R437A (Isceon M049 Plus)

Following exposure to gas, remove the patient from the gas source or contaminated area. Prostheses such as false teeth, which may block the airway, should be removed, where possible, prior to initiating first aid procedures. If the patient is not breathing spontaneously, administer rescue breathing. If the patient does not have a pulse, administer CPR. If medical oxygen and appropriately trained personnel are available, administer 100% oxygen. Summon an emergency ambulance. Keep the patient warm, comfortable and at rest while awaiting medical care. MONITOR THE BREATHING AND PULSE, CONTINUOUSLY.

Immediately remove all contaminated clothing, including footwear. Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available). In case of cold burns (frost-bite): Move casualty into warmth before thawing the affected part. Bathe the affected area immediately in luke-warm water (not more than 35 deg C) for 10 to 15 minutes, immersing if possible and without rubbing. DO NOT apply hot water or radiant heat. Apply a clean, dry, light dressing of 'fluffed-up' dry gauze bandage. If a limb is involved, raise and support this to reduce swelling. Transport to hospital, or doctor.

Symptoms: Cold burns (frost-bite). Subsequent blackening of the exposed tissue indicates potential of necrosis.

Remove the patient from gas source or contaminated area. Take the patient to the nearest eye wash, shower or other source of clean water. Open the eyelid(s) wide to allow the material to evaporate. Gently rinse the affected eye(s) with clean, cool water for at least 15 minutes. Ensure that the patient looks up, and side to side as the eye is rinsed. Transport to hospital or doctor. If the patient cannot tolerate light, protect the eyes with a clean, loosely tied bandage. DO NOT allow the patient to rub the eyes. DO NOT allow the patient to tightly shut the eyes. DO NOT introduce oil or ointment into the eye(s) without medical advice. DO NOT use hot or tepid water.

Not considered a normal route of entry. Avoid giving milk or oils. Avoid giving alcohol. DO NOT induce vomiting because of rapid absorption and the risk of abrupt onset CNS depression.

SMALL FIRE: Use extinguishing agent suitable for type of surrounding fire. LARGE FIRE: Cool cylinder.

DO NOT direct water at source of leak or venting safety devices as icing may occur.

Containers may explode when heated - Ruptured cylinders may rocket. Fire exposed containers may vent contents through pressure relief devices. High concentrations of gas may cause asphyxiation without warning. May decompose explosively when heated or involved in fire. Contact with gas may cause burns, severe injury and/ or frostbite. Contains low boiling substance: Closed containers may rupture due to pressure buildup under fire conditions.

Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard. Fight fire from a safe distance, with adequate cover. Use water delivered as a fine spray to control fire and cool adjacent area.

Minor Spills: Avoid breathing vapour and any contact with liquid or gas. Protective equipment including respirator should be used. DO NOT enter confined spaces where gas may have accumulated. Increase ventilation. Major Spills: Clear area of all unprotected personnel and move upwind. Alert Emergency Authority and advise them of the location and nature of hazard. Wear breathing apparatus and protective gloves. Prevent by any means available, spillage from entering drains and water-courses. Remove leaking cylinders to a safe place. Fit vent pipes. Release pressure under safe, controlled conditions. Burn issuing gas at vent pipes. DO NOT exert excessive pressure on valve; DO NOT attempt to operate damaged valve.

Avoid breathing vapour and any contact with liquid or gas. Protective equipment including respirator should be used. DO NOT enter confined spaces where gas may have accumulated. Increase ventilation.

Clear area of all unprotected personnel and move upwind. Alert Emergency Authority and advise them of the location and nature of hazard. Wear breathing apparatus and protective gloves. Prevent by any means available, spillage from entering drains and water-courses. Remove leaking cylinders to a safe place. Fit vent pipes. Release pressure under safe, controlled conditions. Burn issuing gas at vent pipes. DO NOT exert excessive pressure on valve; DO NOT attempt to operate damaged valve.

See section 12

Burn issuing gas at vent pipes.

Consider use in closed pressurised systems, fitted with temperature, pressure and safety relief valves which are vented for safe dispersal. Use only properly specified equipment which is suitable for this product, its supply pressure and temperature. The tubing network design connecting gas cylinders to the delivery system should include appropriate pressure indicators and vacuum or suction lines. Fully-welded types of pressure gauges, where the bourdon tube sensing element is welded to the gauge body, are recommended. Before connecting gas cylinders, ensure manifold is mechanically secure and does not containing another gas. DO NOT transfer gas from one cylinder to another.

Cylinders should be stored in a purpose-built compound with good ventilation, preferably in the open. Such compounds should be sited and built in accordance with statutory requirements. The storage compound should be kept clear and access restricted to authorised personnel only. Cylinders stored in the open should be protected against rust and extremes of weather. Ensure the use of equipment rated for cylinder pressure. Ensure the use of compatible materials of construction. Valve protection cap to be in place until cylinder is secured, connected. Cylinder must be properly secured either in use or in storage.

See section 5

Engineering controls are used to remove a hazard or place a barrier between the worker and the hazard. Well-designed engineering controls can be highly effective in protecting workers and will typically be independent of worker interactions to provide this high level of protection. The basic types of engineering controls are: Process controls which involve changing the way a job activity or process is done to reduce the risk. Enclosure and/or isolation of emission source which keeps a selected hazard "physically" away from the worker and ventilation that strategically "adds" and "removes" air in the work environment.

• When handling sealed and suitably insulated cylinders wear cloth or leather gloves. • Insulated gloves: • NOTE: Insulated gloves should be loose fitting so that may be removed quickly if liquid is spilled upon them. Insulated gloves are not made to permit hands to be placed in the liquid; they provide only short-term protection from accidental contact with the liquid.

• Chemical goggles. • Full face shield may be required for supplementary but never for primary protection of eyes. • Contact lenses may pose a special hazard; soft contact lenses may absorb and concentrate irritants. A written policy document, describing the wearing of lenses or restrictions on use, should be created for each workplace or task.

Type AX Filter of sufficient capacity. (AS/NZS 1716 & 1715, EN 143:2000 & 149:2001, ANSI Z88 or national equivalent)

• Protective overalls, closely fitted at neck and wrist.

See section 12

• Unstable in the presence of incompatible materials. • Product is considered stable. • Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.

See section 7.2

See section 7.2

See section 7.2

See section 7.2

See section 5.3

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Evaporate residue at an approved site.

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