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al <br />ichem <br />' MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET <br />Potassium Amyl Xanthate (PAX) Solution <br />SECTION 00 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES <br />Large releases: Confine area to qualified personnel. Extinguish or remove all ignition sources. <br />Shut off release if safe to do so. Dike spill area to prevent runoff into sewers, drains or <br />surface waterways (potential aquatic toxicity). Recover as much of the solution as <br />possible. Treat remaining material as a small release. <br />Handling: Avoid contact with eyes. Use only in a well ventilated area. Wash <br />thoroughly after handling. Avoid prolonged or repeated breathing of vapours. Avoid <br />prolonged or repeated contact with the skin, Ground drums and bond transfer <br />containers (grounding dips must contact bare metal). (See Section 5, for fire dangers) <br />Use caution opening containers with xanthates of unknown age ( CS2 vapour <br />accumulation <br />SECTION 07 - HANDLING & STORAGE <br />Storage <br />Handling <br />Store in cool, dry, well ventilated areas. Do not store combustibles in the <br />area of storage vessels. Keep away from any sources of heat or flame. Store tote and <br />smaller containers out of direct sunlight at moderate temperatures. Storage containers <br />should be properly grounded. (See Section 10 for materials of construction) <br />Avoid contact with eyes. Use only in a well ventilated area. Wash <br />thoroughly after handling. Avoid prolonged or repeated breathing of vapours. Avoid <br />prolonged or repeated contact with the skin. <br />SECTION 08 - PERSONAL PROTECTION AND EXPOSURE CONTROLS <br />Maintain an eyewash /safety shower in immediate <br />Skin Protection: <br />Eye Protection: <br />Respiratory Protection <br />Ventilation <br />Exposure Guidelines: <br />Carbon disulfide (evolved) <br />work areas. <br />Neoprene rubber gloves, apron and boots (as appropriate) should be worn to prevent <br />repeated or prolonged contact with the liquid. Wash any contaminated clothing prior to <br />reuse. <br />Chemical goggles and preferably a full face shield. <br />Use in well ventilated areas. If conditions exist where mist may be generated, <br />an approved mist respirator should be worn. If C52 vapours are present wear a Type A <br />(Organic Vapour) Respirator. <br />Do not inhale. Use in well ventilated areas. In poorly ventilated areas, <br />mechanical explosion proof extraction ventilation is recommended. <br />Flammable/explosive vapours may accumulate in poorly ventilated areas. Vapours are <br />heavier than air and may travel some distance to an ignition source and flash back. <br />Maintain vapour levels below the recommended exposure standard. <br />TWA IDLH(Inhalation) TCLo (inhalation) LCto (inhalation) <br />10 ppm S00ppm 40 mg/m3 (man) 2000ppm / 5 minutes (human) <br />4 <br />4 l i f <br />SECTION O9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES <br />Appearance. Yellow liquid. <br />Odour: Strong organic odour <br />Boiling Point: >100 C <br />Solubility in Water: Complete <br />Specific Gravity: 1.08 -1.11 (200 - 300g/Litre) <br />Azdrea Aiay 2515 - AIMS .acts rc Sa,Saf an 2atarkc P e 3 9'5 <br />