SDS

Rinse skin with water/shower.
Skin contact
Rinse with water. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists.
Eye contact
If ingestion of a large amount does occur, call a poison control center immediately.
Ingestion
Direct contact with eyes may cause temporary irritation.
Most important
symptoms/effects, acute and
delayed
Treat symptomatically.
Indication of immediate
medical attention and special
treatment needed
Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, and take precautions to
protect themselves.
General information
5. Fire-fighting measures
Water fog. Foam. Dry chemical powder. Carbon dioxide (CO2).
Suitable extinguishing media
Do not use water jet as an extinguisher, as this will spread the fire.
Unsuitable extinguishing
media
During fire, gases hazardous to health may be formed.
Specific hazards arising from
the chemical
Self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing must be worn in case of fire.
Special protective equipment
and precautions for firefighters
Move containers from fire area if you can do so without risk.
Fire fighting
equipment/instructions
Use standard firefighting procedures and consider the hazards of other involved materials.
Specific methods
No unusual fire or explosion hazards noted.
General fire hazards
6. Accidental release measures
Keep unnecessary personnel away. For personal protection, see section 8 of the SDS.
Personal precautions,
protective equipment and
emergency procedures
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. Absorb in vermiculite, dry sand or earth
and place into containers. Following product recovery, flush area with water.
Small Spills: 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.
Methods and materials for
containment and cleaning up
Avoid discharge into drains, water courses or onto the ground.
Environmental precautions
7. Handling and storage
Avoid prolonged exposure. Observe good industrial hygiene practices.
Precautions for safe handling
Store in original tightly closed container. Store away from incompatible materials (see Section 10
of the SDS).
Conditions for safe storage,
including any incompatibilities
8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Occupational exposure limits
US. OSHA Table Z-1 Limits for Air Contaminants (29 CFR 1910.1000)
Value
Type
Form
Components
PEL 5 mg/m3 Respirable fraction.Cellulose (CAS 9004-34-6)
15 mg/m3 Total dust.
US. OSHA Table Z-3 (29 CFR 1910.1000)
Value
Type
Form
Components
TWA 0.3 mg/m3 Total dust.Crystalline silica (Quartz)
(CAS 14808-60-7)
0.1 mg/m3 Respirable.
Hercules Boiler Liquid SDS US
925761 Version #: 01 Revision date: - Issue date: 22-April-2015
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