Specification Sheet

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4. First aid measures (continued)
Get medical attention immediately. Wash out mouth with water. Remove dentures if any.
Move exposed person to fresh air. Keep person warm and at rest. Do not induce vomiting
unless directed to do so by medical personnel. If vomiting occurs, the head should be kept
low so that vomit does not enter the lungs. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention
immediately. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or
waistband. If not breathing, if breathing is
irregular or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide
artificial respiration or oxygen by trained personnel.
Ingestion
Protection of first-aiders
No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. It may be
dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Wear suitable
protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. If it is suspected that fumes are still
present, the rescuer should wear an appropriate mask or self-contained breathing
apparatus.
Fire-fighting measures
Extinguishing media
Special protective
equipment for fire-fighters
Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.
5.
Special exposure hazards
No specific fire or explosion hazard.
Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire.
None known.
Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if
there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable
training.
Suitable
Not suitable
Hazardous combustion
products
Metal oxide/oxides
Flammability of the product
No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Evacuate
surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. Do
not
touch or walk through spilled material. Provide adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate
respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Put on appropriate personal protective
equipment (see section 8).
Environmental precautions
Accidental release measures
Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and
sewers. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental pollution
(sewers, waterways, soil or air).
Move containers from spill area.
Approach release from upwind. Prevent entry into
sewers, water courses, basements or confined areas. Vacuum or sweep up material and
place in a designated, labeled waste container. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal
contractor. Note: see section 1 for emergency contact information and section 13 for
waste disposal.
Personal precautions
Large spill
6.
Move containers from spill area. Vacuum or sweep up material and place in a
designated, labeled waste container. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal
contractor.
Small spill
Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see section 8). Eating, drinking and
smoking should be prohibited in areas where this material is handled, stored and
processed. Workers should wash hands and face before eating, drinking and smoking.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Do not ingest. Use only with adequate
ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Keep in the
original container or approved alternative container. Containers should be kept closed
when not in use. Empty containers retain product residue and can be hazardous. Do not
reuse container.
Handling and storage
Handling
7.