Snowwhite Petrolatum BDF

• Other measures are usually unnecessary. • WHEN MOLTEN ONLY: Immediately give a glass of water.

If skin or hair contact occurs: (WHEN MOLTEN ONLY) • Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available). • Seek medical attention in event of irritation.

If this product comes in contact with eyes: (WHEN MOLTEN ONLY) • Wash out immediately with water. • If irritation continues, seek medical attention. • Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by skilled personnel.

• First aid is not generally required. If in doubt, contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor.

Foam, Dry chemical powder, BCF (where regulations permit), Carbon dioxide, Water spray or fog - Large fires only.

Do NOT direct a solid stream of water or foam into burning molten material; this may cause spattering and spread the fire.

Avoid contamination with oxidizing agents i.e. nitrates, oxidizing acids, chlorine bleaches, pool chlorine etc. as ignition may result

Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard.

Clean up all spills immediately. Avoid contact with eyes. Wear safety glasses.

Clean up all spills immediately.

The greatest potential for injury caused by molten materials occurs during purging of machinery (moulders, extruders etc.) It is essential that workers in the immediate area of the machinery wear eye and skin protection (such as full face, safety glasses, heat resistant gloves, overalls and safety boots) as protection from thermal burns.

Store in a cool, dry area protected from environmental extremes. Store in original containers. Keep containers securely sealed.

See section 5

For molten materials: Provide mechanical ventilation; in general such ventilation should be provided at compounding/ converting areas and at fabricating/ filling work stations where the material is heated. Local exhaust ventilation should be used over and in the vicinity of machinery involved in handling the molten material. Keep dry!!

For molten materials: Select gloves tested to a relevant standard ( Europe EN 374, US F739, AS/NZS 2161.1 or national equivalent).

For molten materials: Safety glasses with side shields. For molten materials: Chemical goggles.

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

When handling hot or molten liquids, wear trousers or overalls outside of boots, to avoid spills entering boots.

See section 12

Product is considered stable and 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

Not Available

Consult manufacturer for recycling options or consult local or regional waste management authority for disposal if no suitable treatment or disposal facility can be identified.