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Oww'd Lhoist Hydrated Lime—February 2,2018 SECTION 4 FIRST AID MEASURES Eye Contact: Contact can cause severe irritation or burning of eyes, including permanent damage. Immediately flush eyes with generous amounts of water for several minutes. Pull back the eyelid to ensure that all lime dust has been washed out. Seek medical attention immediately. Do not rub eyes. Inhalation: This product can cause severe irritation of the respiratory system. Move victim to fresh air. Seek medical attention if necessary. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration. Skin Contact: Contact can cause severe irritation or burning of skin, especially in the presence of moisture. Wash exposed area with large amounts of water. Seek medical attention immediately. Ingestion: This product can cause severe irritation or burning of gastrointestinal tract if swallowed. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately. Never give anything by mouth unless instructed to do so by medical personnel. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed: Irritation of skin, eyes, gastrointestinal tract or respiratory tract. Long-term exposure by inhalation may cause permanent damage. This product contains crystalline silica,which has been classified by IARC as (Group I) carcinogenic to humans when inhaled. Inhalation of silica can also cause a chronic lung disorder, silicosis. Note to Physician: Provide general supportive measures and treat symptomatically. SECTION 5 FIREFIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing Media Appropriate Extinguishing Media: Use dry chemical fire extinguisher Inappropriate Extinguishing Media: Do not use halogenated compounds. Firefighting Fire Hazards: Hydrated Lime is not combustible or flammable. Hydrated Lime is not considered to be an explosive hazard, although reaction with incompatible materials may rupture containers.