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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Extremely flammable.
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NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.
NO contact with hot surfaces.
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Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water in large amounts, carbon dioxide.
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EXPLOSION
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Vapour/air mixtures are explosive.
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Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.
Do NOT use compressed air for filling, discharging, or handling.
Use non-sparking handtools.
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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 GENERATION OF MISTS!
STRICT HYGIENE!
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IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
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INHALATION
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Cough.
Drowsiness.
Shortness of breath.
Unconsciousness.
Symptoms may be delayed (see Notes).
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Ventilation.
Local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
Half-upright position.
Refer for medical attention.
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SKIN
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Redness.
Burning sensation.
Pain.
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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.
Blurred vision.
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Safety goggles
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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Burning sensation.
Diarrhoea.
Dizziness.
Nausea.
Vomiting
(further see Inhalation).
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
Give plenty of water to drink.
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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Evacuate danger area!
Eliminate ignition sources!
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible.
Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.
Do NOT wash away into sewer.
Do NOT absorb in saw-dust or other combustible absorbents.
Remove vapour with fine water spray
(extra personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus).
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Fireproof.
Separated from incompatible substances (see Chemical Dangers).
Cooled.
Keep in the dark.
Store only if stabilized.
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Unbreakable packaging; put breakable packaging into closed unbreakable container.
F+ symbol
Xn symbol
R: 12-36/37-40
S: (2-)16-33-36/37
UN Hazard Class: 3
UN Packing Group: I
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SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
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ICSC: 0009
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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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