SDS

Section 4: First Aid Measures
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower
eyelids. Check for and remove any contact lenses. Continue to rinse for at least 20 minutes. Get
medical attention.
Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If not
breathing, if breathing is irregular or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or
oxygen by trained personnel. It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-
mouth resuscitation. Get medical attention if adverse health effects persist or are severe. If
unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately. Maintain an open
airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. In case of inhalation of
decomposition products in a fire, symptoms may be delayed. The exposed person may need to be
kept under medical surveillance for 48 hours.
Skin Contact: Flush contaminated skin with plenty of water. Continue to rinse for at least 20 minutes.
Get medical attention. Wash clothing before reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse.
Ingestion: Wash out mouth with water. Remove dentures if any. Remove victim to fresh air and keep
at rest for comfortable breathing. If material has been swallowed and the exposed person is
conscious, give small quantities of water to drink. Stop if the exposed person feels sick as vomiting
may be dangerous. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. If vomiting
occurs, the head should be kept low so that vomit does not enter lungs. Get medical attention if
adverse health effects persist or are severe. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately. Maintain an open
airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.
Most important Symptoms/Effects, Acute and Delayed
Potential Acute Health Effects
Eye Contact: Causes serious eye irritation
Inhalation: Exposure to decomposition products may cause a health hazard.
Skin Contact: May cause mild skin irritation
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to mouth, throat and stomach.
Over Exposure Signs/Symptoms
Eye Contact: Adverse symptoms may include the following:
Pain or irritation
Watering
Redness
Inhalation: No known significant effects or critical hazards
Skin Contact: Adverse symptoms may include the following:
Irritation
Redness
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Irritating to mouth, throat and stomach.
Indication of Immediate Medical Attention and Special treatment needed, if Necessary
Notes to Physician: In case of inhalation of decomposition products in a fire, symptoms may be
delayed. The exposed person may need to be kept under medical surveillance for 48 hours.
Specific treatments: No specific treatment
Protection of First Aiders: No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable
training. It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to –mouth resuscitation.