Green Air Products Genesis pH Raise MSDS User Manual
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SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
SWALLOWED:
If conscious, immediately rinse mouth with water and give
water to drink. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. DO NOT GIVE
ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.
Seek immediate medical attention.
EYE:
Immediately irrigate with copious quantities of water for at
least 15 minute with eyelids held open. Seek immediate
medical attention.
SKIN:
Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected areas with
large amount of water. If irritation develops seek immediate
medical attention.
INHALED:
Remove victim from exposure. Remove contaminated
clothing. Allow victim to assume most comfortable position
and keep warm. Keep at rest until fully recovered. If breathing
is labored, ensure airways are clear and administer oxygen. If
breathing has stopped, administer artificial respiration
immediately. Seek immediate medical attention.
CONTACT PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY:
Treat symptomatically as indicated for exposure to strong
alkalis.
SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABILITY:
Not flammable. Not a fire hazard. May liberate flammable
Hydrogen (H) gas on contact with certain metals such as
Aluminum (Al).
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
Hot or molten material can react violently with water. Use
extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire - foam,
carbon dioxide or dry chemical powder.
Firefighters should wear self contained breathing
apparatus and full protective clothing when fighting fire.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION MATERIALS:
Decomposition by reaction with certain metals releases
flammable and explosive hydrogen gas.
SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
In case of accidental spill or release:
Slippery when wet. Wear proper protective equipment.
Respiratory protection is required in misty environments. Use
absorbent material such as sand, earth, inert clays or other
inert materials or vermiculite. With a clean shovel, transfer
spilled material into clean-labeled containers for disposal.
Prevent from entering drains, sewers, spillways, streams, or
other bodies of water. If contamination of sewers or
waterways has occurred, advise local emergency services
immediately.
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