When handling acid equipment, several key safety measures should be followed. These measures aim to minimize the risk of exposure and ensure a safe working environment. Here's a summary of the key areas to focus on:

1. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

• Eye Protection: Use close-fitting safety goggles and avoid using eye lenses [1]. Chemical goggles or safety glasses are recommended [2].
• Skin Protection: Wear clothing that provides comprehensive protection to the skin, such as cotton, rubber, PVC, or viton [1]. Use protective gloves made of suitable materials like Polychloroprene, Nitrile rubber, Butyl rubber, or Fluorinated rubber [1]. Ensure gloves provide comprehensive protection, such as P.V.C., neoprene, or rubber gloves [1].
• Respiratory Protection: Use respiratory protection where exposure levels exceed workplace exposure limits. Ensure adequate protective respiratory equipment is used [1].

2. Safe Handling Practices:

• Avoid Contact: Avoid contact with skin and eyes, and inhalation of vapors and mists [1]. Use only under a chemical fume hood [3].
• Hygiene Measures: Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking, or smoking, and when leaving work 4, 20. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse 4, 20. Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using the product 4, 20.
• Ventilation: Provide good ventilation in the process area to prevent the formation of vapor 4, 20. Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas 2, 9, 15, 17.

3. Storage Requirements:

• Original Containers: Always use the original container and do not pour the product into other containers [1].
• Incompatible Materials: Keep away from food, drink, and feed [1]. Store away from strong bases, strong acids, sources of ignition, and direct sunlight 4, 20.
• Temperature: Keep cool and store in a dry place. Maintain storage temperature between 41-77°F 4, 20.
• Container Condition: Keep containers tightly closed when not in use 4, 20.

4. Accidental Release Measures:

• Personal Precautions: Wear personal protection equipment and remove persons to safety [1].
• Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements, or confined areas [4].
• Containment and Cleaning Up: Limit leakages with earth or sand [1]. Use suitable material for taking up spills, such as absorbing material, organic, or sand [1]. Collect spillage and store away from other materials 4, 6, 20. Soak up spills with inert solids like clay or diatomaceous earth 4, 6, 20.

5. First Aid Measures:

• Eye Contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice 16, 18.
• Skin Contact: Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and seek immediate medical attention 16, 18.
• Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air and seek immediate medical attention. If not breathing, give artificial respiration 16, 18.
• Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a physician or poison control center immediately 16, 18.

6. Incompatible Materials:

• Avoid contact with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases 2, 8, 9, 15, 17.
• May be corrosive to metals [1].

7. Fire Safety:

• Use appropriate extinguishing media such as water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, or alcohol-resistant foam 16, 18.
• Do not use a solid water stream as it may scatter and spread fire [5].
• Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear in case of fire 8, 16, 18.

By adhering to these guidelines, you can significantly reduce the risks associated with handling acid equipment and ensure a safer workplace.