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Inhalation
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Provide rest, warmth and fresh air. Perform artificial respiration if breathing has stopped. Get medical attention if any discomfort
continues. Place unconscious person on the side in the recovery position and ensure breathing can take place.
Ingestion
Immediately rinse mouth and provide fresh air. DO NOT induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately.
Skin contact
Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.
Eye contact
Promptly wash eyes with plenty of water while lifting the eye lids. Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention.
4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
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4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Treat symptomatically.
SECTION 5: FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
5.1. Extinguishing media
Extinguishing media
Fire can be extinguished using: Water spray, dry powder or carbon dioxide. Larger fires: Alcohol resistant foam. Water spray.
Unsuitable extinguishing media
Do not use water jet as an extinguisher, as this will spread the fire.
5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Hazardous combustion products
Thermal decomposition or combustion may liberate carbon oxides and other toxic gases or vapours.
5.3. Advice for firefighters
Special Fire Fighting Procedures
Avoid water in straight hose stream; will scatter and spread fire.
Protective equipment for fire-fighters
Self contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing must be worn in case of fire.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Ensure suitable personal protection (including respiratory protection) during removal of spillages in a confined area. Do not smoke, use
open fire or other sources of ignition. In case of spills, beware of slippery floors and surfaces.
6.2. Environmental precautions
Do not discharge into drains, water courses or onto the ground. Spillages or uncontrolled discharges into watercourses must be
IMMEDIATELY alerted to the Environmental Agency or other appropriate regulatory body.
6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Extinguish all ignition sources. Avoid sparks, flames, heat and smoking. Ventilate. Dam and absorb spillages with sand, earth or other
non-combustible material. Collect spillage in containers, seal securely and deliver for disposal according to local regulations.
6.4. Reference to other sections
For personal protection, see section 8. For waste disposal, see section 13.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
7.1. Precautions for safe handling
Provide good ventilation. Avoid inhalation of vapours and spray mists. Avoid forming spray/aerosol mists.
7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame. Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
7.3. Specific end use(s)
Usage Description
Storage tanks must be positioned within a bunded area.