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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PART III How can I prevent hazardous situations from occurring?
PART III How can I prevent hazardous situations from occurring?
7.HANDLING AND STORAGE
8.EXPOSURE CONTROLS- PERSONAL PROTECTION
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
10.STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
PART III How can I prevent hazardous situations from occurring?
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
The following information is pertinent to all 19 components:
WORK PRACTICES AND HYGIENE PRACTICES
As with all chemicals, avoid getting these solutions ON YOU or IN YOU. Wash hands after handling chemicals. Avoid splashing or spraying this product. Do not eat or drink while handling chemicals
STORAGE AND HANDLING PRACTICES
All employees who handle this material should be trained to handle it safely. Avoid breathing vapors, mists, or dusts generated by this product. Store containers as directed in the product insert. Keep containers tightly closed when not in use. Wash thoroughly after using this material. Read instructions provided with the product prior to use.
PROTECTIVE PRACTICES DURING MAINTENANCE OF CONTAMINATED EQUIPMENT
Follow practices indicated in Section 6 (Accidental Release Measures). Make certain application equipment is locked and tagged-out safely, as applicable. Always use this product in areas where adequate ventilation is provided. Decontaminate equipment using soapy water before maintenance begins. Collect all rinsates and dispose of according to applicable Federal, State, or local procedures.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS- PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE CONTROLS- PERSONAL PROTECTION
The following information is pertinent to all 19 components
VENTILATION AND ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Use with adequate ventilation. Use a mechanical fan or vent area to outside.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
Respiratory protection is not generally needed when using this product. Maintain airborne contaminant concentrations below guidelines listed in Section 2. If respiratory protection is needed, use only protection authorized in 29 CFR 1910.134, or applicable State regulations. Use supplied air respiration protection if oxygen levels are below 19.5%.
EYE PROTECTION
Splash goggles or safety glasses.
HAND PROTECTION
Wear laboratory gloves for routine industrial use.
BODY PROTECTION
Use body protection appropriate for task.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
The following information is pertinent to the 19 water-based solutions
VAPOR DENSITY: Not applicable EVAPORATION RATE(water=1): Approximately 1
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: Approximately 1.0 MELTING POINT OR RANGE: Approximately 0°C
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Soluble BOILING POINT: Approximately 100ºC
VAPOR PRESSURE, mmHg@20°C: Approximately 18 pH: Approximately 7.0-9.0
APPERANCE AND COLOR: This product is a colorless liquid with properties similar to water.
HOW TO DETECT THIS SUBSTANCE (warning properties): The 19 components do not have any unique warning properties.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
The following information is pertinent to all 19 components
  • STABILITY: Stable
  • DECOMPOSTION PRODUCTS: Thermal decomposition may produce carbon monoxide, and oxides of nitrogen.
  • MATERIALS WITH WHICH SUBSTANCE IS INCOMPATIBLE: This product is not compatible with substances which are incompatible with water. This product is incompatible with strong acids, strong caustics, or oxidizers, which would tend to denature or destroy the product.
  • HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur
  • CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Any conditions which are incompatible with water. Avoid mixing this product with incompatible chemicals.
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