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1119347 - ABC Fire Extinguisher
Revision Date 05-Nov-2014
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control parameters
Exposure Guidelines
Chemical Name ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH
Mica
12001-26-2
TWA: 3 mg/m
3
TWA: 20 mppcf (<1% crystalline
silica)
3 mg/m
3
(vacated)
IDLH: 1500 mg/m
3
containing
<1% quartz
TWA: 3 mg/m
3
respirable dust
Silica
7631-86-9
- TWA: 20 mppcf
: (80)/(% SiO2) mg/m
3
TWA
IDLH: 3000 mg/m
3
TWA: 6 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) See section 15 for national exposure control parameters
Appropriate engineering controls
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal Precautions
Stop leak if you can do it without risk.
Other Information
Ventilate the area.
Environmental Precautions
Environmental Precautions
Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
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.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
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Precautions for safe handling
Handling
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Do not puncture or
incinerate cans. Contents under pressure. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage
Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Protect from sunlight.
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Incompatible Products
None known based on information supplied.