Calcium Oxide

CAS RN: 1305-78-8

Fire Fighting Procedures

Extinguish fire using agent suitable for surrounding fire. Use flooding quantities of water as spray. DO NOT use carbon dioxide or halogenated extinguishing agents.
If material involved in fire: Extinguish fire using agent suitable for type of surrounding fire. (Material itself does not burn or burns with difficulty.) Cool all affected containers with flooding quantities of water. Do not use water on material itself. Keep run-off out of sewers and water sources. Use foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide.
In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.
Inhalation: Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention .
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Rinse mouth /with water/. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give nothing to drink. Refer for medical attention .
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