SDS

Revision Date 11-Aug-2015
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Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Notes to Physician
Product is a corrosive material. Use of gastric lavage or emesis is
contraindicated. Possible perforation of stomach or esophagus should be
investigated. Do not give chemical antidotes. Asphyxia from glottal edema
may occur. Marked decrease in blood pressure may occur with moist
rales, frothy sputum, and high pulse pressure.
Suitable Extinguishing Media
Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding
environment.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media
CAUTION: Use of water spray when fighting fire may be inefficient
Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical
The product causes burns of eyes, skin and mucous membranes. Thermal decomposition can lead to
release of irritating gases and vapors.
Uniform Fire Code Corrosive: Acid-Liquid
Toxic: Solid
Hazardous Combustion Products
Carbon Oxides
Explosion Data
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact No.
Sensitivity to Static Discharge No.
Protective equipment and precautions for firefighters
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand,MSHA/NIOSH (approved or
equivalent) and full protective gear.
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal Precautions
Attention! Corrosive material. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal protective equipment as
required. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Keep people away from and
upwind of spill/leak. Do not breathe vapor or mist.
Other Information
Refer to protective measures listed in Sections 7 and 8
Environmental Precautions
Environmental Precautions
Refer to protective measures listed in Sections 7 and 8. Prevent further
leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Should not be released into the
environment. Do not allow to enter into soil/subsoil. Prevent product from
entering drains.
Methods for cleaning up
Pick up and transfer to properly labeled containers
Methods for Containment
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Methods for cleaning up
Pick up and transfer to properly labeled containers.
Precautions for safe handling
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE