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Chemwatch:4650.13 Page 5 of 18 Issue Date:11/12/2018 <br /> Version No:7.1.1.1 API Pond Ammonia Test Solution#1 Print Date:06121/2019 <br /> SECTION 5 FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES <br /> Extinguishing media <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 /> Avoid contamination with oxidising agents i.e.nitrates,oxidising acids,chlorine bleaches,pool chlorine etc.as ignition <br /> Fire Incompatibility may result <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 water delivered as a fine spray to control fire and cool adjacent area. <br /> Fire Fighting Avoid spraying water onto liquid pools. <br /> 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 /> Combustible. <br /> Slight fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame. <br /> Heating may cause expansion or decomposition leading to violent rupture of containers. <br /> On combustion,may emit toxic fumes of carbon monoxide(CO). <br /> May emit acrid smoke. <br /> Fire/Explosion Hazard Mists containing combustible materials may be explosive. <br /> Combustion products include: <br /> carbon dioxide(CO2) <br /> other pyrolysis products typical of burning organic material. <br /> May emit poisonous fumes. <br /> May emit corrosive fumes. <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 /> Environmental hazard-contain spillage. <br /> Remove all ignition sources. <br /> Clean up all spills immediately. <br /> Avoid breathing vapours and contact with skin and eyes. <br /> Minor Spills 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 /> Environmental hazard-contain spillage. <br /> Moderate hazard. <br /> Clear area of personnel and move upwind. <br /> Alert Fire Brigade and tell them location and nature of hazard. <br /> Wear breathing apparatus plus protective gloves. <br /> Prevent,by any means available,spillage from entering drains or water course. <br /> No smoking,naked lights or ignition sources. <br /> Major Spills Increase ventilation. <br /> Stop leak if safe to do so. <br /> Contain spill with sand,earth or vermiculite. <br /> Collect recoverable product into labelled containers for recycling. <br /> Absorb remaining product with sand,earth or vermiculite. <br /> Collect solid residues and seal in labelled drums for disposal. <br /> Wash area and prevent runoff into drains. <br /> If contamination of drains or waterways occurs,advise emergency services. <br /> Continued... <br />