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.
Many reactions may cause fire or explosion.
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, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
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EXPLOSION
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Vapour/air mixtures are explosive.
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Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.
Prevent build-up of electrostatic charges (e.g., by grounding).
Use non-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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PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
STRICT HYGIENE!
AVOID EXPOSURE OF (PREGNANT) WOMEN!
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IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
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INHALATION
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Cough.
Dizziness.
Drowsiness.
Headache.
Sore throat.
Unconsciousness.
Chest pain.
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Ventilation, 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.
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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.
Corneal damage.
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Safety goggles,
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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Nausea
(see Inhalation).
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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!
Ventilation.
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible.
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.
Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing.
Separated from
food and feedstuffs and incompatible materials (see Chemical Dangers).
Cool.
Keep in the dark.
Well closed.
Store only if stabilized.
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Airtight.
Unbreakable packaging; put breakable packaging into closed unbreakable container.
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
F symbol
Xn symbol
R: 11-20/22-36
S: (2-)16
Note: D
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: 0133
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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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