Safety protective clothing

Health and Safety. Protective clothing that is compatible with the remover formula must be worn. Caustic soda baths should be ventilated to remove vapors from the work area. Most caustic removers are corrosive and cause severe bums with minimal contact to the skin. Canister respirators that are compatible with the remover should be worn. 

Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Volume 11.03 Atmospheric Analysis Occupational Health and Safety Protective Clothing... 

Appropriate protective clothing and equipment should be worn to minimize exposure to methacrylate liquids and vapors. Chemically resistant clothes and gloves and splash-proof safety goggles ate recommended. The working area should be adequately ventilated to limit vapors. Should chemical exposure occur, contaminated clothing should be removed and the affected area washed with copious amounts of water. Medical attention should be sought if symptoms appear. Eurther information about methyl methacrylate and other methacrylates is available (141). 

Handling, Health, and Safety of Methacrylic Monomers. Good ventilation to reduce exposure to vapors, splashproof goggles to avoid eye contact, and protective clothing to avoid skin contact are required for the safe handling of methacrylic monomers. A more extensive discussion of safety factors should be consulted before handling these monomers (28). 

Personnel who handle phenol should wear protective clothing, safety goggles, and mbber gloves, depending on the working conditions and amount of phenol handled. 

Health and Safety Factors. Both pyromellitic acid and its dianhydride irritate skin, eyes, and mucous membranes, and they cause skin sensitization (156). When it comes in contact with moist tissue the dianhydride converts to the acid. Direct contact with should be avoided and protective clothing should be worn in areas where it is used. The LD q for intergastric administration in rats is 2.2—2.6 g/kg (157). In 6-mo experiments, the maximum nontoxic dose was 0.07 mg/kg/d, and it affected the fiver, kidney, and reproductive tract. Precautions against fire and dust explosions as explained in the terephthafic acid section should be foUowed. 

The MSDS (46) for thiophosgene describes it as highly toxic, corrosive lachrymator and moisture sensitive compound. It may be fatal if inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed through the skin. When using this material one should wear the appropriate NIOSH/OSHA-approved respirator, chemical-resistant gloves, safety goggles, and other protective clothing. It should be used only in a chemical fume hood. 

Health and Safety Factors. MSC has a vapor toxicity on mice of LD q 4.7 mg/L. It is a lachrymator and in order to prevent contact with eyes, goggles should be worn. It is also corrosive to skin and therefore chemically resistant gloves and protective clothing should be worn to prevent contact with skin. Containers should only be opened where there is adequate ventilation. 

Tertiary Amine Catalysts. The Hquid tertiary aHphatic amines used as catalysts in the manufacture of polyurethanes can cause contact dermatitis and severe damage to the eye. Inhalation can produce moderate to severe irritation of the upper respiratory tracts and the lungs. Ventilation, protective clothing, and safety glasses are mandatory when handling these chemicals. 

For handling chi orohydrin s, chemical safety goggles, chemical-resistant gloves, OSHA/MSHA approved respirators, and other protective clothing are required. In case of contact, one should immediately flush eyes or skin with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes and remove contaminated clothing and shoes. If inhaled, the person should be moved to fresh air (72). 

Most carrier-active compounds ate based on aromatic chemicals with characteristic odor. An exception is the phthalate esters, which are often preferred when ambient odor is objectionable or residual odor on the fabric caimot be tolerated. The toxicity of carrier-active compounds and of their ultimate compositions varies with the chemical or chemicals involved. The environment surrounding the dyeing equipment where carriers are used should always be weU-ventilated, and operators should wear protective clothing (eg, mbber gloves, aprons, and safety glasses or face shields, and possibly an appropriate respirator). Specific handling information can be obtained from the suppHer or manufacturer. 

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Health Hazards Information - Recommended Personal Protective Equipment Chemical safety goggles and full face shield, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), positive pressure hose mask, airline mask rubber safety shoes, chemical protective clothing Symptoms Following Exposure Inhalation causes irritation of nose and throat, a feeling of pressure in the chest, and shortness of breath. Nausea... 

Health Hazards Information - Recommended Personal Protective Equipment Self-contained breathing apparatus complete protective clothing safety glasses face shield Symptoms Following Exposure Inhalation causes severe irritation of upper respiratory system. Contact with liquid or vapor causes severe bums of eyes and can cause ulcers and blindness. Contact with skin causes severe burns. Ingestion causes severe burns of mucous membranes General Treatment for Exposure Get immediate... 

Controls degree of work exposure Protective clothing Head, eye, hand, and foot protection Additional protection (e.g., hearing) and hazard Expedites quick entry and response Reduces worker efficiency Requires professional health and safety coverage Requires specialized training certifications Generates waste... 

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