| 5.0 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable extinguishing agents: Water. Dry chemical powder. Carbon dioxide. Foam. Do not use vaporising liquids. Exposure hazards: Decomposes to emit acrid smoke and irritating fumes. Combustible. Protective equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. 6.0 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Person-related safety precautions: Refer to section 8 for personal protection details. Measures for environmental protection: Do not allow large quantities to enter local drainage systems. Measures for cleaning/collecting: Wash the spillage site with large amounts of water. 7.0 HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling: Information for safe handling: Avoid direct contact with the substance. Storage: Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: Keep container tightly closed. Keep away from direct sunlight. 8.0 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Personal protective equipment: General protective and hygienic measures: The usual precautionary measures should be adhered to general rules for handling chemicals. Protection of hands: Protective gloves Material of gloves: PVC. Eye protection: Safety goggles. Face shield. Body protection: Protective clothing with elasticated cuffs and closed neck. 9.0 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Form: Viscous liquid Colour: Colourless Odour: Odourless Viscosity: Viscous Oxidising: Non-oxidising (by EC criteria) Evaporation rate: Slow Solubility in water: Highly soluble pH: 7 10.0 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability: Stable under normal conditions. Conditions to avoid: Heat. Materials to be avoided: Oxidising agents. Hazardous decomposition products: When heated to decomposition, emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. |