In case of fire, do not discharge runoff water: collect separately and use a proper
treatment.
6. Accidental release measures.
General measures: Shut off source of spill, if possible.
Eliminate sources of ignition.
Do not let the product flow into sewers, water courses or underground spaces.
Notify local authorities according to relevant regulations.
Personal precautions: See Sect. 8 of this sheet.
Methods for cleaning up:
- Soil: Contain spilled liquid with sand, earth or other suitable absorbents. Recover free
liquid and waste materials in suitable waterproof and oil-resistant containers. Clean
contaminated area. Dispose of according to local regulations.
- Water: Confine the spillage. Remove from surface by skimming or suitable absorbents.
Collect recovered product and other waste materials in suitable waterproof, oil
resistant containers. Recover or dispose of according to local regulations.
Do not use solvents or dispersants.
7. Handling and storage.
Storage: Keep away from sources of ignition.
Storage temperature: ambient to 55°C max .
Store in a well ventilated place.
Handling: Store the product in cool, well ventilated surroundings
Avoid proximity or contact with hot surfaces, flames or sparks.
Avoid contact with skin
Do not breathe vapours or mists.
Do not smoke.
Do not cut, weld, drill, burn or incinerate empty containers or drums, unless they
have been cleaned, and declared safe.
8. Exposure controls/personal protection.
General indications: This product has a low vapour pressure, and in normal conditions at ambient
temperature the concentration in the air is negligible. A significant concentration
may build up only if the product is used at high temperature, or in case of sprays and
mists.
Avoid excessive or improper use.
Avoid the creation of mists or vapours.
8.1 Exposure limit values
Exposure limits: For the control of exposure to the product, the most relevant exposure limits are
listed here.
TLV-TWA (A.C.G.I.H. 2008): 5 mg/m³ (mineral oil mists)
TLV-STEL (A.C.G.I.H. 2008): 10 mg/m³ (mineral oil mists)
If necessary, take into account the other limits listed in the relevant workplace
regulations, or in the ACGIH documents.
Monitoring procedures: Refer to relevant legislation and in any case to the good practice of industrial
hygiene