Welch Vacuum 8925 Direct Drive Rotary Vane Pump - Manual (Page 43)

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THE INFORMATION HEREIN IS GIVEN IN GOOD FAITH, BUT NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIES, IS MADE.
Revision Date: 02/10/04 Rev. 4 P/N: 67-0278A 3 of 4
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
Primary Routes
of Exposure: Inhalation, skin or eye contact, and ingestion.
FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation: This material is not expected to be an immediate inhalation problem.
No First Aid procedures are required.
Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of cool water for 15 minutes.
Remove contact lenses if worn. Do not let victim rub eyes.
No First Aid procedures are required.
Skin: No First Aid procedures are required. As precaution, wash skin thoroughly with
soap. Remove and wash contaminated clothing.
Ingestion: If swallowed, give water or milk to drink and telephone Medical advice.
Consult Medical Personnel before inducing vomiting. If Medical advice cannot
be obtained, take person and product container to the nearest Medical
Emergency Treatment Center or hospital.
SECTION 7 - PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
Precaution to be taken in Handling and Storage: Minimum feasible handling temperatures should be maintained.
Periods of exposure to high temperature should be minimized. Water contamination should be avoided.
Steps to be taken in Case of Release or Spill: Stop source of leak. Clean up as soon as possible. Contain liquid to
prevent further soil, surface water, or ground water contamination. Clean-up small spills using appropriate
techniques such as Sorbing materials or pumping. Where feasible and appropriate, remove contaminated soil.
Follow prescribed procedures for larger releases.
Waste Disposal Method: It is the responsibility to the user of products to determine at the time of disposal
whether product meets RCRA criteria for hazardous waste. This is because product uses, transformations,
mixture, processes, etc. may render the resulting material hazardous.
SECTION 8 - CONTROL MEASURES
Respiratory Protection: None required if exposures are within permissible concentrations of
5.0mg/m3 of air for mineral oil mist average over an eight-hour daily
exposure (ACGIH 1984-85).Ventilation: Normal.
Protective Gloves: Impervious gloves when prolonged contact cannot be avoided.
Eye Protection: Chemical type goggles/face shield.
Protective Clothing: Impervious gloves when prolonged contact cannot be avoided.
Other Protective Measures: None considered necessary at this time.
Work/Hygienic Practices: Employees should exercise reasonable personal cleanliness.