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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions
Stop leak if you can do it without risk.
Environmental Precautions
Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas.
Methods for Containment
If possible, turn leaking containers so that gas escapes rather than liquid. Allow substance to
evaporate.
Methods for Cleaning Up
Do not direct water at spill or source of leak.
Other Information
Ventilate the area.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Avoid contact with
eyes. Avoid breathing vapors or mists. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources
of ignition. Contents under pressure. Do not puncture or incinerate cans.
Storage
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep cool and protect from
sunlight Keep out of the reach of children.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Guidelines
Chemical Name ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH
Tetrachloroethylene
127-18-4
STEL: 100 ppm
TWA: 25 ppm
TWA: 100 ppm
(vacated) TWA: 25 ppm
(vacated) TWA: 170 mg/m
3
Ceiling: 200 ppm
IDLH: 150 ppm
Carbon Dioxide
124-38-9
STEL = 30000 ppm
TWA: 5000 ppm
TWA: 5000 ppm
TWA: 9000 mg/m
3
(vacated) TWA: 10000 ppm
(vacated) TWA: 18000 mg/m
3
(vacated) STEL: 30000 ppm
(vacated) STEL: 54000 mg/m
3
IDLH: 40000 ppm
TWA: 5000 ppm
TWA: 9000 mg/m
3
STEL: 30000 ppm
STEL: 54000 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
Safety glasses with side-shields.
Skin and Body Protection
Wear protective gloves/clothing.
Respiratory Protection
In case of mist, spray or aerosol exposure wear suitable personal respiratory protection and
protective suit If exposure limits are exceeded or irritation is experienced, NIOSH/MSHA
approved respiratory protection should be worn.
Hygiene Measures
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. When using, do not eat,
drink or smoke. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use. Keep away from food,
drink and animal feeding stuffs.
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