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 but enhances combustion of other substances.
Many reactions may cause fire or explosion.
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NO contact with flammable substances.
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Carbon dioxide.
Special powder.
NO hydrous agents.
NO water.
In case of fire in the surroundings: use no water unless protected against toxic gases.
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EXPLOSION
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In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water but NO direct contact with water.
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EXPOSURE
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AVOID ALL CONTACT!
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IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
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INHALATION
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Cough.
Laboured breathing.
Shortness of breath.
Sore throat.
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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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Redness.
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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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 pain
(further see Inhalation).
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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!
Ventilation.
Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers.
Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.
Do NOT wash away into sewer.
Do NOT absorb in saw-dust or other combustible absorbents.
NEVER direct water jet on liquid
(extra personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus).
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Fireproof.
Separated from
combustible and reducing substances,
food and feedstuffs.
Cool.
Dry.
Keep in the dark.
Keep in a well-ventilated room.
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Airtight.
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
O symbol
C symbol
R: 8-35
S: 7/8-22-28
UN Hazard Class: 8
UN Packing Group: I
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SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
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ICSC: 0854
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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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