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• Wash clothing before re-use . • If clothing is to be laundered, inform the person performing the operation of the contaminants hazardous properties . Ingestion • Rinse mouth thoroughly with water and give large amounts water to people not unconscious . • Do NOT induce vomiting . Get immediate medical attention . • Do not give anything by mouth if the person is unconscious or if having convulsions . Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed . Eye irritation . Symptoms may include itching, burning, redness and tearing . Skin contact may cause redness and pain . Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation , nausea , vomiting and diarrhea . High concentrations of dust may irritate throat and respiratory system and cause coughing . A drop in blood pressure , headache, cyanosis and mental confusion may result from nitroglycerin in the product . Indications of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed . Provide general supportive measures and treat symptomatically . Keep victim under observation . Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES EXTINGUISHING MEDIA : Large volumes of water should be applied as quickly as possible from automatic sprinklers or fire hose . Unsuitable extinguishing media Do not use waterjet as an extinguisher, as this may spread fire . Special Hazards arising from the substrate or mixture . Toxic vapors/gases may be formed during a fire . Combustion products vary depending on fire conditions and other combustibles present . The predominant products will be carbon dioxide and oxides of nitrogen, Under some conditions , methane , carbon monoxide, irritating aldehydes and carboxylic acids , and hydrogen cyanide may be formed . Special protective equipment and precautions for firefighters Self-contained breathing apparatus ( SOBA) and full protective clothing must be worn in case of fire . This includes , but is not limited to , impervious boots , gloves , hard hat and chemically impermeable suit . Fire-fighting equipment/instructions Fires involving smokeless propellant should NOT be fought unless extinguishing media can be applied from a well protected (e . g . behind a berm or barricade) and distant location from the point of fire . Specific methods Evacuate personnel to a safe area according to pre -determined evacuation plan . Use standard firefighting procedures and consider the hazards of other involved materials . General fire hazards Explosive ; fire , blast or projection hazard . Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions protective equipment and emergency procedures . Keep unnecessary personnel away . Eliminate all ignition sources . Use only non - sparking tools . Wear appropriate protective equipment and non -flammable or flame retardant clothing during clean -up . Avoid inhalation of dust. Use a NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator if there is a risk of exposure to dust/fumes at levels exceeding the exposure limits . Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing . Ensure adequate ventilation , Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained . For personal protection , see section 8 of this SDS .