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First-aid measures

General information - First aid personnel should wear appropriate protective equipment during any rescue. Keep affected person under observation. Treat symptomatically. Show this Safety Data Sheet to the medical personnel.

Inhalation - Move affected person to fresh air at once. Rinse nose and mouth with water. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.

Ingestion - Rinse mouth thoroughly with water. Give plenty of water to drink. Give milk instead of water if readily available. Keep affected person under observation. Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, the head should be kept low so that vomit does not enter the lungs. Get medical attention immediately. Show this Safety Data Sheet to the medical personnel.

Skin contact - Remove affected person from source of contamination. Remove contaminated clothing immediately and wash skin with soap and water. Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists after washing.

Eye contact - Remove affected person from source of contamination. Remove any contact lenses and open eyelids wide apart. Rinse immediately with plenty of water. Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists after washing.

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media - The product is not flammable. Extinguish with the following media: Water spray, foam, dry powder or carbon dioxide. Use fire-extinguishing media suitable for the surrounding fire.

Unsuitable extinguishing media - None known.

Specific hazards - Thermal decomposition or combustion products may include the following substances: Harmful gases or vapours.

Advice for firefighters

Protective actions during firefighting - Keep upwind to avoid inhalation of gases, vapours, fumes and smoke. Avoid breathing fire gases or vapours. Harmful gases or vapours. Containers close to fire should be removed or cooled with water. Control run-off water by containing and keeping it out of sewers and watercourses.

Special protective equipment for firefighters - Wear positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and appropriate protective clothing.

Further information - Standard procedure for chemical fires.

Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Personal precautions - Avoid inhalation of dust. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel away from the spillage. Wear protective clothing, gloves, eye and face protection. Follow precautions for safe handling described in this safety data sheet. No action shall be taken without appropriate training or involving any personal risk

Environmental precautions - Avoid spreading dust or contaminated materials. Avoid or minimise the creation of any environmental contamination. Do not discharge into drains or watercourses or onto the ground.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Methods for cleaning up - GENERAL. Do not touch or walk into spilled material. Wear approprioate protective clothing. Avoid generation and spreading of dust. Wash thoroughly after dealing with a spillage. Collect and place in suitable waste disposal containers and seal securely. Label the containers containing waste and contaminated materials and remove from the area as soon as possible. Small Spillages: <10 kgs Remove spillage with vacuum cleaner or collect with a shovel and broom, or similar. Collect and place in suitable waste disposal containers and seal securely. Flush away spillage with plenty of water. Large Spillages: >10 kgs Inform authorities if large amounts are involved. Avoid the spillage or runoff entering drains, sewers or watercourses. Collect and place in suitable waste disposal containers and seal securely. Label the containers containing waste and contaminated materials and remove from the area as soon as possible. If involved in a fire, shut off flow if it can be done without risk. Dispose of waste via a licensed waste disposal contractor.

Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling

Usage precautions - Wear appropriate protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Do not wear contact lenses. Avoid inhalation of dust. Good personal hygiene procedures should be implemented. Wash hands and any other contaminated areas of the body with soap and water before leaving the work site. Eye wash facilities and emergency shower must be available when handling this product. Avoid release to the environment.

Advice on general occupational hygiene - Wash contaminated skin thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash the skin thoroughly with soap and water after work. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage precautions - Keep only in the original container. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. Keep container tightly closed and dry.

Storage class - Chemical storage

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Exposure controls / personal protection

Appropriate engineering controls - Observe any occupational exposure limits for the product or ingredients. Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation. Provide eyewash station and safety shower. Ensure

operatives are trained to minimise exposure. Ensure control measures are regularly inspected and maintained. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.

Eye/face protection The following protection should be worn: Tight-fitting safety glasses.

Hand protection - Wear protective gloves. It is recommended that gloves are made of the following material: Nitrile rubber.

Other skin and body protection - Wear apron or protective clothing in case of contact. Hygiene measures When using do not eat, drink or smoke. Wash hands and any other contaminated areas of the body with soap and water before leaving the work site. Promptly remove any clothing that becomes wet or contaminated. Change work clothing daily before leaving workplace. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Respiratory protection - If ventilation is inadequate, suitable respiratory protection must be worn. Wear a respirator fitted with the following cartridge: Particulate filter, type P2.

Environmental exposure controls - Emissions from ventilation or work process equipment should be checked to ensure they comply with the requirements of environmental protection legislation. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use.

Stability and reactivity

Reactivity - No information available.

Chemical stability - Stable at normal ambient temperatures and when used as recommended.

Possibility of hazardous reactions - Hazardous reactions: Stable under recommended storage conditions. No hazards to be specially mentioned.

Conditions to avoid - no specific information

Incompatible materials - no specific information

Hazardous decomposition products - Oxides of the following substances: Tungsten. Tin.

Disposal considerations

General information - Disposal of this product, process solutions, residues and by-products should at all times comply with the requirements of environmental protection and waste disposal legislation and any local authority requirements. Care should be taken when handling emptied containers that have not been thoroughly cleaned or rinsed out. Dispose of waste via a licensed waste disposal contractor. The generation of waste should be minimised or avoided wherever possible. When handling waste, the safety precautions applying to handling of the product should be considered.

Disposal methods - Reuse or recycle products wherever possible. Avoid handling which leads to dust formation. Dispose of waste via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Avoid discharge into drains or watercourses or onto the ground. External recovery, treatment, recycling and disposal of waste should comply with all applicable local and/or national regulations. Follow precautions for safe handling described in this safety data sheet.