TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE
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ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS
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PREVENTION
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FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
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FIRE
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Combustible.
Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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NO open flames.
NO contact with nitric acid.
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Powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide.
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EXPLOSION
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Above 86°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
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Above 86°C use a closed system, ventilation.
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In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
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EXPOSURE
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PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
STRICT HYGIENE!
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IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
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INHALATION
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Blue lips or finger nails.
Blue skin.
Confusion.
Dizziness.
Headache.
Laboured breathing.
Nausea.
Shortness of breath.
Unconsciousness.
Weakness.
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Local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
Artificial respiration if indicated.
Refer for medical attention.
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SKIN
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MAY BE ABSORBED!
Redness.
Blue lips or fingernails.
Blue skin
(further see Inhalation).
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Protective gloves.
Protective clothing.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Refer for medical attention.
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EYES
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Redness.
Pain.
Severe deep burns.
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Safety goggles.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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INGESTION
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Blue lips or fingernails.
Blue skin.
Dizziness.
Headache.
Laboured breathing
(further see Inhalation).
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!).
Refer for medical attention.
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SPILLAGE DISPOSAL
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STORAGE
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PACKAGING & LABELLING
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Sweep spilled substance into sealable container.
Carefully collect remainder,
then remove to safe place
(extra personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus).
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Separated from
strong oxidants,
strong acids,
food and feedstuffs.
Cool.
Dry.
Well closed.
Ventilation along the floor.
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Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
T symbol
R: 23/24/25-33
S: (1/2-)28-36/37-45
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Packing Group: II
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SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
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ICSC: 0343
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Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993
No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and IDLH values.
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