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Product: PAINT STRIPPER
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ISSUE: 5 ISSUE DATE: 02/02/2016
SECTION 4
FIRST AID MEASURES
Description of necessary first aid measures
Inhalation:
Keep victim calm and remove to fresh air if safe to do so. Remove
contaminated clothing. Transport to nearest medical facility for additional
treatment.
Skin Contact:
If skin contact occurs, remove contaminated clothing and immediately flush
skin thoroughly with large amounts of water and follow by washing with soap if
available. Transport to nearest medical facility for additional treatment.
Eye Contact:
If in eyes, hold eyes open, flood with large amounts of water for at least 15
minutes. Transport to nearest medical facility for additional treatment.
Ingestion:
If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Rinse mouth with water. Obtain
medical treatment immediately. If vomiting occurs spontaneously, keep head
below hips to prevent aspiration.
Symptoms caused by exposure
Inhalation:
Inhalation of vapours can result in headaches, dizziness, and possible
nausea. Inhalation of higher concentrations can produce central nervous
system depression, unconsciousness, irregular heart beat and may prove
suddenly fatal.
Skin:
May include redness and swelling. Repeated exposure may cause severe
ulceration.
Eye:
May include inflammation and burning sensation. Repeated or prolonged
exposure may cause conjunctivitis.
Ingestion:
May result in
nausea, vomiting and central nervous system depression.
Medical attention and special treatment
Treat symptomatically.
SECTION 5
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
Alcohol stable foam, water spray or fog, dry chemical powder.
Specific hazards arising from the chemical
Non-combustible material. Decomposes on heating emitting toxic fumes, including hydrogen chloride,
phosgene and oxides of carbon.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus. Hazchem code 2X.
SECTION 6
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Avoid contact with spilled or released material. Shut off leaks, if possible without personal risks. Isolate
hazard area and deny entry to unnecessary or unprotected personnel. Attempt to disperse the vapour or to
direct its flow to a safe location for example by using fog sprays. Ventilate contaminated area thoroughly.
Environmental precautions
Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination. Prevent from spreading and entering
waterway using sand, earth or other appropriate barriers. If contamination of sewers or waterways has
occurred advise local emergency services.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
For spills, transfer by mechanical means to a labelled, sealable container for product recovery or safe
disposal. Allow any residues to evaporate or use an appropriate absorbent material and dispose of safely.