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GREASE RELEASE
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incendiary discharge. Toxic vapours and gases such as hydrogen chloride, phosgene, chlorine
gas and carbon monoxide are generated when this product is involved in a fire.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions
:
Use personal protective equipment.
Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.
Material can create slippery conditions.
Environmental precautions:
CAUTION: Keep spills and cleaning runoff out of drains and open bodies of water.
Methods & Materials for Containment & Clean Up
:
Contain spills immediately with inert absorbent materials (e.g. sand, earth).
Transfer liquids and used absorbent material to separate suitable containers for recovery or
disposal.
7. HANDLING & STORAGE
Handling
:
Ensure that eye bath is available and ready for use. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container tightly closed. Do not breathe vapours, mist or
fumes. Observe good hygiene practices and recommended procedures. Wash hands thoroughly
after use, especially before eating or smoking.
Conditions for safe storage
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed and locked up when not
in use. Store away from sources of ignition and materials such strong oxidizing agents. Do not
store near food stuffs.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure limit(s):
There is no exposure data for this product. The Exposure Standards for:
2- Butoxy ethanol cas no: 111-76-2;
TWA: 20ppm (96.9mg/m
3
) STEL: 50ppm (242mg/m
3
)
Tetrachloro ethylene cas no. 127-18-4
TWA: 50ppm (340mg/ m
3
) STEL: 150ppm (1020mg/m
3
)
Xylene cas no. 1330-20-7/100-41-4
TWA: 80ppm (350mg/ m
3
) STEL: 150ppm (655mg/m
3
)
White Spirits Un. No. 1300
TWA: 70ppm (350mg/ m
3
) STEL: 150ppm (655mg/m
3
)
Absorption through skin may be a significant source of exposure.