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TABLE A.3.1 CONTD..<br />

Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek medical<br />

Serious Skin Contact :<br />

attention.<br />

Inhalation : Allow the victim to rest in a well ventilated area. Seek immediate medical attention.<br />

Evacuate the victim to a safe area as soon as possible. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or<br />

Serious Inhalation : waistband. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If the victim is not breathing, per<strong>for</strong>m mouth-to-mouth<br />

resuscitation. Seek medical attention.<br />

Breathing If a person breathes large amounts <strong>of</strong> this chemical, move the exposed person to fresh air at once. Other measures are usually unnecessary. (NIOSH, 2003)<br />

Do not induce vomiting. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If the victim is not<br />

breathing, per<strong>for</strong>m mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Seek immediate medical attention.<br />

Ingestion :<br />

Serious Ingestion Not available.<br />

Eye contact: Immediately flush the eye with water. If irritation persists, call <strong>for</strong> medical help.<br />

Skin contact: Wash <strong>of</strong>f with soap and water.<br />

If inhaled: Call <strong>for</strong> medical help.<br />

Emergency<br />

Section 5: Fire & Explosion Data<br />

Fire Hazards in Presence <strong>of</strong><br />

Not applicable.<br />

Various Substances<br />

Explosion Hazards in<br />

Risks <strong>of</strong> explosion <strong>of</strong> the product in presence <strong>of</strong> mechanical impact: Not available.<br />

Presence <strong>of</strong> Various<br />

Substances<br />

Risks <strong>of</strong> explosion <strong>of</strong> the product in presence <strong>of</strong> static discharge: Not available.<br />

Not applicable<br />

Fire Fighting Media and<br />

Instructions<br />

Extinguish fire using agent suitable <strong>for</strong> type <strong>of</strong> surrounding fire. (Material itself does not burn or burns with difficulty.) Keep run-<strong>of</strong>f water out <strong>of</strong> sewers and water<br />

sources.<br />

Fire Fighting<br />

Special Remarks on Fire<br />

Not available<br />

Hazards<br />

Special Remarks on<br />

Not available<br />

Explosion Hazards<br />

Fire Hazard Some may burn but none ignite readily. Containers may explode when heated. Some may be transported hot.<br />

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures<br />

Small Spill Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container<br />

Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Be careful that the product is not present at a concentration level above TLV. Check<br />

Large Spill<br />

TLV on the MSDS and with local authorities.<br />

Keep material out <strong>of</strong> water sources and sewers.<br />

Land spill: Cover solids with a plastic sheet to prevent dissolving in rain or fire fighting water. Dike surface flow using soil, sand bags, foamed polyurethane, or<br />

Non-fire response<br />

foamed concrete.<br />

Water spill: Use natural barriers or oil spill control booms to limit spill travel. (AAR, 2003)<br />

Section 7 Handling and Storage<br />

Keep locked up Do not breathe dust. Wear suitable protective clothing In case <strong>of</strong> insufficient ventilation, wear<br />

suitable respiratory equipment If you feel unwell, seek medical attention and show the label when possible. Avoid<br />

contact with skin and eyes<br />

Carcinogenic, teratogenic or mutagenic materials should be stored in a separate locked safety storage cabinet or<br />

room.<br />

There is nowadays almost never a need <strong>for</strong> asbestos in the laboratory; good alternatives exist <strong>for</strong> all the applications to which asbestos used to be put. If it is<br />

present at all, asbestos will probably be in the <strong>for</strong>m <strong>of</strong> asbestos cement, used perhaps as an oven lining.<br />

Precautions<br />

Storage<br />

Safe handling<br />

It is essential that asbestos is not cut, drilled or machined, since these actions release fibres into the air which are then readily inhaled.<br />

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