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Other Protective
Product Eye Protection Protective Gloves Respiratory Protection Engineering Controls
Not Required Not Required Not required Use in well-ventilated
303 Dri-Strip
area.
Avoid eye contact. Wear Wear appropriate gloves Avoid breathing of Use in well-ventilated Avoid Skin Contact
3M Brand
unvented goggles during when handling this vapors, mists, or spray. area.
Liquid Trouble
operations in which material. A pair of gloves
Shooter
exposure is likely. made from the following
Cleaner
material(s) are
recommended:
Neoprene or Nitrile
rubber.
Gas tight Chem. Safety Rubber for conc. 3% NH3; Local Exhaust-to Brimmed Hat, Rubber
Ammonia
Goggles Industrial Full Face Mask atmosphere Suit & Shoes
& Green Canister. Mechanical-fans
Chemical splash goggles Use of gloves will For an excess of mists If applicable, in confined For large spills (Over 55
BlueSeal
may be used if there is a decrease skin dryness sprayed material, use areas provide adequate gallons) wear appropriate
risk of sprayed product and coating of the skin. NIOSH approved local exhaust ventilation protective clothing and
coming into contact with respirator. to lower the concentration rubber boots.
eyes. of mists, vapors, or
sprayed material.
Safety glasses Solvent resistant gloves None required Good general ventilation none
BH-38
should be sufficient for
most conditions. Local
exhaust ventilation may
be necessary for some
operations.
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Product Eye Protection Protective Gloves Respiratory Protection Engineering Controls
Chemical splash goggles. Chemical resistant If mists/vapors are not Protective footwear. If
Bravo Extra
gloves. Includes: adequately controlled by major exposure is
Heavy Duty
Neoprene gloves. ventilation, use possible, wear suitable
Stripper
Rubber gloves. appropriate respiratory protective clothing and
protection to avoid over footwear.
exposure. A respiratory
protection program that
meets OSHA's 29 CFR
1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2
requirements must be
followed whenever
workplace conditions
warrant a respirator's use.
Safety glasses if Rubber for prolonged None normally required Local Exhaust- Protective clothing and
Brown-EX
splashing is likely exposure. with adequate room Acceptable equipment needed to
Tannin
ventilation. Mechanical- prevent wetting of
Recommended clothing.
CBC Plus Bowl Use Chemical Splash Rubber Gloves-protective None Required just avoid Avoid contact with use
Goggles, for continued or cuff or gauntlet type breathing the mists or solutions. These may
Cleaner
severe exposure wear a preferred. vapors. also be hazardous.
face shield over the
goggles.
Chewing Gum Chemical safety glasses Chemical resistant (Nitrile In areas where the TLV is Good general ventilation none required
or goggles or Viton) exceeded, wear a NIOSH should be sufficient for
Remover
approved respirator. most conditions. Local
(Aerosol)
exhaust ventilation may
be necessary for some
operations.
Wear Safety Glasses with repeated or Use general ventilation to
Clorox
prolonged use wear minimize exposure to
Germicidal
gloves vapor or mist.
Bleach
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Product Eye Protection Protective Gloves Respiratory Protection Engineering Controls
No special controls are No special controls are
De-Solv-It
required beyond good required beyond good
Multipurpose
handling practices. handling practices.
Solvent
Chemical Safety Goggles Acid-Resistant Rubber NIOSHA approved self- Local Exhaust if required Acid-resistant aprons, or
Extra Strength
contained breathing to maintain TLV. suits as required; rubber
CSP Cleaner
apparatus in areas with Mechanical acceptable. footwear where
high mist concentrations. applicable.
Safety glasses No special protective No special requirements No special ventilation If major exposure is
Extraction
recommended clothing is required. requirements possible, wear suitable
Rinse
protective clothing.
Safety glasses Not normally needed Not normally needed Local Exhaust-not
Floor Corps
recommended when normally needed
Neutralizer /
handling concentrate Mechanical-general
Conditioner
Goggles or face shield Acid-resistant gloves None required Good general ventilation Under certain conditions,
Foamy Q&A
should be sufficient for acid resistant aprons and
most conditions. Local boots are suggested
exhaust ventilation may
be necessary for some
operations.
