Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION TO THE RESPIRATORY TRACT, SKIN/EYES
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes: FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP &
WATER. DON'T USE SOLVENTS. REMOVE/WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING PRIOR
TO REUSE. INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE
TO FR ESH AIR. CALL PHYSICIAN. GET MED ATT.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:CO2, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SCBA. COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS
W/WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IN THE CASE OF LARGE FIRES, ALSO COOL
SURROUNDING EQUIPMENT & STRUCTURES WITH WATER.
Spill Release Procedures:COLLECT & PLACE INTO A CLOSABLE CONTAINER FOR
DISPOSAL. WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SPIFIED BELOW.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:DON'T GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, ON
CLOTHING. DON'T BREATHE DUST. STOW AWAY FROM FOOD
CONTAINERS/CLHING. A SHOWER AFTER WORK IS RECOMMENDED.
Other Precautions:STORE IN DRY CHEMICAL STORAGE FACILITY IN TIGHTLY
CLOSED CONTAINERS. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING, AND BEFORE
EATING, DRINNG OR SMOKING. ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN OR SWALLOWED.
Waste Disposal Methods:DEPOSIT WASTE CONTAINERS IN A SECURED LANDFILL
WHERE THE ASBESTOS COMPONENT WILL REMAIN BURIED. FOLLOW FEDERAL,
STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS. ALSO NOTE THAT HEATING AT TEMPERATURES
>800C CAN CONVERT THIS TO A NON-ASBESTOS CONTAINING WASTE.
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