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MELT DOWN
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Revision date
08/08/2008
Swallowed
: Give 1 or 2 glasses of water to drink. Do Not induce vomiting. Seek immediate
medical attention. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Eye Exposure
: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water holding eyelids open. Seek
medical attention.
Skin Exposure
: Remove all contaminated clothing. Wash affected area with plenty of water. If
skin irritation persists seek medical advice.
Inhalation
: Remove victim from exposure to fresh air – avoid becoming a casualty. If not
breathing, apply artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen and seek medical
attention.
Advice to Doctor
Treat symptomatically based on individual reactions of patient and judgement of doctor.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Hazchem Code:
None Allocated
Product is water based and is unlikely to play a contributing role in any fire.
Special protective precautions and equipment for fire fighters
Fire fighters should use the appropriate equipment for the surrounding fire.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions
:
Use personal protective equipment.
Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.
Material can create slippery conditions.
Environmental precautions:
CAUTION: Keep spills and cleaning runoff out of drains and open bodies of water.
Methods & Materials for Containment & Clean Up
:
Contain spills immediately with inert absorbent materials (e.g. sand, earth).
Transfer liquids and used absorbent material to separate suitable containers for recovery or
disposal.
7. HANDLING & STORAGE
Handling
: