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Guidance on Safe Use

Guidance on Safe Use

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First-aid measures

4.1. Description of first aid measures

First-aid measures general

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If you feel unwell, seek medical advice.

First-aid measures after inhalation

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Remove the victim into fresh air. Respiratory problems: consult a doctor/medical service.

First-aid measures after skin contact

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Rinse with water. Soap may be used. Take victim to a doctor if irritation persists.

First-aid measures after eye contact

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Rinse with water. Take victim to an ophthalmologist if irritation persists.

First-aid measures after ingestion

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Rinse mouth with water. Call Poison Information Centre (www.who.int/ipcs/poisons/centre/directory/en). Consult a doctor/medical service if you feel unwell.

4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Symptoms/injuries

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Unlikely to cause harmful effects.

Fire-fighting measures

5.1. Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media

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AFFF foam. BC powder. Carbon dioxide. Dry sand. Dry chemical powder. Adapt extinguishing media to the environment.

Unsuitable extinguishing media

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Solid water jet ineffective as extinguishing medium.

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Fire hazard

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DIRECT FIRE HAZARD. Combustible. INDIRECT FIRE HAZARD. Heating increases the fire hazard. Temperature above flashpoint: higher fire/explosion hazard.

Explosion hazard

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No direct explosion hazard.

Reactivity

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On burning: release of (carbon monoxide - carbon dioxide).

Accidental release measures

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

General measures

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Mark the danger area. Exposure to heat: have neighbourhood close doors and windows. Exposure to fire/heat: consider evacuation. Wash contaminated clothes.

6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel

Protective equipment

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See "Material-Handling" to select protective clothing.

6.1.2. For emergency responders

Protective equipment

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Use protective measures listed in Section 8.

6.2. Environmental precautions

Prevent soil and water pollution.

6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Methods for cleaning up

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Clean contaminated surfaces with an excess of water and soap solution. Take up liquid spill into inert absorbent material, e.g.: dry sand/earth/vermiculite or powdered limestone.

6.4. Reference to other sections

Handle waste materials in accordance with the provisions of Section 13.

Handling and storage

7.1. Precautions for safe handling

Handling temperature

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≥ 10 °C above melting point

7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Prohibitions on mixed storage

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KEEP SUBSTANCE AWAY FROM: heat sources.

Storage area

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Keep container in a well-ventilated place. Store at ambient temperature. Keep out of direct sunlight. Meet the legal requirements.

Special rules on packaging

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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: closing. correctly labelled. meet the legal requirements.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Personal protective equipment

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Gloves. Protective clothing. Safety glasses.

Materials for protective clothing

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GIVE GOOD RESISTANCE: nitrile rubber.

Stability and reactivity

10.1. Reactivity

On burning: release of (carbon monoxide - carbon dioxide).

10.2. Chemical stability

Stable under normal conditions.

Disposal considerations

13.1. Waste treatment methods

Disposal

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Prevent dispersion by covering with dry absorbent,Scoop solid spill into closing containers,Scoop absorbed substance into closing containers,Clean contaminated surfaces with an excess of water and soap solution,Wash clothing and equipment after handling

Ecology - waste materials

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Do not discharge into drains or the environment. Remove to an authorized waste treatment plant.