SDS

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Guidelines
Chemical
Name
ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH
Lithium
cobalt
oxide
12190-79-3
TWA: 0.02
mg/m3 Co
Aluminum
7429-90-5
TWA: 1
mg/m3respirable
fraction
TWA: 15 mg/m3 total dust TWA: 5 mg/m3 respirable
fraction (vacated) TWA: 15 mg/m3 total dust
(vacated) TWA: 5 mg/m3 respirable fraction (vacated)
TWA: 5 mg/m3 Al Aluminum
TWA: 10 mg/m3 total dust TWA: 5 mg/m3
respirable dust TWA: 5 mg/m3 Al
Copper
7440-50-8
TWA: 0.2
mg/m3 fume
TWA: 1 mg/m3
Cu dust and
mist
TWA: 0.1 mg/m3 fume TWA: 1 mg/m3 dust and mist
(vacated) TWA: 0.1 mg/m3 Cu dust, fume, mist
IDLH: 100 mg/m3 dust, fume and mist IDLH:
100 mg/m3 Cu dust and mist TWA: 1 mg/m3
dust and mist TWA: 0.1 mg/m3 fume TWA: 1
mg/m3 Cu dust and mist
Nickel
7440-02-0
TWA: 1.5
mg/m3 inhalable
fraction
TWA: 1 mg/m3 (vacated) TWA: 1 mg/m3
IDLH: 10 mg/m3 IDLH: 10 mg/m3 Ni TWA:
0.015 mg/m3 TWA: 0.015 mg/m3 except Nickel
carbonyl Ni
Appropriate engineering controls
Engineering
Controls
Apply technical measures to comply with the occupational exposure limits. Showers. Eyewash stations.
Ventilation systems.
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment
Eye/Face
Protection
Always wear safety glasses when working with batteries and cells. Refer to 29 CFR 1910.133 for eye and face
protection regulations.
Skin and Body
Protection
Not necessary under conditions of normal use. In case of battery rupture or leakage, wear rubber apron and
Viton rubber gloves, Protective clothing. Refer to 29 CFR 1910.138 for appropriate skin and body protection.
Respiratory
Protection
Not necessary under conditions of normal use. In case of battery venting or rupture, use a self contained full
face respiratory mask. Refer to 29 CFR 1910.134 for respiratory protection requirements.
General Hygiene
Considerations
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.