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Section 4 . First aid measures Inhalation Exposure to airborne concentrations above statutory or recommended exposure limits may cause irritation of the nose , throat and lungs . Skin contact No known significant effects or critical hazards . Ingestion No known significant effects or critical hazards . Over-exposure signs/symptoms Eye contact Adverse symptoms may include the following : I rritation redness Inhalation Adverse symptoms may include the following : respiratory tract irritation coughing Skin contact No specific data . Ingestion No specific data . Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed , if necessary Notes to physician In case of inhalation of decomposition products in a fire , symptoms may be delayed . The exposed person may need to be kept under medical surveillance for 48 hours . Specific treatments No specific treatment. Protection of first-aiders No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training . It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth -to-mouth resuscitation . See toxicological information (Section 11 ) Section 5 . Fire -fighting measures Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing Use dry chemical powder. media Unsuitable extinguishing Avoid high pressure media which could cause the formation of a potentially explosible media dust-air mixture . Specific hazards arising May form explosible dust-air mixture if dispersed . from the chemical Hazardous thermal Decomposition products may include the following materials : decomposition products carbon dioxide carbon monoxide nitrogen oxides sulfur oxides metal oxide/oxides Special protective actions Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if for fire -fighters there is a fire . No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training . Move containers from fire area if this can be done without risk . Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool . Special protective Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing equipment for fire-fighters apparatus (SCBA) with a full face- piece operated in positive pressure mode . Section 6 . Accidental release measures Personal precautions protective equipment and emergency procedures For non -emergency No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training . personnel Evacuate surrounding areas . Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering . Do not touch or walk through spilled material . Shut off all ignition sources . No flares , smoking or flames in hazard area . Avoid breathing dust. Provide adequate ventilation . Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate . Put on appropriate personal protective equipment.