Hach-Lange HACH 9523 - Manual (Page 18)

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media: In case of fire, use water spray (fog), foam, dry chemical or CO
2
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Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a
full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.
6. MEASURES IN CASE OF ACCIDENTAL SPILLAGE
No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Keep unnecessary and
unprotected personnel from entering. Do not touch or walk through spilt material. Provide adequate ventilation.
Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see Section 8).
Avoid dispersal of spilt material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers. Inform the
relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air).
Move containers from spill area. Vacuum or sweep up material and place in a designated, labelled waste
container. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor.
Move containers from spill area. Prevent entry into sewers, water courses, basements or confined areas. Vacuum
or sweep up material and place in a designated, labelled waste container. Dispose of via a licensed waste
disposal contractor.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see Section 8). Eating, drinking and smoking should be
prohibited in areas where this material is handled, stored and processed. Workers should wash hands and face
before eating, drinking and smoking. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Do not ingest. Keep in the original
container or an approved alternative made from a compatible material, kept tightly closed when not in use. Empty
containers retain product residue and can be hazardous.
Store between the following temperatures: -20 to 40 °C (-4 to 104 °F). Store in accordance with local regulations.
Store in original container protected from direct sunlight in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, away from
incompatible materials (see section 10) and food and drink. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready
for use. Containers that have been opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Do
not store in unlabelled containers. Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination.
Take precautionary measures against electrostatic discharges. Do not allow to dry out.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL 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.
Safety eye wear 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. Recommended: safety glasses with side-
shields.
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. After contamination with product
change the gloves immediately and dispose of them according to relevant national and local regulations.
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.
Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before eating, smoking and using
the lavatory and at the end of the working period. Appropriate techniques should be used to remove potentially
contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety
showers are close to the workstation location.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form: Solid [Beads]
Color: Brown [Light]
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