4.2 Special Fire Fighting Procedures
Dense black smoke is emitted when burned without sufficient oxygen.
4.3 Protection Requirements
Wear protective pressure self-contained breathing apparatus for all
fires.
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5.0 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
5.1 Stability
Stable
5.2 Conditions to Avoid
Temperatures over 300掳C release combustible gases.
5.3 Materials to Avoid
Acids, alkalis and strong oxidisers.
5.4 Decomposition Products
Smoke and noxious gases ( Carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons)
5.5 Other Known Hazards
Dense black smoke when burned without sufficient oxygen.
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6.0 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE -No sensitising effects known.
CHRONIC - Inconsistent data in workers show some evidence that chronic
overexposure may lead to pneumoconiosis (adverse lung effects). However
generation of sufficient silica dust levels from this material to
produce such adverse effects seems unlikely
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7.0 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data available
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8.0 HANDLING AND STORAGE
No special precautions to be taken when handling and storing. Practise
reasonable care and caution in the handling of this product. Avoid
breathing dust if generated. Store away from excessive heat and sources
of ignition.
Indefinite shelf life in natural state
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9.0 EXPOSURE STANDARDS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
9.2 Ventilation
Good general ventilation sufficient for most conditions.
9.3 Respiratory Protection
Where adequate ventilation cannot be provided use an approved dust
respirator.
9.4 Skin Protection
Normal work wear overalls
9.5 Eye Protection
Use safety goggles.
9.6 Other Special Requirements
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10.0 FIRST AID MEASURES
10.1 Eye Contact
Irrigate eyes for at least 5 minutes. Mechanical irritation only.
10.2 Skin Contact
Wash with soap and water
10.3 Inhalation
Not required
10.4 Ingestion
Not probable. Material is not expected to be absorbed from the
gastrointestinal tract so that induction of vomiting should not be
necessary.
IN ALL CASES IF SYMPTONS ARE SEVERE, SEEK EXPERT MEDICAL ATTENTION
Proper Shipping Name
Not classified as hazardous
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14.0 REGULATORY INFORMATION
1. The control of substances hazardous to health regulations 1996.
2. Occupational exposure standards EH40.
3. The chemicals (Hazard, information and packaging for supply)
Regs 1996.
Users must make their own assessment of the risk encountered in their own
individual workplace. The information contained in this sheet will provide
the basic information required to undertake these assessments. Where there
is a chain of supply, it is the responsibility of the consignor to provide
a safety data sheet to the consignee and to check the adequacy of the
information supplied.
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16.0 OTHER INFORMATION
16.1 Recommended Uses and Restrictions
There are several uses for this product, please refer to Product
Technical Information.
16.2 Data Sources
Dangerous Properties of industrial materials - N Irving Sax - R J
Lewis.
Manufacturers safety data sheet
16.3 Training Information
The details contained in this data sheet must be passed on to all users
of the product.
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THIS MSDS COMPLIES WITH THE EUROPEAN DIRECTIVES OF 5/3/91 DEFINING AND
LAYING DOWN THE DETAILED ARRANGEMENTS FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION RELATING TO
DANGEROUS MATERIALS AND PREPARATIONS IN IMPLEMENTATION OF ARTICLE 10 OF
DIRECTIVE 88/379/EEC AND LISTED IN ARTICLE 3 OF DIRECTIVE 91/155/EEC.
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