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POWER GEL

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Revision date

08/08/2008

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Swallowed

: Immediately rinse mouth with water. Prevent patient from vomiting. If patient is

unconscious, or not able to swallow, Do Not give anything by mouth to eat/drink, lay patients

head to one side. If patient is conscious give water or milk to drink immediately. If vomiting

occurs naturally, keep head lower than hips to prevent aspiration. Seek medical attention

immediately.

Eye Exposure

: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water, remove contact lenses

appropriate. Flush for 15 to 20 minutes, holding eyelids open. Seek medical attention

immediately.

Skin Exposure

: Remove all contaminated clothing. Wash affected area with plenty of water

for 15 minutes. If burns occur seek medical attention immediately Launder clothing before

reuse.

Inhalation

: Remove victim from exposure to fresh air - avoid becoming a casualty. Allow

patient to assume most comfortable position and keep warm. Keep at rest until fully

recovered. Seek medical attention.

Advice to Doctor

No antidote is available. If inhaled, apply oxygen. If swallowed, endoscopy of the

esophageus must be considered. The patient must be functionally treated according to

symptoms.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Hazchem Code:

2X

Extinguishing Media

In case of fire, use appropriate media for surrounding fire.

Product is water based and is unlikely to play a contributing role in any fire. Heated product

can decompose liberating toxic fumes of chlorine gas.

Special protective precautions and equipment for fire fighters

Fire fighters should wear self contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing along

with protective equipment.

Hazards from Combustion Products

No data available.

Flammability Conditions

Product is not flammable.