Emergency Response Information
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE
1. Characteristics
- Hazardous to skin, eyes and air passages.
- 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.
- Gives off toxic and irritant fumes when heated or burning.
- The vapour may be invisible and is heavier than air. It spreads along the ground and may enter sewers and basements.
3. Personal Protection
- Chemical protection suit.
- Self contained breathing apparatus.
4. Intervention Actions
4.1 General
4.2 Spillage
- Contain spillage by any means available.
- 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
- Do not use standard recovery equipment. Seek specialist advice immediately.
7. Precautions After Intervention
7.1 Undressing
- Seek specialist advice for decontamination procedures.
7.2 Equipment Clean Up
- Seek specialist advice before leaving incident.
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