Emergency Response Information
HIGHLY VOLATILE NON FLAMMABLE LIQUID
1. Characteristics
- The liquid evaporates quickly.
- Gives off asphyxiant vapour which will suffocate without warning.
- Flash point above 60°C OR not flammable.
2. Hazards
- Heating of container(s) will cause pressure rise with risk of bursting and subsequent explosion.
- May decompose when heated or involved in fire giving off irritant fumes.
- The vapour may be invisible and is heavier than air. It spreads along the ground and may enter sewers and basements.
3. Personal Protection
- Self contained breathing apparatus.
4. Intervention Actions
4.1 General
4.2 Spillage
- Contain spillage by any means available.
- Absorb liquid in sand or earth or any other suitable material.
- If substance has entered a water course or sewer, inform the responsible authority.
- Ventilate sewers and basements where there is no risk to personnel or public.
4.3 Fire (involving the substance)
- Keep container(s) cool with water.
- Extinguish with water fog (spray).
- Do not use water jet to extinguish.
- Use water spray to knock down fire fumes if possible.
- Avoid unnecessary run-off of extinguishing media which may cause pollution.
5. First Aid
- If substance has got into eyes, wash out with water for at least 15 minutes and seek immediate medical attention.
- Remove contaminated clothing immediately and drench affected skin with plenty of water.
- Persons who have been in contact with the substance or have inhaled fumes should get immediate medical attention. Pass on all available product information.
6. Essential Precautions For Product Recovery
7. Precautions After Intervention
7.1 Undressing
- Remove contaminated clothing as soon as possible and before leaving incident.
7.2 Equipment Clean Up
- Drench with water before transporting from incident.
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