SDS

Special protective equipment
and precautions for firefighters
Self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing must be worn in case of fire.
Fire fighting
equipment/instructions
In case of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes. Move containers from fire area if you can do
so without risk.
Specific methods
Use standard firefighting procedures and consider the hazards of other involved materials.
General fire hazards
Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
6. Accidental release measures
Personal precautions,
protective equipment and
emergency procedures
Keep unnecessary personnel away. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Eliminate all
ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks, or flames in immediate area). Wear appropriate
protective equipment and clothing during clean-up. Do not breathe mist or vapor. Do not touch
damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Ventilate
closed spaces before entering them. Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental
contamination. Transfer by mechanical means such as vacuum truck to a salvage tank or other
suitable container for recovery or safe disposal. Local authorities should be advised if significant
spillages cannot be contained. For personal protection, see section 8 of the SDS.
Methods and materials for
containment and cleaning up
Eliminate all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks, or flames in immediate area). Take
precautionary measures against static discharge. Use only non-sparking tools. Keep combustibles
(wood, paper, oil, etc.) away from spilled material.
Large Spills: Stop the flow of material, if this is without risk. Dike the spilled material, where this is
possible. Cover with plastic sheet to prevent spreading. Use a non-combustible material like
vermiculite, sand or earth to soak up the product and place into a container for later disposal.
Prevent product from entering drains. Following product recovery, flush area with water.
Small Spills: Absorb with earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers
for later disposal. Wipe up with absorbent material (e.g. cloth, fleece). Clean surface thoroughly to
remove residual contamination.
Never return spills to original containers for re-use. For waste disposal, see section 13 of the SDS.
Environmental precautions
Avoid release to the environment. Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Avoid
discharge into drains, water courses or onto the ground. Inform appropriate managerial or
supervisory personnel of all environmental releases. Use appropriate containment to avoid
environmental contamination.
7. Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read
and understood. Do not handle, store or open near an open flame, sources of heat or sources of
ignition. Protect material from direct sunlight. Explosion-proof general and local exhaust ventilation.
Minimize fire risks from flammable and combustible materials (including combustible dust and
static accumulating liquids) or dangerous reactions with incompatible materials. Handling
operations that can promote accumulation of static charges include but are not limited to: mixing,
filtering, pumping at high flow rates, splash filling, creating mists or sprays, tank and container
filling, tank cleaning, sampling, gauging, switch loading, vacuum truck operations. Take
precautionary measures against static discharges. All equipment used when handling the product
must be grounded. Use non-sparking tools and explosion-proof equipment. Do not breathe mist or
vapor. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid prolonged exposure. Do not taste or
swallow. When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Pregnant or breastfeeding women must not
handle this product. Should be handled in closed systems, if possible. Wear appropriate personal
protective equipment. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment.
Observe good industrial hygiene practices.
For additional information on equipment bonding and grounding, refer to the Canadian Electrical
Code in Canada, (CSA C22.1), or the American Petroleum Institute (API) Recommended Practice
2003, "Protection Against Ignitions Arising out of Static, Lightning, and Stray Currents" or National
Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 77, "Recommended Practice on Static Electricity" or National
Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70, "National Electrical Code".
Conditions for safe storage,
including any incompatibilities
Store locked up. Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame. Prevent electrostatic charge
build-up by using common bonding and grounding techniques. Eliminate sources of ignition. Avoid
spark promoters. Ground/bond container and equipment. These alone may be insufficient to
remove static electricity. Store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Store in original tightly
closed container. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep in an area equipped with sprinklers. Store
away from incompatible materials (see Section 10 of the SDS).
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Material name: 22oz PD Black
12213 Version #: 05 Revision date: 09-01-2015 Issue date: 06-09-2015
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