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Chemwatch:4650.10 Page 4 of 15 Issue Date:11/16/2017 <br /> Version No:6.1.1.1 Phosphate Test Solution#1 Print Date:06/21/2019 <br /> Water spray or fog. <br /> Foam. <br /> Dry chemical powder. <br /> BCF(where regulations permit). <br /> Carbon dioxide. <br /> Special hazards arising from the substrate or mixture <br /> Fire Incompatibility None known. <br /> Special protective equipment and precautions for fire-fighters <br /> Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard. <br /> Wear full body protective clothing with breathing apparatus. <br /> Prevent,by any means available,spillage from entering drains or water course. <br /> Use fire fighting procedures suitable for surrounding area. <br /> Fire Fighting Do not approach containers suspected to be hot. <br /> Cool fire exposed containers with water spray from a protected location. <br /> If safe to do so,remove containers from path of fire. <br /> Equipment should be thoroughly decontaminated after use. <br /> Non combustible. <br /> Not considered to be a significant fire risk. <br /> Acids may react with metals to produce hydrogen,a highly flammable and explosive gas. <br /> Heating may cause expansion or decomposition leading to violent rupture of containers. <br /> Fire/Explosion Hazard May emit corrosive,poisonous fumes.May emit acrid smoke. <br /> Decomposition may produce toxic fumes of: <br /> nitrogen oxides(NOx) <br /> sulfur oxides(SOx) <br /> SECTION 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES <br /> Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures <br /> See section 8 <br /> Environmental precautions <br /> See section 12 <br /> Methods and material for containment and cleaning up <br /> Drains for storage or use areas should have retention basins for pH adjustments and dilution of spills before discharge <br /> or disposal of material. <br /> Check regularly for spills and leaks. <br /> Clean up all spills immediately. <br /> Minor Spills Avoid breathing vapours and contact with skin and eyes. <br /> Control personal contact with the substance,by using protective equipment. <br /> Contain and absorb spill with sand,earth,inert material or vermiculite. <br /> Wipe up. <br /> Place in a suitable,labelled container for waste disposal. <br /> Clear area of personnel and move upwind. <br /> Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard. <br /> Wear full body protective clothing with breathing apparatus. <br /> Prevent,by any means available,spillage from entering drains or water course. <br /> Stop leak if safe to do so. <br /> Contain spill with sand,earth or vermiculite. <br /> Major Spills Collect recoverable product into labelled containers for recycling. <br /> Neutralise/decontaminate residue(see Section 13 for specific agent). <br /> Collect solid residues and seal in labelled drums for disposal. <br /> Wash area and prevent runoff into drains. <br /> After clean up operations,decontaminate and launder all protective clothing and equipment before storing and re-using. <br /> If contamination of drains or waterways occurs,advise emergency services. <br /> Personal Protective Equipment advice is contained in Section 8 of the SDS. <br /> SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE <br /> Precautions for safe handling <br /> DO NOT allow clothing wet with material to stay in contact with skin <br /> Safe handling I Avoid all personal contact,including inhalation. <br /> Wear protective clothing when risk of exposure occurs. <br /> Continued... <br />