DESCALEX

Remove from contaminated area. Keep victim at complete rest (preferably in semi-recumbent posture) and under medical observation for up to 24 hours. Administration of a spray containing a dexamethasone derivative or beclomethasone derivative may be considered by a doctor.

Symptoms: Lung oedema, lung damage (e.g., fluid in the lungs).

Flush skin and hair with running water (and soap if available). Seek medical attention in event of irritation. Skin lesions require copious saline irrigation. Treat chemical burns as thermal burns with non-adherent gauze and wrapping.

Symptoms: Irritation.

Wash out immediately with fresh running water. Ensure complete irrigation by keeping eyelids apart and moving the lids. Irrigation should last at least 20-30 minutes using several litres of saline. Seek medical attention without delay. Removal of contact lenses should only be undertaken by skilled personnel. Do not use neutralising agents or any other additives.

Symptoms: Pain.

Refer for medical attention without delay. Contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor. Immediate dilution (milk or water) within 30 minutes post ingestion is recommended. If medical attention is not available, induce vomiting with fingers down the back of the throat ONLY IF CONSCIOUS. Lean patient forward or place on left side to maintain open airway and prevent aspiration.

Water spray or fog. Foam. Dry chemical powder. BCF (where regulations permit). Carbon dioxide.

Acids may react with metals to produce hydrogen, a highly flammable and explosive gas. Heating may cause expansion or decomposition leading to violent rupture of containers. May emit corrosive, poisonous fumes. May emit acrid smoke.

Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard. Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water course. Use fire fighting procedures suitable for surrounding area. Do not approach containers suspected to be hot. Cool fire exposed containers with water spray from a protected location. If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire.

- Remove all ignition sources. - Clean up all spills immediately. - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. - Control personal contact with the substance, by using protective equipment. - Use dry clean up procedures and avoid generating dust. - Place in a suitable, labelled container for waste disposal. - Drains for storage or use areas should have retention basins for pH adjustments and dilution of spills before discharge or disposal of material. - Check regularly for spills and leaks.

- Clear area of personnel and move upwind. - Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard. - Wear full body protective clothing with breathing apparatus. - Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water course. - Consider evacuation (or protect in place). - Stop leak if safe to do so. - Contain spill with sand, earth or vermiculite.

Avoid all personal contact, including inhalation. Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs. Use in a well-ventilated area.

Glass container is suitable for laboratory quantities. DO NOT use aluminium or galvanised containers. Check regularly for spills and leaks. Lined metal can, lined metal pail/ can. Plastic pail. Polyliner drum. Packing as recommended by manufacturer. Check all containers are clearly labelled and free from leaks. For low viscosity materials: Drums and jerricans must be of the non-removable head type. For solids (between 15 C deg. and 40 deg C.): Removable head packaging; Cans with friction closures and low pressure tubes and cartridges may be used.

Engineering controls are used to remove a hazard or place a barrier between the worker and the hazard. Well-designed engineering controls can be highly effective in protecting workers and will typically be independent of worker interactions to provide this high level of protection. The basic types of engineering controls are: Process controls which involve changing the way a job activity or process is done to reduce the risk. Enclosure and/or isolation of emission source which keeps a selected hazard "physically" away from the worker and ventilation that strategically "adds" and "removes" air in the work environment. Ventilation can remove or dilute an air contaminant if designed properly. The design of a ventilation system must match the particular process and chemical or contaminant in use. Employers may need to use multiple types of controls to prevent employee overexposure.

Wear chemical protective gloves, e.g. PVC. The selection of suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality which vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. Where the chemical is a preparation of several substances, the resistance of the glove material can not be calculated in advance and has therefore to be checked prior to the application. The exact break through time for substances has to be obtained from the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed when making a final choice.

Safety glasses with side shields. Chemical goggles. [AS/NZS 1337.1, EN166 or national equivalent]. Contact lenses may pose a special hazard; soft contact lenses may absorb and concentrate irritants. A written policy document, describing the wearing of lenses or restrictions on use, should be created for each workplace or task. This should include a review of lens absorption and adsorption for the class of chemicals in use and an account of injury experience. Medical and first-aid personnel should be trained in their removal and suitable equipment should be readily available. In the event of chemical exposure, begin eye irrigation immediately and remove contact lens as soon as practicable.

Type -P Filter of sufficient capacity. (AS/NZS 1716 & 1715, EN 143:2000 & 149:2001, ANSI Z88 or national equivalent). Class P2 particulate filters are used for protection against mechanically and thermally generated particulates or both. P2 is a respiratory filter rating under various international standards, Filters at least 94% of airborne particles.

Wear safety footwear or safety gumboots, e.g. Rubber. Overalls. PVC Apron. PVC protective suit may be required if exposure severe.

• Contact with alkaline material liberates heat • Unstable in the presence of incompatible materials. • Product is considered stable. • Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.

See section 7

See section 7

See section 7

See section 7

See section 5

Mixing or slurrying in water; Neutralisation with soda-lime or soda-ash followed by: burial in a land-fill specifically licensed to accept chemical and / or pharmaceutical wastes or Incineration in a licensed apparatus (after admixture with suitable combustible material)

Recycle wherever possible. 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.

Not Applicable