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TANNERS CHOICE PROTECTOR
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Revision date
08/08/2008
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 wash is available and ready for use. Avoid contact with eyes, skin
and clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container tightly closed. Store in
well ventilated area. 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 and 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
High concentrations of vapour, if exposure is prolonged may cause unconsciousness.
Aspiration of liquid into the lungs can cause serious (even fatal) pneumonitis.
Ingestion of large doses may cause drowsiness and may lead to unconsciousness.
Exposure standards:
Di-isobutyl ketone TWA 25ppm, 145mg/ m3
Dibutyl phthalate TWA 5 mg/ m3
Exposure controls:
Eye protection:
Wear safety glasses.
Hand protection:
Wear suitable gloves.
Respiratory protection:
If engineering controls are not effective in controlling
airborne exposure then respiratory protective equipment should be used for protection
against airborne contamination. Reference should be made to Australian Standards
AS/NZ 1715, Selection
Engineering measures:
Use only in a well ventilated area. If handling large
amounts a system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended.