Safety Data Sheet

Hercules Plastic Seal
SDS US
SDS #7373E Version #: 01 Revision date: Issue date: 12-May-2015
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medical attention if symptoms occur.
Eye contact
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids.
Check for and remove any contact lenses. Get medical attention if irritation occurs.
Ingestion
Wash out mouth with water. Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable
for breathing. If material has been swallowed and the exposed person is conscious, give small
quantities of water to drink. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical
personnel. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.
Most important
symptoms/effects, acute and
delayed
Skin or eye irritation.
Indication of immediate medical
attention and special treatment
needed.
Contact poison treatment specialist immediately if large quantities have been ingested or
inhaled.
General information
Note to physician, treat symptomatically.
5. Fire-fighting measures
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.
Special protective equipment
and precautions for firefighters
Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.
Fire fighting
equipment/instructions
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.
Specific methods
None
General fire hazards
None
6. Accidental release measures
Personal precautions,
protective equipment and
emergency procedures
Evacuate surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. Do
not touch or walk through spilled material. Put on appropriate personal protective equipment. 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".
Methods and materials for
containment and cleaning up
Large Spills: Move containers from spill area. 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.
Small Spills: 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.
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).
7. Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling
Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see section 8 of SDS). 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,
including any incompatibilities
Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in original container protected from direct
sunlight in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials (see section 10
of SDS) and food and drink. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use.
Containers that have been opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent
leakage. Do not store in unlabeled containers. Use appropriate containment to avoid
environmental contamination.