Precautions

Safe usage data

Ventilation Mechanical
Personal Protective Equipment Required Eyes (Specify): Safety Goggle/Face shield.
Respiratory (Specify):  Emergency Life Saving Apparatus(ELSA) / Self Contained Breathing Apparatus(SCBA).
Gloves (Specify) : Asbestos  / PVC
Clothing (specify):Boiler Suit.

Precautions

Handling & Storage Others ( Specify) : Store At Cool, Ventilated & Specified Area.

Emergency response data

Fire Extinguishing Media: Carbon Di-Oxide (CO2), Dry Chemical Powder (DCP),  Aqueous Film Forming Foam.
Fire Special Procedures: Water Spray To Be Used To Cool Containers If Exposed To Fire.
Exposure ( Skin and eye contact, inhalation, Ingestion) First Aid Measures : Do Not Induce Vomiting If Ingested.  Affected Body Parts To Be Washed With Water And Soap. Wash Eyes Thoroughly With Water, Seek Medical Help.
Spills Steps to be taken: Recover Spillage Using Absorbent Material Like Sawdust, Sand, Do Not Push In To Drainage.
Waste disposal method: Recover Spillage Using Absorbent Material Like Sawdust, Sand & Land Fill.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ( DOS & DON’T)

  • Incase of leaks monitor %LEL, restrict ignition sources.  Stop traffic/vehicular movements and dilute vapor cloud with water spray.
  • Look for wind direction.
  • Approach from upwind side.
  • If caught on downwind, move perpendicular to wind direction and assemble at nearest safe assembly point.
  • Cordon off the area.
  • Use Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Set  in case of Fire.
  • Contain leaking liquid on sand or earth.
  • Do not Panic.
  • Do not enter without knowing the wind direction.
  • Do not approach leaking / affected area  without proper respiratory  protection.
  • Do not approach from downwind direction
  • Do not run.
  • Do not move along or opposite to the direction of wind.
  • Do not allow  unauthorized personnel.

Sources Used

Hazardous chemicals desk reference. By – Rochar. J. Lewis.