Chemical Splash Goggles Impervious Gloves; i.e. None required under Good general ventilation Avoid prolonged contact
Formula 710
rubber, nitrile normal spray/mist should be sufficient for with skin
Multi-Surface
conditions. most conditions.
Acid Cleaner
If conditions are above
normal limits wear
NIOSH/MSH approved
respirator.
Chemical Splash For sensitive skin or None required Good general ventilation Avoid prolonged contact
Formula 720
Goggles. Have eye prolonged contact use should be sufficient for with skin
Multi-Surface
fountain available. Do not impervious gloves; i.e. most conditions. Local
Rinse
wear contact lenses while rubber exhaust ventilation may
working with this material. be necessary for some
operations.
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Product Eye Protection Protective Gloves Respiratory Protection Engineering Controls
No special requirements Rubber, PVC or other No special requirements General room ventilation
Fortify
under normal use impervious material. under normal use adequate.
conditions. Chemical conditions.
workers splash-proof
goggles where eye
contact may be a
problem.
recommended recommended General ventilation is Mechanical-optional Protective apron or
Fullsan (984)
optional coveralls, and chemical
resistant boot
recommended.
None required None required None required Good general ventilation none
Furniture
should be sufficient for
Polish
most conditions. Local
exhaust ventilation may
be necessary for some
operations.
Safety goggles Rubber None Required Mechanical-general none
Glass Cleaner
Chemical safety glasses Chemical resistant (Nitrile In areas where the TLV is Good general ventilation None required
Gum Remover
or goggles or Viton) exceeded, wear a NIOSH should be sufficient for
approved respirator. most conditions. Local
exhaust ventilation may
be necessary for some
operations.
Safety glasses Impervious gloves Not normally required
Heavy Duty
Wax
Hepacide Quat Not necessary Not necessary None Good general ventilation
should be sufficient for
most conditions. Local
exhaust ventilation may
be necessary for some
operations.
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Product Eye Protection Protective Gloves Respiratory Protection Engineering Controls
Safety glasses Waterproof No special requirements Good general ventilation
Herbal Fresh
recommended recommended should be sufficient for
Liq Deo W/03Z
most conditions. Local
4GL/CS
exhaust ventilation may
be necessary for some
operations.
safety glasses Impervious gloves Not normally required Good general ventilation
High Frontier
should be sufficient for
most conditions. Local
exhaust ventilation may
be necessary for some
operations.
Goggles Neoprene None Required Local Exhaust-normal
Hil-Phene (No
longer making
this product)
Face Shield with Rubber gloves with None normally required. Do not get on skin or
Hil-Phene II
concentrate concentrate. If exposed to fine mist clothing
droplets of less than 15
microns, NIOSH/MSHA
approved respirator
should be worn.
No special Requirements Good general ventilation
Hi-Tech
should be sufficient for
most conditions. Local
exhaust ventilation may
be necessary for some
operations.
None required with None required with None required for normal Local Exhaust-None
Institutional
normal usage. normal usage. usage. required for normal use.
Pack Comet
Mechanical-Acceptable
Cleanser with
Chlorinol
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Product Eye Protection Protective Gloves Respiratory Protection Engineering Controls
No special requirements Neoprene No special requirements General room ventilation No special requirements
Iodine Spotter
under normal use under normal use adequate.
conditions. conditions. If
mists/vapors are not
adequately controlled by
ventilation, use
appropriate respiratory
protection to prevent
overexposure.
No special requirements No special requirements No special requirements General room ventilation Not applicable
Lemon
under normal use under normal use under normal use adequate.
Johnson Shine-
conditions. conditions. conditions.
Up RTU
wear splash proof glasses wear rubber gloves Ventilate to maintain
Lift Off #1
exposure below limits.
Splash proof goggles orRubber Gloves-protective Avoid misting conditions Avoid contact with use
Limeaway
face shield cuff or gauntlet type or dusts. solutions. These may
preferred. also be hazardous.
