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Ingestion: If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting. Get medical attention
immediately. If victim is fully conscious, give a cupful of water. Never
give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flammable limits: This material is noncombustible.
Extinguishing Media: This material is compatible with all extinguishing media.
Hazards to fire-fighters: See Section 3 for information on hazards when this material is
present in the area of a fire.
Fire-fighting equipment: The following protective equipment for fire fighters is
recommended when this material is present in the area of a
fire: chemical goggles, body-covering protective clothing,
chemical resistant gloves, and rubber boots.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal protection: Wear chemical goggles, body-covering protective clothing, chemical
resistant gloves, and rubber boots. See section 8.
Environmental Hazards: Sinks and mixes with water. High pH of this material is harmful to
aquatic life, see Section 12. Only water will evaporate from a spill of this
material.
Small spill cleanup: Contain and/or absorb spill with inert material (e.g. sand, vermiculite),
then place in suitable container. Do not flush to sewer or allow to enter
waterways. Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Large spill cleanup: Keep unnecessary people away; isolate hazard area and deny entry. Do
not touch or walk through spilled material. Stop leak if you can do so
without risk. Prevent runoff from entering into storm sewers and ditches
which lead to natural waterways. Isolate, dike and store discharged
material, if possible. Use sand or earth to contain spilled material.
CERCLA RQ: There is no CERCLA Reportable Quantity for this material. If a spill
goes off site, notification of state and local authorities is recommended.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing spray mist.
Keep container closed. Promptly clean residue from closures with cloth
dampened with water. Promptly clean up spills.
Storage: Keep containers closed. Store in clean plastic containers. Separate from
acids, reactive metals, and ammonium salts. Keep from freezing.
Recommended storage temperature 15º-60º C (59º-140º F). Do not store
in aluminum, steel, fiberglass, copper, brass, zinc or galvanized containers.