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Date of peer-review: April 2000
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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.
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In case of
fire in the surroundings: all extinguishing agents allowed.
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| EXPLOSION |
| EXPOSURE | AVOID ALL
CONTACT! |
IN ALL
CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR! | |
| Inhalation | Sore throat.
Cough. Headache. Laboured breathing. Shortness of breath. |
Local
exhaust or breathing protection. |
Fresh air,
rest. Half-upright position. Refer for medical attention.
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| Skin | MAY BE
ABSORBED! Skin burns. Pain. |
Protective
gloves. Protective clothing. |
Remove
contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for
medical attention. |
| Eyes | Redness.
Pain. Severe deep burns. |
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. Burning sensation. Diarrhoea. Vomiting. Metallic taste.
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Do not eat,
drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating. |
Rinse mouth.
Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Refer for medical attention.
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| SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | PACKAGING & LABELLING | |||||||
| Sweep
spilled substance into containers. Carefully collect remainder, then
remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
(Extra personal protection: complete protective clothing including
self-contained breathing apparatus). |
Unbreakable
packaging; put breakable packaging into closed unbreakable container. Do
not transport with food and feedstuffs. Severe marine pollutant. EU Classification Symbol: T+, N R: 26/27/28-33-50/53 S: (1/2-)13-28-36-45-60-61 Note: A UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 6.1 UN Pack Group: II | |||||||
| EMERGENCY RESPONSE | STORAGE | |||||||
| Transport
Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61G64b |
Separated
from food and feedstuffs. Keep in the dark. | |||||||
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| IMPORTANT DATA | |||
| PHYSICAL
STATE; APPEARANCE: WHITE CRYSTALS, OR WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER. CHEMICAL DANGERS: The substance decomposes on heating and under influence of light. Attacks many metals. OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS: TLV (as Hg): 0.025 mg/m^3 (skin) A4 (ACGIH 1999). MAK as Hg: 0.01 mg/m^3; BAT 25 mg/l in blood, 100 ug/l in urine (1999) MAK as Hg STEL: 1 mg/m^3; (1999) MAK: class Sh (1999) |
ROUTES OF
EXPOSURE: The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol, through the skin and by ingestion. INHALATION RISK: Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed. EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE: The substance is corrosive to the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion. The substance may cause effects on the kidneys. EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE: Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization. The substance may have effects on the central nervous system peripheral nervous system and kidneys, resulting in ataxia, sensory and memory disturbances, tremors, muscle weakness and kidney impairment. | ||
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | |||
| Melting
point (decomposes): 178°C Density: 3.28 g/cm^3 Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 40 |
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| ENVIRONMENTAL DATA | |||
| The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. In the food chain
important to humans, bioaccumulation takes place, specifically in aquatic
organism. It is strongly advised not to let the chemical enter into the
environment because it persists in the environment. | |||
| NOTES | |||
| Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination
is indicated. Do NOT take working clothes home. | |||
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | |||
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| © IPCS, CEC 2001 | |||
See Also:
Toxicological Abbreviations