Heavy petrolatum; H-Heavy petrolatum

In case of symptoms arising from inhalation of fumes or oil mists produced at high temperatures.

Symptoms: Inhalation of fumes or oil mists produced at high temperatures may cause irritation of the respiratory tract.

Remove contaminated clothing, contaminated footwear and dispose of safely. Seek medical attention if skin irritation, swelling or redness develops and persists. Wash affected area with soap and water. For minor thermal burns, cool the burn. Hold the burned area under cold running water for at least five minutes, or until the pain subsides. Body hypothermia must be avoided. Do not put ice on the burn. Remove non-sticking garments carefully. DO NOT attempt to remove portions of clothing glued to burnt skin but cut round them. Seek medical attention in all cases of serious burns.

Symptoms: Irritation may arise in case of repeated or prolonged exposure. May cause burn in case of contact with product at high temperature.

Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing. If irritation, blurred vision or swelling occurs and persists, obtain medical advice from a specialist. If hot product is splashed into the eye, it should be cooled down immediately to dissipate heat, under cold running water. Immediately obtain specialist medical assessment and treatment for the casualty.

Symptoms: mild eye irritation. May cause burn in case of contact with product at high temperature.

Do not induce vomiting. Ask for medical advice.

Symptoms: few or no symptoms expected. If any, nausea and diarrhoea might occur.

Foam (trained personnel only). Water fog (trained personnel only). Carbon dioxide. Other inert gases (subject to regulations). Sand or earth. Dry powder.

Do not use direct water jets on the burning product. Simultaneous use of foam and water on the same surface is to be avoided as water destroys the foam.

Combustible.

Evacuate area. Contain the extinguishing fluids by bunding.

Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so (e.g. electricity, sparks, fires, flares). Stop or contain leak at the source, if safe to do so. Let molten material cool naturally. In case of solid product (e.g. flakes), avoid the generation and spreading of dust. Avoid direct contact with released material. Keep non-involved personnel away from the area of spillage. Alert emergency personnel. If required, notify relevant authorities according to all applicable regulations. Large spillages may be cautiously covered with foam, if available, to limit vapour cloud formation.

Large spillages may be cautiously covered with foam, if available, to limit vapour cloud formation.

prevent product from entering sewers, rivers or other bodies of water. solidified product may clog drains and sewers.

Collect solidified product with suitable means. Transfer collected product and other contaminated materials to suitable containers for recovery or safe disposal. Collect the product by skimming or other suitable mechanical means.

Ensure that all relevant regulations regarding handling and storage facilities of flammable products are followed. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. Take precautionary measures against static electricity. Avoid splash filling of bulk volumes when handling hot liquid product. Avoid contact with the hot product. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Do not ingest. Prevent the risk of slipping.

Keep only in original container. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.

Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Keep away from food and beverages. Wash the hands thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothes. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Separate working clothes from town clothes. Launder separately.

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. Take precautionary measures against static electricity. No smoking.

Ensure that there is a suitable ventilation system. Where hot product is handled in confined spaces, effective local ventilation must be provided.

Wear chemically resistant gloves (tested to EN374) in combination with specific activity training. Gloves must be periodically inspected and changed in case of wear, perforations or contaminations. Hot/molten product. Heat resistant gloves with long cuffs, or gauntlets

In case of splash hazard: safety glasses. EN 166. Hot/molten product. If splashing is likely, full head and face protection (protective shield and/or safety goggles) should be used.

No respiratory protection needed under normal use conditions. Waxes may give off irritant/flammable vapours if heated close to their boiling points. Although these are unlikely to present a significant health hazard, to avoid respiratory tract irritation inhalation exposure should be kept to a minimum. by observing good work practice and ensuring good ventilation around work areas.

Protective clothing. Wear suitable coveralls to prevent exposure to the skin. Chemical resistant safety shoes. Hot/molten product. Wear protective clothing for operations with hot material: heat resistant coveralls (with trousers legs over boots and sleeves over cuffs of gloves), heat resistant heavy duty antiskid boots (e. g. leather). For loading/unloading operations: wear safety helmet, if necessary integrated full face visor. Clothing to protect against heat and flame (EN 11612)

Stable under normal conditions.

This substance is stable under all ordinary circumstances at ambient temperatures, and if released into the environment.

Contact with strong oxidizers (peroxides, chromates, etc.) may cause a fire hazard.

Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. They may be ignited by heat, sparks, static electricity or flames.

Oxidizing agent.

No decomposition if stored normally.

Contain and dispose of waste according to local regulations. External recovery and recycling of waste should comply with applicable local and/or national regulations. Where possible (e.g. in the absence of relevant contamination), recycling of used substance is feasible and recommended. If recycling is not possible, eliminate in accordance with local valid waste disposal regulations.

Clear up spills immediately and dispose of waste safely. Dispose of waste or used sacks/containers according to local regulations.