Fire-fighting measures 5, Accidental release measures, Handling and storage – MEGUIAR'S M00 User Manual

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M00 - Hi-Tech Wash

Fire-fighting measures

5.

Special exposure hazards

No specific hazard.

Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained
breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure
mode.

Special protective
equipment for fire-fighters

Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire.

Extinguishing media

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None known.

Suitable

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Not suitable

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NFPA

Health

0

Flammability

1

Reactivity

0

Environmental precautions

Personal precautions

If emergency personnel are unavailable, contain spilt material. For small spills, add
absorbent (soil may be used in the absence of other suitable materials), scoop up
material and place in a sealable, liquid-proof container for disposal. For large spills,
dyke spilt material or otherwise contain material to ensure runoff does not reach a
waterway. Place spilt material in an appropriate container for disposa

6.

Accidental release measures

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Immediately contact emergency personnel. Keep unnecessary personnel away. Use
suitable protective equipment.

Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains
and sewers.

Methods for cleaning up

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Handling

Handling and storage

Storage

7.

Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Packaging materials

Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.

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Recommended

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Use original container.

Recommended monitoring
procedures

Exposure limit values

If this product contains ingredients with exposure limits, personal, workplace
atmosphere or biological monitoring may be required to determine the effectiveness
of the ventilation or other control measures and/or the necessity to use respiratory
protective equipment. Reference should be made to European Standard EN 689 for
methods for the assessment of exposure by inhalation to chemical agents and
national guidance documents for methods for the determination of hazardous
substances.

8.

Exposure controls/personal protection

Hand protection

Use a properly fitted, air-purifying or air-fed respirator complying with an approved
standard if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary. Respirator selection must be
based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the
safe working limits of the selected respirator.

Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should
be worn at all times when handling chemical products if a risk assessment indicates
this is necessary.

Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk
assessment indicates this is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists,
gases or dusts.

Eye protection

Respiratory protection

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Not available.

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Skin protection

Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task
being performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before
handling this product.

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Occupational exposure
controls

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No special ventilation requirements. Good general ventilation should be sufficient to
control airborne levels. If this product contains ingredients with exposure limits, use
process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep
worker exposure below any recommended or statutory limits

Exposure controls

Date of issue

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Page: 3/6

10/31/2005

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