SDS

GE5070
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Version:
1.3
Date of issue/Date of revision:
08/03/2015
Date of previous issue:
04/10/2015
fire-fighters
contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece
operated in positive pressure mode.Firefighters must wear
NIOSH/MSHA approved positive pressure self-contained breathing
apparatus with full face mask and full protective clothing.
Section 6. Accidental release measures
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. Provide adequate ventilation. Wear
appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. 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".
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).
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Small spill
:
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. Note: see section 1 of SDS for
emergency contact information and section 13 of SDS for waste
disposal.
Large spill
:
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 of SDS for emergency contact
information and section 13 of SDS for waste disposal.
Section 7. Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling
Protective measures
:
Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see section 8 of
SDS). Persons with a history of skin sensitization problems should
not be employed in any process in which this product is used. Avoid
exposure - obtain special instructions before use. Avoid exposure
during pregnancy. Do not handle until all safety precautions have
been read and understood. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing.
Do not ingest. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep in the
original container or an approved alternative made from a
compatible material, kept tightly closed when not in use. Empty
containers retain product residue and can be hazardous.
Advice on general occupational
hygiene
:
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. See also
Section 8 for additional information on hygiene measures.
Conditions for safe storage,
:
Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in original