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Helium <br /> Section 4. First aid measures <br /> Protection of first-aiders No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. It may <br /> be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. <br /> See toxicological information (Section 11) <br /> Section 5. Fire-fighting measures <br /> Extinguishing media <br /> Suitable extinguishing Use an extinguishing agent suitable for the surrounding fire. <br /> media <br /> Unsuitable extinguishing None known. <br /> media <br /> Specific hazards arising Contains gas under pressure. In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and <br /> from the chemical the container may burst or explode. <br /> Hazardous thermal No specific data. <br /> decomposition products <br /> Special protective actions Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if <br /> for fire-fighters there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable <br /> training. Contact supplier immediately for specialist advice. Move containers from fire <br /> area if this can be done without risk. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers <br /> cool. <br /> Special protective Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing <br /> equipment for fire-fighters apparatus (SCBA)with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode. <br /> Section 6. Accidental release measures <br /> Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures <br /> For non-emergency No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. <br /> personnel Evacuate surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from <br /> entering. Avoid breathing gas. Provide adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate <br /> respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Put on appropriate personal protective <br /> equipment. <br /> For emergency responders If specialized clothing is required to deal with the spillage, take note of any information in <br /> Section 8 on suitable and unsuitable materials. See also the information in "For non- <br /> emergency personnel". <br /> Environmental precautions Ensure emergency procedures to deal with accidental gas releases are in place to avoid <br /> contamination of the environment. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has <br /> caused environmental pollution (sewers, waterways, soil or air). <br /> Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up <br /> Small spill Immediately contact emergency personnel. Stop leak if without risk. <br /> Large spill Immediately contact emergency personnel. Stop leak if without risk. Note: see Section <br /> 1 for emergency contact information and Section 13 for waste disposal. <br /> Section 7. Handling and storage <br /> Precautions for safe handlina <br /> Protective measures Put on appropriate personal protective equipment(see Section 8). Contains gas under <br /> pressure. Avoid breathing gas. Do not puncture or incinerate container. Use <br /> equipment rated for cylinder pressure. Close valve after each use and when empty. <br /> Protect cylinders from physical damage; do not drag, roll, slide, or drop. Use a suitable <br /> hand truck for cylinder movement. <br /> Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Empty containers retain product residue <br /> and can be hazardous. <br /> Date of issue/Date of revision :112712021 Date of previous issue :412312018 Version :1.02 3110 <br />