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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control parameters
Exposure Guidelines
Chemical Name ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH
Supplier Trade Secret TWA: 0.025 mg/m
3
respirable
fraction
TWA: 0.1 mg/m
3
(vacated) IDLH: 50 mg/m
3
respirable dust
TWA: 0.05 mg/m
3
respirable dust
Supplier Trade Secret TWA: 0.025 mg/m
3
TWA: 0.025
mg/m
3
Hg
S*
(vacated) TWA: 0.05 mg/m
3
vapor
(vacated) STEL: 0.03 mg/m
3
(vacated) S*
(vacated) Ceiling: 0.1 mg/m
3
(vacated) Ceiling: 0.1 mg/m
3
Hg
Ceiling: 0.1 mg/m
3
IDLH: 10 mg/m
3
IDLH: 10 mg/m
3
Hg
Ceiling: 0.1 mg/m
3
Ceiling: 0.1
mg/m
3
Hg
TWA: 0.05 mg/m
3
vapor TWA:
0.05 mg/m
3
except Organo alkyls
Hg vapor
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)
Appropriate engineering controls
Engineering Measures
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. Long sleeved 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.
Hygiene Measures
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Avoid contact with
skin, eyes or clothing. Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. Do not eat, drink or
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Storage
Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep out of the reach
of children. Protect from moisture. Store away from other materials. Store locked up.
Incompatible Products
None known based on information supplied.
Revision Date 11-Mar-2015
1208039 - SteriPEN Classic 3
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Handling
In case of rupture: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Ensure adequate ventilation. Do not eat, drink or
smoke when using this product. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
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