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[List of Chemicals] [Risk Notes] [Risk Phrases] [Safety Phrases] [Danger Symbols] | ![]() |
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TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE |
ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING |
FIRE | Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. | In case of fire in the surroundings: all extinguishing agents allowed. | |
EXPLOSION | |||
EXPOSURE | PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! STRICT HYGIENE! | IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR! | |
Inhalation | (See Ingestion). | Closed system and ventilation. | Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration if indicated. Refer for medical attention. |
Skin | MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness. (See Ingestion.) | Protective gloves. Protective clothing. | Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention. |
Eyes | Redness. Pain. | Safety goggles, 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 | Abdominal pain. Convulsions. Diarrhoea. Headache. Nausea. Vomiting. Weakness. Delirium. Irregular heart beat. Coma (see Notes). | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating. | Rinse mouth. Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Refer for medical attention. |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | PACKAGING & LABELLING | |
Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. (Extra personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus). | T+ Symbol N Symbol R: 28-38-48/25-51/53 S: (1/2-)13-36/37-45-61 UN Hazard Class: 6.1 UN Pack Group: II |
Unbreakable packaging; put breakable packaging into closed unbreakable container. Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. Marine pollutant. |
EMERGENCY RESPONSE | STORAGE |
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61G64b | Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from food and feedstuffs. Well closed. |
IMPORTANT DATA | |
Physical State;
Appearance ODOURLESS, WHITE OR COLOURLESS CRYSTALS.
Chemical dangers
Occupational exposure limits |
Routes of
exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol, through the skin and by ingestion.
Inhalation risk
Effects of short-term exposure |
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | ENVIRONMENTAL DATA |
Melting point:
632°C Density: 6.77 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 4.87 |
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms. Avoid release to the environment in circumstances different to normal use. |
NOTES |
Depending on the
degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is indicated. The symptoms of acute intoxication do not become manifest until up to several days have passed. Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available. Do NOT take working clothes home. |
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Updated by AS. Approved by EC. Last update: 10.10.2000 |
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