Berg Hortimotive BENOMIC Manuel Technique page 42

4. Intervention actions
4.1 General
• Keep upwind. Put on protective equipment before entering danger area.
4.2 Spillage
• Stop leaks if possible.
• Dilute spillage with water spray as far as necessary to reduce hazard. Contain run off by any
means available.
• If substance has entered a water course or sewer, inform the responsible authority.
• Ventilate sewers and basements where there is no risk to personnel or public
4.3 Fire (involving the substance)
• Keep container(s) cool with water
• Extinguish with water fog (spray)
• Do not use water jet to extinguish
• Use water spray to knock down fire fumes if possible
• Avoid unnecessary run-off of extinguishing media which may cause pollution.
5. First aid
• If substance has got into eyes, wash out with water for at least 15 minutes and seek
immediate medical attention.
• Remove contaminated clothing immediately and drench affected skin with plenty of water.
• Persons who have been in contact with the substance or have inhaled fumes should get
immediate medical attention. Pass on all available product information.
• Mouth to mouth resuscitation should be avoided. Use alternative methods, preferably with
oxygen or compressed air driven apparatus
6. Essential precautions for product recovery
• Use acid resistant equipment
• Recover spilled product in vented container fitted with absorption filter
7. Precautions after intervention
7.1 Undressing
• Drench contaminated suit and breathing apparatus with water before removing facemask and
suit.
• Use chemical protection suit and self contained breathing apparatus while undressing
contaminated co- workers or handling contaminated equipment.
7.2 Equipment clean up
• Drench with water before transporting from incident.
 42 / 44
Manuel traduit (FR-V11) BENOMIC