MSDS Di-quad.pdf
MSDS Di-quad.pdf
MSDS Di-quad.pdf
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Material safety data sheet<br />
Product : DI-QUAD<br />
Eye contact<br />
Severe damage may be caused by apparently trivial contact and healing may be<br />
delayed. Medical supervision should continue until complete healing has occurred.<br />
Inhalation<br />
Remove patient from exposure, keep warm and at rest. Obtain immediate medical<br />
attention.<br />
GUIDE TO PHYSICIAN – general advice<br />
After ingestion, give up to 1 litre of 15% aqueous suspension of Fuller’s Earth orally or<br />
via gastric tube, together with a suitable purgative (200 ml of a 20% aqueous solution<br />
of mannitol). If ingested, wash out the stomach and test urine for the presence of<br />
diquat. If there is severe mouth ulceration give nothing by mouth until patient’s<br />
condition has improved. Give intravenous fluids only.<br />
5. Fire fighting measures<br />
Suitable Extinguishing Media<br />
For small fires, use foam, carbon dioxide or dry powder extinguishant. For large fires,<br />
use foam or water-fog; avoid use of water jet. Contain run-off water with, for example,<br />
temporary earth barriers<br />
Special Hazards during Fire Fighting<br />
Combustion may generate toxic fumes containing HCl, CO and NO 2 . Under certain<br />
fire conditions, traces of other toxic gasses cannot be excluded.<br />
Protective Equipment for Fire Fighting<br />
A self contained breathing apparatus and suitable protective clothing should be worn<br />
in fire conditions.<br />
Specific methods<br />
Cool containers by spraying with water. Contain fire-fighting water, bunding if<br />
necessary with sand, earth or other inert material.<br />
6. Accidental release measures<br />
Personal precautions<br />
For personal protection see Section 8.<br />
Environmental protection measures following accidents<br />
Pay attention to protective clothing and safety measures.<br />
Sweep up carefully and shovel sweeping into marked bags of drums. <strong>Di</strong>spose of<br />
through a reputable local waste disposal contractor.<br />
7. Handling and storage<br />
Handling<br />
Avoid contact with skin and clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes and avoid<br />
inhalation of fog and vapours. Do not eat, drink or smoke while working.<br />
Storage<br />
Store the product in closed original containers.<br />
Storage requirements<br />
Storage Compatibility with other Products: store separate from food and feed.<br />
<strong>MSDS</strong> DI-QUAD: Version 1.1 06/04/2007 Page 2 / 5
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