USER and
MAINTENANCE
MANUAL
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5.
FIRE-FIGHTING
MEASURES
5�1 Specific hazards
Exposure to fire may cause containers to
rupture/explode�
5�2 Hazardous
combustion products
Incomplete combustion may form carbon
monoxide�
5�3 Extinguishing media
Suitable
extinguishing media
All known extinguishants can be used�
Specific methods
If possible, stop flow of product� Move away
from the container and cool with water from
a protected position�
Do not extinguish a leaking gas flame
unless absolutely necessary� Spontaneous/
explosive re-ignition may occur� Extinguish
any other fire�
Special protective
equipment for fire
fighters
In confined space use self-contained
breathing apparatus�
6.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE
MEASURES
6�1 Personal precautions
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus
when entering area unless atmosphere is
proved to be safe�
Evacuate area�
Ensure adequate air ventilation�
Eliminate ignition sources�
6�2 Environmental
precautions
Try to stop release�
Prevent from entering sewers, basements
and work-pits or any place
where its accumulation can be dangerous�
6�3 Clean up measures
Ventilate area�
7.
HANDLING
AND STORAGE
7�1 Handling
Take precautionary measures against static
discharge�
Suck back of water into the container must
be prevented�
Purge air from systems before introducing
gas�
Do not allow back-feed into the container�
Use properly specified equipment which is
suitable for this product, its supply pressure
and temperature� Contact your gas supplier
if in doubt�
Keep away from ignition sources (including
static discharges)�
Refer to suppliers container handling
instructions�
7�2 Storage
Segregate from oxidant gases and other
oxidants in store�
Keep container below 50oC in a well
ventilated place�
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