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cannot be obtained, then take the person and product to the nearest medical
emergency treatment center or hospital.
Section 5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flashpoint /
Method:
14 - 23 Degrees F. (-10 to -5 Degrees C) / CCCFP
Flammability: LEL = 1.8 % Volume, UEL = 11.8 % Volume
Extinguishing
Media:
Use dry chemical, CO2, or foam to extinguish fire. Cool fire exposed container
with water. Water may be ineffective as an extinguishing agent.
Special Fire
Fighting
Procedure:
Firefighters should wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus
and full protective clothing for fires in areas where chemicals are used or
stored
Unusual Fire
And Explosion
Hazards:
Extremely flammable liquid. Keep away from heat and all sources of ignition
including sparks, flames, lighted cigarettes and pilot lights. Containers may
rupture or explode in the heat of a fire. Vapors are heavier than air and may
travel to a remote ignition source and flash back.
Hazardous
Decomposition
Products:
Combustion will produce toxic and irritating vapors including carbon monoxide,
carbon dioxide and hydrogen chloride.
Section 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Spill or Leak
Procedures:
Remove all sources of ignition and ventilate area. Stop leak if it can be done
without risk. Personnel cleaning up the spill should wear appropriate personal
protective equipment, including respirators if vapor concentrations are high.
Soak up spill with an inert absorbent such as sand, earth or other non-
combusting material. Put absorbent material in covered, labeled metal
containers. Prevent liquid from entering watercourses, sewers and natural
waterways. Report releases to authorities as required. See Section 13 for
disposal information.
Section 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing vapors or mists.
Use with adequate ventilation (equivalent to outdoors). Wash thoroughly after
handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke in the work area. Keep product away from
heat, sparks, flames and all other sources of ignition. No smoking in storage
or use areas. Keep containers closed when not in use.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials.
Keep containers closed when not in use.
Other: "Empty" containers retain product residue and can be hazardous. Follow all MSDS
precautions in handling empty containers. Do not cut or weld on or near empty
or full containers.
Section 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Ventilation: Open doors & windows. Provide ventilation capable of maintaining emissions at
the point of use below recommended exposure limits. If used in enclosed area,
use exhaust fans. Exhaust fans should be explosion-proof or set up in a way
that flammable concentrations of solvent vapors are not exposed to electrical
fixtures or hot surfaces.
Respiratory
Protection:
For operations where the exposure limit may be exceeded, a NIOSH approved
organic vapor respirator or supplied air respirator is recommended. Equipment
selection depends on contaminant type and concentration, select in accordance
with 29 CFR 1910.134 and good industrial hygiene practice. For firefighting,
use self-contained breathing apparatus.
Skin
Protection:
Rubber gloves are suitable for normal use of the product. For long exposures
chemical resistant gloves may be required such as 4H(tm) or Silver Shield(tm)
to avoid prolonged skin contact.
Eye
Protection:
Safety glasses with side shields or safety goggles.
Section 9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling Point: 151 Degrees F / 66 Degrees C
Melting Point: Not applicable