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In case of exposure to intense concentrations of vapours, fumes or spray, transport the person away from the contaminated zone, keep warm and allow to rest.

Symptoms: Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness. May cause irritation. Inhalation of vapours may cause headache, nausea, vomiting and an altered state of consciousness.

Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash skin with soap and water.

Symptoms: Redness. Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.

Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water, also under the eyelids. Keep eye wide open while rinsing.

Symptoms: Contact with eyes may cause irritation.

Do not ingest. If swallowed then seek immediate medical assistance. Risk of product entering the lungs on vomiting after ingestion. In this case, the casualty should be sent immediately to hospital.

Symptoms: If swallowed accidentally, the product may enter the lungs due to its low viscosity and lead to the rapid development of very serious pulmonary lesions (medical survey during 48 hours). Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. May cause central nervous system depression.

Foam. Dry powder. Carbon dioxide (CO₂).

Do not use a solid water stream as it may scatter and spread fire.

Incomplete combustion and thermolysis may produce gases of varying toxicity such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, various hydrocarbons, aldehydes and soot. These may be highly dangerous if inhaled in confined spaces or at high concentration.

Cool containers / tanks with water spray.

Use personal protective equipment. Evacuate non-essential personnel. Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames in immediate area). Do not touch or walk through spilled material.

Dike to collect large liquid spills.

Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Dike to collect large liquid spills. The product should not be allowed to enter drains, water courses or the soil. Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained. See Section 12 for additional Ecological Information.

Use non-sparking handtools and explosionproof electrical equipment. Contain spillage, and then collect with non-combustable absorbent material, (e.g. sand, earth, diatomaceous earth, vermiculite) and place in container for disposal according to local / national regulations (see section 13). Following product recovery, flush area with water.

Materials: non-combustable absorbent material, (e.g. sand, earth, diatomaceous earth, vermiculite)

For personal protection see section 8. Use only in well-ventilated areas. Do not breathe vapours or spray mist. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.

Design the installations in order to avoid accidental emissions of product (due to seal breakage, for example) onto hot casings or electrical contacts. Storage installations should be designed with adequate bunds so as to prevent ground or water pollution in case of leaks or spills. Use explosionproof electrical equipment. Keep in a bunded area. Keep in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Ground/bond containers, tanks and transfer/receiving equipment. Store at room temperature. Keep containers tightly closed and properly labelled.

Ensure the application of strict rules of hygiene by the personnel exposed to the risk of contact with the product. When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Regular cleaning of equipment, work area and clothing is recommended. Do not dry hands with rags that have been contaminated with product. Do not use abrasives, solvents or fuels. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

OPERATE ONLY ON COLD AND DEGASSED TANKS IN VENTILATED PREMISES (TO AVOID RISK OF EXPLOSION). Handle away from any source of ignition (open flame and sparks) and heat (hot manifolds or casings). Do not smoke. Use explosionproof electrical equipment. Take precautionary measures against static discharges. Do not use compressed air for filling, discharging or handling. Design installations (machinery and equipment) to prevent burning product from spreading (tanks, retention systems, interceptors (traps) in drainage systems).

When working in confined spaces (tanks, containers, etc.), ensure that there is a supply of air suitable for breathing and wear the recommended equipment. Apply technical measures to comply with the occupational exposure limits.

Impermeable gloves, aliphatic hydrocarbon resistant. For repeated or prolonged exposure: Nitrile rubber (> 0.55 mm, > 480 min, EN 374), PVA (all layer thickness, > 480 min, EN 374), Fluorinated rubber Viton (R) (all layer thickness, > 480 min, EN 374). In case of contact through splashing: Chloroprene Neoprene (> 0.75 mm, > 60 min, EN 374), Nitrile rubber (> 0.38 mm, > 60 min, EN 374).

If splashes are likely to occur, wear: Safety glasses with side-shields.

When workers are facing concentrations above the exposure limit they must use appropriate certified respirators. For rescue and maintenance work in storage tanks use self-contained breathing apparatus. In an emergency or for exceptional short-lasting jobs in an atmosphere polluted by the product, it is necessary to wear a protective respiratory equipment. The use of breathing apparatus must comply strictly with the manufacturer's instructions and the regulations governing their choices and uses.

Wear suitable protective clothing. Protective shoes or boots.

Do not allow material to contaminate ground water system.

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

None under normal processing.

None under normal processing.

Heat, flames and sparks. Take precautionary measures against static discharges.

Strong acids. Oxidizing agents.

Incomplete combustion and thermolysis may produce gases of varying toxicity such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, various hydrocarbons, aldehydes and soot.