SDS

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Safety Data Sheet
(SDS)
Revision Date: 04/17/15
Draft Version 2.0
6. Accidental Release Measures
Personal precautions: If dust becomes airborne, use personal protection recommended in Section 8. Wash
exposed skin after handling.
Environmental precautions: Do not flush or sweep dust or waste into sewers or other drainage systems. Contain
accumulated dust and dispose per Section 13.
Containment and cleanup: Sweep or vacuum dust and waste into solid container for recovery and disposal or storage.
Avoid dust generating activities.
7. Handling and Storage
Handling: If modifications generate dust, minimize airborne dust. Avoid breathing dust. Avoid dust contact with
eyes. Keep surfaces free of dust accumulations.
Storage: Keep away from ignition sources, such as heat, flames, static, and sparks. Depending on moisture
content, particle diameter and airborne concentration, combustible dust may explode in the presence of
an ignition source. Reference NFPA Standards- 654 and 664 for guidance.
8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Occupational Exposure Limits
Component
OSHA PEL
ACGIH TLV
Applicable International
Wood fiber
(as wood dust)
5 mg/m
3
(respirable)
15 mg/m
3
(total)
1 mg/m
3
UK WEL:
5 mg/m³
BC:
1 mg/m³
Resin
5 mg/m
3
(respirable)
15 mg/m
3
(total)
10 mg/m
3
None None
Wax (as oil mist) 5 mg/m
3
5 mg/m
3
UK WEL:
5 mg/m
3
BC:
1 mg/m³
Zinc borate
5 mg/m
3
(respirable)
15 mg/m
3
(total)
10 mg/m
3
None None
Titanium dioxide 15 mg/m
3
10 mg/m
3
UK WEL:
10 mg/m³ (total)
4 mg/m³ (respirable)
BC:
10 mg/m³ (total)
3 mg/m³ (respirable)
Engineering Controls: Controls may be necessary to reduce dust to below its exposure limits during cutting, sanding,
and other machining operations. Use local exhaust ventilation near the source to minimize dust
distribution and accumulation.
Personal Protective Eye Protection: Wear adequate eye protection; safety glasses, goggles, and/or face shields,
Equipment (PPE): depending on the activity performed.
Skin Protection: Avoid skin contact by wearing cloth or leather gloves and long sleeves where
feasible.
Respiratory Protection: Dust exposure above exposure limits is not expected during normal
use. If exposure limits might be exceeded, appropriate air purifying respirators with particulate
filters should be worn. The minimum level of respiratory protection is a NIOSH- N95
disposable dust mask. When respirators are required, OSHA requires a respirator program per
29 CFR 1910.134.