Preventive Measures
Personal Protective Equipment
Respiratory Protection: Not normally required. For large spills, use dust respirator
mask during cleanup.
Protective Gloves and/or Eye Protection: Not normally required. For large spills,
use leather gloves and safety goggles during cleanup.
Engineering Controls
Ventilation: Outside of normal ventilation, not normally required.
Other Protective Equipment and/or Hygienic Practices: None.
Spill Cleanup
Small Spills
1.
Remove sources of ignition.
2.
Carefully clean up the spill with a wet cloth, avoiding inhalation of fi ne dust.
Large Spills
1.
Remove sources of ignition and keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel
away from area.
2.
Wear protective gear: dust respirator mask, leather gloves, safety goggles.
3.
Vacuum or sweep the material into a bag or other sealed container, then wipe
up remainder with a wet cloth.
Waste Disposal
•
Prevent release of material into natural waters and sewers.
•
Follow appropriate federal, state and local regulations.
•
Small amounts can be incinerated. Careful! Combustion can create harmful gases
such as carbon monoxide.
•
Large amounts must be passed to a licensed waste contractor.
Precautions
Precautions for Handling: Keep out of reach of children. Avoid inhalation of dust
and contact with eyes. Keep away from excessive heat, sparks and open fl ames.
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