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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Not combustible.
Liquid formulations containing organic solvents may be flammable.
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
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Risk of fire and explosion if formulations contain flammable/explosive solvents.
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EXPOSURE
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PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
STRICT HYGIENE!
AVOID EXPOSURE OF ADOLESCENTS AND CHILDREN!
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IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
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INHALATION
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Dizziness.
Sweating.
Laboured breathing.
Unconsciousness.
Vomiting.
Pupillary constriction, muscle cramp, excessive salivation.
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Ventilation (not if powder), local exhaust, or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
Refer for medical attention.
See Notes.
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SKIN
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Protective gloves.
Protective clothing.
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Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
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EYES
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Safety spectacles.
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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.
Headache.
Nausea.
Vomiting.
Weakness
(further see Inhalation).
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Wash hands before eating.
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Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink.
Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!).
Rest.
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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Do NOT wash away into sewer.
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).
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Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing.
Separated from
food and feedstuffs.
Keep in a well-ventilated room.
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Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
T+ symbol
R: 26/28
S: 1/2-)36/37-45
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Packing Group: II
Marine pollutant.
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SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
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ICSC: 0122
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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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