Proven Usage
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Material Safety Document Sheet for EPSA-PRO
Storage Instructions
Solvents are stored in the “flammable” storage cabinets provided for that purpose. A small amount (what you will use in a 24 hour period) can be left out of the cabinet if it is kept in a ventilated hood where the vapors will be exhausted away. This will prevent a dangerous build-up of vapors from occurring. Empty bottles should be taken care of as discussed earlier as soon as they are emptied. Do not leave empty bottles lying around because they will have residual solvents and vapors in them and will become an explosion hazard. Do not store dissimilar chemicals in the same storage cabinets. The vapors from these chemicals could mix and set off a reaction with devastating results. If you are unsure about how to store a chemical, please ask, do not guess.
The “flammable” storage cabinets must be kept away from ignition sources and combustible materials such as boxes, rags, and towels. The cabinets should be located in areas 80°F or lower.
Solvents must be stored and used below eye level in order to reduce the chances of getting solvents in the eyes.
Squeeze bottles should be placed away from sources of ignition and where they will not be subjected to rough handling or sudden shocks. Solvent squeeze bottles must be filled at the sink where the fumes will be exhausted away.
Beakers need to be covered when not in use. Solvents should only be kept in beakers for short periods of time. Beakers of solvent must be filled and used at the solvent bench so the vapors will be exhausted out of the lab area. When you are finished with the solvent, pour the used or contaminated solvent into the proper waste container. This is also done at the solvent sink.
Safety Instructions
The first aid measures given here are general guidelines that are appropriate in the majority of cases. There may be specific reactions that will be extreme and will need immediate medical attention.
Inhalation:
If vapors from a solvent are inhaled, resulting in marked irritation, dizziness, drowsiness, or other symptoms, remove the person to fresh air (out of doors is best). In an extreme case where the victim stops breathing, remove them from the solvent laden air and have a qualified person start administering artificial respiration while another person calls for emergency care.
Eye contact:
For a splash in the eye, rinse the eye in an eye bath for 15 minutes. Go to the Health Center. The eyes will probably feel dry and irritated but there usually will be no residual damage.
Skin contact:
For a small splash, wash the affected area with soap and water. For a large splash, go to the emergency shower and rinse while taking of the effected clothing. The clothing is very flammable and should not be worn again until it has been washed.
Ingestion:
In the unlikely event of ingestion of a solvent, keep the person quiet and have them lie down. Do not induce vomiting. Call for emergency care. Give the name of the victim, the chemical ingested, and your location. Let the response team administer the proper medical treatment.
Precautions
The following precautions are listed for your own protection and the protection of those in your work area. By adhering to these safety rules, you will greatly reduce the number of accidents and thus protect your own health as well as that of those around you.
The rule is stated followed by a brief description.
# 1) Never mix acids and solvents. Acids and solvents react chemically to produce gases and a great amount of heat. The mixture is explosive.
# 2) Do not use IPA or any other solvent to clean sink surfaces. There may be residual acids on the surfaces or there may be acid vapors which can mix with the solvent’s vapors.
# 3) Do not mix materials not called for in the instructions. A violent chemical reaction may result. Leave the chemical discoveries to those paid to risk their lives to do so.
# 4) Use well vented environments whenever pouring solvents.
# 6) Never allow solvents or their fumes to come in contact with ignition sources. Most solvents are extremely flammable and explosive.
# 7) Wash hands and gloves after handling solvents. Any chemical residue could cause irritation of the skin and possibly react with other chemicals you come in contact with. This is also a common cause of solvent ingestion.
# 8) Do not use the same pair of gloves to handle solvents and acids. Cross contamination could occur causing a chemical reaction which could cause serious burns.
# 9) No eating or drinking around chemicals. It would be easy to contaminate food with residual chemicals and thus cause the ingestion of these chemicals.