Orkot Marine Bearings: Engineering Manual - Trelleborg.com.au

Orkot ® Marine BearingsEngineering Manual for Rudder and Water Lubricated Propeller Shaft Bearings6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURESPersonal precautions : Filter mask for dust (machining)Environmental precautions : Avoid dispersion of dust (machining)Methods for cleaning up : Transfer into suitable containers for disposal7. HANDLING AND STORAGEHandling : Observe good industrial safety and hygiene practice.Storage : Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlightRecommended packaging : Paper, card, plastics, wood8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTIONEngineering measures : When machining use local exhaustventilation. Collect dust for disposalMachined swarf is flammableHygiene measures : Avoid breathing machined dust.Occupational exposure limitsChemical name : DustOEL (UK) : < 10 mg/m 3 8 hour TWA tot. inhalable dust< 5 mg/m 3 8 hour respirable dustPersonal protective equipmentRespiratory system : Dust mask, type FFP1 minimumSkin and body : Work clothingHands : Not applicableEyes : Safety goggles when machiningOther protective equipment : Not applicable9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIESPhysical state : SolidColour : Variable – white, black, grey, blue,turquoise, green (compound dependent)Odour : Weak, characteristicMelting point : Does not meltBulk density : 1200 – 1450 kg/m 3Solubility in water : InsolublepH : Not applicableFlash point : Not applicableExplosion properties : As with all dusts a risk of explosion exists inRestricted environments20