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Section 5. Fire-fighting measures
Contact supplier immediately for specialist advice. Move containers from fire area if
this can be done without risk. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. If
involved in fire, shut off flow immediately if it can be done without risk. If this is
impossible, withdraw from area and allow fire to burn. Fight fire from protected location
or maximum possible distance. Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so.
Hazardous thermal
decomposition products
Specific hazards arising
from the chemical
Decomposition products may include the following materials:
carbon dioxide
carbon monoxide
Contains gas under pressure. Extremely flammable gas. In a fire or if heated, a
pressure increase will occur and the container may burst, with the risk of a subsequent
explosion. The vapor/gas is heavier than air and will spread along the ground. Gas
may accumulate in low or confined areas or travel a considerable distance to a source
of ignition and flash back, causing fire or explosion.
Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained
breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.
For incidents involving large quantities, thermally insulated undergarments and thick
textile or leather gloves should be worn.
Special protective
equipment for fire-fighters
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Special protective actions
for fire-fighters
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Section 6. Accidental release measures
Environmental precautions
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
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Accidental releases pose a serious fire or explosion hazard. No action shall be taken
involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Evacuate surrounding areas.
Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. Do not touch or walk
through spilled material. Shut off all ignition sources. No flares, smoking or flames in
hazard area. Avoid breathing gas. Provide adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate
respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Put on appropriate personal protective
equipment.
Ensure emergency procedures to deal with accidental gas releases are in place to
avoid contamination of the environment. 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).
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
For non-emergency
personnel
For emergency responders
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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".
Small spill
Immediately contact emergency personnel. Stop leak if without risk. Use spark-proof
tools and explosion-proof equipment. Note: see Section 1 for emergency contact
information and Section 13 for waste disposal.
Large spill
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Immediately contact emergency personnel. Stop leak if without risk. Use spark-proof
tools and explosion-proof equipment.
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