Use and Care Manual

See Section 11
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Treat symptomatically.
SECTION 5 Fire-fighting measures
Extinguishing media
Foam.
Dry chemical powder.
BCF (where regulations permit).
Carbon dioxide.
Water spray or fog - Large fires only.
Special hazards arising from the substrate or mixture
Fire Incompatibility
None known.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire-fighters
Fire Fighting
Alert Fire Department and tell them location and nature of hazard.
Wear full body protective clothing with breathing apparatus.
Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water course.
Use water delivered as a fine spray to control fire and cool adjacent area.
Avoid spraying water onto liquid pools.
DO NOT
approach containers suspected to be hot.
Cool fire exposed containers with water spray from a protected location.
If safe to do so, remove containers from path of fire.
Fire/Explosion Hazard
Heating may cause expansion or decomposition leading to violent rupture of containers.
On combustion, may emit irritating/ toxic fumes.
May emit acrid smoke.
Mists containing combustible materials may be explosive.
May emit corrosive fumes.
SECTION 6 Accidental release measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
See section 8
Environmental precautions
See section 12
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Minor Spills
Clean up all spills immediately.
Avoid breathing vapours and contact with skin and eyes.
Control personal contact with the substance, by using protective equipment.
Contain and absorb spill with sand, earth, inert material or vermiculite.
Wipe up.
Place in a suitable, labelled container for waste disposal.
Major Spills
Moderate hazard.
Clear area of personnel and move upwind.
Alert Fire Department and tell them location and nature of hazard.
Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves.
Prevent, by any means available, spillage from entering drains or water course.
No smoking, naked lights or ignition sources.
Increase ventilation.
Stop leak if safe to do so.
Contain spill with sand, earth or vermiculite.
Collect recoverable product into labelled containers for recycling.
Absorb remaining product with sand, earth or vermiculite.
Collect solid residues and seal in labelled drums for disposal.
Wash area and prevent runoff into drains.
If contamination of drains or waterways occurs, advise emergency services.
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1.4.4.3
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Hercules MegaBubble
Issue Date:
04/06/2021
Print Date:
06/04/2021
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