SDS

Date of issue/Date of revision : 05/21/2015 Version : 1 3
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Section 5. Fire-fighting measures
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Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing
media
Unsuitable extinguishing
media
: Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire.
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: Do not use water jet.
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Specific hazards arising
from the chemical
Hazardous thermal
decomposition products
: In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and the container may burst.
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: Decomposition products may include the following materials:
carbon dioxide
carbon monoxide
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Special protective actions
for fire-fighters
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Special protective
equipment for fire-fighters
: 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.
: Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.
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Section 6. Accidental release measures
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Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
For non-emergency
personnel
: 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. Put on appropriate personal
protective equipment.
For emergency responders : If specialised clothing is required to deal with the spillage, take note of any
information
in
Section 8 on suitable and unsuitable materials. See also the information in "For non-
emergency personnel".
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Environmental precautions : 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).
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Methods and materials for
containment and cleaning up
Small spill :
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Large spill :
Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Dilute with water and mop up
if water-soluble. Alternatively, or if water-insoluble, absorb with an inert dry material and
place in an appropriate waste disposal container. Dispose of via a licensed waste
disposal contractor.
Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Prevent entry into sewers,
water courses, basements or confined areas. Wash spillages into an effluent treatment
plant or proceed as follows. Contain and collect spillage with non-combustible,
absorbent material e.g. sand, earth, vermiculite or diatomaceous earth and place in
container for disposal according to local regulations (see Section 13). Dispose of via a
licensed waste disposal contractor. Note: see Section 1 for emergency contact
information and Section 13 for waste disposal.