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Eye contact:
Flush immediately with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Eyelids
should be held away from the eyeball to ensure thorough rinsing. Get medical
attention if irritation persists. If material is hot, treat for thermal burns and take
victim to hospital immediately.
Skin contact:
Remove contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated area thoroughly with soap
and water. If redness or irritation occurs, seek medical attention. If material is
hot, submerge injured area in cold water. If victim is severely burned, remove
to a hospital immediately. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Inhalation:
If overcome by inhalation of hot vapors, remove to fresh air. Use oxygen if
there is difficulty breathing or artificial respiration if breathing has stopped. Do
not leave victim unattended. Seek immediate medical attention if necessary.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting because of danger of aspirating liquid into lungs,
causing serious damage and chemical pneumonitis. If spontaneous vomiting
occurs keep head below hips to prevent aspiration and monitor for breathing
difficulty. Gastric lavage should be performed only by qualified medical
personnel. Keep affected person warm and at rest. Seek immediate medical
attention.
Other:
Not applicable.
SECTION 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash point:
218°C (424°F) by ASTM D 92.
Flammable limits:
Not determined.
Extinguishing media:
Use water spray, dry chemical, alcohol foam, all purpose AFFF or carbon
dioxide to extinguish fire.
Special firefighting
procedures:
Evacuate area and fight fire from a safe distance. If leak or spill has not ignited,
ventilate area and use water spray to disperse gas or vapor and to protect
personnel attempting to stop a leak.
Use water spray to cool adjacent structures and to protect personnel. Shut off
source of flow if possible (safely). Stay away from storage tank ends.
Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety device or any
discoloration of storage tank due to fire.
Fire fighters must wear MSHA/NIOSH approved positive pressure breathing
apparatus (SCBA) with full face mask and full protective equipment.
Unusual fire &
explosion hazards:
Dense smoke may be generated while burning. Toxic fumes, gases or vapors
may evolve on burning. Heavy flammable vapors may settle along ground level
and low spots to create an invisible fire hazard. The vapors may extend to
sources of ignition and flash back.
Byproducts of
combustion:
Fires involving this product may release oxides of carbon, nitrogen, sulfur,
phosphorus; reactive hydrocarbons and irritating vapors.
Autoignition
temperature:
Not determined.
Explosion data:
Not determined. Care should always be exercised in dust/mist areas.
Other:
Not applicable.
SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spill control
procedures (land):
Immediately turn off or isolate any source of ignition (pilot lights, electrical
equipment, flames, heaters, etc.). Evacuate area and ventilate. Personnel
wearing proper protective equipment should contain spill immediately with inert
materials (sand, earth, chemical spill pads of cotton) by forming dikes. Dikes
should be placed to contain spill in a manner that will prevent material from
entering sewers and waterways. Large spill, once contained, may be picked up
using explosion proof, non-sparking vacuum pumps, shovels, or buckets, and
disposed of in suitable containers for disposal. If a large spill occurs notify
appropriate authorities.