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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control parameters
Exposure Guidelines
Chemical Name ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH
Lanthanum, compound with nickel (1:5)
12196-72-4
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
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
Cobalt(II) oxide
1307-96-6
TWA: 0.02 mg/m
3
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ACGIH TLV: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists - Threshold Limit Value OSHA PEL: Occupational Safety and Health
Administration - Permissible Exposure Limits 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)
Appropriate engineering controls
Engineering Measures
Showers
Eyewash stations
Ventilation systems
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Face protection shield.
Skin and body protection
Wear protective gloves and protective clothing. Long sleeved clothing. Chemical resistant
apron. Impervious gloves.
Respiratory protection
If exposure limits are exceeded or irritation is experienced, NIOSH/MSHA approved
respiratory protection should be worn. Positive-pressure supplied air respirators may be
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Incompatible Products
Acids. Bases. Oxidizing agent.
Revision Date 09-Jan-2015
1195839 - RECHARGERABLE NIMH1000 SERIES
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Handling
In case of rupture: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable
respiratory equipment. Use only with adequate ventilation and in closed systems. Do not
eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Take off contaminated clothing and wash
before reuse.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
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Storage
Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Protect from
moisture. Store locked up. Keep out of the reach of children. Store away from other
materials.