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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Combustible.
Liquid formulations containing organic solvents may be flammable.
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NO open flames.
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Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
Fire fighters should wear complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus.
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EXPLOSION
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In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
Fire fighters should wear complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus.
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EXPOSURE
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PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
STRICT HYGIENE!
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IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
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INHALATION
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Convulsions.
Dizziness.
Laboured breathing.
Nausea.
Unconsciousness.
Vomiting.
Pupillary constriction, muscle cramp, excessive salivation.
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Local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
Refer for medical attention.
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SKIN
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MAY BE ABSORBED!
Redness.
Pain.
Pupillary constriction
(further see Inhalation).
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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.
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Face shield
or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.
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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.
Diarrhoea.
Nausea.
Vomiting.
Pupillary constriction, muscle cramps, excessive salivation.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Wash hands before eating.
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Rinse mouth.
Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!).
Give plenty of water to drink.
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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Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers.
Carefully collect remainder,
then remove to safe place.
Sweep gently to avoid raising dust.
Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
Remove all sources of ignition
(extra personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles).
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Separated from
oxidants, food and feedstuffs.
Well closed.
Keep in a well-ventilated room.
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Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
Xn symbol
R: 20/22-37
S: 22-24
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Packing Group: III
Marine pollutant.
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SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
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ICSC: 0121
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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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