SDS

Main Drain Opener
Safety Data Sheet
Date of issue: 6/17/2015
Revision date: 05/19/2015
Version: 1.0
P GHS SDS
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4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No additional information available
SECTION 5: Firefighting measures
5.1. Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
:
All extinguishing media allowed.
5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Reactivity
:
Upon combustion: CO and CO2 are formed.
5.3. Advice for firefighters
Firefighting instructions
:
Exercise caution when fighting any chemical fire. Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed
containers. Take account of environmentally hazardous firefighting water.
Protection during firefighting
:
Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
General measures
:
Isolate from fire, if possible, without unnecessary risk.
6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel
Protective equipment
:
Protective goggles. Gloves. Protective clothing.
Emergency procedures
:
Evacuate unnecessary personnel. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Ventilate spillage area.
6.1.2. For emergency responders
Protective equipment
:
Equip cleanup crew with proper protection.
Emergency procedures
:
Stop leak if safe to do so. Stop release. Ventilate area.
6.2. Environmental precautions
Avoid release to the environment. Prevent entry to sewers and public waters.
6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
For containment
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Contain released substance, pump into suitable containers.
Methods for cleaning up
:
This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way, and as per local legislation.
6.4. Reference to other sections
No additional information available
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1. Precautions for safe handling
Precautions for safe handling
:
Comply with the legal requirements. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and
understood. Use personal protective equipment as required. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using
this product. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
Hygiene measures
:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Technical measures
:
Comply with applicable regulations.
Storage conditions
:
Keep container closed when not in use.
Incompatible products
:
strong acids.
Storage area
:
Meet the legal requirements. Store in a cool area. Store in a well-ventilated place.
Special rules on packaging
:
meet the legal requirements.
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1. Control parameters