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Section 4. First aid measures Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary Notes to physician : Treat symptomatically. Contact poison treatment specialist immediately if large quantities have been ingested or inhaled. 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 an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire. media Unsuitable extinguishing : None known. media Specific hazards arising : Contains gas under pressure. Extremely flammable gas. In a fire or if heated, a from the chemical pressure increase will occur and the container may burst, with the risk of a subsequent explosion. Hazardous thermal : Decomposition products may include the following materials: carbon dioxide carbon decomposition products monoxide Special protective : Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if actions for fire -fighters there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Contact supplier immediately for specialist advice. Move containers from fire area if this can be done without risk. Use water spray to keep fire -exposed containers cool. If involved in fire, shut off flow immediately if it can be done w ithout risk. If this is impossible, withdraw from area and allow fire to burn. Fight fire from protected location or maximum possible distance. Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. Special protective : Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained equipment for fire breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure fighters mode Section 6. Accidental release measures Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures For non-emergency : Accidental releases pose a serious fire or explosion hazard. No action shall be taken personnel involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Evacuate surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering. Shut off all ignition sources. No flares, smoking or flames in hazard area. Avoid breathing gas. Provide adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Put on appropriate personal protective equipment. For emergency : If specialized clothing is required to deal with the spillage, take note of any responders information in Section 8 on suitable and unsuitable materials. See also the information in "For nonemergency personnel". Environmental precautions: Ensure emergency procedures to deal with accidental gas releases are in place to avoid contamination of the environment. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air). Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up Small spill : Immediately contact emergency personnel. Stop leak if without risk. Use spark -proof tools and explosion-proof equipment Large spill : Immediately contact emergency personnel. Stop leak if without risk. Use spark -proof tools and explosion-proof equipment. Note: see Section 1 for emergency contact information and Section 13 for waste disposal.