Section 6: Accidental release measures

6. Accidental release measures (1) Depending on the substance or preparation involved, information may be needed on— (a) personal precautions such as— (i) removal of ignition sources; (ii) provision for sufficient ventilation or respiratory protection; (iii) control of dust; (iv) prevention of skin and eye contact; (v) emergency procedures; (b) environmental precautions such as— (i) keeping away from drains, surface and ground water and soil; (ii) possible need to alert the neighbourhood; (c) methods and materials for containment and cleaning up such as— (i) use of absorbent material (such as sand, kieselguhr, acid binder, universal binder, sawdust or like material); (ii) reduction of gases/fumes with water, dilution. (2) Also consider the need for indications such as – “never use, neutralise with....” N.B If appropriate refer to paragraphs 8 and 13.