Schaeffer

Gas Performance Protector SDS

Safety Data Sheet for Schaeffer Gas Performance Protector, revised 2019-02-26.

Open the full SDS (PDF)

Hazards

• Flammable liquid and vapor.
• Causes serious eye irritation.
• Causes skin irritation.
• May cause genetic defects.
• May cause cancer.
• May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
• May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. (hearing organs)

Protective equipment

• Use nitrile or oil resistant gloves.
• Wear eye protection such as safety glasses, chemical goggles, or face shields if engineering controls or work practices are not adequate to prevent eye contact.
• If a risk assessment indicates that respiratory protection is required, use a properly fitted, air-purifying or supplied air respirator that complies with an approved standard.
• Personal protective clothing such as gloves, aprons, boots and complete facial protection should be selected based on the task being performed and the risks involved.
• Appropriate footwear and any additional skin protection measures should be selected based on the task being performed and the risks involved.

First aid

• Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Check for and remove any contact lenses. Continue to rinse for at least 20 minutes. Get medical attention.
• Skin: Flush contaminated skin with plenty of water. Wash contaminated clothing thoroughly with water before removing it, or wear gloves. Continue to rinse for at least 20 minutes. Get medical attention. Wash clothing before reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse.
• Swallowed: Get medical attention immediately. Call a poison center or physician. Wash out mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Give small quantities of water if the person is conscious; stop if they feel sick. Aspiration hazard: can enter lungs and cause damage. If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately.
• Breathing it in: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If not breathing, if breathing is irregular or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or oxygen by trained personnel. Get medical attention. If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing.

Fire

Use dry chemical, CO2, water spray (fog) or foam. Do not use water jet or water-based fire extinguishers. Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.

Spills

Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment. Contain and collect spillage with non-combustible, absorbent material and dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Avoid dispersal to soil, waterways, drains and sewers.

Summary taken from the SDS and checked by IDSDS. The full SDS is the official document.