Control measures
Personal protection:
Defines reasonable precautions to be taken and the methods of clean up to be used in the event of spillage of the product. Consult federal, state, and local regulations for accepted procedures and any reporting or notification requirements.
Other areas of concern that may be on an MSDS include:
Physical/chemical properties
Stability and reactivity
Toxicological information
Ecological information
Disposal information
Transportation information
Regulatory information
Other pertinent information for safe handling
The hazardous ingredients listed on the MSDS are not harmful to personal health unless they come in contact with or enter the body. The most common routes of entry are by:
Inhalation:
gas vapors and other airborne particles once in the lungs then enter the blood stream.
Eye contact:
can cause irritation or major injury if perforated by a heavy contact or burned by heat or chemicals. Wear safety goggles to protect the eyes.
Skin contact absorption:
can cause local irritation, rashes, and/or heat or chemical burns which could be permanent or temporary. Some chemicals are absorbed by the skin and enter the blood stream which may cause damage to nerves, organs, tissues and red blood cells. Always wash your hands before using the restroom as the residual chemicals on your hands could cause skin irritation or burns to sensitive areas of the body.
Ingestion:
entering the body orally by contaminants coming into contact with food or drink. A little probably doesn’t cause harm, however, repeated exposure over time can cause toxic effects or death.
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