35 PPM<br />
EXPOSURE LIMITS<br />
Country Source Type Value<br />
Poland NDS 14<br />
Poland NDSCh 28<br />
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