SDS
HTH Algae Guard Granules
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SDS_US / EN
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In case of eye contact
:
IF IN EYES: Hold eye open and rinse slowly and gently with
water for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present,
after the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a poi-
son control center or doctor for treatment advice.
If swallowed
:
IF SWALLOWED: Call a poison control center or doctor im-
mediately for treatment advice. Have person sip a glass of
water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to
do so by a poison control center or doctor. Do not give any-
thing by mouth to an unconscious person.
Most important symptoms and ef-
fects, both acute and delayed
:
None known.
Notes to physician
:
Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of gas-
tric lavage.
SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media
:
Use dry chemical, water fog, carbon dioxide (CO2), or foam.
Specific hazards during firefighting
:
Potential dust explosion hazard.
Further information
:
In case of fire, use normal fire-fighting equipment and the
personal protective equipment recommended in Section 8 to
include a NIOSH approved self-contained breathing appa-
ratus.
Use water to cool containers.
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective
equipment and emergency proce-
dures
:
Use the personal protective equipment recommended in Sec-
tion 8 and a NIOSH approved self-contained breathing appa-
ratus.
Remove all sources of ignition.
Stop source of spill as soon as possible and notify appropriate
personnel.
Utilize emergency response personal protection equipment
prior to the start of any response.
Evacuate all non-essential personnel.
For disposal considerations see section 13.
Environmental precautions
:
If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform
respective authorities.
Methods and materials for contain-
ment and cleaning up
:
Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal.
Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.
Avoid dust formation.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Advice on safe handling
:
Do not take internally. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and cloth-
ing. Upon contact with skin or eyes, wash off with water.