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SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Observe precautions from other sections.
6.2. Environmental precautions
Avoid release to the environment.
6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Not applicable.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1. Precautions for safe handling
For industrial or professional use only. Do not use in a confined area with minimal air exchange. Avoid breathing of dust
created by sanding, grinding or machining. Damaged product can break apart during use and cause serious injury to face or
eyes. Check product for damage such as cracks or nicks prior to use. Replace if damaged. Always wear eye and face
protection when working at sanding or grinding operations or when near such operations. Avoid release to the environment.
Combustible dust may form by action of this product on another material (substrate). Dust generated from the substrate
during use of this product may be explosive if in sufficient concentration with an ignition source. Dust deposits should not be
allowed to accumulate on surfaces because of the potential for secondary explosions.
7.2. Conditions for safe storage including any incompatibilities
No special storage requirements.
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1. Control parameters
Occupational exposure limits
Ingredient C.A.S. No. Agency Limit type Additional Comments
Filler 1317-65-3 US Dept of
Labor - OSHA
TWA(as total dust):15
mg/m3;TWA(respirable
fraction):5 mg/m3
Filler 1332-58-7 Amer Conf of
Gov. Indust.
Hyg.
TWA(respirable fraction):2
mg/m3
KAOLIN, TOTAL DUST 1332-58-7 US Dept of
Labor - OSHA
TWA(as total dust):15
mg/m3;TWA(respirable
fraction):5 mg/m3
Aluminum Oxide Mineral (nonfibrous)
1344-28-1 Chemical
Manufacturer
Rec Guid
TWA:1 fiber/cc
Aluminum Oxide Mineral (nonfibrous)
1344-28-1 US Dept of
Labor - OSHA
TWA(as total dust):15
mg/m3;TWA(respirable
fraction):5 mg/m3
Aluminum, insoluble compounds 1344-28-1 Amer Conf of
Gov. Indust.
Hyg.
TWA(respirable fraction):1
mg/m3
Titanium Dioxide 13463-67-7 Amer Conf of
Gov. Indust.
Hyg.
TWA:10 mg/m3
Titanium Dioxide 13463-67-7 Chemical TWA(as respirable dust):5