All persons handling the above products should
take precautions to avoid accidental ingestion (swallowing), inhaling
of dust and skin and eye contact.
The Following recommendations should be observed:
- Wear rubber (or surgical type) gloves at all times.
- A full front covering apron or lab coat is recommended
to protect against spillage.
- Safety spectacles with transparent sides will provide
eye protection.
- Wherever possible avoid splashes and skin contact.
- If large quantities of powder dyes are to be dispersed
or aerosol mists produced, it is recommended that a filter pad-type
nose and mouth mask is worn to avoid inhaling any dust or mist generated.
FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact
Immediately irrigate with eyewash solution or copious amounts of clean
water for at least 15 minutes.
Obtain medical attention if ill effects occur.
Ingestion
Rinse mouth and then drink plenty of water.
Do NOT induce vomiting.
Obtain medical attention if ill effects occur.
Inhalation
(N.B. This applies particularly to Procion Reactive Dyes)
Procion Reactive Dyes have been associated with cases of respiratory
allergy by people handling them.
Generation and inhalation of dust, aerosol mists or droplets during handling
should be avoided.
If an individual develops symptoms similar to hay fever or asthma, this
person should seek medical advice.
It is recommended that people suffering from asthma or those with chronic
chest disease should avoid handling these products.
Firefighting
In common with many organic compounds involved in a fire situation, dyes
in powder form can produce flammable dust clouds in air.
If involved in a fire, like many organic compounds, noxious and toxic
fumes may be emiitted and self-contained breathing apparatus and suitable
protective clothing should be worn in fire conditions.
For further information please contact Paul Sadgrove or Michael Appleton.