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.
Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.
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Powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide.
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EXPLOSION
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Vapour/air mixtures are explosive.
Risk of fire and explosion on contact with incompatible materials: see Chemical Dangers.
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Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.
Do NOT use compressed air for filling, discharging, or handling.
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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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Cough.
Sore throat.
Headache.
Dizziness.
Abdominal cramps.
Burning sensation.
Vomiting.
Laboured breathing.
Unconsciousness.
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Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
Half-upright position.
Artificial respiration if indicated.
Refer for medical attention.
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SKIN
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MAY BE ABSORBED!
Redness.
Burning sensation.
Pain.
Deep bone ache (several hours after contact).
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Protective gloves.
Protective clothing.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Refer for medical attention.
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EYES
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Redness.
Pain.
Blurred vision.
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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.
Vomiting.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
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 wash away into sewer
(extra personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus).
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Fireproof.
Separated from
food and feedstuffs and incompatible materials: see chemical dangers.
Dry.
Keep in the dark.
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Airtight.
Unbreakable packaging; put breakable packaging into closed unbreakable container.
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
F symbol
T+ symbol
R: 11-26
S: 16-29-33-45
UN Hazard Class: 3
UN Subsidiary Risks: 6.1
UN Packing Group: I
Marine pollutant.
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SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
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ICSC: 0010
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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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