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Health Hazards :
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE
IRRITATING TO EYES
REPEATED EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE SKIN DRYNESS OR CRACKING
VAPOURS MAY CAUSE DROWSINESS AND DIZZINESS.
Department/ Work area: well ventilated areas e.g. Production Department and sites.
Approved use:
Measuring the moisture content in CO2 / Duration of use:: infrequent, at the commissioning stage of each CO” install. Approx 6 times a year. Used up to30mins on day of use.
Who is exposed and when?
User when pouring Acetone and when test is taking place. / No of People exposed?
1
How is/could anyone be exposed?
Splashes to the hands and face and vapours whilst pouring. Vapour whilst test is taking place. Splashes to the hands and face and vapours whilst disposing of actone/CO2 mixture.
Risk assessment: Low Risk Providing that the following controls are followed
Control measures / Yes / No / Description/approved type
Process enclosure / N
Local exhaust ventilation / N
Other ventilation / / Ensure good natural or forced general ventilation during use
Method of work / / Work in well ventilated areas
Do not use near sources of ignition or very hot surfaces
Do not breathe vapours
Avoid contact with skin and eyes
Personal protective equipment / / Goggles to BSEN 166-349B
Gloves – Butyl rubber
Approved Standard overalls to be worn
Respirators / N
Welfare / / Hand washing facilities must be available
Eye wash must be available
Hygiene / / Do not smoke, eat or drink whilst handling. Wash your hands before eating or drinking
Other / / Purchase in 1 Ltr containers thus minimising leakage threat.
Transport:
In manufacturers/suppliers containers with caps tightly closed.
Storage: Keep containers:-
Within In a designated paint store or equivalent facility.
Spillage: - Leaks from containers:-
Avoid contact with skin and eyes
Soak up product with inert absorbent material, transfer to a suitable container and arrange disposal. Wash site of spillage thoroughly with water and detergent. (Spillage potential minimised by purchasing 1 Ltr containers)
First aid:
Inhalation – Remove from exposure, rest and keep warm. In severe cases, or if exposure has been great, OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION.
Skin contact – Drench the skin thoroughly with water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before re-use. Unless contact has been slight, OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION.
Eye contact – Irrigate thoroughly with water for at least 10 minutes. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION.
Ingestion – Wash out mouth thoroughly with water and give plenty of water to drink. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION.
Fire fighting measures:
Special Risks: Highly flammable. Vapour/air mixture explosive. Vapours heavier than air. Keep away from sources of ignition.
Extinguishing Media: Water spray, foam, dry powder or carbon dioxide. Cool container with spray from a safe distance.
Disposal of packaging and unused substance:
Waste product must be disposed of by special means and classed as controlled waste.
Empty containers can be disposed of as general industrial waste.
Manufacturer/supplier:
Manufacturer:
Substance:
Data sheet ref:
Hazardous components:
Acetone
Risk No and phrase:
R11: Highly flammable
R36: Irritating to eyes
R66: Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking
R67: Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness
Safety No and phrase:
S9: Keep container in a well ventilated place
S16: Keep away from sources of ignition – no smoking.
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
EEC Labelling Classification:
Very toxic ( ) Toxic ( ) Irritant ( Y ) Harmful ( ) Corrosive ( ) Flammable ( Y )
WEL
Long term: 1,210 mg/m3 (500ppm) Short Term: 3620 mg/m3 (1,500ppm)
Any other comments:
If used as directed in this assessment, exposures are unlikely to exceed the exposure limits.
Assessor: Date: Date for review:
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