SDS

Tree Island Industries Ltd.
3933 Boundary Road
Richmond, BC, Canada
V6V 1T8
www.treeisland.com.
Steel Wire Nails, Zinc Coated
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SDS Revision Date (mm/dd/yyyy): 06/19/2015
SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing must be worn in case of
fire.
Move containers from fire area if you can do so without risk. Use water spray to cool
unopened containers. Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface
water or the ground water system.
Use standard firefighting procedures and consider the hazards of other involved
materials.
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Special fire-fighting procedures
Firefighters should wear proper protective equipment and self-contained breathing
apparatus with full face piece operated in positive pressure mode. Move containers
from fire area if safe to do so. Water spray may be useful in cooling equipment
exposed to heat and flame.
Wear appropriate protective equipment and clothing during clean-up. Ensure adequate
ventilation. Avoid inhalation of dust. Avoid inhalation of fumes from molten product.
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
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SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Avoid discharge into drains, water courses or onto the ground.
Environmental precautions :
Undamaged articles can usually be reclaimed. Wear appropriate protective equipment
and clothing during clean-up. Sweep up or vacuum up spillage and collect in suitable
container for disposal. For waste disposal, see Section 13. Avoid dust formation. Do
not flush spill to drain.
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Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Special spill response procedures
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If a spill/release in excess of the EPA reportable quantity is made into the environment,
immediately notify the national response center in the United States (phone:
1-800-424-8802).
US CERCLA Reportable quantity (RQ): None reportable.
Wear personal protective equipment. Wash hands after handling and before eating.
Keep away from acids and other incompatibles. Keep away from extreme heat and
direct flame.
Precautions for safe handling
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SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
:Conditions for safe storage
Store in closed original container in a dry place. Store away from incompatible
materials ( see Section 10 of the SDS).Protect against physical damage.
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Incompatible materials
Acids; Strong oxidizing agents; Bases; Reducing agents .
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION