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Akzo Nobel Coatings, Inc. 0830-19 Light Gray TSA Page : 7/ 15 Section 8 . Exposure controls/ personal protection TWA: 435 mg/m310 hours . TWA: 100 ppm 10 hours. OSHA PEL ( United States , 2/2013). TWA: 435 mg/m3 8 hours . TWA: 100 ppm 8 hours . Appropriate engineering Use only with adequate ventilation. Use process enclosures , local exhaust ventilation controls or other engineering controls to keep worker exposure to airborne contaminants below any recommended or statutory limits . The engineering controls also need to keep gas , vapor or dust concentrations below any lower explosive limits. Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment. Environmental exposure Emissions from ventilation or work process equipment should be checked to ensure controls they comply with the requirements of environmental protection legislation . In some cases , fume scrubbers , filters or engineering modifications to the process equipment will be necessary to reduce emissions to acceptable levels. Individual protection measures Hygiene measures Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products , before eating , smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period . Appropriate techniques should be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing . Wash contaminated clothing before reusing . Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location . Eye/face protection Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists , gases or dusts. If contact is possible , the following protection should be worn , unless the assessment indicates a higher degree of protection: chemical splash goggles. Skin protection Hand protection Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should be worn at all times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. Considering the parameters specified by the glove manufacturer, check during use that the gloves are still retaining their protective properties . It should be noted that the time to breakthrough for any glove material may be different for different glove manufacturers. In the case of mixtures , consisting of several substances , the protection time of the gloves cannot be accurately estimated . Body protection Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task being performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before handling this product. When there is a risk of ignition from static electricity, wear anti- static protective clothing . For the greatest protection from static discharges , clothing should include anti-static overalls , boots and gloves . Other skin protection Appropriate footwear and any additional skin protection measures should be selected based on the task being performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before handling this product. Respiratory protection Based on the hazard and potential for exposure, select a respirator that meets the appropriate standard or certification . Respirators must be used according to a respiratory protection program to ensure proper fitting , training , and other important aspects of use. For additional information call the Akzo Nobel Car Refinishes Techline at 1-800-618-1010. To request an updated SDS please visit http://www,formstack. com/forms/AkzoNobel-document_request_form