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.
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NO open flames.
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Powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide.
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EXPLOSION
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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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Profuse sweating, slow heartbeat,
Abdominal cramps.
Diarrhoea.
Dizziness.
Headache.
Laboured breathing.
Nausea.
Vomiting.
Weakness.
Wheezing. pupillary constriction, muscle cramps.
Symptoms may be delayed (see Notes).
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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.
Roughness.
(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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Blurred vision.
(further see Inhalation).
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face shield,
or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
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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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Abdominal cramps.
Diarrhoea.
Laboured breathing.
Nausea.
Vomiting.
(see Inhalation).
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink.
Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!).
Refer for medical attention.
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