Suitable and unsuitable extinguishing media:
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use alcohol resistant foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, or water fog or spray when fighting fires
involving this material.
Unsuitable extinguishing media: Not applicable.
Specific hazards arising from the chemical:
Hazardous Combustion
Byproducts:
Not applicable.
Unusual Fire Hazards: Not applicable.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire-fighters:
Protective Equipment: As in any fire, wear Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent)
and full protective gear.
Fire Fighting Instructions: Not applicable.
NFPA Ratings:
NFPA Health: 1
NFPA Flammability: 1
NFPA Reactivity: 0
SECTION 6 : ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:
Personal Precautions: Evacuate area and keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering the spill area. Use proper
personal protective equipment as listed in Section 8.
Environmental precautions:
Environmental Precautions: Avoid runoff into storm sewers, ditches, and waterways.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Spill Cleanup Measures: Not applicable.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Methods for containment: Contain spills with an inert absorbent material such as soil or sand. Prevent from spreading by covering,
diking or other means. Provide ventilation.
Methods for cleanup: Clean up spills immediately observing precautions in the protective equipment section. Place into a
suitable container for disposal. Provide ventilation. After removal, flush spill area with soap and water to
remove trace residue.
Reference to other sections:
Other Precautions: Not applicable.
SECTION 7 : HANDLING and STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling:
Handling: Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing vapor and contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
Hygiene Practices: Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Avoid inhaling vapor or mist.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities: