ACTIVATED ALUMINA (GRADES A, D & P)
Material Safety Data Sheet Date Prepared: Oct/22/97 - Supersedes Date: Feb/06/95
Annex A
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Introductory Remarks:
These recommendations provide general guidance for handling this product. Because specific work
environments and material handling practices vary, safety procedures should be developed for each
intended application. While developing safe handling procedures, do not overlook the need to clean
equipment and piping systems for maintenance and repairs. Waste resulting from these procedures
should be handled in accordance with Section 13: Disposal Considerations.
Assistance with selection, use and maintenance of worker protection equipment is generally available
from equipment manufacturers.
Exposure Guidelines:
Exposure limits represent regulated or recommended worker breathing zone concentrations measured
by validated sampling and analytical methods, meeting the regulatory requirements. The following
limits apply to this material, where, if indicated, S= skin and C= ceiling limit:
ALUMINA
Notes TWA STEL
ACGIH 10 mg/cu. m
Engineering Controls:
Where engineering controls are indicated by use conditions or a potential for excessive exposure
exists, the following traditional exposure control techniques may be used to effectively minimize
employee exposures: general area dilution/exhaust ventilation, local exhaust ventilation at the point
of generation.
Respiratory Protection:
When respirators are required, select NIOSH/MSHA approved equipment based on actual or
potential airborne concentrations and in accordance with the appropriate regulatory standards and/or
industrial recommendations.
Under normal conditions, in the absence of other airborne contaminants, the following devices
should provide protection from this material up to the conditions specified by the appropriate OSHA,
WHMIS or ANSI standard(s): Air-purifying (half-mask/full-face) respirator with cartridges/canister
approved for use against dusts, mists and fumes.
Eye/Face Protection
Eye and face protection requirements will vary dependent upon work environment conditions and
material handling practices. Appropriate ANSI Z87 approved equipment should be selected for the
particular use intended for this material.
It is generally regarded as good practice to wear a minimum of safety glasses with side shields when
working in industrial environments.
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