ProMinent DULCOMETER PH-501 Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual page 412

SDS00221 - Sodium Hypochlorite 12% Preparation Date: 09/Feb/2018
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4. FIRST AID
Description of first aid measures
General advice
Immediate medical attention is required. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
Inhalation
Remove to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention immediately. Do not use
mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; give artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket
mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. If breathing is difficult, (trained
personnel should) give oxygen. Delayed pulmonary edema may occur.
Eye contact
Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Keep eye wide open while
rinsing. Do not rub affected area. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Get immediate
medical advice/attention.
Skin contact
Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water while removing all contaminated clothes and shoes. Get
immediate medical advice/attention.
Ingestion
Do NOT induce vomiting. Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water. Never give anything by mouth
to an unconscious person. Get immediate medical advice/attention.
Self-protection of the first aider
Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, take precautions to protect themselves and
prevent spread of contamination. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Avoid direct contact with skin. Use barrier
to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Wear personal protective clothing (see section 8).
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed:
Causes irritation of the mouth, nose and throat. Corrosive Causes burns to the mouth, throat and stomach. May
cause severe skin irritation. Corrosive to the respiratory passage. Corrosive to eye tissue and may cause severe
damage and blindness. Causes vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea. Repeated and/or prolonged exposures may cause
productive cough, running nose, bronchopneumonia, pulmonary edema (fluid build-up in lungs) and reduction of
pulmonary function. Coma, shock and death may occur. May cause whitening or bleaching of the skin. If mixed with
acids or warmed to temperatures greater than 40 °Celsius, Sodium hypochlorite solutions release chlorine gas. This
gas can cause severe irritation of the nose and throat. Exposures to high levels of chlorine gas may result in severe
lung damage. Prolonged contact may lead to burns and blisters and may aggravate dermatitis.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:
Note to physicians
Due to the severely irritating or corrosive nature of the material, swallowing may lead to ulceration and inflammation of
the upper alimentary tract with hemorrhage and fluid loss. Also, perforation of the esophagus or stomach may occur,
leading to mediastinitis or peritonitis and the resultant complications.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Media
Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.
Specific hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Closed containers may explode in fire. Keep containers cool to prevent rupture and release of material. Spilled
material may cause floors and contact surfaces to become slippery.
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