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Remove®!Ice!Melter'
Safety'Data'Sheet'
according'to'Federal'Register'/'Vol.'77,'No.'58'/'Monday,'March'26,'2012'/'Rules'and'Regulations'
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms/Injuries After Inhalation: Overexposure to dust may be slightly
irritating to the respiratory system.
Symptoms/Injuries After Eye Contact: May cause eye irritation.
4.3. Indication of Any Immediate Medical Attention and Special Treatment Needed
Immediate medical attention is not required.
SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
5.1. Extinguishing Media
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Not considered flammable. Use extinguishing media appropriate for
surrounding fire.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: None known.
5.2. Special Hazards Arising From the Substance or Mixture
Fire Hazard: Thermal decomposition may yield hydrogen chloride, halogenated compounds and
chlorine gas
Explosion Hazard: Product itself is not explosive but if dust is generated, dust clouds suspended in air
can be explosive.
Reactivity: This product as shipped in the form of coarse granules should not contain sufficient dust to
present an explosion hazard. Prevent dust accumulation (to minimize explosion hazard).
5.3. Advice for Firefighters
Firefighting Instructions: Not flammable.
Protection During Firefighting: Wear full fire-fighting turn-out gear (full Bunker gear) and respiratory
protection (SCBA
Other information: Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water courses.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
6.1. Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures
General Measures: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. This
material becomes slippery when wet.
6.1.1. For Non-emergency Personnel
Protective Equipment: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
Emergency Procedures: Collect as any solid. Ventilate area. Evacuate unnecessary personnel.
6.1.2. For Emergency Responders
Protective Equipment: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
Emergency Procedures: If possible, stop flow of product. Contain and collect as any solid. Ventilate
area.
6.2. Environmental Precautions
Avoid release to the environment.
6.3. Methods and Material for Containment and Cleaning Up
For Containment: Contain and collect as any solid. Do not allow into drains or water courses or
dispose of where ground or surface waters may be affected.
Methods for Cleaning Up: Recover the product by vacuuming, shoveling or sweeping. Avoid
generation of dust during clean-up of spills. If spilled directly onto the ground, remove sufficient soil to
ensure material is fully recovered. Material may be used if uncontaminated.
6.4. Reference to Other Sections: No additional information available
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SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
7.1. Precautions for Safe Handling
Additional Hazards When Processed: This material becomes slippery when wet.
Precautions for Safe Handling: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety
procedures. Wear recommended personal protective equipment. Avoid creating or spreading dust.
Hygiene Measures: Emergency eye wash fountains should be available in the immediate vicinity
of any potential exposure.
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