* * * Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION* * *
Component Analysis
HYDROGEN CYANIDE, ANHYDROUS, STABILI ZED (74-90-8)
ACGIH : 4.7 ppm Ceiling (as CN)
Skin -potential significant contribution to overall exposure by the cutane ous route
OSHA (final) : 10 ppm TWA; 11 mg/m3 TWA
prevent or reduce skin absorption
OSHA (vacated) : 4.7 ppm STEL; 5 mg/m3 STEL
5 mg/m3 TWA
Prevent or reduce skin absorption
NIOSH : 4.7 ppm STEL; 5 mg/m3 STEL
Potential for dermal absorption
Component Biological Limit Values
There are no biological limit values for any of this product's components.
IDLH
50 ppm
Ventilation
Provide local exhaust or process enclosure ventilation system. Ensure compliance with applicable exposure limits.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Eyes/Face
Wear splash resistant safety goggles with a faceshield. Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in the immediate work area.
Protective Clothing
Wear appropriate chemical resistant clothing.
Glove Recommendations
Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves.
Respiratory Protection
The following respirators and maximum use concentrations are drawn from NIOS H and/or OS HA.
47 ppm
Any supplied-air respirator.
50 ppm
Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode.
Any self-contained breathing apparatus wit h a full facepiece.
Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece.
Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions -
Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode.
Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece that is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained breathing apparatus operated in pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode.
Escape -
Any air-purifying full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front-mounted or back-mounted canister providing protection against the compound of concern.
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus.