MSDS

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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Guidelines
Chemical Name ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH
Cadmium hydroxide
(Cd(OH)2)
21041-95-2
TWA: 0.01 mg/m
3
Cd
TWA: 0.002 mg/m
3
Cd respirable
fraction
Action Level: 2.5 µg/m
3
Cd IDLH: 9 mg/m
3
Cd dust and fume
Cadmium and compounds
(as Cd)
7440-43-9
TWA: 0.01 mg/m
3
TWA: 0.002 mg/m
3
respirable fraction
TWA: 0.1 mg/m
3
fume applies to any
operations or sectors for which the
Cadmium standard is stayed or
otherwise not in effect
TWA: 0.2 mg/m
3
dust applies to any
operations or sectors for which the
Cadmium standard is stayed or
otherwise not in effect
TWA: 5 µg/m
3
Action Level: 2.5 µg/m
3
(vacated) STEL: 0.3 ppm fume
Ceiling: 0.3 mg/m
3
fume applies to any
operations or sectors for which the
Cadmium standard is stayed or
otherwise not in effect
Ceiling: 0.6 mg/m
3
dust applies to any
operations or sectors for which the
Cadmium standard is stayed or
otherwise not in effect
IDLH: 9 mg/m
3
dust
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
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/m
3
Ni
TWA: 0.015 mg/m
3
except Nickel
carbonyl Ni
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. If splashes are likely to occur, wear: Face-shield.
Skin and Body Protection
Protective gloves.
Respiratory Protection
No protective equipment is needed under normal use 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
Hygiene Measures
When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Remove
and wash contaminated clothing before re-use. Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.
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