MetSorb® HMRG and HMRP

If breathing becomes difficult, remove victim to fresh air. If necessary, use artificial respiration to support vital functions. Seek medical attention.

Symptoms: difficulty breathing

Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Seek medical attention if irritation develops and persists. Remove contaminated clothing. Launder before re-use.

Symptoms: irritation develops and persists. Pre-existing skin problems may be aggravated by prolonged or repeated contact.

If product enters the eyes, open eyes while under gentle running water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.

Symptoms: irritation

If product is swallowed, call physician or poison control center for most current information. If professional advice is not available, do not induce vomiting. Never induce vomiting or give diluents (milk or water) to someone who is unconscious, having convulsions, or who cannot swallow. Seek medical advice. Take a copy of the label and/or SDS with the victim to the health professional.

As appropriate for surrounding fire. Use water, dry chemical, or CO2.

Product is moist and dust-free. Clean up immediately or keep moist until cleanup can be initiated. Product is easily rewetted with a fine water mist. If product dries out and is allowed to become airborne, it may cause a dust explosion hazard when in high concentrations such as within confined spaces. Keep dust away from heat, sparks and flames.

Incipient fire responders should wear eye protection. Isolate materials not yet involved in the fire and protect personnel. Move containers from fire area if this can be done without risk; otherwise, cool with carefully applied water spray.

No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Avoid breathing vapor or mist. Provide adequate ventilation. Use appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate and use personal protective clothing as described in Section 8 of this safety data sheet. See section 11 for additional information on health hazards.

Do not let product enter drains, do not allow to sewers/surface or ground water. See Section 12, Ecological information.

Avoid generating dust if product dries out - keep moist with water. Pick up released product with appropriate implements & return to original container if reusable, or dispose.

Follow good handling and housekeeping practices. Avoid spills. Clean up spills while product is still moist to prevent dust and accumulations of dust, or generation of airborne dust.

Store in sealed containers in a clean, dry, well-ventilated area away from ignition sources, combustible materials and heat.

After handling, wash thoroughly with soap and water.

Store ... away from ignition sources, combustible materials and heat.

Use with adequate ventilation to ensure exposure levels are maintained below the limits provided below. Use local exhaust ventilation to control airborne dust. Ensure eyewash/safety shower stations are available near areas where this product is used.

Use protective gloves as appropriate to minimize skin contact. If necessary, refer to U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.138 or appropriate Standards of Canada.

Safety glasses are recommended. If necessary, refer to U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.133 or appropriate Canadian Standards.

Maintain airborne contaminant concentrations below guidelines listed above, if applicable. If necessary, use only respiratory protection authorized in the U.S. Federal OSHA Respiratory Protection Standard (29 CFR 1910.134), equivalent U.S. State standards, Canadian CSA Standard Z94.4-93, the European Standard EN149, or EU member states.

Use body protection appropriate to prevent contact (e.g. lab coat, overalls). If necessary, refer to appropriate Standards of Canada, or appropriate Standards of the EU, Australian Standards, or relevant Japanese Standards.

Product is stable

See section 10.5.

Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous reactions will not occur.

Contact with incompatible materials and dust generation.

Avoid contact with hydrides and other water-reactive compounds, strong acids, strong alkalis.

Thermal decomposition (burning) may produce irritating and toxic fumes of carbon (carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide).

Waste disposal must be in accordance with appropriate Federal, State, and local regulations, those of Canada, Australia, EU Member States and Japan.