SIPMED 68

remove to fresh air. Obtain medical advice if symptoms persist.

Symptoms: irritation to the nose or throat, or coughing

Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water after contact. Change contaminated clothing and dry-clean and launder before re-use.

Wash eyes thoroughly with copious quantities of water, ensuring eyelids are held open. Obtain medical advice if any pain or redness develops or persists.

Symptoms: pain or redness

If contamination of the mouth occurs, wash it out thoroughly with water. Obtain medical advice if large amounts are swallowed - do not induce vomiting.

dry powder, foam, water fog or (for small fires) carbon dioxide

BCF/halon extinguishers

As with all mineral oil based products, this material is combustible.

Contain the spill and blanket with extinguishing agent. Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers and as a protective screen.

Large spillages must be notified to the appropriate authorities.

Contain and recover spillage by pumping or by using sand, sawdust or other suitable absorbents.

Materials: sand, sawdust or other suitable absorbents

Protective clothing, including impervious gloves (see section 8.2.1(b) below), should be worn if skin contact is anticipated. Wear a face visor or goggles if eye contact can accidentally occur. Protective clothing should be regularly inspected and maintained; overalls should be dry-cleaned and laundered. Discard oil-saturated leather articles.

Store at ambient temperature in a well-ventilated area, away from sources of ignition.

Protective clothing should be regularly inspected and maintained; overalls should be dry-cleaned and laundered. Discard oil-saturated leather articles.

Store away from sources of ignition.

Use impervious gloves, Gloves (conforming to EN374). PVC is suitable for casual contact. If direct contact for more than 2 hours then Neoprene or nitrile gloves recommended.

Avoid contact with eyes. In case of splashing use suitable eye protection such as glasses, goggles or a visor.

Avoid inhalation of mists, fumes or vapour generated during use.

Avoid contact with skin and observe good personal hygiene. Change heavily contaminated clothing. Use single-use disposable cloths and discard when soiled.

See Sections 6, 7, 12 and 13

Stable at ambient temperatures.

Heat, combustion and other sources of ignition.

Avoid contact with strong oxidising agents.

Thermal decomposition can produce a variety of compounds, the precise nature of which will depend on the decomposition conditions. Incomplete combustion will generate smoke and hazardous gases, including carbon monoxide.

incineration, land-fill or other suitable means approved by the Local Authority

Waste or surplus oil, or oil-contaminated materials, may be disposed of by incineration, land-fill or other suitable means approved by the Local Authority.