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METHYL-Cert-B T YL ETHFHFR Doge _of n PERSONAL PRo Et*x?vE, E:QUTr'V1FNT vFtP �,� n.P �l = _ _ - - iSiIAjNTC)SH approved mppiied`atr esnirutor``vitti a ytt 'VORK r}CE CONTROLS A.R.E, 3E;-R 7,141-AN, r r_-} '1n �re� in r c a n, .r �e=- _ rtr fid ?ERSONAL AROTEC THE EQUIPMENT. However. for pressure mode. For Increased ororec ion use in :--ombination some ;obs (such as outside work. confined space emir.. jobs wirh an auxi€fare seif-contained breathinz annaratus done oniv once in a while. ur jobs hone while workpiace operated in a pressure-demand or other positive pressure :onrrois are beim insralled),personal protecrive equiome tt may mode. be appropriate. HXNDLING AND STORAGE OSHA i 91h.i requires employers to determine the appropriate personal protective equipment for each hazard and Prior to working with liethvl-cert-$aryl Ether you should to train empiovees on how and when to use protective be trained on its proper handling and srorage. equipment. Methyi-Cert-Burvi Ether is nor compasibie with OXIDIZERS (such as PERC LORA`ES. PEROXIDES. The following recommendations are only guidelines and may PER.AkNCANATFS. CriL.ORAT~S and NITRA'T'ES) and not apply io every situation. STRONG ACIDS csuch as HYDROCHLORIC, SULFURIC Clothing and NiTR Q. ` avoid skin contact with iVteshyi-tent-Bo[v! Ether- Wear Sources of ignition, such as smoking and open flames. are ' prohibited where_l4ethyl-cert-Butyl Ether is handled,used. protective ;loves and clothing. Safety., equipment suppliers,' or stored. manufacturers can provide recommendations on the most Metai conminers involving the transfer of Methvl-tert- protective siover'clorhing material for your operation. Bturv! Ether should be pTounded and bonded. Drums must ` All protective c€o[hine (suits, gloves. footwear. headgeari be equipped with self-ciosin l should be clean,available each ch day, and put an before work. g vaves, pressure vacuum bungs.and flame arresters. Eve Protection Use only non-sparking tools and equipment. especially „ " when opening and closing cnt oainers of Methyl-tert-Suryl Wear splash-proof chemical goQoies and face shield when Ether. working with liquid, unless full facepiece respiratory protection is wom. QUESTIONS tND ANSWERS Respiratory Protection Q If I have acute health effects,will I later ger chronic IMPROPER USE OF Rieffecs? SPM'TORS IS DA4NGEROUS. � ntc health Such equipment should only be used if the employer has a A: Not always. Most chronic (lone-term) effects result from written program that takes into account workplace conditions, repeated exposures to a chemical. requirements for worker training, respirator fit testing and medical etams, as described in OSHA 1910.134. Q: Can I get long-term effects without ever having short-term effects'Where the potential exists for exposures over 40 ppm.use a A. yes, because long-term effects can occur from repeated bISH.amIIOSH approved full fac Yieca respirator with an exposures to a chemical at levels not hien enough re make orzanic vapor cartridge/canister. Increased protection is you immediately sick. obtained from full face-piece powered-air purifying resotrators. * If while wearing a filter,cartridge or canister respirator, you Qt What are my chances of getting sick when i have been exposed to chemicais:' can smell, taste, or otherwise detect Methyl-cert-Butyl A: The likelihood of becoming sick from chemicals is Ether, or in the case of a full facepiece respirator you increased as the amount of exposure increases. This is experience eye irritation, leave the area immediately. Check determined by the length of time and the amount of to make sure the respirator-to-face seal is still good. If it is, material to which someone is exposed, replace the filter, cartridge, or canister. If the seal is no longer good, you may need a new respirator. Be sure to consider all potential exposures in your Q When are higher exposures more nicely? A: Conditions which increase risk of exposure include workplace, You may physical and mrc need a combination of filters, A.: ,roce�,ses (heating, pouring, - prer-"titers.cartridges, or canisters to protect against different spraying, spills and evaporation from large surface areas forms of a chemical (such as vapor and mist) or against a such as open containers), and "c edspace" ee e mixture of chemicals. (working inside vats,reactors,boilers,small rooms,etc.).