SDS

SDS – ForceField FireGuard E-84 Intumescent Paint

SECTION 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable extinguishing media:

In case of fire: Use CO

, dry chemical, or foam.

Unsuitable extinguishing media:

None anticipated.

Specific hazards arising from the chemical:

Combustion or thermal decomposition will evolve toxic and/or irritant vapours. Forms

oxides of carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, silicon, titanium, as well as ammonia, amines,

hydrogen cyanide and aldehydes.

Special protective equipment and precautions for firefighters:

Firefighters should use standard protective equipment including flame retardant coat,

helmet with face shield, gloves, rubber boots, and self-contained breathing apparatus

(SCBA).

Fire-fighting equipment/instructions:

Move containers from fire area if you can do so without risk. Containers should be cooled

with water to prevent vapour pressure build up.

Specific methods:

Use standard firefighting procedures and consider the hazards of other involved materials.

Move containers from fire area if you can do so without risk. In the event of fire and/or

explosion do not breathe fumes.

General fire hazards:

None known.

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SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:

Keep unnecessary personnel away. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.

Wear appropriate protective equipment and clothing during clean-up.

Environmental precautions:

Avoid release to the environment. Avoid discharge into drains, water courses or onto the

ground. Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Inform appropriate

managerial or supervisory personnel of all environmental releases.

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:

Contain spillages and then collect with sand, earth, diatomaceous earth, vermiculite, or

any other suitable adsorbent material. Collect spillage. Transfer to a container for

disposal or recovery. Following product recovery, flush area with water. If possible

prevent water running into sewers.

Reference to other sections:

For waste disposal, see section 13 of the SDS.

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