SDS

Revision Date 15-Jan-2015
Storage Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
Incompatible Products Strong acids. Strong oxidizing agents. Strong bases.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control parameters
Exposure Guidelines
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
Appropriate engineering controls
Engineering Measures
Vacated limits revoked by the Court of Appeals decision in
AFL-CIO v. OSHA, 965 F.2d 962 (11th Cir., 1992) See section 15 for
national exposure control parameters
Showers
Eyewash stations
Ventilation systems
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment
Eye/Face Protection
Skin and Body Protection
Respiratory Protection
Hygiene Measures
If splashes are likely to occur:. Wear safety glasses with side
shields (or goggles). None required for consumer use.
Wear protective gloves and protective clothing. Long sleeved
clothing. Impervious gloves
No protective equipment is needed under normal use conditions. If
exposure limits are exceeded or irritation is experienced, ventilation
and evacuation may be required.
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety
practice. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Take off
contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Wear suitable gloves and
eye/face protection.
Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the
product.
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Chemical Name ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH
Manganese dioxide
1313-13-9
TWA: 0.02 mg/m3 Mn
TWA: 0.1 mg/m3 Mn
(vacated) Ceiling: 5 mg/m3
Ceiling: 5 mg/m3 Mn
IDLH: 500 mg/m3 Mn
TWA: 1 mg/m3Mn
STEL: 3 mg/m3 Mn
Graphite
7782-42-5
TWA: 2 mg/m3
respirable fraction all
forms except graphite
fibers
TWA: 15 mg/m3 total dust synthetic
TWA: 5 mg/m3 respirable fraction
synthetic
(vacated) TWA: 2.5 mg/m3
respirable dust natural
(vacated) TWA: 10 mg/m3 total
dust synthetic
(vacated) TWA: 5 mg/m3
respirable fraction synthetic
TWA: 15 mppcf natural
IDLH: 1250 mg/m3
TWA: 2.5 mg/m3 respirable
dust
Chromium
7440-47-3
TWA: 0.5 mg/m3
TWA: 1 mg/m3
(vacated) TWA: 1 mg/m3
IDLH: 250 mg/m3
TWA: 0.5 mg/m3
Nickel
7440-02-0
TWA: 1.5 mg/m3
TWA: 1 mg/m3
(vacated) TWA: 1 mg/m3
IDLH: 10 mg/m3
TWA: 0.015 mg/m3
Manganese
7439-96-5
TWA: 0.02 mg/m3
respirable
fraction
TWA: 0.1 mg/m3
inhalable
fraction TWA: 0.02
mg/m3 Mn
TWA: 0.1 mg/m3 Mn
(vacated) TWA: 1 mg/m3 fume
(vacated) STEL: 3 mg/m3 fume
(vacated) Ceiling: 5 mg/m3
Ceiling: 5 mg/m3 fume Ceiling: 5
mg/m3 Mn
IDLH: 500 mg/m3
TWA: 1 mg/m3 fume
STEL: 3 mg/m3