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Preparation Date: 24/July/2017 Page 6 of 20 Format: EU CLP/REACH Language: English (US)
Revision Date: 30/November/2017 EU CLP, OSHA HCS 2012, WHMIS 2015
explosive mixture if they are released into the atmosphere in sufficient concentration.
Sweep up carefully to avoid generating airborne dust or use vacuum rated for use with
combustible dust.
Place recovered wood dust in a container for proper disposal.
6.4 Reference to other sections
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Refer to Section 8 - Exposure Controls/Personal Protection and Section 13 - Disposal
Considerations.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Handling
•
Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Do not use in areas without adequate ventilation. Routine
housekeeping should be instituted to ensure that dusts do not accumulate on surfaces. Provide adequate
precautions, such as electrical grounding and bonding. Keep away from heat and ignition sources – No
Smoking. Do not breathe dust. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash thoroughly with
soap and water after handling and before eating, drinking, or using tobacco. Avoid prolonged and repeated
contact with the skin.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage
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Store in a dry, well-ventilated place.
7.3 Specific end use(s)
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Refer to Section 1.2 - Relevant identified uses.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
8.1 Control parameters
Exposure Limits/Guidelines
Result ACGIH Australia Canada Alberta
Canada British
Columbia
Canada Manitoba
Wax (paraffin,
slack, emulsion)
(8002-74-2)
TWAs
2 mg/m3 TWA
(fume)
2 mg/m3 TWA (fume) 2 mg/m3 TWA (fume) 2 mg/m3 TWA (fume) 2 mg/m3 TWA (fume)
Boric Acid, Zinc
Salt
TWAs
10 mg/m3 TWA
(inhalable particles,
recommended); 3
mg/m3 TWA
(respirable
particles,
recommended)
as Particulates not
otherwise classified
(PNOC)
Not established
10 mg/m3 TWA
(total); 3 mg/m3 TWA
(respirable)
as Particulates not
otherwise classified
(PNOC)
10 mg/m3 TWA
(nuisance dust, total
dust); 3 mg/m3 TWA
(nuisance dust,
respirable fraction)
as Particulates not
otherwise classified
(PNOC)
10 mg/m3 TWA
(inhalable particles,
recommended); 3
mg/m3 TWA
(respirable particles,
recommended)
as Particulates not
otherwise classified
(PNOC)
Wood (may
include fiber,
strands, or veneer)
TWAs
10 mg/m3 TWA
(inhalable particles,
recommended); 3
mg/m3 TWA
(respirable
particles,
recommended)
as Particulates not
otherwise classified
(PNOC)
Not established
10 mg/m3 TWA
(total); 3 mg/m3 TWA
(respirable)
as Particulates not
otherwise classified
(PNOC)
5 mg/m3 TWA (total)
as Wood dust, all sof
t
and hard woods
10 mg/m3 TWA
(nuisance dust, total
dust); 3 mg/m3 TWA
(nuisance dust,
respirable fraction)
as Particulates not
otherwise classified
(PNOC)
10 mg/m3 TWA
(inhalable particles,
recommended); 3
mg/m3 TWA
(respirable particles,
recommended)
as Particulates not
otherwise classified
(PNOC)
Exposure Limits/Guidelines (Con't.)
Result
Canada New
Brunswick
Canada Northwest
Territories
Canada Nova Scotia Canada Nunavut Canada Ontario