Liquid Cleaning Chemical Splash Goggles Rubber/Neoprene None normally required Local Exhaust- Full cover clothing-rubber
with adequate room Acceptable apron
Agent
ventilation. Mechanical-
Recommended
Lok-Gard-#339 Glasses where splashing None Required None Required Local Exhaust-not none required
of concentrate is a required
concern Mechanical-suggested
Goggles or face shield Acid-Resistant Rubber Not Required Mechanical-general None
M *95
Splash goggles Acid-Resistant Gloves Not Required Local Exhaust for some Eye wash stations and
M.L.D. Bowl
operations washing facilities should
Cleanse
be readily accessible.
Chemical goggles Not Required Not Required by NIOSHA Local Exhaust, Gloves, glasses &
MAG
Mechanical disposable mask
(Magnesium
recommended if
Chloride
constantly handled.
Hexahydrate)
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Product Eye Protection Protective Gloves Respiratory Protection Engineering Controls
No special protective No special protective No special protective No special ventilation
Neutralizer
clothing is required. clothing is required. clothing is required. requirements
yes if sensitive Filter mask
Oil Base
Sweeping
Compound
On Base Sealer safety glasses Impervious gloves Not normally required none necessary
Chemical Splash goggles Chemical resistant gloves None normally required Good general ventilation
Orange Tough
should be sufficient for
15
most conditions. Local
exhaust ventilation may
be necessary for some
operations.
Over and Under No special requirements If prolonged or repeated No special requirements General room ventilation
under normal use contact is possible: under normal use adequate.
Plus
conditions. Rubber, PVC, or other conditions.
impervious material.
Safety glasses/goggles Not Required Not required under Local Exhaust- Normal work clothing
Overcoat
normal use conditions. recommended covering arms and legs.
No special requirements No special requirements No special requirements General room ventilation If major exposure is
Paint, Oil &
Grease Spotter under normal use under normal use under normal major is normally adequate. possible to eyes/skin,
conditions. conditions. If prolonged exposure is possible (e.g. Substantial amounts of wear/use appropriate
Gel
or repeated contact is spills): NIOSH/OSHA mists/vapors can be protective equipment.
possible: Neoprene. approved Organic vapor controlled with local
respirator. exhaust ventilation or
respiratory protection.
Chemical safety goggles Impervious rubber gloves Wear appropriate, At least 10 air Protective clothing such
Penetrating
properly fitted respirator charges/hour as uniforms, coveralls
Seal No.21
(NIOSH or MSHA recommended.
approved) air monitoring Local Exhaust and
demonstrates vapor or Mechanical Ventilation
mist levels are below recommended
applicable limits.
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Product Eye Protection Protective Gloves Respiratory Protection Engineering Controls
Safety goggles Rubber or Neoprene None required. Use Adequate Rubber apron and boots
Phoenix
product with adequate recommended
Liquefier, Re-
ventilation.
Emulsifier
Required Required None Required None Required Protective apron is
Porcelain and
optional
Tile Cleaner
As need to prevent If need to prevent None normally required in Local Exhaust- As needed to prevent
Pretreat
splashing into eyes. sensitive skin. well ventilated areas. Satisfactory wetting of skin.
Mechanical-Satisfactory
Safety goggles or glasses Protective gloves made of Positive pressure air line Use local exhaust to Safety shoes, safety
Propane
plastic or rubber with full-face mask and prevent accumulation. shower, eyewash.
escape bottle or self- Use general ventilation to
contained breathing prevent build up of
apparatus should be flammable
available for emergency concentrations. May use
use. hood with forced
ventilation when handling
small quantities. If
product is handled
routinely where the
potential for leaks exists,
all electrical equipment
must be rated for use in
potentially flammable
atmospheres. Consult the
National Electrical Code
for details.
Protein Spotter No special requirements No special requirements No special requirements General room ventilation If major exposure is
under normal use under normal use under normal use adequate. possible to eyes/skin,
conditions. conditions. conditions. wear/use appropriate
protective equipment.
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Other Protective
Product Eye Protection Protective Gloves Respiratory Protection Engineering Controls
When handling the When handling the Ventilate to maintain
Quik Fill 520
concentrated product, concentrated product, exposure below limits.
wear eye protection such wear rubber gloves.
as splash proof glasses.
