MSDS

7. Handling and storage
Handling
Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see section 8). Workers should wash hands
and face before eating, drinking and smoking. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Do not ingest. Avoid
contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate
respirator when ventilation is inadequate.
Storage Store in accordance with local regulations. Store away from direct sunlight in a dry, cool and well-
ventilated area, away from incompatible materials (see section 10). Keep container tightly closed
and sealed until ready for use. Containers that have been opened must be carefully resealed and
kept upright to prevent leakage. Do not store in unlabeled containers. Use appropriate
containment to avoid environmental contamination.
Not suitable Prolonged exposure to elevated temperature
Sulfur compounds in this material may decompose when heated to release hydrogen sulfide gas
which may accumulate to potentially lethal concentrations in enclosed air spaces. Vapor
concentrations of hydrogen sulfide above 50 ppm, or prolonged exposure at lower concentrations,
may saturate human odor perceptions so that the smell of gas may not be apparent. Exposure to
concentrations of hydrogen sulfide vapor above 500 ppm may cause rapid death. Do not rely on
the sense of smell to detect hydrogen sulfide.
Other information
8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Occupational exposure limits
Base oil - highly refined ACGIH (United States).
STEL: 10 mg/m³ 15 minute(s). Form: Mineral oil, mist
TWA: 5 mg/m³ 8 hour(s). Form: Mineral oil, mist
OSHA (United States).
TWA: 5 mg/m³ 8 hour(s). Form: Mineral oil, mist
Ingredient name Occupational exposure limits
Some states may enforce more stringent exposure limits.
While specific OELs for certain components may be shown in this section, other components may be present in any mist, vapor or
dust produced. Therefore, the specific OELs may not be applicable to the product as a whole and are provided for guidance only.
Control Measures
Use only with adequate ventilation. If user operations generate dust, fumes, gas, vapor or mist,
use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep worker
exposure to airborne contaminants below any recommended or statutory limits.
Hygiene measures Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before eating,
smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period. Appropriate techniques
should be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before
reusing.
Personal protection
Eyes Avoid contact with eyes. Safety glasses with side shields or chemical goggles.
Skin and body Avoid contact with skin and clothing. Wear suitable protective clothing.
Respiratory Use adequate ventilation. In accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety work practices,
airborne exposures should be controlled to the lowest extent practicable.
Hands The correct choice of protective gloves depends upon the chemicals being handled, the conditions
of work and use, and the condition of the gloves (even the best chemically resistant glove will
break down after repeated chemical exposures). Most gloves provide only a short time of
protection before they must be discarded and replaced. Because specific work environments and
material handling practices vary, safety procedures should be developed for each intended
application. Gloves should therefore be chosen in consultation with the supplier/manufacturer and
with a full assessment of the working conditions.
Consult your supervisor or S.O.P. for special handling instructions.
Date of issue 12/22/2009.
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