Emerson Process Management IM-106-340 Ventilation, Skin Protection, EYE Protection

Instruction Manual

IM-106-340, Rev. 4.0 May 2006

Oxymitter 4000

SECTION VIII. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

Use NIOSH or MSHA approved equipment when airborne exposure limits may be exceeded. NIOSH/MSHA approved breathing equipment may be required for non-routine and emergency use. (See Section IX for suitable equipment).

Pending the results of long term health effects studies, engineering control of airborne fibers to the lowest levels attainable is advised.

VENTILATION

Ventilation should be used whenever possible to control or reduce airborne concentrations of fiber and dust. Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, oxides of nitrogen, reactive hydrocarbons and a small amount of formaldehyde may accompany binder burn off during first heat. Use adequate ventilation or other precautions to eliminate vapors resulting from binder burn off. Exposure to burn off fumes may cause respiratory tract irritation, bronchial hyper-reactivity and asthmatic response.

SKIN PROTECTION

Wear gloves, hats and full body clothing to prevent skin contact. Use separate lockers for work clothes to prevent fiber transfer to street clothes. Wash work clothes separately from other clothing and rinse washing machine thoroughly after use.

EYE PROTECTION

Wear safety glasses or chemical worker's goggles to prevent eye contact. Do not wear contact lenses when working with this substance. Have eye baths readily available where eye contact can occur.

SECTION IX. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING General cleanliness should be followed.

The Toxicology data indicate that ceramic fiber should be handled with caution. The handling practices described in this MSDS must be strictly followed. In particular, when handling refractory ceramic fiber in any application, special caution should be taken to avoid unnecessary cutting and tearing of the material to minimize generation of airborne dust.

It is recommended that full body clothing be worn to reduce the potential for skin irritation. Washable or disposable clothing may be used. Do not take unwashed work clothing home. Work clothes should be washed separately from other clothing. Rinse washing machine thoroughly after use. If clothing is to be laundered by someone else, inform launderer of proper procedure. Work clothes and street clothes should be kept separate to prevent contamination.

Product which has been in service at elevated temperatures (greater than 1800°F/982°C) may undergo partial conversion to cristobalite, a form of crystalline silica. This reaction occurs at the furnace lining hot face. As a consequence, this material becomes more friable; special caution must be taken to minimize generation of air-borne dust. The amount of cristobalite present will depend on the temperature and length in service.

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