SDS

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Methods for cleaning up
Use personal protective equipment as required. Cover powder spill with plastic sheet or tarp
to minimize spreading and keep powder dry. Take up mechanically, placing in appropriate
containers for disposal. Avoid creating dust. Clean contaminated surface thoroughly. Pick
up and transfer to properly labeled containers. Sweep up and shovel into suitable
containers for disposal. After cleaning, flush away traces with water. Do not use floor
sweeping compounds to clean up spills. Do not transport wet or damp material. Contact
supplier in Section 1 for instructions, especially for damp or contaminated material.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Advice on safe handling
Use personal protective equipment as required. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use with local exhaust ventilation. Do
not mix with other chemicals. Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials. Wash
thoroughly after handling. Use only in well-ventilated areas.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage Conditions
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep out of the reach of
children. Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place. Keep in properly
labeled containers.
Incompatible materials
Acids. Bases. Ammonia. Calcium hypochlorite. Do not mix with other swimming pool/spa
chemicals in their concentrated forms. Reducing agent.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control parameters
Exposure Guidelines
.
Chemical Name ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH
Boron sodium oxide (B4Na2O7),
pentahydrate
12179-04-3
STEL: 6 mg/m
3
inhalable fraction
TWA: 2 mg/m
3
inhalable fraction
(vacated) TWA: 10 mg/m
3
TWA: 1 mg/m
3
aluminium sulfate
10043-01-3
- (vacated) TWA: 2 mg/m
3
Al
Aluminum
TWA: 2 mg/m
3
Al
NIOSH IDLH Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health
Other Information
Vacated limits revoked by the Court of Appeals decision in AFL-CIO v. OSHA, 965 F.2d 962
(11th Cir., 1992).
Appropriate engineering controls
Engineering Controls
Showers
Eyewash stations
Ventilation systems.
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles).
Skin and body protection
Wear protective gloves and protective clothing.
Respiratory protection
If exposure limits are exceeded or irritation is experienced, NIOSH/MSHA approved
respiratory protection should be worn. Positive-pressure supplied air respirators may be
required for high airborne contaminant concentrations. Respiratory protection must be
provided in accordance with current local regulations.
General Hygiene Considerations
When using do not eat, drink or smoke. Regular cleaning of equipment, work area and
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Revision Date 26-Mar-2015
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