CONGO RED (1% AQUEOUS)

Move the exposed person to fresh air at once. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues. When breathing is difficult, properly trained personnel may assist affected person by administering oxygen. Perform artificial respiration if breathing has stopped. Keep the affected person warm and at rest. Get prompt medical attention.

Remove contaminated clothes and rinse skin thoroughly with water. If symptoms occur seek medical attention.

Make sure to remove any contact lenses from the eyes before rinsing. Promptly wash eyes with plenty of water while lifting the eyelids. Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.

Do not induce vomiting. Never make an unconscious person vomit or drink fluids. Get medical attention immediately. Show the label or this document to the physician.

Dry chemical, Alcohol-resistant foam, Water spray, or Carbon dioxide.

May travel considerable distance to source of ignition and flash back. May form explosive or toxic mixtures with air. Vapour explosion and poison hazard indoors, outdoors and in sewers.

Evacuate personnel from the affected area. Extinguish all ignition sources. Avoid sparks, flames, heat. Ventilate area. Stop leak if possible without risk.

Inform Authorities if large amounts are involved.

Do not allow spillage to enter watercourses, drains or sewers.

Shovel up residue and collect for authorised disposal

Materials: vermiculite, dry sand or earth

Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame. Avoid spilling, skin and eye contact. Risk of vapour concentration on the floor and in low-lying areas. Static electricity and formation of sparks must be prevented.

Store in tightly closed original container in a cool, dry well-ventilated place.

Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame. Static electricity and formation of sparks must be prevented. Ground container and transfer equipment to eliminate static electric sparks.

Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation. Provide explosion-proof ventilation for high concentrations.

Use protective gloves made of: Butyl rubber (immersion protection) or Nitrile rubber (splash protection). The most suitable glove should be chosen in consultation with the gloves supplier, who can inform about the breakthrough time of the glove material.

Wear approved, tight-fitting safety glasses where splashing is probable.

Self-contained breathing apparatus where high vapour levels are likely.

Promptly remove any clothing that becomes contaminated. Wash promptly with soap & water if skin becomes contaminated.

Stable under normal temperature conditions and recommended use.

Avoid heat, flames and other sources of ignition. Extremes of temperature, direct sunlight.

Strong oxidizers.

During fire, toxic gases (CO, CO₂) are formed.

Incinerate in suitable combustion chamber.

Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local authority requirements.