Use Chemical Splash Use industrial rubber Avoid breathing dusts or Avoid contact with use
Quik Fill 910
Goggles, for continued or gloves, and other mists of this product. solutions. These may
severe exposure wear a protection as necessary also be hazardous.
face shield over the to avoid skin contact.
goggles.
Use chemical splash Use an industrial rubber
Quik Fill 920
goggles, wear a face glove when working with
shield over the goggles concentrate.
for continued or severe
exposure to concentrate.
Safety goggles Chemical-resistant gloves Employ NIOSH/MSHA Mechanical-general Chemical-resistant boots
Ren-O-Grout
approved APR with adequate and rubber apron.
organic vapor cartridge if
vapors are above the
recommended PELs.
No special requirements No special requirements If mists/vapors are not General room ventilation If major exposure is
Rugbee
Enzyme Spotter under normal use under normal use adequately controlled by is normally adequate. possible to eyes/skin,
conditions. conditions. ventilation, use Substantial amounts of wear/use appropriate
appropriate respiratory mists/vapors can be protective equipment.
protection to prevent controlled with local
overexposure. exhaust ventilation or
respiratory protection.
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Product Eye Protection Protective GlovesRespiratory Protection Engineering Controls
Eye protection not No special requirements
No special requirements General room ventilation If major exposure is
Rugbee
required unless contact under normal use under normal use is normally adequate. possible to eyes/skin,
General
with undiluted product is conditions. If prolonged
conditions. Substantial amounts of wear/use appropriate
Purpose
possible. or repeated contact is mists/vapors can be protective equipment.
Spotter
possible: Any impervious controlled with local
material. exhaust ventilation or
respiratory protection.
Rugbee Solvent No special requirements If prolonged or repeated If mists/vapors are not General room ventilation If major exposure is
Spot Remover under normal use contact is possible: Any adequately controlled by is normally adequate. possible to eyes/skin,
(Discontinued) conditions. impervious material. ventilation, use Substantial amounts of wear/use appropriate
appropriate respiratory mists/vapors can be protective equipment.
protection to prevent controlled with local
overexposure. exhaust ventilation or
respiratory protection.
Ru-Juv-Nal 165 chemical goggles or face Rubber or Neoprene with not required Mechanical-
shield with conc. conc. recommended
Rust Remover Chemical splash-proof Neoprene If mists/vapors are not General room ventilation Protective footwear
goggles adequately controlled by is normally adequate.
ventilation, use: Substantial amounts of
NIOSH/OSHA approved mists/vapors can be
Dust/mist respirator. controlled with local
exhaust ventilation or
respiratory protection.
Chemical goggles None required for brief When airborne exposure Local Exhaust-not
Seal 341
contact. guidelines and/or comfort required
levels may be exceeded, Mechanical-suggested
use an approved air-
purifying respirator.
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Product Eye Protection Protective Gloves Respiratory Protection Engineering Controls
approved safety glasses Solvent resistant gloves None Required Good general ventilation Under certain conditions,
Shineline
Emulsifier Plus with side shield such as neoprene, nitrite, should be sufficient for alkali resistant aprons
or natural rubber/latex are most conditions. Local and boots are suggested
recommended. exhaust ventilation may
be necessary for some
operations.
Showcase Seal- Eye protection Neoprene/nitrile gloves Ensure adequate Use protective clothing as
recommended are recommended as ventilation, in order to necessary.
O-San
needed to prevent contact avoid breathing vapors.
with product.
No special requirements No special requirements No special requirements General room ventilation If major exposure is
Soil
Release/Bonnet under normal use under normal use under normal use adequate. possible to eyes/skin,
conditions. conditions. conditions. wear/use appropriate
Buff
protective equipment.
Keep out of eyes yes Not necessary Proper ventilation
Spray Away
Local Exhaust-yes
Required Required Do not spray in confined None Required Protective apron is
Spray 'n
area. optional
Dissolve
Safety goggles Not necessary Not normally required Good general ventilation None
Spraybuff
should be sufficient for
most conditions. Local
exhaust ventilation may
be necessary for some
operations.
