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First-aid measures

General advice : Consult a physician.

If inhaled : Move to fresh air.

Consult a physician after significant exposure.

In case of skin contact : Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately.

Wash off with soap and plenty of water.

Immediate medical treatment is necessary as untreated

wounds from corrosion of the skin heal slowly and with

difficulty.

In case of eye contact : Small amounts splashed into eyes can cause irreversible

tissue damage and blindness.

In the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty

of water and seek medical advice.

If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist.

If swallowed : Do NOT induce vomiting.

Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media : Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.

Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

Unsuitable extinguishing media: High volume water jet

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Specific hazards during firefighting: Do not use a solid water stream as it may scatter and spread fire.

Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water courses.

Advice for firefighters

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters: In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

Further information : Standard procedure for chemical fires.

Use water spray to cool unopened containers.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions : Use personal protective equipment. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas.

Environmental precautions : Prevent product from entering drains.

Methods for cleaning up : Neutralise with the following product(s): lime, soda ash.

Soak up with inert absorbent material. Shovel into suitable container for disposal. Flush with water.

Handling and storage

Handling: This material is manufactured, handled and stored in accordance with strictly controlled contditions as described in article 17(3) of the REACH regulations.

Storage: This material is stored in fully isolated conditions. Any samples taken should be stored in a cool, dry and well ventilated place.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

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Product is not transported. This material is manufactured, handled and stored in accordance with strictly controlled contditions as described in article 17(3) of the REACH regulations.
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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

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Product is not transported. This material is manufactured, handled and stored in accordance with strictly controlled contditions as described in article 17(3) of the REACH regulations.
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

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Product is not transported. This material is manufactured, handled and stored in accordance with strictly controlled contditions as described in article 17(3) of the REACH regulations.
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

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Product is not transported. This material is manufactured, handled and stored in accordance with strictly controlled contditions as described in article 17(3) of the REACH regulations.
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Exposure controls / personal protection

Abide by all conditions of the COSHH assessment on site. Material is manufactured, stored and used under strictly controlled conditions in accordance with Article 17(3) of the REACH regulations. Maintenance is carried out wearing personal protective equipment suggested by COSHH assessment.

Stability and reactivity

Conditions to avoid: None known. This material is manufactured, stored and used under strictly controlled conditions in accordance with Article 17(3) of the REACH regulations.

Materials to avoid: Bases, water, metals. This material is manufactured, stored and used under strictly controlled conditions in accordance with Article 17(3) of the REACH regulations.

Hazardous reactions: Care should be taking when performing maintenance or during accidental release as material decomposes when moist.

Hazardous decomposition products: In case of fire, hazardous decomposition products may be producted such as carbon oxides and hydrogen chloride gas.

Disposal considerations

This material is manufactured, stored and used under strictly controlled conditions in accordance with Article 17(3) of the REACH regulations.