SDS

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1540097 - Simiron Activator Revision Date 13-Sep-2019
Self-protection of the first aider
Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the
material(s) involved, take precautions to protect themselves and prevent spread of
contamination. Avoid direct contact with skin. Use barrier to give mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation. Avoid breathing vapors or mists. Use personal protective equipment as
required. See section 8 for more information.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms
Burning sensation. Itching. Rashes. Hives. Coughing and/ or wheezing. Difficulty in
breathing.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Note to physicians
Product is a corrosive material. Use of gastric lavage or emesis is contraindicated.
Possible perforation of stomach or esophagus should be investigated. Do not give
chemical antidotes. Asphyxia from glottal edema may occur. Marked decrease in blood
pressure may occur with moist rales, frothy sputum, and high pulse pressure. May cause
sensitization in susceptible persons. Treat symptomatically.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Media
Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the
surrounding environment.
Large Fire
CAUTION: Use of water spray when fighting fire may be inefficient.
Unsuitable extinguishing media
Do not scatter spilled material with high pressure water streams.
Specific hazards arising from the
chemical
The product causes burns of eyes, skin and mucous membranes. Thermal decomposition
can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors. Product is or contains a sensitizer. May
cause sensitization by skin contact.
Hazardous Combustion Products
Carbon oxides.
Explosion Data
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact
None.
Sensitivity to Static Discharge
None.
Special protective equipment for
fire-fighters
Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full firefighting turnout
gear. Use personal protection equipment.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal precautions
Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal
protective equipment as required. Attention! Corrosive material. Evacuate personnel to safe
areas. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Avoid breathing vapors or mists.
Other Information
Refer to protective measures listed in Sections 7 and 8.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for containment
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Methods for cleaning up
Dam up. Soak up with inert absorbent material. Pick up and transfer to properly labeled
containers.
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