SECTION 7: HANDLING & STORAGE
Handling: Use in well ventilated areas away from all ignition sources. Intrinsically safe equipment only must be used in areas where this chemical is being used. The use of compressed air for filling, discharging, mixing or handling is prohibited due to the vapour hazard. Containers must be earthed to avoid generation of static charges when agitating or transferring product.
Storage: Store in tightly closed containers in cool, dry, isolated and well ventilated areas away from heat, sources of ignition and incompatibles. Store away from oxidising agents. Keep containers closed at all times – check regularly for leaks. Do not eat, drink or smoke in areas of use or storage. Observe State Regulations concerning the storage and handling of Dangerous Goods. Store with all precautions required for handling Flammable Liquids. The requirement of Australian Standards AS 1940 should be observed in addition to AS 1020, AS 1076, AS2380 and AS 3000.
Incompatibilities: Not to be stored with explosives (Class 1), flammable gases in bulk (Class 2.1), Poisonous gases (Class 2.3), spontaneously combustible substances (Class 4.2), oxidising agents (Class 5.1), organic peroxides (Class 5.2), radioactive substances (Class 7). Exemptions may apply.