SDS

GE Sil II 2.8 oz Metal
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Version
:
1.5
Date of issue
/
Date of revision
:
10/21/2016
Date of previous issue
:
09/27/2016
material has been swallowed and the exposed person is conscious,
give small quantities of water to drink. Stop if the exposed person
feels sick as vomiting may be dangerous. 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. Get
medical attention. 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.
Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatme
nt needed, if necessary
Notes to physician
:
In case of inhalation of decomposition products in a fire, symptoms
may be delayed. The exposed person may need to be kept under
medical surveillance for 48 hours.
Specific treatments
:
No specific treatment.
Protection of first aid personnel
:
No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without
suitable training. If it is suspected that fumes are still present, the
rescuer should wear an appropriate mask or self-contained breathing
apparatus. It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give
mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Wash contaminated clothing
thoroughly with water before removing it, or wear gloves.
See toxicological information (Section 11)
Section 5. Fire-fighting measures
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
:
Use dry chemical, CO2, alcohol-resistant foam or water spray (fog).
Unsuitable extinguishing media
:
water jet
Specific hazards arising from the
chemical
:
No specific fire or explosion hazard.
Hazardous thermal
decomposition products
:
Decomposition products may include the following materials:
carbon dioxide
carbon monoxide
nitrogen oxides
metal oxide/oxides
Measurements at temperatures above 150°C in presenc e of air
(oxygen) have shown that small amounts of formaldehyde are
formed due to oxidative degradation.
Special protective actions 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. Use water spray to keep
fire-exposed containers cool. Fire water contaminated with this
material must be contained and prevented from being discharged to
any waterway, sewer or drain.
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.
Section 6. Accidental release measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures