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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Not combustible.
Liquid formulations containing organic solvents may be flammable.
Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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NO contact with oxidants.
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In case of fire in the surroundings: all extinguishing agents allowed.
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EXPLOSION
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Risk of fire and explosion if formulations contain flammable/explosive solvents.
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EXPOSURE
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PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
STRICT HYGIENE!
AVOID EXPOSURE OF (PREGNANT) WOMEN!
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INHALATION
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Headache.
Nausea.
Weakness.
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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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Redness.
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Protective gloves.
Protective clothing.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
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EYES
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Redness.
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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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Abdominal pain.
Burning sensation.
Diarrhoea.
Headache.
Nausea.
Unconsciousness.
Vomiting.
Weakness.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Wash hands before eating.
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Rinse mouth.
Give a slurry of activated charcoal in 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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Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.
Carefully collect remainder,
then remove to safe place
(extra personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles).
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Separated from
strong oxidants,
food and feedstuffs.
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Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
Xn symbol
R: 22-36/37/38
S: (2-)36/37
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Packing Group: III
Marine pollutant.
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SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
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ICSC: 0033
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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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