Equipment for
fire fighters
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Emergency
Procedures
Increase ventilation. Evacuate all unnecessary
personnel. Wear protective clothing to minimise skin
and eye exposure. If possible contain the spill. Place
inert absorbent material onto spillage. Mop up
material and place into the same container. If the
spillage enters the waterways contact the
Environmental Protection Authority, or your local
Waste Management Authority.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions
for Safe
Handling
Use in a well ventilated area. DO NOT store or use in
confined spaces. Build up of mists or vapours in the
atmosphere must be prevented. Avoid breathing in spray
or mists or vapours. Do not use near welding or other
ignition sources and avoid sparks. Do not smoke.
Repeated or prolonged skin exposure without protection
should be prevented in order to lessen the possibility
of skin disorders. It is essential that all who come
into contact with this material maintain high
standards of personal hygiene ie. washing hands prior
to eating, drinking, smoking or using toilet
facilities.
Conditions for
Safe Storage
Store in a cool, dry well-ventilated area away from
heat, sources of ignition, oxidising agents,
foodstuffs, and clothing and out of direct sunlight.
Keep containers closed when not in use and securely
sealed and protected against physical damage. Inspect
regularly for deficiencies such as damage or leaks. Do
NOT pressurise, cut, heat or weld containers as they
may contain hazardous residues. For information on the
design of the storeroom, reference should be made to
Australian Standard AS1940 - The storage and handling
of flammable and combustible liquids. Reference should
also be made to all State and Federal regulations.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
National
Exposure
Standards
No exposure standards have been established for this
material, however, the TWA National Occupational
Health And Safety Commission (NOHSC) exposure
standards for oil mist is 5 mg/m³. As with all
chemicals, exposure should be kept to the lowest
possible levels.
Other Exposure
Information
As published by the National Occupational Health and
Safety Commission (NOHSC):
TWA - the Time-Weighted Average airborne concentration
over an eight-hour working day, for a five-day working