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Issue No 3
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Issue Date : 03/12/14
Prepared By :
Keith Sadlier
SECTION 4 – FIRST AID MEASURES
First Aid
Swallowed:
If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting. Give 3 to 4 glasses of water to drink. Seek
urgent medical assistance.
Eye:
If material is splashed into eyes, flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
ensuring eye lids are held open.
Immediately transport to hospital or doctor.
Skin:
If material is splashed onto the skin, remove any contaminated clothing and wash skin
thoroughly with soap and water.
If irritation persists immediately transport to hospital or
doctor.
Inhaled:
Remove victim to fresh air. Apply resuscitation if victim is not breathing - Administer
oxygen if breathing is difficult.
Advice to Doctor:
Treat symptomatically.
In case of poisoning, contact Poisons Information Centre In Australia call Tel: 131126
SECTION 5 – FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire/Explosion Hazard
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
: Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide or foam.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
: Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) required for fire-
fighting personnel. If possible to do so safely, shut off fuel to fire. Use water spray to spray to cool fire-
exposed surfaces and to protect personnel. Avoid spreading burning liquid with water used for cooling
fire exposed containers when using water spray, boil-over may occur when the product temperature
reaches the boiling point of water.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
: Vapours from this product may travel or be moved by
air currents and be ignited by pilot lights, other flames, smoking, sparks, heaters, electrical equipment,
static discharge or other ignition sources at locations distant from the point of handling.
SECTION 6 – ACCIDENTALRELEASE MEASURES
EMERGENCY ACTION:
Keep unnecessary people away; Isolate hazard area and deny entry. Stay upwind; Keep out of low
areas. Do not walk or touch spilt material unless wearing personal protection as outlined under MSDS.
SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURE:
Shut off ignition sources, no flares, smoking or flames in hazard area. Stop leak if you can do it without
risk. Water spray may reduce vapour; but it may not prevent ignition in closed spaces.
SMALL SPILLS:
Take up with sand, dirt or vermiculite. DO NOT use sawdust. Use non-sparking tools or HEPA vacuum
system. Place into labelled drum(s) for later disposal.
LARGE SPILLS:
Notify Emergency Services (Police or Fire Brigade). Tell them exact location, nature, hazards, quantities,
type of vehicle and any other information that would be helpful. Contain spill. Remove all ignition sources
and safely stop flow of spill. Bund area. Trained personnel should wear Personal Protective equipment as
highlighted in this MSDS. Blanket the spill with foam or use water fog to disperse vapour clouds. Consult
an expert regarding disposal of this product.