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| TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE | ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING |
| FIRE | Explosive.
Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. |
NO open
flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking. |
Powder,
water spray, foam, carbon dioxide, Note: Evacuate area, fight fires only
from an explosion-resistant location. |
| EXPLOSION | Risk of fire
and explosion. |
Prevent
build-up of electrostatic charges (e.g., by grounding). Use non-sparking
handtools. Do NOT expose to friction or shock. |
In case of
fire: cool drums, etc., by spraying with water but avoid contact of the
substance with water. Combat fire from a sheltered position.
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| EXPOSURE | STRICT
HYGIENE! |
IN ALL
CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR! | |
| Inhalation | Flushing of
the face. Hypotension. Dizziness. Headache. Nausea. Weakness. Blue lips or
finger nails. Blue skin. Confusion. Convulsions. Unconsciousness.
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Ventilation,
local exhaust, or breathing protection. |
Fresh air,
rest. Refer for medical attention. |
| Skin | MAY BE
ABSORBED! (See Inhalation). |
Protective
gloves. Protective clothing. |
Remove
contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer
for medical attention. |
| Eyes | Face shield,
or eye protection in combination with breathing protection. |
First rinse
with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily
possible), then take to a doctor. | |
| Ingestion | (See
Inhalation). |
Do not eat,
drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating. |
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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| SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | PACKAGING & LABELLING | |||||||
| Evacuate
danger area! Consult an expert! 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 let this chemical enter
the environment. (Extra personal protection: complete protective clothing
including self-contained breathing apparatus.) |
Do not
transport with food and feedstuffs. EU Classification Symbol: E, T+ R: 3-26/27/28-33-52/53 S: (1/2-)-33-35-36/37-45-61 UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 1.1D | |||||||
| EMERGENCY RESPONSE | STORAGE | |||||||
| Fireproof.
Store in separate building. Separated from acids, food and feedstuffs.
Cool. Well closed. | ||||||||
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| IMPORTANT DATA | |||
| PHYSICAL
STATE; APPEARANCE: LIQUID PHYSICAL DANGERS: As a result of flow, agitation, etc., electrostatic charges can be generated. CHEMICAL DANGERS: Heating may cause violent combustion or explosion producing toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides. May decompose explosively on shock, friction, or concussion. Reacts with acids. OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS: MAK: IIb (see Notes); H (DFG 2002). |
ROUTES OF
EXPOSURE: The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol, through the skin and by ingestion. INHALATION RISK: A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE: The substance may cause effects on the cardiovascular system, central nervous system and blood, resulting in impaired functions and the formation of methaemoglobin. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated. EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE: The substance may have effects on the cardiovascular system, resulting in cardiac disorders. | ||
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | |||
| Boiling
point at 0.9 kPa: 139°C Melting point: 2°C Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 0.5 |
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| ENVIRONMENTAL DATA | |||
| The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms. | |||
| NOTES | |||
| Use of alcoholic beverages enhances the harmful effect. Depending
on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested.
Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance;
the appropriate means with instructions must be available. Rinse
contaminated clothes (fire hazard) with plenty of water. MAK value not
established but full documentation is available (MAK IIb).
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| © IPCS, CEC 1999 | |||
See Also:
Toxicological Abbreviations