K2 - Dhm.ie
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<strong>K2</strong><br />
SAFETY DATA SHEET cont..<br />
5. Fire-fighting measures<br />
EXPOSURE HAZARD<br />
SUITABLE EXTINGUISHERS<br />
OTHER ADVICE<br />
If involved in a fire, it will emit fumes containing toxic<br />
nitrogen and chlorine compounds.<br />
Firefighting personnel should wear standard chemicalresistant<br />
protective suit and self-contained breathing<br />
apparatus.<br />
Product is not combustible. Fight fire with carbon dioxide,<br />
foam or water spray, as suitable for other, combustible,<br />
materials involved .<br />
If without risk, remove unopened packages from exposure to fire.<br />
Otherwise spray unopened containers with water to keep cool.<br />
Do not let fire-fighting water contaminate drains or watercourses.<br />
6. Accidental release measures<br />
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS<br />
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS<br />
OTHER PRECAUTIONS<br />
CLEAN-UP METHODS<br />
Wear protective equipment described in Section 8. Do<br />
not eat drink or smoke. Avoid contact with chemical.<br />
Prevent spillages from entering drains or sewers (inform<br />
local water authority if this occurs), or rivers or other<br />
watercourses (inform National Rivers Authority if this<br />
occurs).<br />
Cordon off area. Keep people and animals away.<br />
Absorb/contain liquid spillages in sand, earth or<br />
propr<strong>ie</strong>tary absorbent, shovel up and place in plastic<br />
drums for subsequent safe disposal (see Section 13).<br />
7. Handling and storage<br />
HANDLING<br />
STORAGE<br />
No special precautions are necessary if unopened packs are handled with<br />
care. When handling in a usage context, refer to usage instructions. When<br />
handling in a spillage context, refer to Sections 3, 6 and 8. In all cases,<br />
before attempting to handle packages manually, refer to assessments made<br />
under the Manual Handling Regulations. Wash hands thoroughly before<br />
eating, drinking or smoking and after work.<br />
No special precautions required. Pesticides should be stored in a locked<br />
designated pesticide store, away from children, animals, food, drink, animal<br />
feeding stuffs and other chemicals. Rotate stock and examine regularly for<br />
leakages.<br />
8. Exposure controls/personal protection<br />
ENGINEERING CONTROLS<br />
Wherever possible, exposure should be eliminated or minimised<br />
using appropriate engineering controls such as physical<br />
containment and good ventilation.
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