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Skin contact: After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse.
Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to
an unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Loosen tight
clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.
Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed
Potential acute health effects
Eye contact
Can cause irritation to eyes and mucous membranes.
Inhalation
Sore throat, shortness of breath, coughing and congestion.
Skin contact
Irritation, itching, dermatitis.
Ingestion
Irritation to mucous membranes.
Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary
Notes to physician
Exposure may aggravate acute or chronic asthma, emphysema and bronchitis.
Specific treatments
N/A
Protection of first-aiders
N/A
See toxicological information (Section 11)
Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder, CO
2
or appropriate foam.
LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.
Unsuitable extinguishing media
None known
Specific hazards arising from the chemical
Vapors may travel back to ignition source. Closed containers exposed to heat may explode.
Hazardous thermal decomposition products/Products of combustion
Products of combustion are carbon oxides (CO, CO
2
).
Special protective actions for fire fighters
Do not release runoff from fire control methods to sewers or waterways.
Special protective equipment for fire-fighters
In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full face piece
operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
For non-emergency personnel
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8. Isolate hazard area.
Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering.