III.
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION (Cont’d)
Signs of Symptoms of Exposure
– Redness, tearing or burning in eyes. Redness, drying or cracking skin.
Swallowing may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, or loss of coordination.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
– Pre-existing skin or gastrointestinal disorders
may be adversely affected. Follow good chemical hygiene practices to avoid these hazards.
IV.
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Eyes
– Hold eye open and rise slowly and gently for 15-20 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present, after
the first 5 minutes, then continue rinsing eye. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment advice.
Indigestion
– Call a poison control center or doctor immediately for treatment advice. Have person sip a glass
of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison center or doctor. Do not
give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Inhalation
– Get to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, qualified personnel should administer artificial
respiration.
Skin
– Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing. If
irritation arises and persists, call a physician. Launder contaminated clothing and shoes before reuse
V.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash Point, Concentrate (Method Used)
Flammable Limits
LEL
UEL
62° F (PMCC)
No Data
No Data
No Data
Extinguishing Media
– Use carbon dioxide, dry chemical, foam or fog. Do not use water as it may froth and
cause the fire to spread.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures
– Keep containers cool and vapors down with water spray. Prevent runoff
from entering sewers and public waterways. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) in chemical
fires.
Hazardous Products of Combustion
– Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, nitrous oxides,
ammoniacal vapors, smoke, soot and various organic oxidation by-products.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards
– Flammable liquid on a Polypropylene towel.
VI.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Small Spill –
Caution. Slip hazard. Wipe up small releases with dry absorbent cloth or other absorbent
material.
Large Spill
– Not likely due to packaging size. Transfer contaminated material into suitable container for
proper
VII.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling –
Do not get in eyes. Do not swallow. Avoid prolonged skin contact. Use from original container
only. Do not smoke wile using.
Storage
– Follow label directions carefully. Keep out of reach of children, Store indoors in a dry area. Do not
store with fertilizers, seeds, insecticides or fungicides. Do not contaminate water, food , or feed by use or
storage. Keep containers tightly sealed when not in use.
VIII. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/ PERSONAL PROTECTION
Eye Protection
– Not usually necessary. Avoid direct contact.
Skin Protection
– Usually not necessary.
Respirator Protection
– Not usually necessary. Use with adequate ventilation. Use NIOSH/MSHA approved
respirator if PELs or TLVs are exceeded.
Engineering Controls
– Ventilation not usually necessary but should be provided in the event of
overexposure.
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