LODYNE SILICON DIOXIDE ETCHANT 10:1

Remove casualty from exposure ensuring one's own safety whilst doing so. If unconscious and breathing is OK, place in the recovery position. If conscious, ensure the casualty sits or lies down. If breathing becomes bubbly, have the casualty sit and provide oxygen if available. Transfer to hospital as soon as possible.

Symptoms: There may be shortness of breath with a burning sensation in the throat. Exposure may cause coughing or wheezing.

Remove all contaminated clothes and footwear immediately unless stuck to skin. Drench the affected skin with running water for 10 minutes or longer if substance is still on skin. Transfer to hospital if there are burns or symptoms of poisoning.

Symptoms: Blistering may occur. Progressive ulceration will occur if treatment is not immediate.

Bathe the eye with running water for 15 minutes. Transfer to hospital for specialist examination.

Symptoms: Corneal burns may occur. May cause permanent damage.

Wash out mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Give 1 cup of water to drink every 10 minutes. If unconscious, check for breathing and apply artificial respiration if necessary. If unconscious and breathing is OK, place in the recovery position. Transfer to hospital as soon as possible.

Symptoms: Corrosive burns may appear around the lips. Blood may be vomited. There may be bleeding from the mouth or nose.

Suitable extinguishing media for the surrounding fire should be used.

Corrosive. In combustion emits toxic fumes. Toxic.

Use water spray to cool containers.

Notify the police and fire brigade immediately. If outside keep bystanders upwind and away from danger point. Mark out the contaminated area with signs and prevent access to unauthorised personnel. Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective clothing - see section 8 of SDS. Turn leaking containers leak-side up to prevent the escape of liquid.

Do not discharge into drains or rivers. Contain the spillage using bunding. Alert the neighbourhood to the presence of fumes or gas.

Clean-up should be dealt with only by qualified personnel familiar with the specific substance. Absorb into dry earth or sand. Transfer to a closable, labelled salvage container for disposal by an appropriate method.

Avoid direct contact with the substance. Do not handle in a confined space.

Store in a cool, well ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed.

Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area.

Impermeable gloves.

Tightly fitting safety goggles. Ensure eye bath is to hand.

Self-contained breathing apparatus must be available in case of emergency.

Impermeable protective clothing.

Stable under normal conditions.

Stable under recommended transport or storage conditions.

Hazardous reactions will not occur under normal transport or storage conditions. Decomposition may occur on exposure to conditions or materials listed below.

Heat. Hot surfaces. Flames.

Strong oxidising agents. Strong acids.

In combustion emits toxic fumes.

Transfer to a suitable container and arrange for collection by specialised disposal company.

Transfer to a suitable container and arrange for collection by specialised disposal company.