SAFETY ISSUE ON PRODUCTS AND RAW MATERIALS

Safety issues and precautionary steps should be taken into consideration.

Table 3.4 Hazard and precaution on the products and raw materials
Component Hazard Precaution

Benzene It is highly flammable liquid Keep away from heat, hot

Propylene
D-Isopropyl Ether
Isopropyl Alcohol
and vapour. surfaces, sparks, open flames
and other ignition sources. No
smoking. heat, hot surfaces,
open flames, sparks (Benzene
Safety Data Sheet,2016)
Extremely flammable - Keep away from heat, hot
gas.Contains gas under pressure; surfaces, sparks, open flames
may explode if heated. and other ignition sources. No
smoking. (Propylene Safety
Data Sheet,2016)
Highly flammable liquid and Keep away from
vapor. heat/sparks/open flames/hot
surfaces. No smoking.
(D-Isopropyl Ether Safety Data
Sheet,2018)
It is highly flammable liquid Read label before use. Keep
and vapour. away from heat/sparks/open
flames/hot surfaces.(Isopropyl
Alcohol Safety Data
Sheet,2018)

STORAGE AND HANDLING METHOD

Table 3.7 Handling and Storage of Isopropyl Alcohol

Properties Explanation

Handling • Adopt best Manual Handling considerations

when handling and carrying
• Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the
workplace. Prevent formation of aerosols.
(Isopropyl Alcohol Safety Data Sheet,2018)
Storage • Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed
receptacles. Protect from heat and direct sunlight.
The containers must always be tightly closed.
(Isopropyl Alcohol Safety Data Sheet,2018)