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.
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Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
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EXPLOSION
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Above 95°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
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Above 95°C use a closed system, ventilation.
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EXPOSURE
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PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
AVOID EXPOSURE OF (PREGNANT) WOMEN!
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IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
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INHALATION
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Burning sensation.
Nausea.
Vomiting.
Convulsions.
Abdominal pain.
Diarrhoea.
Headache.
Sweating.
Weakness.
Dizziness.
Confusion.
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Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
Refer for medical attention.
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SKIN
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MAY BE ABSORBED!
Redness.
Burning sensation
(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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Pain.
Redness.
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Safety goggles,
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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(see Inhalation).
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Wash hands before eating.
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Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink.
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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Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers.
Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.
Do NOT wash away into sewer
(extra personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus).
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Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing.
Separated from
strong oxidants,
food and feedstuffs.
Dry.
Ventilation along the floor.
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Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
T+ symbol
R: 25-27
S: (1/2-)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: 0519
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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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