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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Highly flammable.
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NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.
See Chemical Dangers.
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Water in large amounts.
Foam.
Alcohol-resistant foam.
Powder.
Carbon dioxide.
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EXPLOSION
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Vapour/air mixtures are explosive.
Risk of fire and explosion on mixing with alkalis, acids or strong oxidants.
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Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.
Use reduced-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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STRICT HYGIENE!
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IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
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INHALATION
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Corrosive.
Burning sensation.
Cough.
Laboured breathing.
Shortness of breath.
Sore throat.
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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Corrosive.
Redness.
Serious skin burns.
Pain.
Blisters.
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Protective gloves.
Protective clothing.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Refer for medical attention.
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EYES
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Corrosive.
Redness.
Pain.
Severe deep burns.
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Face shield
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 cramps.
Burning sensation.
Collapse.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
Do NOT induce vomiting.
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!
Consult an expert!
Collect leaking liquid in covered containers.
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).
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Fireproof.
Separated from
strong oxidants,
strong bases,
strong acids,
food and feedstuffs.
Cool.
Store only if stabilized.
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Unbreakable packaging; put breakable packaging into closed unbreakable container.
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
F symbol
T+ symbol
R:11-25-26-34
S:3/9/14-26-36/37/39-38-45
UN Haz Class: 6.1
UN Subsidiary Risks: 3
UN Pack Group: I
Marine pollutant.
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SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
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ICSC: 0090
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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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