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Clean-up Methods - Large Spillages
Prevent from spreading by making a barrier with sand, earth or other containment material. Reclaim liquid
directly or in an absorbent. Dispose of as for small spills.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Use local exhaust ventilation if there is risk of inhalation of vapours, mists or aerosols. Avoid prolonged or
repeated contact with skin. When handling product in drums, safety footwear should be worn and proper
handling equipment should be used. Prevent spillages. Cloth, paper and other materials that are used to
absorb spills present a fire hazard. Avoid their accumulation by disposing of them safely and immediately. In
addition to any specific recommendations given for controls of risks to health, safety and the environment, an
assessment of risks must be made to help determine controls appropriate to local circumstances. Exposure to
this product should be reduced as low as reasonably practicable. Reference should be made to the Health
and Safety Executive's publication 'COSHH Essentials'.
Storage
Keep in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Use properly labelled and closeable containers. Avoid direct
sunlight, heat sources, and strong oxidizing agents. The storage of this product maybe subject to the Control
of Pollution (Oil Storage) (England) Regulations. Further guidance maybe obtained from the local
environmental agency office.
Storage Temperatures
0ºC Minimum. 50ºC Maximum.
Recommended Materials
For containers or container linings, use mild steel or high density polyethylene.
Unsuitable Materials
For containers or container linings, avoid PVC.
Other Information
Polyethylene containers should not be exposed to high temperatures because of possible risk of distortion.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Limits
Substance
Regulations
Exposure Dura-
tion
Exposure Limit
Units
Notes
Oil mist, mineral
EH 40 2005
TWA
5
mg/m3
EH 40 2005
STEL
10
mg/m3
EH 40 2005
EH 40 2005 Health and Safety Executive. EH40; Workplace Exposure Limits
Exposure Controls
The use of personal protective equipment is only one aspect of an integrated approach to the Control Of
Substances Hazardous to Health.
The management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992 require employers to identify and evaluate
the risks to health and to implement appropriate measures to eliminate or minimise those risks. The choice of
personal protective equipment is highly dependent upon local conditions, e.g. exposure to other chemical
substances and micro-organisms, thermal hazards (protection from extremes of cold and heat), electrical
hazards, mechanical hazards and appropriate degree of manual dexterity required to undertake an activity.
Whilst the content of this section may inform the choice of personal protective equipment used, the limitations
of any information which can be provided must be fully understood, e.g. personal protective equipment
chosen to protect employees from occasional splashes maybe entirely inadequate for activities involving
partial or complete immersion.If the levels of oil mist or vapour in air are likely to exceed the occupational
exposure standards then consideration should be given to the use of local exhaust ventilation to reduce
personal exposure.
The choice of personal protective equipment should only be undertaken in the light of a full risk assessment
by a suitably qualified competent person ( e.g. a professionally qualified occupational hygienist).
