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<strong>HYCOOL®</strong> Page 2 of 4 4. first-aid measures General Immediately move the patient from the source of exposure. General first aid. Move to fresh air, keep the patient warm and at rest. If unconscious: Loosen tight clothing, place in stable position on one side. Give artificial respiration if breathing has stopped. Contact a physician. Inhalation Flush mouth, nose and throath with lots of water. Summon physician if discomfort persists. Skin contact Remove contaminated clothing and flush skin with copious amounts of water. Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. If skin is very dry after washing, use lotion. Get medical advice if discomfort persist. Eye contact Flush immediately with lukewarm, running water for at least 15 minutes, also under the eyelids. Summon physician and continue flushing until physician arrives. Ingestion DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! Rinse mouth thoroughly and give large amounts of milk or water to drink if person is conscious. Get medical advice immediately. Information for health personnel Formates can be metabolized to formic acid. Contact the national Poisons Information Centre. General medical examination. 5. fire-fighting measures Suitable extinguishing media Use dry powder, carbon dioxide or foam. Fire and explosion hazards The product is not flammable. Heating to 360 ºC will make the material decompose to hydrogen and potassiumoxalate. Personal protective equipment Generally: Evacuate all persons. Wear complete protective suit for fire extinguishing. Use self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear when the product is involved in fire. Other Information Tthe fire should be extinguished from a safe place. Containers exposed to flames can be cooled with water. Move containers if possible without any risk. 6. accidental release measures Personal precautions Ensure good ventilation. Avoid skin and eye contact. Use personal protective equipment, see section 8. Environmental precautions Avoid emissions of considerable amount to water or drains. Inform appropriate authorities if large amounts are involved. Methods for cleaning Mix the chemical with an inert material (sand, vermiculite, etc.) and place in a suitable container. Label containers with the name and the composition of the product. Finish treatment of area with water. Dispose of in accordance with section 13. 7. handling and storage Handling Ensure good ventilation. Avoid skin and eye contact. Use personal protective equipment, see section 8. Storage Store in a dry, well ventilated place. Protect against direct sunlight. 8. exposure controls/personal protection Exposure controls Occupational exposure controls Value the most appropriate way for controlling the exposure of chemicals to air, and if mobile or stationary test methods are most convenient. Ensure good ventilation. Eye wash facilities and shower near working area. All protective equipment should be labelled with CE. Wash hands after working with the product and before breakes. . Respiratory protection Normally not necessary. Hand protection Use protective gloves of impervious material, e.g.: rubber gloves. Penetration
<strong>HYCOOL®</strong> Page 3 of 4 time is not tested for this material, change gloves often. The penetration time might vary with exposure time, the type of work and the thickness of the glove material. Eye protection Wear goggles or face shield if there is a possibility of eye contact. Skin protection (other than of the hands) 9. physical and chemical properties Physical state Liquid Odour Slight Colour Colorless Solubility in water Soluble Specific gravity 1,2 - 1,35 g/cm³ Boiling point 116 Boiling point Value: °C pH (as supplied) 11 +/- 0,2 Flash point > 100 Flash point Value: °C Vapour pressure 20 mmHg (20ºC) Viscosity 1,8 - 2,6 cP (20ºC) 10. stability and reactivity For work involving chemical spills, it is recommended to wear a full body suit to protect against penetration by the chemicals. Materials to avoid Avoid strong oxidizers; Nirtic acid, Hydrogen peroxide and Sulphuric acid. Hazardous decomposition products Heating to 360 ºC will make the material decompose to hydrogen and potassiumoxalate. 11. toxicological information Toxicological Information: Oral toxicity LD50(mouse)=5500mg/kg Other information regarding health hazards Inhalation Inhalation of fumes may cause irritation of respiratory system. At normal conditions the product has low evaporation rate. Skin contact Prolonged or repeated contact may cause redness and irritation. Eye contact Contact with eyes will cause severe smarting, irritation and tears. Ingestion May cause some irritation to mouth, throat and stomach. Discomfort. 12. ecological information Other ecological information Ecotoxicity LC50 Daphnia magna, 48 h: 2500 mg/L LC50 Rainbow trout, 48 h: 4600 mg/L Mobility Soluble in water. Persistence and degradability Readily biological degradable. Other adverse effects / Remarks The product is not classified as environmental hazard, but should nevertheless be treated carefully and not be flushed into drains, water incomes or be disposed off in nature. If considerably amounts are emitted into lakes, there might be a lokal increase in pH. 13. disposal considerations Specify the appropriate methods of disposal Not classified as hazardous waste. Small quantities may be flushed away with large amounts of water. Large amounts should be disposed of at approved waste facility, or alternatively for recirculation if possible.
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