SDS

Air
Section 5. Fire-fighting measures
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. Contact supplier immediately for specialist advice. Move containers from fire
area if this can be done without risk. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers
cool.
Hazardous thermal
decomposition products
Specific hazards arising
from the chemical
Decomposition products may include the following materials:
nitrogen oxides
Contains gas under pressure. In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and
the container may burst or explode.
Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.
Special protective
equipment for fire-fighters
Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire.
Extinguishing media
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None known.
Suitable extinguishing
media
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Unsuitable extinguishing
media
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Special protective actions
for fire-fighters
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Section 6. Accidental release measures
Environmental precautions
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Immediately contact emergency personnel. Stop leak if without risk. Note: see Section
1 for emergency contact information and Section 13 for waste disposal.
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No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training.
Evacuate surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from
entering. Avoid breathing gas. Provide adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate
respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Put on appropriate personal protective
equipment.
Ensure emergency procedures to deal with accidental gas releases are in place to avoid
contamination of the environment. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has
caused environmental pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air).
Large spill
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Immediately contact emergency personnel. Stop leak if without risk.
Small spill
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Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
For non-emergency
personnel
For emergency responders
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If specialized 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".
Section 7. Handling and storage
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. Remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before
entering eating areas. See also Section 8 for additional information on hygiene
measures.
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Protective measures
Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see Section 8). Contains gas under
pressure. Avoid breathing gas. Do not puncture or incinerate container. Use
equipment rated for cylinder pressure. Close valve after each use and when empty.
Protect cylinders from physical damage; do not drag, roll, slide, or drop. Use a suitable
hand truck for cylinder movement.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Empty containers retain product residue
and can be hazardous.
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Precautions for safe handling
Date of issue/Date of revision
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