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SAFETY DATA SHEET <br /> AMMONIUM BIFLUORIDE <br /> Revision Date 12/19/2017 <br /> SECTION 5: Firefighting measures <br /> 5.1 Extinguishing media <br /> Suitable extinguishing media <br /> - Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment. <br /> Unsuitable extinguishing media <br /> - Water may be ineffective. <br /> 5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture <br /> Specific hazards during fire fighting <br /> - The product is not flammable. <br /> - Not combustible. <br /> - Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. <br /> - Gives off hydrogen by reaction with metals. <br /> Hazardous combustion products: <br /> - Hydrogen fluoride <br /> - Ammonia <br /> - Nitrogen oxides(NOx) <br /> 5.3 Advice for firefighters <br /> Special protective equipment for fire-fighters <br /> - Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit. <br /> - Wear chemical resistant oversuit <br /> - Keep from any possible contact with water. <br /> SECTION 6: Accidental release measures <br /> 6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures <br /> Advice for non-emergency personnel <br /> - Keep away from water. <br /> - Evacuate personnel to safe areas. <br /> - Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. <br /> Advice for emergency responders <br /> - Ventilate the area. <br /> - Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit. <br /> - Keep away from water. <br /> - Prevent further leakage or spillage. <br /> 6.2 Environmental precautions <br /> - Discharge into the environment must be avoided. <br /> - If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform respective authorities. <br /> - Prevent product from entering sewage system. <br /> 6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up <br /> - Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. <br /> - Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal. <br /> P00000020030 <br /> Version : 1.04 / CA(Z8) <br /> SO LVAY <br /> www.solvay.com <br /> 5/18 <br />