Section 5: Firefighting Measures

This section provides recommendations for fighting a fire caused by the chemical. The required information consists of:

  • Recommendations of suitable extinguishing equipment, and information about extinguishing equipment that is not appropriate for a particular situation
  • Advice on specific hazards that develop from the chemical during the fire, such as any hazardous combustion products created when the chemical burns
  • Recommendations on special protective equipment or precautions for firefighters