Product Name:
LABOVAC 14
Revision Date: 2014-06-05
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Wash contact areas with soap and water. If product is injected into or under the skin, or into any part of the
body, regardless of the appearance of the wound or its size, the individual should be evaluated immediately by
a physician as a surgical emergency. Even though initial symptoms from high pressure injection may be
minimal or absent, early surgical treatment within the first few hours may significantly reduce the ultimate extent
of injury.
EYE CONTACT
Flush thoroughly with water. If irritation occurs, get medical assistance.
INGESTION
First aid is normally not required. Seek medical attention if discomfort occurs.
4.2. MOST IMPORTANT SYMPTOMS AND EFFECTS, BOTH ACUTE AND DELAYED
Local necrosis as evidenced by delayed onset of pain and tissue damage a few hours after injection.
4.3. INDICATION OF ANY IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION AND SPECIAL TREATMENT NEEDED
The need to have special means for providing specific and immediate medical treatment available in the
workplace is not expected.
SECTION 5
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
5.1. EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Suitable Extinguishing Media:
Use water fog, foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide (CO2) to extinguish
flames.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media:
Straight streams of water
5.2. SPECIAL HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE
Hazardous Combustion Products:
Smoke, Fume, Aldehydes, Sulphur oxides, Incomplete combustion
products, Oxides of carbon
5.3. ADVICE FOR FIRE FIGHTERS
Fire Fighting Instructions:
Evacuate area. Prevent run-off from fire control or dilution from entering
streams, sewers or drinking water supply. Fire-fighters should use standard protective equipment and in
enclosed spaces, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Use water spray to cool fire exposed surfaces
and to protect personnel.
FLAMMABILITY PROPERTIES
Flash Point [Method]:
>218
°
C (424
°
F) [ASTM D-92]
Upper/Lower Flammable Limits (Approximate volume % in air):
UEL: 7.0
LEL: 0.9 [Estimated]
Autoignition Temperature:
No data available
SECTION 6
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
6.1. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES
In the event of a spill or accidental release, notify relevant authorities in accordance with all applicable
regulations.
