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Conforms to OSHA HazCom 2012 & CPR Standards
SAFETY DATA SHEET
Trade Name: X-863 Print date: 2014-04-02
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5.4 SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND PRECAUTIONS FOR FIRE FIGHTERS
Keep upwind of fire. Wear full fire fighting turn-out gear (full Bunker gear) and respiratory protection
(SCBA).
Section 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
6.1 PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Use personal protection recommended in Section 8. Isolate the hazard area and deny entry to
unnecessary and unprotected personnel.
6.2 METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR CONTAINMENT AND CLEANING - UP
Methods for Containment:
Contain and/or absorb spill with inert material (e.g. sand, vermiculite),
then place in a suitable container. Do not flush to sewer or allow to enter
waterways. Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Methods for Cleaning-Up:
Scoop up material and place in a disposal container.
Section 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
7.1 PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING
Handling:
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not swallow. Do not breathe
gas/fumes/vapor/spray. Handle and open container with care. When
using do not eat or drink. (See section 8)
General Hygiene Advice:
Launder contaminated clothing before reuse. Wash hands before
eating, drinking, or smoking.
7.2 CONDITIONS FOR SAFE STORAGE, INCLUDING ANY INCOMPATIBILITIES
Storage:
Keep out of the reach of children. Keep container tightly closed. (See
section 10)
Section 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
8.1 CONTROL PARAMETERS
Exposure Guidelines
Occupational Exposure Limits
Ingredient OSHA-PEL ACGIH-TLV
Silicon carbide
15 mg/m³ (total dust)
5 mg/m³ (respirable fraction)
10 mg/m³ (non-fibrous, inhalable fraction,
no asbestos and <1% crystalline silica);
3 mg/m³ (non-fibrous, respirable fraction,
no asbestos and <1% crystalline silica);
0.1 fiber/cm³ (respirable fibers, including
whiskers, length >5 µm, aspect ratio ≥3:1)
Zinc oxide
5 mg/m³ (fume)
15 mg/m³ (total dust)
5 mg/m³ (resp) 2 mg/m³ (resp)
8.2 EXPOSURE CONTROLS
Engineering Controls:
Use ventilation adequate to keep exposures (airborne levels of dust,
fume, vapor, etc.) below recommended exposure limits.