MSDS Information

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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control parameters
Exposure Limit: OSHA
-PEL
Chemical Name
Eight
-hour time-
weighted av
erage
airborne concentration
ppm
mg/m
3
R600a (Isobutane)
- -
Exposure Limit: ACGIH TLV
Chemical Name
Short Term Limit Exposure Limit (STEL)
ppm
R600a (Isobutane) 1000
Appropriate engineering
controls
Use local exhaust and general ventilation system, not only to control
exposure but also to prevent formation of flammable mixtures.
Gas detectors should be used when quantities of flammable gases/vapors
may be released.
Systems under pressure should be released.
Personal protection equipment
Wear goggles for eye protection.
Protective gloves made of any suitable material.
Contact lens should not be worn when working.
Wear suitable hand, body and head protection.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using the product.
For emergency release use a positive pressure NIOSH approved air
supplying respirator systems (SCBA or airline/escape bottle).