SDS

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Ames’ Blue Max
™
Regular-grade
Product Name (as used on Label and List)
Color: Blue
Revision Date: 9-2-16
GHS Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
SECTION 5 – FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING
MEDIA: SUITABLE
MEDIA
To extinguish combustible residues of this product, use
water fog, CO2, dry chemical, chemical foam or alcohol-
resistant foam
EXTINGUISHING
MEDIA:
UNSUITABLE MEDIA
N/A
SPECIFIC HAZARDS
ARISING FROM THE
CHEMICAL
Under fire conditions, some components of this product
may decompose. The smoke may contain unidentified toxic
and/or irritating compounds. Hazardous combustion
products may include and are not limited to hydrocarbons,
CO and dense smoke.
SPECIAL
PROTECTIVE
ACTIONS FOR FIRE-
FIGHTERS
Keep people away. Isolate fire area and deny unnecessary
entry. Containers of this material may build up pressure if
exposed to heat (fire). Use water spray to cool fire-exposed
containers.
SPECIAL
EQUIPMENT FOR
FIRE-FIGHTERS
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full
fire-fighting protective clothing. If protective equipment is
not available or not used, fight fire from a protected location
or safe distance.
SECTION 6 – ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
FOR NON-
EMGERGENCY
PERSONNEL
Avoid unnecessary exposure or contact. Barricade the area
to restrict access. Personnel not wearing protective
equipment (see Section 8) should be excluded from the area
of the spill until cleanup has been completed.
FOR EMERGENCY
PERSONNEL
If specialized clothing is required to deal with the spillage,
take note of any information in Section 8 on suitable and
unsuitable materials.
ENVIRONMENTAL
PRECAUTIONS
Stop leak at source when it is safe to do so. Dike and
contain spill. Prevent spilled material from contaminating
soil or entering drains, sewers, streams or other bodies of
water.
METHODS AND MATERIALS FOR CONTAINMENT AND CLEANING UP
LARGE SPILLS
Avoid dilution with water to minimize the extent of the
spill. Recover and recycle spilled product if possible,
otherwise, collect with absorbent material and transfer to
appropriate containers for disposal. Water may be used for
final cleaning of the affected area.
SMALL SPILLS
Same procedures as listed above for large spills.