Immediate Medical Care/ If you feel unwell or are concerned, call a physician or poison control center immediately. Special Treatment: Treat symptomatically. 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry powder, alcohol resistant foam, carbon dioxide. Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Do not use a solid (straight) water stream, as it may scatter and spread fire. Hazardous Combustion Carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides, toxic fumes. Products: Specific Hazards: Flammable. Vapors may cause flash fire or ignite explosively. Burns if ignited by heat, sparks, or flames. Sealed containers may explode when heated or involved in fire. Material may be sensitive to static discharge. Vapors may travel considerable distance to source of ignition and flash back. Vapor from the solvent may accumulate in container headspace, resulting in flammability hazard. Special Protective Equipment/ As in any fire, wear MSHA/NIOSH-approved (or equivalent), self-contained, positive- Precautions for Firefighters: pressure or pressure-demand breathing apparatus and full protective gear. Use water spray to cool unopened containers. Move containers from fire area, if you can do so without risk. This material may evaporate and leave a flammable residue if spilled. In the event of fire and/or explosion, do not breathe fumes. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal Precautions and Isolate hazard area and keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel away from the area Protective Equipment: of the leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (see Section 8). Remove all sources of ignition. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Emergency Procedures: In case of chemical emergency, or if unsure how to address an accidental release, consult a professional (see Section 1). Methods for Containment: Stop the flow of material, if this is without risk. Prevent entry into waterways, sewer, basements, or confined areas. Dike the spilled material, where this is possible. Product should not be released to the environment. Contain and recover liquid when possible. Methods for Cleanup: Absorb spill with an inert material (e.g. vermiculite, dry sand, earth, cloth, or fleece) and place in a noncombustible container for reclamation or disposal. Do not flush to sewer. Clean contaminated surface thoroughly. Spills can be dissolved with alcohol or acetone solution. Never return spills in original containers for reuse. Clean up in accordance with all applicable regulations. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling: Do not handle near an open flame, excessive heat, or sources of ignition. Wear personal protective equipment (see Section 8). Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work areas. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Do not breathe vapors or spray mist. Do not ingest. When using, do not eat, drink, or smoke. Keep away from incompatible materials (see Section 10). Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash thoroughly after handling. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty, as they retain product residues. Observe all warnings and precautions listed for this product. Storage: Store in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Limit exposure to light. Store in a segregated and approved area away from incompatible materials (see Section 10). Store in original Product: Loeffler’s Methylene Blue Revision Date: 10/06/2016 3/8