Goggles None None required for Local Exhaust-normal
Spring Green
recommended use. room ventilation
Liquid Enzyme
recommended If prolonged or repeated Not normally required If significant mechanically
ST 1000
contact will occur use of generated misting occurs,
protective gloves and local ventilation is
aprons is recommended. recommended.
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Product Eye Protection Protective Gloves Respiratory Protection Engineering Controls
For concentrate wear For concentrate wear any For concentrate ventilate
Stainless Steel
chemical splash goggles. industrial rubber glove. to maintain exposure
Cleaner &
below limits.
Polish
Safety glasses No special requirements No special protective No special protective
Stench and
recommended under normal use clothing is required. clothing is required for
Stain Digester
conditions. For prolonged feet. If major exposure is
or repeated contact with possible, wear suitable
skin: Rubber gloves. protective clothing.
Neoprene gloves.
safety glasses Impervious gloves Not normally required none necessary
Sunny Side
Super Hil-Tone- Not necessary with Not necessary with Usually not need unless At least 10 air Normal use- Protective
normal use. normal use. If prolonged product is misted or charges/hour clothing such as
#215
contact is unavoidable, heated. Wear recommended. uniforms, coveralls. If
wear polyvinylchloride appropriate, properly Local Exhaust and prolonged contact is
(PVC); Neoprene; nitrile; fitted respirator NIOSH or Mechanical Ventilation unavoidable, wear
polyvinyl alcohol viton. MSHA approved unless recommended protective clothing made
air monitoring of the polyvinyl alcohol
demonstrates vapor or (PVA); polyvinyl chloride
mist levels are above (PVC); neoprene; nitrile;
applicable limits. viton; polyurethane.
Chemical Goggles Rubber or Neoprene None Required when Local Exhaust- yes None required when used
Super Solv
used as specified; Mechanical -yes as specified
however, good ventilation
is needed.
Safety goggles None required None Required Good general ventilation none required
Super
should be sufficient for
Spraybuff
most conditions. Local
Exhaust ventilation may
be necessary for some
operations.
Safety goggles Impermeable Not normally required
Taski Profi F2
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Product Eye Protection Protective Gloves Respiratory Protection Engineering Controls
Safety goggles suggested None required Not required Not required
Top Clean
where splashing of
concentrate is a concern.
None Required None Required None required if good Local Exhaust-not none required
Top Shape
ventilation is maintained. required
Mechanical-suggested
Safety glasses Solvent resistant None Required Mechanical-general
Tough Duty
Chemical Safety glasses Solvent impervious Wear appropriate, 10 air changes/hour Protective clothing such
Trophy Wood
or face shield rubber gloves properly fitted respirator recommended as uniforms, coveralls
Gym Finish
(NIOSH or MSHA Local and Mechanical
approved) unless air exhaust recommended.
monitoring demonstrates
vapor or mist levels are
below applicable limits.
Solvent resistant eye Solvent impervious Wear appropriate, At least 10 air Solvent impermeable
Trophy wood
wear with splash goggles rubber gloves properly fitted respirator charges/hour clothing
Seal
(NIOSH and MSHA recommended.
approved) unless: Local Exhaust and
monitoring demonstrates Mechanical Ventilation
vapor or mist levels are recommended
below applicable limits.
Chemical splash goggles Wear resistant gloves General ventilation is Provide sufficient
Vandalism
in compliance with OSHA such as: neoprene, nitrile adequate. mechanical and/or local
Mark Remover
regulations. rubber, or polyvinyl exhaust ventilation to
chloride. maintain exposure below
TLV (s).
Chemical goggles. Face Long rubber gloves No special requirements General room ventilation
Virex II/256
Shield. under normal use adequate.
conditions.
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Other Protective
Product Eye Protection Protective Gloves Respiratory Protection Engineering Controls
When handling the When handling the For concentrate ventilate
Vivid
concentrated product, concentrated product, to maintain exposure
Concentrated
wear eye protection such wear rubber gloves. below limits.
Glass Cleaner
as splash proof glasses.
Not required; prudent Not necessary None Required Local Exhaust- none None
Windows &
handling recommended required
Glass Cleaner
Mechanical- acceptable
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