SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

This section of the safety data sheet shall describe the requirements for fighting a fire caused by the substance or mixture, or arising in its vicinity.

5.1.    Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media:

Information shall be provided on the appropriate extinguishing media.

Unsuitable extinguishing media:

Indications shall be given whether any extinguishing media are inappropriate for a particular situation involving the substance or mixture (e.g. avoid high pressure media which could cause the formation of a potentially explosible dust-air mixture).

5.2.    Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Information shall be provided on hazards that may arise from the substance or mixture, like hazardous combustion products that form when the substance or mixture burns, such as ‘may produce toxic fumes of carbon monoxide if burning’ or ‘produces oxides of sulphur and nitrogen on combustion’.

5.3.    Advice for firefighters

Advice shall be provided on any protective actions to be taken during firefighting, such as ‘keep containers cool with water spray’, and on special protective equipment for firefighters, such as boots, overalls, gloves, eye and face protection and breathing apparatus.