Specification

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Product Name : RIDGID FlexShaft Lubricant (4 oz and 8 oz)
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Section 5 – Fire Fighting Measures
▪ 5.1 Extinguishing media
▪ Suitable extinguishing agents:
Water haze or fog
Foam
Fire-extinguishing powder
Carbon dioxide
▪ For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water with full jet.
▪ 5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Formation of toxic gases is possible during heating or in case of fire.
▪ 5.3 Advice for firefighters:
▪ Protective equipment:
Wear self-contained respiratory protective device.
Wear fully protective suit.
▪ Additional information: Cool endangered receptacles with water fog or haze.
Section 6 – Accidental Release Measures
▪ 6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Particular danger of slipping on leaked/spilled product.
For large spills, use respiratory protective device against the effects of
fumes/dust/aerosol.
▪ 6.2 Environmental precautions
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
Prevent from spreading (e.g. by damming-in or oil barriers).
▪ 6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders,
sawdust).
Remove from the water surface (e.g. skim or suck off).
Send for recovery or disposal in suitable receptacles.
▪ 6.4 Reference to other section
See Section 7 for information on safe handling.
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.