Chemwatch : 4883-44 Version No : 4.1.1.1
Page 4 of 10 Nature ' s Answer Pernaease Powder
Issue Date : 12 / 22 / 2014 Print Date : 06 / 27 / 2016
Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the SDS .
SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Safe handling
Other information
Avoid all personal contact , including inhalation . Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs . Use in a well-ventilated area . Prevent concentration in hollows and sumps . DO NOT enter confined spaces until atmosphere has been checked . DO NOT allow material to contact humans , exposed food or food utensils . Avoid contact with incompatible materials . When handling , DO NOT eat , drink or smoke . Keep containers securely sealed when not in use . Avoid physical damage to containers . Always wash hands with soap and water after handling . Work clothes should be laundered separately . Launder contaminated clothing before re-use . Use good occupational work practice . Observe manufacturer ' s storage and handling recommendations contained within this SDS . Atmosphere should be regularly checked against established exposure standards to ensure safe working conditions are maintained . Organic powders when finely divided over a range of concentrations regardless of particulate size or shape and suspended in air or some other oxidizing medium may form explosive dust-air mixtures and result in a fire or dust explosion ( including secondary explosions ) Minimise airborne dust and eliminate all ignition sources . Keep away from heat , hot surfaces , sparks , and flame . Establish good housekeeping practices . Remove dust accumulations on a regular basis by vacuuming or gentle sweeping to avoid creating dust clouds . Use continuous suction at points of dust generation to capture and minimise the accumulation of dusts . Particular attention should be given to overhead and hidden horizontal surfaces to minimise the probability of a " secondary " explosion . According to NFPA Standard 654 , dust layers 1 / 32 in .( 0.8 mm ) thick can be sufficient to warrant immediate cleaning of the area . Do not use air hoses for cleaning . Minimise dry sweeping to avoid generation of dust clouds . Vacuum dust-accumulating surfaces and remove to a chemical disposal area . Vacuums with explosion-proof motors should be used . Control sources of static electricity . Dusts or their packages may accumulate static charges , and static discharge can be a source of ignition . Solids handling systems must be designed in accordance with applicable standards ( e . g . NFPA including 654 and 77 ) and other national guidance . Do not empty directly into flammable solvents or in the presence of flammable vapors . The operator , the packaging container and all equipment must be grounded with electrical bonding and grounding systems . Plastic bags and plastics cannot be grounded , and antistatic bags do not completely protect against development of static charges . Empty containers may contain residual dust which has the potential to accumulate following settling . Such dusts may explode in the presence of an appropriate ignition source . Do NOT cut , drill , grind or weld such containers . In addition ensure such activity is not performed near full , partially empty or empty containers without appropriate workplace safety authorisation or permit .
Store in original containers . Keep containers securely sealed . Store in a cool , dry area protected from environmental extremes . Store away from incompatible materials and foodstuff containers . Protect containers against physical damage and check regularly for leaks . Observe manufacturer ' s storage and handling recommendations contained within this SDS .
For major quantities : Consider storage in bunded areas - ensure storage areas are isolated from sources of community water ( including stormwater , ground water , lakes and streams }. Ensure that accidental discharge to air or water is the subject of a contingency disaster management plan ; this may require consultation with local authorities .
Conditions for safe storage , including any incompatibilities
Suitable container
Storage incompatibility
Polyethylene or polypropylene container . Check all containers are clearly labelled and free from leaks .
Avoid reaction with oxidising agents
SECTION 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control parameters