SECTION VIII - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION

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SECTION VIII - SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION

RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:

Concentration (mg/m3)

8 hour TWA

Respiratory Protection

Less than 5.2 (as mixture

Escape type respirators shall be available when

i.e., 3 7 mg/m3 DETA and

necessary.

1.5 mg/m3 EGME)

o any NIOSH approved full facepiece respiratorwith an organic vapor canister.

(i.e. gas mask)

o any NIOSH approved escape type SCBA

Greater than 5.2 or

o any NIOSH approved full facepiece pressure demand SCBA

unknown concentrations

o a ny NIOSH approved full-face piece positive pressure, supplied-air respirator

with auxiliary SCBA

NOTE: For military personnel engaged in training scenarios the M9, M17 or M40 series mask is acceptable. Filter

elements and canisters should be changed after each use with DS2.

VENTILATION: Local exhaust - Necessary if TLV (TWA) exceeded.

PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Butyl Rubber

EYE PROTECTION: Splashproof chemical goggles. When there is potential for severe exposure, chemical goggles and

face shield are recommended

OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Hooded chemical-resistant clothing (i e., overalls & long sleeve jacket, or one- or

two-piece chemical splash suit) and chemical resistant boots. Military personnel will use standard issue equipment during

training operations.

SECTION IX - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING: Avoid extreme temperatures (e g 160 Deg F or higher)

during storage

SECTION X - TRANSPORTATION DATA

PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Caustic Alkali Liquids, n.o s UN 1719

DOT HAZARD CLASSIFICATION: Corrosive Material, Class 8, Packing Group II

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