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    Marathon Comp B is a hazardous substance that is flammable and causes severe skin and eye damage. Workers must use proper protective equipment like PPE when handling it and store it away from heat sources and in an explosion proof environment. In the event of accidental exposure, workers should stop any leaks if safe to do so, dilute the substance with water if water soluble or absorb it with dry materials. For fires, foam or dry chemicals should be used as extinguishing agents. Any contaminated clothing should be removed and the exposed area rinsed with water. Spills must be cleaned according to regulations and the substance and any waste disposed of properly.

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    Marathon Comp B is a hazardous substance that is flammable and causes severe skin and eye damage. Workers must use proper protective equipment like PPE when handling it and store it away from heat sources and in an explosion proof environment. In the event of accidental exposure, workers should stop any leaks if safe to do so, dilute the substance with water if water soluble or absorb it with dry materials. For fires, foam or dry chemicals should be used as extinguishing agents. Any contaminated clothing should be removed and the exposed area rinsed with water. Spills must be cleaned according to regulations and the substance and any waste disposed of properly.

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    Marathon Comp B Eng

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    Sayed Salah
    Marathon Comp B is a hazardous substance that is flammable and causes severe skin and eye damage. Workers must use proper protective equipment like PPE when handling it and store it away from heat sources and in an explosion proof environment. In the event of accidental exposure, workers should stop any leaks if safe to do so, dilute the substance with water if water soluble or absorb it with dry materials. For fires, foam or dry chemicals should be used as extinguishing agents. Any contaminated clothing should be removed and the exposed area rinsed with water. Spills must be cleaned according to regulations and the substance and any waste disposed of properly.

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    : Handling Instruction Location:


    Date: for Hazardous Substances

    Workplace/Task:
    1. NAME OF SUBSTANCE
    Marathon Comp B

    2. HAZARDS FOR WORKERS AND ENVIRONMENT


     Flammable liquid and vapour
     Harmful if swallowed
     Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
     May cause allergic skin reaction
     May cause damage to organs through prolonged repeated exposure.
    3. PREVENTIVE MEASURES AND HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS
    Use PPE when using the substance. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open
    flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Use explosion-proof electrical,
    ventilating, lighting and material handling equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Keep
    container tightly closed. Do not breathe vapor or spray. Do not eat, drink, smoke when
    using this product.
    4. EMERGENCY PROCEDURE
    Accidental Release
    Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Use spark proof tools and
    explosion-proof equipment. Dilute with water and mop if water soluble. Alternatively if
    water-insoluble, absorb with an inert dry material and place in appropriate waste disposal
    container and dispose of via licensed waste disposal contractor. Avoid dispersal of spilt
    material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and sewers.
    Fire-fighting Measures
    Use foam, water spray, dry powder, CO2 as extinguishing media. Never use water jet.
    5. FIRST AID
    Inhalation
    Move to fresh air. Keep person warm and rest. If breathing is irregular or if respiratory
    arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or oxygen by trained personnel. Immediately call
    a physician.
    Eye Contact
    Immediately flush eye with running water for at least 15 min, keeping eyelids open. Seek
    immediate medical attention.
    Skin Contact
    Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. Wash
    contaminated clothing before reuse. Immediately call a physician.
    Ingestion
    If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately. Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth. If
    vomiting occurs the head should be kept low as the vomit does not enter the lungs.
    6. DISPOSAL
    Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and
    international regulations.

    Date: Signature:
    (Employer/Authorized Person)

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